The Slender-billed Curlew, a migratory bird last observed over 25 years ago, has been declared extinct according to a study published in the ornithology journal Ibis. This marks the first time a continental bird species has disappeared in Europe. Researchers report a 96% probability of the species’ extinction, triggering urgent calls for action to protect other threatened species. The situation highlights a broader crisis, with declining populations of common animals such as sparrows and swallows.

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