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Critically endangered (CR) species face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) keeps a special list of animals and plants that are in danger. As of December 2019, 224 types of birds were on this list as "critically endangered." This means these birds are at an extremely high risk of disappearing forever from the wild. About 2% of all the bird species studied by the IUCN are in this serious situation.

Some birds on this list, about 19 of them, are even marked as "possibly extinct." This means scientists think they might already be gone from the wild, or even completely extinct.

There are also 55 bird species that are "data deficient." This means there isn't enough information to know how endangered they are. However, these birds often live in small areas or have small populations. Because of this, the IUCN believes they are likely to be in danger and need attention, just like the critically endangered ones.

This article lists the bird species that the IUCN has identified as critically endangered. Birds that are possibly extinct are noted. We'll use their common names where possible, and links will take you to their scientific names.

Birds of the Ocean: Procellariiformes

This group includes amazing ocean birds like petrels and albatrosses. They spend most of their lives flying over the sea.

Crane-like Birds: Gruiformes

This group includes birds that are often found near water, like cranes and rails.

Parrots in Peril

There are 22 different parrot species that are critically endangered. These colorful, intelligent birds face many threats.

New Zealand Parrots

Cockatoos

Psittacids (True Parrots)

Old World Parrots

Pigeons and Doves

Many types of pigeons and doves are also in critical danger.

Pelican-like Birds: Pelecaniformes

This group includes pelicans, herons, and ibises, often found near water.

Game Birds: Galliformes

These are ground-dwelling birds like pheasants, quails, and curassows.

Hornbills and Hoopoes: Bucerotiformes

This order includes unique birds like hornbills, known for their large beaks.

Birds of Prey: Accipitriformes

This group includes many daytime birds of prey like eagles, hawks, and vultures.

Goose-like Birds: Anseriformes

This group includes ducks, geese, and swans.

Owls in Danger

Several owl species are also critically endangered.

Shorebirds and Waders: Charadriiformes

This group includes birds often found near water, like sandpipers and plovers.

Kingfishers and Bee-eaters: Coraciiformes

These birds are known for their bright colors and often hunt insects or fish.

Perching Birds: Passeriformes

This is the largest group of birds, including many songbirds. Many are critically endangered.

Antbirds

Ovenbirds

Monarchs

Corvids (Crows and Jays)

Reed-warblers

White-eyes

Laughingthrushes and Allies

Thrushes

Starlings

True Finches

True Tanagers

Other Passerines

Nightjars and Allies: Caprimulgiformes

These birds are mostly active at night.

Swifts and Hummingbirds: Apodiformes

This group includes fast-flying swifts and tiny, colorful hummingbirds.

Woodpeckers and Allies: Piciformes

This group includes woodpeckers, known for pecking at trees.

Other Critically Endangered Bird Species

Here are some other bird species that are also critically endangered.

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