How the conflict in Ukraine has put rare birds in danger

Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens a "significant number of rare and globally vulnerable bird species", according to a global conservation group.

- SAMUEL WEBB

Ukraine's bird species are at risk because of the conflict, says BirdLife International, which works to conserve birds and their habitats. The group says Ukraine is internationally important for wild birds, with 434 species and 18 globally threatened birds.

Bombs, missiles, and artillery shells destroy the habitat for birds such as the grey partridge, skylark, short-eared owl and Montagu's harrier.