With the influence of climate change, all animals have to bear the brunt of it. Animals are more likely to die from climate change or heat waves than from starvation. One of these species is the African Hornbill.

Meticulous and extensive research has found many reasons why hornbills, located in the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa, are completely disappearing. This can be due to several reasons, one of which is climate change. From defending their shelter to providing food for their young, climate change has taken a toll on these birds.

According to the study, the decline in reproduction is strongly linked to temperature and precipitation. It says that in the Kalahari, over the past few decades, the temperature has risen by more than 2 degrees Celsius. By 2027, there is a good chance that the birds will no longer breed.

How did the fall happen?

The first sign of this is the South African meteorological service present in the Kalahari region from 1960 until 2020. According to their findings, the temperature has increased significantly, as has the rate of warming. Even air temperature and drought play a major role in the breeding process. Due to global warming, an increase in the risk of drought and hot air may cause the expansion of southern-specific yellow-billed hornbills and other species. It can also affect species that are unlikely to die.

Things to do to support themselves

With the help of migration strategies, you can prevent extinctions. In the short term, options such as water supply and following boxes can also be useful. In the long term, resources to prevent heat and the effects of climate change on biodiversity can be helpful. Along with this, the designs should be based on the requirements of different birds.