Summary:
- Shorebird populations have been declining globally for decades, with some species facing extinction.
- Past extinctions of shorebirds, such as the Eskimo Curlew and the Slender-billed Curlew, provide important lessons about the factors that can lead to the loss of these species.
- Protecting shorebird habitats, reducing human disturbance, and addressing threats like climate change and habitat loss are crucial to preventing further shorebird extinctions in the future.