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An endangered Mao chick is feed a large gecko

While recording the nests of the endangered Mao we learnt that geckos are a popular snack for the chick. This Mao chick is feed an extra big gecko. To learn more go to our website at www.samoanbirds.com
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Kagu – Endangered Bird

Kagu - Endangered Bird

One of my favorite birds – Kagu’s are mysterious and endangered ground birds that can only be found on the island of New Caledonia. As of 2007, the San Diego Zoo is the only place in the USA that houses this beautiful species.
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One Third of the Bird Species in the US are Endangered

Nearly one third of the bird species in the United States are either endangered, threatened or in significant decline. This is the conclusion of a recently released US government report, the first comprehensive study on American bird populations ever done. Among the factors contributing to the decline are climate change, habitat loss and the introduction of invasive species.
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News 5 Tonight: Endangered Breed of Macaws @ The World’s Largest Bird Park

www.birdpark.com.sg For the first time in a decade, Red Fronted macaws, a type of parrot, have been successfully bred at the Jurong Bird Park. Dr Minerva, curator of Jurong Bird Park stated that the hatching of these macaws are of utmost significance as this is the first time they have hatched these birds with a successful rate of four eggs where all of the eggs hatched into chicks. The macaws are four of seven new hatchlings of vulnerable species at Jurong Bird Park including several species of the hornbill.
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Koloa maoli – endangered native Hawaiian duck

Koloa maoli - endangered native Hawaiian duck

The Koloa maoli is an endangered Hawaiian duck that is down to less than 2000 individuals. It is facing habitat loss and threats from introduced species. A secretive bird, it is not well understood. Scientists from UC Davis are studying it to help save it from extinction. Video made by Outside Hawaii for Malama Hawaii and HISC.