Why Birds Matter: Avian Ecological Function and Ecosystem Services farmer beloved author Gary Paulsen portrays

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Why Birds Matter: Avian Ecological Function and Ecosystem Services farmer beloved author Gary Paulsen portraysFor over one hundred years, ornithologists and amateur birders have jointly campaigned for the conservation of bird species, documenting not only birds' beauty and extraordinary diversity, but also their importance to ecosystems worldwide. But while these avian enthusiasts have noted that birds eat fruit, carrion, and pests; spread seed and fertilizer; and pollinate plants, among other services, they have rarely asked what birds are worth in economic