It has been revealed by researchers that the cuckoos, snipe, lapwing, yellow wagtail, grey partridges and corn bunting that were once commonly seen on the farmland, are now extinct in Ireland.

On the other hand, the latest 'State of the UK's Birds' shows that there is a dramatic and drastic increase in the numbers of some species, which includes the Canada Geese, reintroduced red kites and the symbol of the RSPB, the avocet.

Avocet is a long-legged wading bird with a slender upturned bill and strikingly patterned plumage. It is normally black or white in color and comprises of a long upcurved bill.

The new reports have claimed that out of the 107 most widespread breeding birds about 16 have become extinct by more than 33% since 1995. These birds include willow tit, starling, cuckoo, lapwing, whinchat, and wood warbler.

It has also been revealed by sources that many of the birds which have been rapidly declining have also disappeared from their old habitats. These birds include willow tits, which has been disappeared over the past 18 years by about 50% and yellow wagtails, which have been extinct by about 32%.

RSPB expert Dr. Mark Eaton said, "I think many of us have been shocked by how poorly some of our most familiar species are faring".