Getting a Bird’s-Eye View of Biodiversity With Landsat

The video discusses the impact of climate change on bird species, highlighting that two-thirds of America's birds are threatened. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are studying how temperature affects bird biodiversity, using data from LANDSAT's thermal sensors. They found that large-bodied birds prefer warmer areas, while small and climate-threatened species need habitats with variable temperatures. The study explains one-third of biodiversity differences, suggesting other factors need exploration to protect birds from extinction.

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