Leaving is Living · BirdLife News · 2026

Red Data Book

Species on the Red List: long-time residents and new entries, their habitats and the threats pushing them towards extinction.

Birds that are old residents of the Red Data Book

Birds that are old residents of the Red Data Book

Siberian Crane, Black Stork, Osprey and other Red List veterans: descriptions, habitats and the causes of their decline.

Changes in Ecosystems and New Bird Species in the 2024 Red Book

Changes in Ecosystems and New Bird Species in the 2024 Red Book

How climate change, deforestation and sea level rise pushed stilts, partridges, macaws and flamingos onto the endangered list.

How to Read a Red Data Book Entry

How to Read a Red Data Book Entry

A practical guide to reading a Red Data Book entry, part by part, and understanding what each field says about a bird.

Species Recovery: What Actually Works

Species Recovery: What Actually Works

A look at the species recovery approaches that have repeatedly helped wild birds, and at what decides whether they succeed.

Why Bird Counts Matter for Conservation

Why Bird Counts Matter for Conservation

Why bird counts matter for conservation, how they turn concern into evidence, and why volunteers are central to long-term monitoring.