Where do Ukrainian birds disappear? Ornithologist named rare and extinct species
Journalist
Anna Tkach
16.07.2025 - 22:30
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According to glavcom.ua: A new edition of the Red Book is being compiled, in which four more bird species are planned to be added. The current population of bird species in Ukraine is estimated at 450 species, of which 91 are listed in the Red Book. Among the newly designated red-listed species are nesting, waterfowl birds, large grebes, and meadow buntings.
Ukrainian ornithologists included 91 bird species in the Red Book, which represents 20.2% of the total number of species. Some bird species have completely disappeared, while others are threatened due to human activity. According to ornithologist Gennady Fesenko, among the excluded species are those that inhabited forests, steppes, and wetlands.
Ukrainian ornithologists included 91 bird species in the Red Book. Some species have disappeared, while others are threatened due to human impact. Work continues on the publication of a new edition of the Red Book, in which four more bird species are planned to be added.
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