Eagles Are Forced to Change Their Migration Route Amid Russia-Ukraine War
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is not only a human tragedy but also a threat to wildlife, forcing migrating eagles to alter their flight paths. The greater spotted eagles, a species already classified as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), are now facing additional dangers due to the war in Ukraine. According to a study published in the journal *Current Biology*, these majestic birds have been compelled to deviate from their usual migration routes as they navigate the war-torn regions. Greater spotted eagles, which have largely vanished from western and central Europe, find a significant refuge in the vast wetlands of Polesia. This region, spanning Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia, remains a crucial habitat for the species. The study, conducted by researchers from the UK and Estonia, revealed that the eagles began to encounter conflict-related disruptions in their migratory patterns shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
