Puffin nesting sites in western Europe could be lost by end of century

Puffins can be successfully encouraged into new breeding sites by placing model birds in them, say the experts. Photograph: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

The majority of puffin nesting sites in western Europe are likely to be lost by the end of the century due to climate breakdown, a report has warned.

Other seabirds will also be affected unless urgent action to limit global heating is taken, with razorbills and arctic terns forecast to lose 80% and 87% of their breeding grounds respectively owing to reduced food accessibility and prolonged periods of stormy weather.