1. Europe’s bird populations in decline
Michael Gross 
Current Biology 
Volume 25, Issue 12, Pages R483-R485 (June 2015)
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2. Common birds: A study of bird populations in Europe found the most dramatic declines among common species such as the house sparrow (left) and starling. (Photo: Tomas Belka, birdphoto.eu.)
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3. Rare bird: The hen harrier suffers from illegal hunting in Scotland, but a peaceful coexistence with grouse hunting business may be possible. (Photo: Radio Tonreg.)
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4. Early birds: Volunteers in Malta on dawn patrol to stop illegal hunting of birds. (Photo: Grahame Madge (rspb-images.com).)
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