Ecological entities warn that the Dupont's Lark is one step away from its second extinction in Catalonia

Ecological entities have warned that the northern crested lark in Catalonia is in "extreme collapse" and on the verge of its second extinction. This emblematic bird of the region is mainly found in the Timoneda d'Alfés, in the Segrià, within a protected area (ZEPA) of the Natura 2000 Network. Although the Department of Territory initiated the recovery plan, entities such as Ipcena, SEO/BirdLife, and Depana have denounced "serious deficiencies" and are calling for a "thorough reform." The entities criticize the current planning for including contradictions with scientific conclusions, such as the lack of habitat expansion and the absence of a population viability analysis. They have also called for a reorientation of investment and the creation of an independent scientific advisory committee.