8 Bird species declared extinct.

[Catherine]

This is sad news indeed. Eight bird species have been declared extinct. Five of the birds are from South America  where logging and agricultural practices are destroying the rain forests. We know this is going on. It is just sad when we have it confirmed.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/556527/8-...ed-extinct

We are losing species at an alarming rate. More birds are close to extinction and many non bird species as well.
It is sad to think that we are the last generation to see some of these beautiful creatures. It makes me wonder what the planet will be like when we are finished  depleting it. 

There could come a day when we are excited to see a sparrow, but there is nothing else left.