Endangered Birds
Many species of birds are endangered, meaning they are in danger of dying out. The lives of these birds are threatened by natural causes or by human activities,, such as hunting; capturing in order to sell the as, pets; and destruction of their natural habitat. Human beings have cleared acres of forestland everywhere on earth, leaving many birds homeless.
Whooping Crane
The whooping crane is the tallest bird in North America. It was about to become extinct in the late 1930s. However, it was saved, and today there are more than 500 whooping cranes.
Black Robin
The black robin or the Chatham Island robin is a small, sparrow-sized bird found in the Chatham Islnds of New Zealand. In 1981, this bird was on the verge of extinction. However, the bird was saved, and in 2006, there were around 254 black robins in the Chatham islands.
Po'ouli
The po'ouli (black-faced honeycreeper) is a small forest bird found in Hawaii. It is a critically endangered species. There are only two Po'oulis alive and they were last seen in 2004.
California Condor
The California condor is an endangered member of the vulture family. It is the largest flying bird of North America. California condors have been saved from extinction. In 1983, there were only 30 of them left alive. However, various programs of captive breeding helped save these birds, and as of 2010, there are 349 California condors living in different zoos, national parks, and in the wild.
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