We know birds as the most beautiful creatures in the world, especially when it comes to some of the rarest birds in the world. These beautiful birds come in all shapes, and colors, you can’t really get bored with them. Unfortunately, deforestation, climate change, and human activities have pushed them to the brink of extinction. Nevertheless, several conservation projects are currently underway to help the most vulnerable people of this species and bring them back from the brink of extinction. Below is a list of the world’s rarest birds.
1. Stresemann’s Bristlefront – Officially our top selection of the world’s rarest birds
With only one left, the Straussman’s Brussels front is certainly one of the rarest birds on earth. Before researchers found the only bird in Brazil in 2018, they thought the species was already extinct.
Unfortunately, due to the loss of most of their habitat in the American Atlantic forests, the chances of these species surviving are slim. Atlantic forests are now less than 8%. As a result, many species have become extinct, including, unfortunately, Stresemann’s Bristlefront.
2. Antioquia Brushfinch – Second on our list of the world’s rarest birds.
The AntioquiaBrushfinch is another bird that is thought to be extinct for many years but was recently discovered in 2018 by a Colombian agronomist. Since then, researchers have released fewer than 50 species of these birds into the wild. Further research is needed to determine if these birds are endangered.
3. New Caledonian Olet-Night Jar – Now below the top three
The New Caledonian Oval Night Jar is probably the most mysterious in this list of the world’s rarest birds. In 1980, researchers discovered only two of these birds in the wild. A man was found trying to fly into a bedroom in a small village in New Caledonia.
By 1915, only a few of these species of wild birds had been discovered. Not much is known about these rare birds, but researchers believe their numbers have not increased and are now on the verge of extinction.
4. Imperial Amazon – Number 4 on our list of the world’s rarest birds
Born in the Dominican Republic, the Imperial Amazon is the country’s national bird. Even so, owning one is still beyond the reach of the average person. In 2019, researchers estimate that there are only fifty adult Imperial Amazon in the wild, far fewer than the previous hundreds. The main reason for their extinction is repeated storms and severe damage to natural habitats.
5. Blue-eyed Ground Pigeon – Halfway down the list
The Blue-Eyed Ground Dow is another endangered bird that deserves to be included in this list of the world’s rarest birds. Beginning in Brazil, researchers believe the birds are already extinct because they have not been seen since 1941. However, in 2015 they rediscovered these species of birds. So far, there are three distinct groups of species of birds that live in the wild.
6. Rufous-headed Hornbill- sixth on our list of rare birds
Rufus-headed hornbills from the Philippines are now considered endangered species. They are known for their “cask” of bones sticking out of their red-orange bills. Their burrows may look strong, but in reality, they are structurally thin.
These birds have become extinct due to deforestation, hunting, and nesting. However, several conservation efforts are underway to protect them, including keeping a close eye on their nests.
7. Hawaiian Crow – the seventh rarest bird in the world
Considered extinct in the wild, the Hawaiian crow is one of the rarest birds in the world. But various efforts are being made to protect these bird species. In fact, they reintroduced the wild-breeding pair in 2019.
When they managed to build a nest and lay eggs, they did not hatch. Aside from unsuccessful breeding in the wild, raising these birds in captivity can be difficult as there are only a few left.
8. Madagascar Pochard – The eighth rarest bird in the world.
Madagascar Pochard is a very rare diving duck and has made a successful comeback in recent years thanks to many successful conservation efforts. They rediscovered the birds in the jungle in 2006, but before that, they were considered extinct.
After many years of successful research and breeding programs, some young pochards have been left in the jungles of Madagascar. While this is good news, fewer than a dozen of these birds live on the lake, and many more are missing.
9. Spix’s Macaw – The ninth most rare bird in the world.
Popular with the 3D animated film “Rio”, Spix’s Macaw is a parrot that has already become extinct in the wild. Although many of these birds are present in prison breeding programs.
These birds used to live in the forests of Bahia, Brazil before they became extinct. Recently, conservationists announced that they were in the process of releasing 52 Spix’s Macaws into the wild. Currently, about 180 of them are under captive breeding program.
10. Golden Pheasant
You may have seen golden sparrows at the zoo, but they are probably hybrids. The real golden partridge lives in the western forests of China. Their name comes from the golden feathers on their tops, which make them look very beautiful.
These colorful birds can grow up to 41 inches, and their tails are about 2/3 of their full-body length. Golden pheasants are hard to find these days, and little is known about them because you can rarely find them in their natural habitat.
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