Western Meadowlark

A team of scientists has calculated that worldwide, birds consume billions of potentially harmful insects that conservatively weigh about ½ billion tons! The scientists highlight the ecological and economic benefits these insect-eating birds provide, suppressing potentially harmful insect pests on a global scale, especially in forested areas.

For more information, see: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180709100850.htm