Saving the world's Critically Endangered birds from extinction
Over many years of intensive research, BirdLife scientists have assessed and classified the conservation status of every bird species in the world. In fact, BirdLife's data set is the basis of the IUCN Red List.
We have also identified the problems each threatened bird species faces and the priority conservation actions they require. This is the vital first step that will halt the forces of extinction in their tracks, and begin the long, slow process of recovery.
 J C Eames
BirdLife is in the process of developing action plans that will help save every Critically Endangered bird from extinction, including White-shouldered Ibis.
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The conservation needed to protect the world’s Critically Endangered birds is extremely urgent. We have a robust plan of action in place with experts managing the process and we are acting today.
We have already begun to identify the people and organisations best placed to carry out the conservation work necessary to prevent the extinction of all 189 Critically Endangered species.
We call them 'Species Guardians'
Once appointed we will work with the BirdLife Species Guardians to develop and implement a specific action plan for every Critically Endangered bird.
We have chosen a small suite of Critically Endangered Species to start the process.
These birds have been chosen because:
- of the extreme urgency of their situation.
- there are clear and well-defined actions that are likely to make a significant difference in the near future.
- there are suitable organisations or individuals in place who are well qualified to coordinate and implement conservation action.
These are the first few Critically Endangered birds for which we are ready to act to today but still urgently require more funds to save.
Africa – Djibouti Francolin, Long-billed Apalis , Dwarf Olive Ibis and Taita Thrush.
The Americas – Restinga Antwren, Belding’s Yellowthroat, Royal Cinclodes, Puerto Rican Nightjar and Junin Grebe.
Asia – Bengal Florican, Mindoro Bleeding-heart, White-shouldered Ibis, Negros Bleeding-heart, Long-billed Apalis, Slender-billed Vulture and White-rumped Vulture.
Middle East – Northern Bald Ibis
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