It is always upsetting to consider the potential that any species may go extinct, but thinking about the extinction of birds is particularly distressing. Even though conservation efforts are being undertaken to stop incidents of this kind, there are still certain bird species that face the possibility of becoming extinct in the future. The following are the top five species of birds that are in danger of becoming extinct-
1. Hawaiian
Crow (Alala)
The Hawaiian Crow is one of the rarest birds on the planet and is a species that is facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The degradation of its habitat, sickness, and human predation have all contributed to the precipitous drop in the bird's population. While attempts are being made to safeguard the surviving population, there are still just around 100 people living in the wild today. Conservation measures are being done.
2. Madagascar
Pochard
The diving duck known as the Madagascar Pochard is a bird that is in an extremely precarious situation. The loss of their natural habitat, along with increased hunting pressure, has led to a precipitous drop in the bird population. Until the discovery of a tiny colony in 2006, it was believed that the species had died out completely in its natural habitat. There are now conservation efforts being done to safeguard the surviving population, although there are only around 20 individuals left in the wild. Despite these efforts, the population can be protected.
3. Philippine
Eagle
The Philippine Eagle is one of the biggest eagles in the world and is a species that is at the most severe risk of extinction. The loss of habitat, increased shooting, and illegal trade have all contributed to a precipitous drop in the bird population. There are now just around 400 individuals surviving in the wild, even though conservation efforts are being conducted to safeguard the remaining population of the species.
4. A Parrot With Yellow Ears
The Yellow-Eared Parrot is a bird that is only found in Colombia and is considered to be in a critical state of endangerment. The bird's natural habitat has been destroyed, and there has been an increase in the number of people hunting them for the pet trade. There are now just around 1,500 individuals living in the wild despite the conservation efforts that are being done to conserve the remaining population of the species.
5. Sandpiper With a Spoon-Shaped Bill
The
Spoon-Billed Sandpiper is one of the most vulnerable wading birds in the world
and is a species that is considered to be in a state of critical endangerment.
The loss of habitat, along with human hunting practices and the effects of
climate change has had a precipitous effect on the bird population. There are
now just around 400 individuals surviving in the wild, even though conservation
efforts are being conducted to safeguard the remaining population of the
species.
The degradation of their natural habitat, human hunting, and the
effects of climate change are just a few of the things that put these birds in
danger of becoming extinct. It is necessary to keep working towards the goal of
avoiding additional reductions in the populations of these species, even though
conservation efforts are already being conducted to safeguard the existing populations
of these birds. We can take steps towards assuring the continued existence of
this and other endangered species by increasing public awareness and lending
our support to conservation initiatives.
Written by Chitraksh
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