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Caribbean national birds and conservationCEFR A1
22 Apr 2026
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Karl Callwood, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
76 words
- Birds are a strong symbol across the Caribbean islands.
- They connect islands, peoples daily lives and culture.
- People talk about birds on Earth Day every year.
- Many species live only on small island homes.
- Birds lose homes because of habitat loss and development.
- Climate change and hunting also threaten many birds.
- Some national birds are now very rare and protected.
- Local people and groups try to protect birds.
- Protecting birds helps people and nature together.
Difficult words
- symbol — An object that shows an idea or meaning.
- connect — To join two things or places together.
- species — A group of similar animals or birds.
- habitat — The natural place where animals live.
- protect — To keep something safe from harm.Protecting
- threaten — To put in danger or cause harm.
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Discussion questions
- Do you see birds near your home?
- Do you talk about birds on Earth Day?
- Would you help protect birds?
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