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List of endangered birds

List of endangered birds is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand List of endangered birds rather than just read about it. In short: In December 2019, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed 460 endangered avian species. Of all evaluated avian species, 4% are listed as endangered.

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Reference excerpt

In December 2019, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed 460 endangered avian species. Of all evaluated avian species, 4% are listed as endangered. No subpopulations of birds have been evaluated by the IUCN. For a species to be considered endangered by the IUCN it must meet certain quantitative criteria which are designed to classify taxa facing "a very high risk of extinction". An even higher risk is faced by critically endangered species, which meet the quantitative criteria for endangered species. Critically endangered birds are listed separately. There are 683 avian species which are endangered or critically endangered. Additionally 53 avian species (0.48% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient, meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status. As these species typically have small distributions and/or populations, they are intrinsically likely to be threatened, according to the IUCN. While the category of data deficient indicates that no assessment of extinction risk has been made for the taxa, the IUCN notes that it may be appropriate to give them "the same degree of attention as threatened taxa, at least until their status can be assessed". This is a complete list of endangered avian species evaluated by the IUCN. Where possible, common names for taxa are given while links point to the scientific name used by the IUCN.

Tinamiformes Tinamous

Dwarf tinamou

Anseriformes Ducks, geese, swans, and screamers

Galliformes Landfowl

Apodiformes Hummingbirds and swifts

Otidiformes Bustards

Cuculiformes Cuckoos

Columbiformes Pigeons and doves

Gruiformes Cranes, rails, finfoots, and trumpeters

Podicipediformes Grebes

Charadriiformes Shorebirds and gulls

Eurypygiformes Sunbittern, Kagu

Kagu

Sphenisciformes Penguins

Procellariiformes Petrels, albatrosses, and shearwaters

Ciconiiformes Storks

Suliformes Cormorants and allies

Pelecaniformes Pelicans, ibises, and herons

Accipitriformes

Hawks, eagles, kites, and vultures

Sagittariidae Secretarybird (monotypic)

Secretarybird

Accipitridae Kites, hawks, eagles, and Old World vultures

Strigiformes Owls

Bucerotiformes Hornbills and hoopoes

Piciformes Woodpeckers, toucans, and barbets

Falconiformes Falcons and caracaras

Psittaciformes Parrots

Strigopidae New Zealand parrots

Kea

Cacatuidae Cockatoos

Psittacidae African & New World parrots

Psittaculidae Old World parrots

Passeriformes Passerines

Acanthisittidae New Zealand wrens

New Zealand rock wren

Pittidae Pittas

Furnariidae Ovenbirds

Thamnophilidae Antbirds

Grallariidae Antpittas

Cundinamarca antpitta Jocotoco antpitta

Rhinocryptidae Tapaculos

Tyrannidae Tyrant flycatchers

Cotingidae Cotingas

Tityridae Tityras, becards, and allies

Buff-throated purpletuft

Atrichornithidae Scrubbirds

Noisy scrubbird Rufous scrubbird

Maluridae Australasian wrens

White-throated grasswren Mallee emu-wren

Meliphagidae Honeyeaters

Mao Black-eared miner

Dasyornithidae Bristlebirds

Western bristlebird

Pardalotidae Pardalotes

Forty-spotted pardalote

Malaconotidae Bushshrikes and allies

Vangidae Vangas and allies

Oriolidae Figbirds, Old World orioles, piopios

Silver oriole

Dicruridae Drongos

Grand Comoro drongo Tablas drongo

Monarchidae Monarchs

Corvidae Crows, jays, and allies

Petroicidae Australasian robins

Norfolk Island robin

Paridae Tits and chickadees

Owston's tit

Alaudidae Larks

Pycnonotidae Bulbuls

Brown-cheeked bulbul Streak-breasted bulbul Aceh bulbul

Hirundinidae Swallows and martins

Galápagos martin Bahama swallow

Macrosphenidae Crombecs, African warblers, longbills

Pulitzer's longbill

Acrocephalidae Reed warblers and allies

Locustellidae Grassbirds and allies

Long-legged thicketbird

Cisticolidae Cisticolas and allies

Zosteropidae White-eyes

Pellorneidae Ground babblers

White-throated wren-babbler

Leiothrichidae Laughingthrushes and allies

Hyliotidae Hyliotas

Usambara hyliota

Troglodytidae Wrens

Apolinar's wren Zapata wren

Sittidae Nuthatches

Algerian nuthatch Giant nuthatch White-browed nuthatch

Mimidae Mockingbirds and thrashers

Floreana mockingbird White-breasted thrasher

Sturnidae Starlings

Black-winged myna Mountain starling

Turdidae Thrushes

Chestnut-capped thrush Taita thrush

Muscicapidae Old World flycatchers

Chloropseidae Leafbirds

Javan leafbird Sumatran leafbird Greater green leafbird

Nectariniidae Sunbirds

Amani sunbird Loveridge's sunbird

Ploceidae Weavers

Estrildidae Estrildid finches

Shelley's crimsonwing Java sparrow

Motacillidae Wagtails and pipits

Sokoke pipit Sharpe's longclaw

Fringillidae Finches and euphonias

Emberizidae Buntings

Jankowski's bunting

Passerellidae New World sparrows

Icteridae Oropendolas, blackbirds, and New World orioles

Parulidae New World warblers

Thraupidae Tanagers and allies

See also Lists of IUCN Red List endangered species List of least concern birds List of near threatened birds List of vulnerable birds List of critically endangered birds List of extinct bird species since 1500 List of data deficient birds

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Example 1 — a first encounter with List of endangered birds

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Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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Applications of List of endangered birds

In research: List of endangered birds appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses List of endangered birds in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: List of endangered birds is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Bird conservation, IUCN Red List endangered species, Lists of animals by conservation status, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is List of endangered birds in simple terms?

In December 2019, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed 460 endangered avian species. Of all evaluated avian species, 4% are listed as endangered.

Why does List of endangered birds matter?

Because it connects several biology ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study List of endangered birds?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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