New Jersey State Bird Endangered by Climate Change?

Provided by: CBS New York |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This brief local news story is about the possible climate migration of the Eastern Goldfinch, the state bird of New Jersey.
According to the video, the Eastern Goldfinch may begin to move out of New Jersey either northward or up in elevation to adapt to changes in the local climate.

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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: CBS New York

Region: New Jersey

Languages: English

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The journalist interviews Eric Stiles, the President of the New Jersey Audubon Society, about the possible disappearance of the goldfinch.
Stiles also mentions how human activities are impacting pollinator populations.

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The Eastern Goldfinch was adopted as the state bird of New Jersey in 1935.
The Eastern Goldfinch is also called the American Goldfinch.

Differentiation & Implementation

This video has a local focus on New Jersey, but the concept can be applied to many areas around the world that are experiencing changes in average temperature and precipitation.
Science classes can use this video when discussing ecosystems, habitat loss, population dynamics, and ecology.
The video interviews a local individual who discusses her love of New Jersey's state bird, which can be integrated into lessons about empathy, the emotional connections people have to their location, and social-emotional development.
Other resources about species migrations, the climate benefits of protecting natural habitats, and ecosystem changes include this Crash Course video about ecosystem changes, this video about nature-based solutions to climate change, and this article and podcast about Florida manatees and their seagrass habitat changes.

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