– Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) – Native to New Zealand, the Kakapo is the world’s heaviest parrot and critically endangered, with fewer than 250 individuals left. – –
– California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) – Once on the brink of extinction, the California condor now thrives in specific areas of California and Arizona, with extensive conservation efforts. – –
– Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) – Also known as the "Little Blue Macaw," this bird is native to Brazil and was declared extinct in the wild, though breeding programs offer hope. – –
– Gurney’s Pitta (Pitta gurneyi) – Inhabiting forests in Thailand and Myanmar, this vibrant bird is rare due to habitat destruction and limited numbers in the wild. – –
– Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) – Native to Indonesia, the Javan rhinoceros lives in Java's Ujung Kulon National Park, making it one of the rarest mammals alive. – –
– Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea) – Found in the wetlands of Eastern Russia, this small, critically endangered bird faces threats from habitat loss and climate change. – –
– Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) – A migratory bird that travels across China, India, and Southeast Asia, the Amur falcon is a rare and endangered species. – –
– Whooping Crane (Grus americana) – Once nearly extinct, the whooping crane thrives in wetlands in North America, particularly in Canada and the U.S., due to extensive conservation efforts. – – –