It was the ultimate migrant. A Bird of such abundance it created entire forest ecosystems. This is why Passenger Pigeons were important. This month marks the anniversary of the death of the last Passenger Pigeon over a hundred years ago and it’s a timely reminder of what we still have to lose. But more importantly, what we have to gain, from conservation of the migratory birds we have left.
Celebrating bird migration
Perhaps fittingly, this week the UN Biodiversity also celebrated the start of European bird migration in a post on LinkedIn.
Migration is one of the most important and powerful drivers of ecosystem stability. The miracle of migration is in its co-evolution with Earth’s ecosystems and hence, our everyday lives.
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This post first appeared on The Importance Of Wildlife: Animal Impact By Simon Mustoe, please read the originial post: here
