A drought hits the habitat of semi aquatic bird population.
The drought is having a devastating impact on the semi aquatic bird population. The water levels in their habitat are rapidly decreasing, leaving less space for the birds to feed and nest. The lack of water also means that the birds are struggling to find food and are at risk of dehydration.
Many of the birds are unable to find suitable nesting sites and are being forced to abandon their eggs and young. This is having a significant impact on the reproductive success of the population, with fewer young birds surviving to adulthood.
The drought is also causing increased competition for the limited resources that are available. Birds are fighting over food and territory, leading to conflicts within the population. In some cases, birds are resorting to cannibalism in order to survive.
Conservation efforts are being made to provide supplementary food and water sources for the birds, as well as to protect their nesting sites. However, the long-term effects of the drought on the semi aquatic bird population remain uncertain. Without significant rainfall and improved habitat conditions, the future of these birds is at risk.