How many of the world's ten most endangered birds do you know?

Around the world, birds face environmental threats, with nearly 13% of them on the verge of extinction. Do you know any rare birds? This article will show you the ten rarest birds in the world. They are: kakapo, red-crowned crane, South Island lop-eared crow, Hawaiian crow, Chinese crested tern, New Caledonian bare-nosed owl, and great ibis. , Sumatran ground cuckoo, wood-spotted owl, heron crane, California condor, Bengal bustard, ape-eating eagle.

1. Kakapo

The kakapo is the world's only flightless parrot and the largest parrot species. They are mainly found in beautiful New Zealand. It is worth mentioning that the kakapo makes a sound of up to 132 decibels to attract the opposite sex. Hehe, yes, they actually make such a loud cry. This harsh sound can travel at least 1 kilometer in the dark, and on a calm night, the sound can even travel as far as 5 kilometers! It’s quite amazing when you think about it! Kakapos chirp an average of eight hours a night and can make nearly a thousand sounds a night. They are quite loud little guys!

2. Red-Crowned Crane

The red-crowned crane is a member of the crane family and is a large water bird. The body length is about 120-160 centimeters, and their necks and legs are relatively long. Most of the entire body is pure white, but the top of the head is bright red, the throat and neck are black, the ears to the back of the head are white, and the legs are black. When the red-crowned cranes stand, you can see that their necks, tail feathers and legs are all black, as if they are wearing black accessories. The red color on the top of the head is really bright, while the other parts are completely white. Red-crowned cranes often inhabit shoals near the water or on the edge of reeds at night. They mainly feed on fish, shrimps, aquatic insects, molluscs, tadpoles, snails, and stems, leaves, roots, bulbs, and fruits of aquatic plants. They are mainly distributed in the northeastern region of my country, eastern Mongolia, the east bank of the Ussuri River in Russia, North Korea, South Korea and Hokkaido in Japan.

3. South Island Lop

The South Island lop-eared crow is a unique bird belonging to the passerine family Corvidae, commonly known as the honeyeater. It displays a beautiful black face, the mouth exhibits curves to varying degrees, and large, bright wattles grow at the base. There are also blue and orange stripes on the corners of their beaks, and the feathers on their entire body are mostly dark but with an attractive sheen. The South Island lop-eared crow mainly inhabits dense forests in mountainous areas. Its staple food is fruits, and its call is like a soft and mellow song. Because of this characteristic, locals affectionately call it "organ bird" and "bell bird". This rare species is endemic to New Zealand's South Island but has been declared likely extinct, with the last confirmed sighting dating back to 1967.

4. Hawaiian Crow

The Hawaiian crow is a black crow about 48-50 centimeters long. They live in forests and feed mainly on lizards, seeds, insects, etc., and occasionally prey on larger butterflies. Sadly, Hawaiian crows are extinct in the wild, but fossil finds indicate they were once found on some other islands. The cause of the extinction of Hawaiian crows is not fully understood, but it may be due to habitat changes, overhunting by humans, and the spread of plague that caused a sharp decline in the population. Currently, there are only a few dozen Hawaiian crows surviving on Maui, and they are being raised and protected in captivity.

5. Chinese Crested Tern

The Chinese Crested Tern is a rare bird in China and is listed as a critically endangered species on the Red List of World Birds, which is extremely close to extinction. It was first recorded in 1861, but was so rare that it was thought to be extinct until 2000. The Chinese Scientific Expedition Team conducted surveys for five consecutive breeding seasons, and the results showed that the number of this rare bird has been reduced by half in just three years, and has dropped to less than 50 individuals (in 2010).

6. New Caledonian Bare-nosed Owl

The New Caledonian Bare-nosed Powder is known as the most mysterious bird in the world. It was not accidentally observed in the wild until 1998. They live alone in the humid forests of New Caledonia, 1,210 kilometers off the east coast of Australia, and knowledge of this bird is limited to two specimens. In 2002 and 2007, researchers made several field trips to New Caledonia, but unfortunately they were unable to find any trace of this mysterious bird. It is estimated that there are only a few dozen adults of the New Caledonian Bare-nosed Powder left in the wild.

7. Great Ibis

The great ibis is a unique species of the genus Great Ibis in the family Ibisidae. They mainly live in northern Cambodia, and only a very small number survive in southern Laos. As the largest member of the ibis family, the great ibis has a majestic body shape. Their feathers are as black as ink, and only their heads and necks have bare gray skin. The great ibis is currently listed as a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Factors such as hunting, disturbance and lowland deforestation are threatening their existence. It is estimated that the current population of great ibis may not exceed 100 individuals.

8. Sumatran ground cuckoo

The Sumatran ground cuckoo is a ground-dwelling bird that lives in the dense, moist rainforests of southern Sumatra. Their feathers are a mix of dark green, brown and black, which allows them to camouflage themselves well. Meanwhile, the feathers around their eyes display brilliant colors of turquoise, blue and fuchsia. Currently, there are only eight specimens of this bird, and it is estimated that there are only about 70 to 400 individuals in the wild.

9. Wood-spotted Owl

The wood-spotted little owl is a species of the genus Little Owl in the family Owlidae, which mainly breeds in central India. According to the 2008 IUCN Red List, the wood-spotted owl is listed as a critically endangered species. It is estimated that the total number of individuals does not exceed 250, and it has always been very rare. After a gap of 113 years since the last observation of this bird in 1884, it reappeared in 1997. As of 2008, the wood-spotted owl is still listed as a critically endangered species on the IUCN Red List, with an estimated total number of individuals below 250.

10. Luhe

The heron is a bird unique to New Caledonia, finding its home in the dense forests of the mountains. They often make a sharp and loud "clucking" sound at night. Herons and cranes mainly prey on various small animals on the ground, such as arthropods, molluscs, worms, insects and small lizards. The number of herons and cranes is already in danger. The global population is only about 350 to 1,500, of which there are about 250 to 999 adult birds. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified them as endangered and has launched a comprehensive conservation campaign in New Caledonia.

The top ten rare bird rankings are mainly compiled based on the world's most endangered and unique birds published by "Progress in Biology", and based on the total number of existing birds, protection levels and other conditions, combined with related similar websites. Ranking recommendations are made. The rankings are for reference only. If you have any questions, please leave comments at the end for criticism and correction.

These rare birds are rare in number and their habitats are constantly under threat. Protecting their habitat and adopting sustainable conservation measures is vital, and we must work together to protect the diversity of these rare birds. Let us wave our hands to protect our common home planet!

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