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Endangered birds

Threatened birds in this selection range from raptors and parrots to cranes, vultures, and penguins. Some — such as the California condor — are intensively managed recovery programmes.

Each record shows its IUCN category and links to authoritative sources, including the Cornell Lab and national agencies where relevant.

84 records in this view · last reviewed

Bird conservation status is reassessed frequently. At least one record below reflects a recent up-listing; always confirm the current category on IUCN.

Data limitations

  • These are educational summaries, not the official assessment. Conservation status can change as new science and threats emerge.
  • We show the global IUCN Red List category. National and local status can differ from the global category.
  • Each record shows a last-verified date and a data-confidence flag so you can see how current and how checked it is.
  • Always verify the current status on the official IUCN Red List and the relevant national wildlife authority. FaunaHub does not replace conservation authorities.

Dataset last reviewed: Full data methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which birds are Critically Endangered?
The selection includes the California condor, Philippine eagle, kākāpō, and several macaws and vultures among its Critically Endangered records, ordered highest-risk first.
Why do bird categories change so often?
Bird populations are monitored closely by organisations such as BirdLife International, so new survey data regularly triggers reassessments. A category can move up or down between IUCN updates.
Is this every endangered bird?
No. This is a curated educational selection, not the full IUCN list. Use the official IUCN Red List for the complete, current data.

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