In here you can read more about the endangered birds from the whole world.
Peregrine Falcons are birds of prey which were once found worldwide but are now rare almost everywhere.
They are strong and fast and fly to tremendous speeds. They are able to dive and clench their victims with their strong talons and kill them on impact. In the 18th and the 19th century, man captured and trained these falcons as hunting weapons to kill small prey.
They are strong and fast and fly to tremendous speeds. They are able to dive and clench their victims with their strong talons and kill them on impact. In the 18th and the 19th century, man captured and trained these falcons as hunting weapons to kill small prey.
Golden - cheeked warbler
The endangered golden cheeked warbler lives and breeds in central Texas — specifically around the Edwards Plateau, Lampasas Cut Plain and Central Mineral Region. Ranching, agriculture and land development have contributed to the decline of this small, smart bird’s habitat. And while habitat destruction destroys its nesting grounds in Texas, deforestation in Central America is wiping out its wintering lands. There are no current reliable estimates on how many of the birds remain.
Hawaiian goose or nene
The nene is the official state bird of Hawaii. Also known as the Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis was declared endangered in 1967 with an estimated population of less than 30 birds. They live only in the Hawaiian islands of Maui, Hawaii and Kauai, and human encroachment is blamed for their diminishing numbers. Today, while the birds are protected, they’re still at risk. Surprisingly, one of their greatest current threats are errant golf balls, as the animals like to nest in the grassy knolls common to manicured golf resorts.
I’iwi or scarlet Hawaiian honeycreeper
The threatened i'iwi, also known as the scarlet Hawaiian honeycreeper, is among the most common native land birds of Hawaii. However, its numbers are decreasing. Vestiaria coccinea is under threat from habitat destruction and climate change, as well as the proliferation of disease. Recently, the U.S. [skipwords]Fish[/skipwords] and Wildlife Service issued an initial decision to place the i’iwi under federal protection. According to Noah Greenwald, director of the Center for Biological Diversity’s endangered species program, at least 20 types of Hawaiian honeycreepers have already gone extinct. “To have any chance at avoiding that fate, the beautiful i‘iwi needs protection now,” he said in a statement.
Millerbird
The endangered millerbird, or Acrocephalus familiaris, is an elusive bird found on Nihoa Island in Hawaii. In 1923, the millerbird found on the nearby Laysan Island was believed to have gone extinct due to the introduction of rabbits. It is unclear if the millerbirds on Nihoa Island are a separate species. Nihoa birds are extremely hard to study, due to the inaccessibility of the island and fear that human inferences will harm the animals. Experts remain extremely worried about the bird’s fragile existence.
Gunnison sage-grouse
The gunnison sage-grouse or Centrocercus minimus, lives south of the Colorado River in Colorado and Utah. Loss of habitat has been extremely detrimental for the animal, which requires a variety of land types for its survival, including sagebrush and wetlands. The bird is listed by the Audubon Society as one of the 10 most threatened birds in the country, but it is currently only on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered list.
From sea to shining sea
The United States was once home to a rich and diverse avian population, with birds such as the passenger pigeon, the Carolina parakeet and the dusky seaside sparrow wingingthrough our skies. But several centuries of land development, hunting and human encroachment has thrown our nation’s birds into crisis, resulting in extinction for some and threatened status for many. Today, the U.S. [skipwords]Fish[/skipwords] and Wildlife Service reports that as many as 91 species are threatened or on the verge of extinction. Here are 10 birds currently under threat in the United States, including the Hawaiin geese pictured here.
California condor
The endangered california condor, or Gymnogyps californianus, was once a prolific bird, which has become an iconic symbol of the American West. However, the largest flying bird in North America has suffered a serious drop in numbers due to hunting and encroachment on its habitat. In 1980, only 25 of the birds remained in the wild. Due to a captive-breeding program, their numbers have increased to around 150 wild birds. However, their numbers remain threatened due to continued habitat destruction, as well as poisoning from lead bullets (left behind in carcasses later scavenged) and pesticides.
Whooping crane
The endangered whooping crane, or Grus Americana, is a critically threatened bird that has enjoyed a significant return in recent years. Habitat loss and hunting left only 15 whopping cranes alive in 1941, but with the help of biologists, their numbers rebounded to as many as 214 in 2005. However, due to a lack of adult birds, the animals needed to be taught how to migrate north to their breeding grounds. Since 2009, 77 whopping cranes have followed a lightweight plane from western Florida to Wisconsin and back each year.
Piping plover
The threatened piping plover, or Charadrius melodus, makes its home along the Northern Great Plains and Atlantic coast; however it’s the birds in the Great Lakes region that are endangered. These small shorebirds are primarily threatened by the development of the coastal beaches where they nest. They are incredibly sensitive to human presence and will abandon their nests if disturbed. In 2006, the bird was listed by the Audubon Society as one of the 10 endangered species in the country.