7 Rarest Birds on Earth


South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher

    The brightly-hued kingfisher is vulnerable due to extreme habitat loss in native Philippines islands. Population estimated between 2,500-9,999 mature birds.

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New Zealand Rock Wren

    The almost tailless wren prefers hopping to flying in New Zealand mountains. The population is 5,000, threatened by invasive predators.

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Rufous Headed Hornbill

    The wrinkled, red-orange casqued hornbill was driven to local extinction by deforestation and poaching. Only 1,000-2,499 left in the Philippines.

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Blue-eyed Ground-dove

    The brilliant blue-eyed tropical dove is among Brazil’s rarest at 50-249 left. Rapid habitat loss causes ongoing declines.

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Cebu Flowerpecker

    The tiny four-coloured flower pecker survives in one tiny Philippine forest with just 60-70 remaining due to clearance.

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Madagascar Pochard

    The pale diving duck was considered extinct until its 2006 rediscovery. Only 20-49 now due to habitat threats.

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New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar

    The elusive greyish owlet-nightjar with few sightings in New Caledonia forests. Predation and habitat loss threaten 1-49.

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