Endangered Species
Most endangered bird species of the world Kakapo parrot Found in – New Zealand Other names- owl parrot Estimated number of living individuals - 126 in 2012, most of which have been given names Threat – colonization and other predators Status – Critically Endangered It is a flightless and large sized parrot; it is herbivores and is one of the heaviest parrots. It also has the longest lifespan among the birds. Brazilian Merganser Found in – Brazil, sometimes in Argentina too Type – Duck Estimated Numbers – 250 Status – Critically Endangered Threat – Habitat degradation, silting of rivers, tourism, introduction of hydroelectric plants, DAM building Great Indian Bustard Found in – India, adjoining regions of Pakistan Type – Bustard Estimated Number- Fewer than 250 Threat – Hunting and loss of habitat Status – Critically Endangered These birds are the heaviest among the flying birds Marvelous Spatuletail Found in – Rio Utcuba...