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UK’s smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds

Merlin could disappear in worst-case scenario, with British isles facing ecological ‘point of no return’ The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, is one of more than 200 species that will become extinct in the UK…

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The GuardianMar 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

UK’s smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds

Merlin could disappear in worst-case scenario, with British isles facing ecological ‘point of no return’ The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, is one of more than 200 species that will become extinct in the UK if action is not taken to curb emissions and unsustainable land use, a study has claimed. According to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), there is a 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of Britain’s native species. Continue reading...

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