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List of bird extinctions by year facts for kids

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Birds have been around for millions of years, but sadly, many kinds have disappeared forever. When a type of animal or plant completely vanishes from Earth, we say it has become extinct. This means there are no more living individuals of that species anywhere in the world.

This article lists many birds that have gone extinct over the past few centuries. It's a reminder of how important it is to protect the amazing bird species we still have today! The exact dates for some of these extinctions can be a bit tricky to pinpoint, but scientists do their best to figure them out.

Birds Lost in the 15th Century

The 15th century, from 1400 to 1499, saw the loss of some incredible birds, especially in places like New Zealand.

  • 1400: Haast's eagle – This was one of the largest and most powerful eagles ever known!

Birds Lost in the 16th Century

As the 16th century (1500-1599) began, more birds started to disappear, particularly the giant Moa birds of New Zealand.

  • 1500: Moa (Hutton's Moa)
  • 1500: Moa (North Island Giant Moa)

Birds Lost in the 17th Century

The 17th century (1600-1699) was a tough time for many island birds. Explorers and settlers arrived on remote islands, bringing changes that many unique birds couldn't survive.

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The famous Dodo bird, which went extinct in the 17th century.

Birds Lost in the 18th Century

The 18th century (1700-1799) continued to see the loss of many unique bird species, especially from islands in the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean.

Birds Lost in the 19th Century

The 19th century (1800-1899) saw a significant increase in bird extinctions, with many species disappearing from islands and continents alike.

Birds Lost in the 20th Century

The 20th century (1900-1999) saw many more birds disappear, often due to habitat loss, hunting, and new species being introduced to their homes.

Birds Lost in the 21st Century

Even in our current century, the 21st century (2000-present), some bird species have sadly gone extinct. This shows that conservation efforts are still incredibly important.

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