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Nov 9, 2020 · Unfortunately, human activity has severely impacted the native habitat of countless birds around the world and many are on the brink of extinction. In fact, two of the rare birds on this list are extinct in the wild and only captive individuals exist.
- South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) For the first time in 130 years, this Philippine-based bird has been spotted, and for the first time ever - photographed and exposed to the world!
- STRESEMANN'S BRISTLEFRONT (Merulaxis stresemanni) The Stresemann’s Bristlefront is one of the rarest birds on earth - so rare that there is only one left.
- New Zealand Rock Wren (Xenicus gilviventris) As one hears from the name, the New Zealand rock wren is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. Its Māori name, pīwauwau, means "little complaining bird" and mātuitui which means "twitch", after its bobbing motion.
- Rufous-headed Hornbill (Rhabdotorrhinus waldeni) Native to the Philippines, the Rufous-headed Hornbill is one of the most endangered of its species. They sport a bony ‘casque’ which sticks out from the top of their wrinkly red-orangey bills.
- Black-Naped Oriole. The Black-naped Oriole is a stunning bird native to Asia. It has bright yellow feathers with black markings on its head, wings and tail.
- Rock Dove. Rock dove, also known as Rock Pigeon or Common Pigeon, is a member of the bird family Columbidae. It is considered to be an important creature worldwide due to its domestication by humans centuries ago; resulting in the modern-day Domestic pigeon which descends from this species.
- King Quail. The King Quail is a species of Old World quail found in Southern China, South and Southeastern Asia to Oceania. It’s the smallest “true quail” measuring only about 17 cm long.
- Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker. The Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker is a species of bird that can be found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It has an average size range of 11.5-12.5 cm and its head is greyish brown with dark brown ear covers which contrast nicely against its light coloured body.
Dec 6, 2021 · The database lists the number of times a rare bird has been sighted, along with details of each encounter, such as date and locality.
- Stresemann’s Bristlefront: With only 1 individual spotted in Brazil in 2018, chances of this species reviving are slim as most of its habitat in the Atlantic forests is already gone.
- Blue-eyed Ground-Dove: The rarest of all doves, the species was believed to be extinct for about 75 years before 12 individuals were found in Brazil in 2015.
- New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar: One of the rarest and most mysterious birds, there have been few sightings in recent years. It is difficult to take measures to preserve their population because it is so difficult to find them.
- Imperial Amazon: Their population has plummeted since Hurricane Maria hit the Island of Dominica in 2017. Another threat to these birds is the loss of habitat.
Learn about the endangered and critically endangered birds that face extinction due to habitat loss, hunting, pollution, and other threats. See photos and facts of the Spix's macaw, Madagascar pochard, Honduran emerald, and more.
Learn about the endangered and critically endangered bird species that are facing extinction due to habitat loss, hunting, predators and other threats. See photos and facts of the Spix’s Macaw, Cebu Flowerpecker, Hawaiian Crow, Black Stilt and more.
