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Top 10 RAREST Birds on Earth!!

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Channel: Zero2Hero · 2018 · Education

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Top 10 RAREST Birds on Earth!! From a rare pigeon with less than 10 left in the wild to a rare owl that won’t breed in captivity…stay tuned to number 1 to see top ten rarest birds on Earth!

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Number 10 - The Christmas Frigatebird.
Automatically one of the coolest birds out there, this one has Christmas right in its name. Hailing from Christmas Island off the coast of Malaysia, the Christmas Frigatebird is one of the rarest on the planet and only lives in this small area of the world.
It’s a dark black bird with a white chest, so it stands out very well, including to the eyes of predators. It's not a small bird, as its wingspan can be as wide as 7 feet from tip to tip. Due to living on a tiny island in the Pacific, the Christmas Frigatebird lives off of a diet of fish and pretty much nothing else. Despite its larger size, though, these rare birds only weight in at about 4 or 5 pounds.
Sadly, very few Christmas Frigatebirds remain in the wild today, with populations estimated to be around 5,000 or less. On the plus side, Christmas Island is very secluded, and is home to only 1,500 people, so its habitat is fairly safe from deforestation and development. That means these guys may still have a chance to make a comeback in the future.
Number 9 - The Marvellous Spatuletail.
Obviously another amazing bird, this one has the word "marvelous' right in IT’S name. Native only to a small area in Peru, this is a small hummingbird, with a unique look and very few members of the family.
The Marvellous Spatuletail was first discovered in the 1830s by Andrew Matthews for his friend George Loddiges. George even got the bird's genus named after him (Loddigesia). The bird has a unique look, which is rare all its own. Unlike other birds, the Marvellous Spatuletail only has 4 tailfeathers, which is much fewer than other birds. Also, two of these feathers help it to stay aerodynamic in flight due to their "Spatula" shape (hence the name).
Over the years, population growth and deforestation have threatened the Marvellous Spatuletail. Luckily in 2006, Peru passed a conservation law that set aside 100 acres of land for the preservation of many different animals, including the Marvellous Spatuletail. So far, it seems to be working, as the bird’s population has stopped decreasing, and today, it is no more endangered now than it was over a decade ago. Next step…is population growth!
Number 8 - The Orange-Bellied Parrot.
As you would expect, the Orange-Bellied Parrot is named for its orange belly, but it also has a rainbow of colors all around its body. Blending blue, green and yellow, this bird stands out very well in the forest. However, it's unlikely you'll spot one as they are very rare and are on the endangered list these days.
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This bird is also rare in design in relation to its fellow parrots. The Orange-Bellied Parrot is the only type that does not migrate during the colder months. But, living in South Australia is warm enough for them, I suppose. The birds are typically found low to the ground and hanging out in small flocks rather than larger crowds.
The Orange-Bellied Parrot is critically endangered, a classification that puts them at high risk of becoming extinct. With only 300 or so left in the wild, Australian conservationists are focused on keeping these guys alive and getting more to breed. Luckily, some zoos have been successful and more are being born in captivity today.
Number 7 - The Cebu Flowerpecker.
Maybe the most endangered on the list, this guy was actually declared extinct in the past. Fortunately, in 1992, explorers in the Philippines found a few still alive, but they are still very endangered today.
The Cebu Flowerpecker is only found in 4 small areas of the Philippines and is a very small bird at only 11-12 centimeters in size. They are colorful, with a mix of white, brown, orange and black feathers. They live deep in the forest, which helps to keep them safe from predators, but despite this they have been dying off.
These little guys are critically endangered today with only an estimated 100 or so remaining in the wild. Scientists aren't sure why they aren't breeding as much, nor why they are dying off despite having few natural predators, but captivity breeding has been helping and naturalists will hopefully bring the Cebu Flowerpecker back to thriving status.
Number 6 - The Imperial Amazon.
Also known as the Sisserou Parrot, the Imperial Amazon is native to the island nation of Dominica. In fact, it's the national bird. A very colorful creature with a mix of colored feathers, the Imperial Amazon is hard to find even on the only island it calls home.

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