Climate‐driven decline in the habitat of the endemic spiny babbler (<i>Turdoides nipalensis</i>)

Climate change could amplify the extinction risk of endemic species, and is even greater for species occupying high elevations mountain ranges. In this study, we assessed climatically suitable habitat only Nepalese bird spiny babbler (Turdoides nipalensis), predicted extent future (2050 2070) under two climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5 SSP5-8.5). We used georeferenced occurrence points alongside ecologically meaningful climatic topographic variables to develop an ensemble model using different distribution modeling algorithms in BIOMOD2. identified 22,488.83 km2 (15%) Nepal's total land area as where nonprotected regions incorporated largest (88%), with a majority within central Mid-Hill region. Under SSP2-4.5 scenario, 21.58% 34.08% current range are projected be lost by 2050 2070, respectively. Whereas SSP5-8.5 our projections suggest that 40.45% 52.18% will Habitat suitability increased rise warmest quarter precipitation (above 1000 mm), coldest between 50 100 mm, temperature 20 30°C. Given results, it crucial review conservation policy areas formulate babbler-specific action plan special focus on protecting their primary human-dominated landscapes areas.