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Nat Commun December 2023 PMID 38114469

Undiscovered bird extinctions obscure the true magnitude of human-driven extinction waves.

Rob Cooke, Ferran Sayol, Tobias Andermann, Tim M Blackburn, Manuel J Steinbauer, Alexandre Antonelli, Søren Faurby

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Several posts highlight the staggering statistic that at least 1,500 bird species may have gone extinct, with 55% remaining undetected. Phrases like 'human activities have caused more extinctions than currently documented' show a serious tone, underscoring the urgency of the findings. The choice of words, such as 'undiscovered' and 'obscure,' enhances the gravitas of the discussion, prompting further consideration of the ecological ramifications.

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  • Undiscovered extinctions suggest the number of bird species lost since the Late Pleistocene could be as high as 1,500, indicating that human activities have caused more extinctions than currently documented.
  • At least 55% of these extinctions remain undetected or have left no fossil trace, highlighting gaps in our understanding of prehistoric biodiversity.
  • The Pacific region accounts for a significant portion (61%) of these extinctions, with the rate peaking around 1300 CE, indicating a major human impact on bird populations.
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