Netherlands' National Bird: Grutto's Conservation Fight
Nationale Vogel Van Nederland: The Grutto's Fight for Survival The Eurasian curlew, or grutto – a bird renowned for its melancholic call and distinctive long, curved beak – is now officially the Netherlands' national bird. This isn't merely a symbolic gesture; it's a clarion call. The grutto's selection throws a spotlight onto the dire situation facing Dutch wetlands and the urgent need for their protection. Why the grutto? Because its numbers are plummeting, and its plight reflects the wider crisis of biodiversity loss....