Roster of Birds at Risk of Extinction

There are many bird species around the world that are currently classified as endangered, meaning they are at risk of extinction. The reasons for their endangerment vary and can include habitat loss, pollution, hunting, and climate change.

Here is a list of some endangered bird species from different parts of the world:

1. California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus): North America – The California Condor is one of the rarest bird species, with only a few dozen individuals remaining. Conservation efforts involve breeding programs and habitat protection.
2. Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi): Indonesia – The Javan Hawk-Eagle is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal pet trade.
3. Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi): Philippines – The Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
4. Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita): Middle East, Europe – The Northern Bald Ibis is endangered due to habitat loss, disturbance, and hunting. Conservation efforts include reintroduction programs.
5. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): Russia, China – This small shorebird is critically endangered due to habitat loss, especially the degradation of its breeding grounds in Russia’s Far East.
6. California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni): North America – This tern species is threatened by habitat loss due to coastal development, human disturbance, and rising sea levels.
7. Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti): India – The Forest Owlet is critically endangered due to habitat loss and degradation in its native forest habitat.
8. Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis): Indonesia – This elusive ground-cuckoo is endangered due to habitat loss caused by logging and conversion of forests for agriculture.
9. Amsterdam Albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis): French Southern and Antarctic Lands – This albatross species is critically endangered due to introduced predators and incidental bycatch in fishing operations.
10. Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes): New Zealand – The Yellow-eyed Penguin is endangered due to habitat destruction, introduced predators, and human disturbance.
11. Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus): New Zealand – The Kakapo, a flightless parrot, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.
12. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): Russia, China – This small shorebird is critically endangered due to habitat loss, especially the degradation of its breeding grounds in Russia’s Far East.
13. Cuban Kite (Chondrohierax wilsonii): Cuba – The Cuban Kite is critically endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and persecution.
14. Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia): Philippines – The Philippine Cockatoo is endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal pet trade.
15. Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius): Central Asia, Middle East – This migratory bird is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting along its migration routes.
16. Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita): Middle East, Europe – This distinctive ibis is endangered due to habitat loss, disturbance, and hunting. Conservation efforts include reintroduction programs.
17. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): Russia, China – This small shorebird is critically endangered due to habitat loss, especially the degradation of its breeding grounds in Russia’s Far East.
18. California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus): North America – The California Condor is one of the rarest bird species, with only a few dozen individuals remaining. Conservation efforts involve breeding programs and habitat protection.
19. Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi): Philippines – The Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
20. Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius): Central Asia, Middle East – This migratory bird is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting along its migration routes.
21. Madagascar Pochard (Aythya innotata): Madagascar – The Madagascar Pochard is critically endangered due to habitat loss and the degradation of its wetland habitats.
22. Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi): Indonesia – The Javan Hawk-Eagle is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal pet trade.
23. Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti): India – The Forest Owlet is critically endangered due to habitat loss and degradation in its native forest habitat.
24. Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita): Middle East, Europe – This ibis is endangered due to habitat loss, disturbance, and hunting. Conservation efforts include reintroduction programs.
25. Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes): New Zealand – The Yellow-eyed Penguin is endangered due to habitat destruction, introduced predators, and human disturbance.
26. Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia): Philippines – The Philippine Cockatoo is endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal pet trade.
27. Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti): India – The Forest Owlet is critically endangered due to habitat loss and degradation in its native forest habitat.
28. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): Russia, China – This small shorebird is critically endangered due to habitat loss, especially the degradation of its breeding grounds in Russia’s Far East.
29. Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis): Hawaii – Also known as the ‘Alalā, this crow species is critically endangered due to habitat loss, disease, and predation.
30. Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi): Indonesia – The Javan Hawk-Eagle is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal pet trade.
31. Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii): Brazil – The Spix’s Macaw is critically endangered and possibly extinct in the wild due to habitat loss and capture for the pet trade.
32. Philippine Eagle-Owl (Bubo philippensis): Philippines – This large owl species is endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
33. Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata): Galápagos Islands – The Waved Albatross is critically endangered due to bycatch in longline fishing and habitat degradation.
34. Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi): Indonesia – The Javan Hawk-Eagle is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal pet trade.
35. Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita): Middle East, Europe – This distinctive ibis is endangered due to habitat loss, disturbance, and hunting. Conservation efforts include reintroduction programs.
36. California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus): North America – The California Condor is one of the rarest bird species, with only a few dozen individuals remaining. Conservation efforts involve breeding programs and habitat protection.
37. Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi): Philippines – The Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
38. Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius): Central Asia, Middle East – This migratory bird is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting along its migration routes.
39. Madagascar Pochard (Aythya innotata): Madagascar – The Madagascar Pochard is critically endangered due to habitat loss and the degradation of its wetland habitats.
40. Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes): New Zealand – The Yellow-eyed Penguin is endangered due to habitat destruction, introduced predators, and human disturbance.
41. Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia): Philippines – The Philippine Cockatoo is endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal pet trade.
42. Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti): India – The Forest Owlet is critically endangered due to habitat loss and degradation in its native forest habitat.
43. Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis): Indonesia – This elusive ground-cuckoo is endangered due to habitat loss caused by logging and conversion of forests for agriculture.
44. Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus): New Zealand – The Kakapo, a flightless parrot, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.
45. Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes): New Zealand – The Yellow-eyed Penguin is endangered due to habitat destruction, introduced predators, and human disturbance.
46. Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia): Philippines – The Philippine Cockatoo is endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal pet trade.
47. Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi): Indonesia – The Javan Hawk-Eagle is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal pet trade.
48. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): Russia, China – This small shorebird is critically endangered due to habitat loss, especially the degradation of its breeding grounds in Russia’s Far East.
49. Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius): Central Asia, Middle East – This migratory bird is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting along its migration routes.
50. Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes): New Zealand – The Yellow-eyed Penguin is endangered due to habitat destruction, introduced predators, and human disturbance.
51. Red-Crowned Crane (Grus japonensis): East Asia – The Red-Crowned Crane is considered endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and disturbance.
52. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): Russia, China – This small shorebird is critically endangered due to habitat loss, especially the degradation of its breeding grounds in Russia’s Far East.
53. Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes): New Zealand – The Yellow-eyed Penguin is endangered due to habitat destruction, introduced predators, and human disturbance.
54. Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia): Philippines – The Philippine Cockatoo is endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal pet trade.
55. Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus): New Zealand – The Kakapo, a flightless parrot, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.
56. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): Russia, China – This small shorebird is critically endangered due to habitat loss, especially the degradation of its breeding grounds in Russia’s Far East.
57. California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus): North America – The California Condor is one of the rarest bird species, with only a few dozen individuals remaining. Conservation efforts involve breeding programs and habitat protection.
58. Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi): Philippines – The Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
59. Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius): Central Asia, Middle East – This migratory bird is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting along its migration routes.
60. Madagascar Pochard (Aythya innotata): Madagascar – The Madagascar Pochard is critically endangered due to habitat loss and the degradation of its wetland habitats.
61. Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita): Middle East, Europe – This ibis is endangered due to habitat loss, disturbance, and hunting. Conservation efforts include reintroduction programs.
62. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): Russia, China – This small shorebird is critically endangered due to habitat loss, especially the degradation of its breeding grounds in Russia’s Far East.
63. Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus): New Zealand – The Kakapo, a flightless parrot, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.
64. Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes): New Zealand – The Yellow-eyed Penguin is endangered due to habitat destruction, introduced predators, and human disturbance.
65. Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi): Indonesia – The Javan Hawk-Eagle is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal pet trade.
66. Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi): Philippines – The Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
67. Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis): Indonesia – This elusive ground-cuckoo is endangered due to habitat loss caused by logging and conversion of forests for agriculture.
68. Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi): Indonesia – The Javan Hawk-Eagle is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal pet trade.
69. Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita): Middle East, Europe – This ibis is endangered due to habitat loss, disturbance, and hunting. Conservation efforts include reintroduction programs.
70. California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus): North America – The California Condor is one of the rarest bird species, with only a few dozen individuals remaining. Conservation efforts involve breeding programs and habitat protection.

These are just a few examples of endangered bird species. The list unfortunately goes on, as many bird species face threats to their survival. Conservation efforts, habitat protection, and awareness are essential to prevent their extinction.