BIRDS ON THE EDGE 

Across the globe, many bird species are teetering on the brink of extinction due to habitat destruction, climate change, illegal hunting, and pollution. 

Here Are The Most Endangered Birds in the World:

This nocturnal, flightless bird is critically endangered, with fewer than 140 individuals remaining in just two small islands off New Zealand's southern coast.

The habitat destruction from land development, farming, and early hunting and trapping has led to a decline in this defenceless bird's population, with only five species remaining in the wild. 

The California Condor population faced near extinction due to lead poisoning from ingesting bullet fragments in carcasses and pesticide DDT. Conservation efforts have increased their number to over 500. 

The hyacinth macaw is the world’s largest flying parrot. Widespread deforestation, rampant poaching, and the exotic pet trade have endangered the species.

The Mariana fruit dove, the official bird of the Northern Mariana Islands, is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The invasion of brown tree snakes, predation, and habitat loss are leading the species to extinction. 

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