Bird populations are shrinking faster in agriculture hotspots— including the Midwest, study finds - IPM Newsroom

Bird populations are shrinking faster in agriculture hotspots— including the Midwest, study finds - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - New research out of Ohio State University found the rate of bird decline was quicker in areas with more intense agricultural practices. The post Bird populations are shrinking faster in agriculture hotspots— including the Midwest, study finds appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

Bird Populations Are Shrinking Faster in Agriculture Hotspots — Including the Midwest, Study Finds - Organic Consumers

Bird Populations Are Shrinking Faster in Agriculture Hotspots — Including the Midwest, Study FindsApril 21, 2026 | Source: KOSU | by Abigail Bottar A new study finds bird populations are declining at a faster pace in areas with a lot of agriculture, especially in the Midwest. The loss of bird populations has been documented since the 1970s. A landmark study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology published in 2019 found the North American bird popul…