LatviaPublished: 2 November 2026 at 17:09
Ornithologist Māris Strazds has died
Ornithologist and environmental advocate Māris Strazds (1960–2026) died on 2 November. He is described as one of Latvia's best-known bird researchers.
Latvia has lost one of its best-known ornithologists and environmental defenders. Māris Strazds (1960–2026), an outstanding bird researcher, died on 2 November. An ornithologist is a scientist who studies birds, their behaviour and their habitats.
Strazds is described as one of the most prominent ornithologists and environmental advocates in Latvia. The initial report is brief, and it gives no further details, such as the circumstances of his death or the time and place of any farewell ceremony.
During his career, Strazds worked in bird research and environmental protection in Latvia.
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