Hidden bird populations discovered across Europe, reshaping conservation strategy

Researchers have identified genetically distinct populations of the Eurasian Stone-curlew that were previously treated as a single species, revealing that conservation efforts may have overlooked critical biodiversity. The finding could force wildlife managers and policymakers to redesign protection plans for a bird species found across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Originaltitel: Revealing cryptic lineages: genetic structure and conservation units in the Eurasian Stone-curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus)