This List of Endangered Birds Will Leave You Feeling Disturbed

Birds are considered the symbol of love and peace, but did you know that many of our feathered friends are slowly losing their existence? Check out this list…

Beautiful bird holding worm in mouth perching alone

Gray Crowned Crane (balearica regulorum) standing in the grass

Birds, our chirpy feathered friends, who have amazed us by their aerodynamics and exotic colors, are under great threat. There are 9,934 species of birds that are extant in the world today, out of which, a staggering 1,313 (13%) are threatened under extinction. As the recent data by the IUCN states, around 197 species are considered critically endangered, and 389 are listed as endangered. The rest are categorized under vulnerable.

Since the 1500s, 130 species of birds have gone extinct, and the number sadly continues to be on the rise. In fact, 4 species of birds are said to be extinct in the wild. However, conservationists are working towards reviving their numbers. The greatest threat to these birds are, well of course, us humans! Deforestation and poaching, along with changing climatic conditions are contributing to the decrease in their numbers.