Save North American bird species from the threat of extinction.

The climate crisis could render two-thirds of North America’s bird populations extinct. The unseasonable warmth and excessive cold wreaks havoc on their health, as well as their natural habitats. Among the threatened species are the wood thrush, the Baltimore oriole, and the mountain bluebird.

Birds are important indicators of the condition of the environment, particularly natural landscapes. The disappearance of so many species indicates that much of North America’s remaining natural spaces will soon be lost to pollution or industry. Furthermore, birds are among the chief pollinators of plants, next to insects such as honeybees and butterflies. Fewer birds will lead to the loss of vital plant life across the continent.

We cannot let North America’s ecosystem collapse from the loss of these important creatures. Sign this petition to enforce stronger legal protection of the continent’s avian life immediately.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear Director Everson,

North America’s bird populations are in serious danger thanks to the climate crisis. Two-thirds of the continent’s total bird species could go extinct very quickly; among them are the wood thrush, Baltimore oriole, and mountain bluebird. Unseasonable weather and the loss of habitat are already wreaking havoc on birds’ health and survival, which are indicators of the ecosystem’s conditions both present and future.

You must enforce stronger legal protection for these creatures. Birds are vital to the survival of our ecosystem. They keep the insect population under control through their diet, and more importantly, are among the chief pollinators of wild plant life. The loss of any bird species is a dangerous prospect. Protect these creatures from the continuing effects of climate change and industry.