70 years of data show extreme heat is already wiping out tropical bird populations

12 Aug 2025
Birds
The critically endangered Gouldian finch is a colorful tropical bird endemic to the northern Australia. AAP Image/Supplied by Bruce Thomson

Human-driven climate change threatens many species, including birds. Most studies on this topic focus on long-term climate trends, such as gradual rises in average temperatures or shifts in rainfall patterns. But extreme weather events are becoming more common and intense, so they warrant further attention.

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