Introduction
Avian species, commonly known as birds, are found on every continent and play important roles in the world’s ecosystems and cultures. Globally, birds face a myriad of threats, including habitat destruction, fragmentation and degradation, invasive species, migration mortality, environmental pollutants, and climate change.
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