Unfortunately, the White-bellied Middle-billed Sandpiper, which has not been seen at all since 1995, was added to the list of extinct species.
On the 26th, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) introduced the last video of the White-bellied Sandpiper, which was released 14 years ago, on its official SNS and made the extinction of this bird official.
The White-bellied Middle-billed Sandpiper, a wading bird belonging to the Sandpiper family, grows to around 40cm in length and is distributed in West Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Since it was last seen in Morocco in February 1995, the White-bellied Sandpiper has not been seen by anyone.
RSPB ornithologists studied the bird for about 30 years and concluded on the 18th of this month that the White-bellied Sandpiper was extinct. Related organizations and organizations, including the RSPB, Bird Life International, Naturalis Center for Biological Diversity, and the Natural History Museum of London, announced the extinction of the White-bellied Sandpiper at different times.
As of the 18th of this month, the RSPB has officially declared the white-bellied snail to be extinct. The photo is a specimen stored in the museum.
An RSPB official said, “The white-bellied sandpiper, a migratory bird that breeds in western Siberia and migrates to the Mediterranean in winter, will be the first bird to become extinct in continental Europe, North Africa and western Asia,” adding, “According to analysis by many scholars, the probability of extinction is about 99.6. “It amounts to %,” he explained.
“The video we introduced was filmed in a wetland on the Atlantic coast of Morocco in January 1994,” he said, adding, “This will probably be the last video showing the White-bellied Sandpiper.”
The cause of extinction of the White-bellied Sandpiper is considered to be habitat loss due to human activities. It was analyzed that indiscriminate hunting, environmental pollution, disease, and climate change also had an impact. In particular, the RSPB pointed out that the conversion of breeding areas into agricultural land, pollution of coastal wetlands, and hunting in wintering areas were decisive.
An RSPB official said, “There is no disagreement that humans are responsible for the extinction of the White-bellied Sandpiper, as are other species,” adding, “The news that the White-bellied Sandpiper has disappeared from the Earth means that 16 other species of migratory birds are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).” “The shock was even greater because it came right after the recent announcement that the species had been added to the red list,” he said.
Dr. Alex Bond of the Natural History Museum in London said, “99.6% means there is a 0.04% chance remaining, and as there are birds that have not been seen for over 20 years and then reappear, miracles can happen,” adding, “People are paying more attention to endangered species.” “If we do not protect them, the White-bellied Sandpiper, as well as other precious wild animals, will disappear one after another,” he said.
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Beyond habitat loss, what other threats, such as climate change or invasive species, may have played a role in the sandpiper’s extinction, and how can these be addressed in broader conservation strategies?
## Interview: The Extinction of the White-bellied Middle-billed Sandpiper
**Host:** Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re discussing the somber news of the White-bellied Middle-billed Sandpiper’s extinction, a loss lamented by the global conservation community. We are joined by two esteemed guests:
* **Dr. Emily Carter**, Ornithologist with the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), who has dedicated years to studying the sandpiper.
* **Dr. Michael Jones**, Conservation Biologist specializing in migratory bird species and habitat loss, from the University of Cambridge.
**Thank you both for joining us.**
**Section 1: Remembering the White-bellied Sandpiper**
* **Host:** Dr. Carter, you dedicated much of your career to studying this bird. Can you paint a picture for our listeners – what made this sandpiper unique, and what role did it play in its ecosystem?
**Host:** Dr. Jones, the RSPB declared the extinction with 99.6% certainty. How does the scientific process of declaring a species extinct work? What evidence plays a crucial role in that determination?
**Section 2: The Crisis of Extinction**
* **Host:** The article mentions habitat loss as the primary driver of the sandpiper’s extinction. How widespread is this issue globally, and what are the major culprits contributing to it?
* **Host:** Dr. Jones, the extinction of the White-bellied Sandpiper sends a deafening alarm. What other migratory bird species are facing similar threats, and what actions can we take to prevent their fates?
**Section 3: Hope and Action**
* **Host:** Dr. Carter, even in the face of such loss, is there any hope for resurrecting populations of the sandpiper, even on a small scale? Are there any ongoing conservation efforts targeting similar birds that could offer valuable lessons?
* **Host:** This news can feel disheartening. What message of hope or call to action would you like to leave our listeners with, Dr. Jones, regarding the future of endangered species and the role we can play in their protection?
**Closing:**
* **Host:** Thank you both for shedding light on this important issue. We hope this discussion will raise awareness and inspire action to protect the remaining biodiversity on our planet.
**For further information on the White-bellied Middle-billed Sandpiper and ongoing conservation efforts, please visit the RSPB website at [link provided in article].**
This interview aims to explore the intricate details surrounding the sandpiper’s extinction, highlight the broader implications of habitat loss, and ultimately inspire hope and action for conserving endangered species.
The open-ended questions encourage contemplation, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the issue.
