Increasing droughts and climate change also threaten the bird's habitat.

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Among the report's conclusions was that without a comprehensive and aggressive bird management programme incorporating careful and considered airport design, appropriate habitat management and active bird control, an airport could not operate safely at Cliffe.

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They could better manage the grasslands that make up the bird's unique habitat.

BBC: African lark soon to be extinct

On January 3rd, Governors from the affected states announced they would propose a five-state strategy to include preventative measures aimed at protecting the habitat of this plentiful bird, thus adding yet another layer of increased costs and delays to all manner of projects.

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The Zambian barbet (aka Caplin's barbet) is the country's only endemic bird and, due to its small population and disappearing habitat, has been listed as a vulnerable species (likely to become endangered).

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Habitat loss, pollution, climate change and competition from invasive species have all reduced North American bird populations.

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