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David Pereira
Researcher at the University of Birmingham who documented the decline of the Bahama nuthatch during fieldwork in 2018 and contributed expertise on hurricane impacts to island species.
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Nov 5, 2025
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Major hurricanes likely pushed a small Bahamanian bird to extinction
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David Pereira, a researcher from the University of Birmingham, discusses his findings on the Bahama nuthatch, a bird driven towards extinction by hurricanes Matthew and Dorian. He shares heartbreaking accounts from his 2018 field study, where he witnessed the bird's decline exacerbated by habitat loss and invasive predators. Pereira emphasizes the urgent need for conservation efforts, suggesting a watch list for vulnerable species to prioritize breeding programs and other protective measures.
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