Woodland birds in quickening decline in UK, with risk of extinctions, say experts

Campaigners call for urgent action after data shows almost all bird types reducing in abundance

Woodland birds are facing an accelerating decline in the UK, with species at risk of extinction if the government does not act, experts have said.

Data released by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has revealed that almost all bird types are reducing in abundance, despite years of warnings from nature bodies that action needs to be taken to protect habitats and save species.