List of data deficient birds facts for kids

Imagine a bird that scientists know exists, but they don't have enough information about it to know if it's safe or in danger. These birds are called 'data deficient' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The IUCN is a big group that keeps track of how many plants and animals are doing around the world. As of December 2020, there were 46 different kinds of birds that scientists didn't know enough about. That's a small number, less than half a percent of all the birds they've checked! When a bird is 'data deficient,' it means we need to learn more about it so we can help protect it if it needs it.

Understanding Data Deficient Birds

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) works to understand how many animals and plants are left on Earth. They create a "Red List" that shows which species are doing well and which ones are in trouble.

When a bird is listed as "data deficient," it means scientists don't have enough facts about it. They might not know how many of these birds exist or where they live. This makes it hard to figure out if the bird is rare or common. It also means we don't know if it needs special help to survive.

Right now, no smaller groups of birds (called subpopulations) have been checked by the IUCN. This list shows all the bird species that are currently marked as "data deficient."

Different Kinds of Birds with Missing Data

Scientists group birds into different families and orders. Here are some of the bird groups that have species listed as "data deficient."

Petrels and Albatrosses (Procellariiformes)

This group includes birds that spend most of their lives over the ocean. They are amazing flyers and can travel very far.

Crane-like Birds (Gruiformes)

This order includes many different kinds of birds, like cranes, rails, and coots. They often live near water or in marshy areas.

Owls (Strigiformes)

Owls are famous for being nocturnal hunters, meaning they hunt at night. They have excellent hearing and vision.

Perching Birds (Passeriformes)

This is the largest group of birds, with more than half of all bird species belonging to it. They are also known as songbirds.

Nightjars and Swifts (Caprimulgiformes)

This group includes birds that are often active at dusk or night, like nightjars, and fast-flying birds like swifts.

Other Unique Bird Species

Here are some other interesting bird species from different groups that also need more research.

See also

• Lists of IUCN Red List data deficient species
• List of least concern birds
• List of near threatened birds
• List of vulnerable birds
• List of endangered birds
• List of critically endangered birds
• List of recently extinct birds