The Top 10 Birds with the Smallest Populations in the World: A Critical Conservation Call
1. Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii): Once widespread in Brazil's semi-arid Caatinga region, Spix's Macaw is now considered critically endangered with less than 100 individuals remaining in the wild. Habitat loss and illegal trapping for the pet trade have decimated its population, making conservation efforts crucial for its survival. 2. Hawaiian Crow or ʻAlalā (Corvus hawaiiensis): Endemic to the Hawaiian islands, the Hawaiian Crow is extinct in the wild, with only around 100 individuals surviving in captive breeding programs. Habitat destruction, disease, and predation by introduced species have contributed to its decline. 3. Madagascar Pochard (Aythya innotata): With fewer than 50 individuals left in the wild, the Madagascar Pochard is one of the rarest ducks in the world. Wetland degradation, hunting, and invasive species have driven this species to the brink of extinction, emphasizing the urgent need for habitat conservation in Madagascar. 4. Seychelles Paradise Flycat...
