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Rare Red-Necked Ostriches Introduced in Saudi Arabia to Replace Birds That Went Extinct More Than 80 Years Ago

The released birds are the closest living relatives of the extinct Arabian ostrich. The flightless animals' return is part of ...
Yahoo

Once-Extinct Bird Is Now Laying Eggs in the Wild for the First Time in Nearly 40 Years

A once-extinct bird is laying eggs in the wild for the first time in nearly 40 years. Sihek, a now-endangered bird returned to the wild in 2024, has laid wild eggs in its new home in Hawaii, according ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Officials announce success as rare bird comes back after it has been extinct for over 200 years: 'It's just unbelievable'

"That’s some amazing news!" Officials announce success as rare bird comes back after it has been extinct for over 200 years: ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

Elusive, critically endangered bird—and one of the closest living relatives of dodos—was spotted for the first time in five years

Conservationists are feeling cautiously optimistic after spotting a critically endangered bird in the wild in Samoa. During a ...
Forbes

Meet 4 Flightless Birds That Have Evaded Extinction. Hint: One Is The Biggest Bird In The World

Flightless birds have had a rough go of it over the past few centuries, with many going extinct — the most iconic being the dodo bird. But not all have perished. Here are four flightless birds that ...
WVXU

Extinct bird may be making a comeback with Cincinnati Zoo's help

The Guam kingfisher, or Sihek in CHamoru, is an iconic species of Guam, but can no longer be found there. Pictured here are Hinanao and his mate, Tutuhan, who came from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Pacific Beach Library art exhibit focuses on endangered and extinct birds

The vibrant and thought-provoking exhibit “Silent Skies: Endangered and Extinct Birds” is a new collection of artwork created by Stacie Birky Greene. The exhibit — available for free viewing in the ...
Forbes

Meet America's Only 3 Native Parrots — One Is Extinct, One Relocated To Mexico, And One Thrives In This Southern State

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...
AOL

Endangered Bird Population by State

A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has issued an urgent warning. New findings point to rapid extinction events set to occur in the next 100 years across 500 bird species. The slew ...