- Giant Ibis. Far more majestic than its smaller, garbage-diving relatives, the giant ibis (Thaumatibis gigantea) has been declared the most endangered and evolutionarily distinctive bird in the world.
- New Caledonian owlet-nightjar. ...
- California condor. ...
- Kakapo.
- 5.Antipodes Island snipe.
- Black-fronted tern/tarapirohe.
- Chatham Island tomtit.
- Chatham Island tūī
- Forbes' parakeet.
- Kea.
- Kermadec petrel “Summer”
- King shag.
- Kiwi.
All these birds are very endangered
How we can help the birds: Protect wildlife habitat. Perhaps the greatest threat that faces many species is the widespread destruction of habitat. Scientists tell us the best way to protect endangered species is to protect the special places where they live. Wildlife must have places to find food, shelter and raise their young. Educate your family about endangered species in your area. Recycle and buy sustainable products. Reduce your water consumption. Reduce your personal footprint. Do not buy plastic products. Pressure your civil servants. Volunteer your time to protect the wildlife in your area. Make your home wildlife friendly. Secure garbage in shelters or cans with locking lids, feed pets indoors and lock pet doors at night to avoid attracting wild animals into your home. Reduce your use of water in your home and garden so that animals that live in or near water can have a better chance of survival.
Birds found dead
Birds found dead
The Department of Conservation is investigating after endangered black-billed gulls died on the lower Waiau River in western Southland, but it does not know what caused their deaths.
The department's website says black-billed gulls are the most threatened gull species in the world, and numbers are rapidly declining.
Jet boat company operator Joyce Kolk said she found dead gulls on the riverbanks last month.
Kolk said birdlife on the river had declined in recent years.
"Last year there were hundreds of birds nesting just upstream from the bridge. Now there are currently very few, maybe dozens.
"It's such a horrid shame There is also a real lack of terns, geese, ducks, oystercatchers and stilts that are no longer about, unlike other years."
In December, Environment Southland issued a warning about cyanobacteria, toxic algae, on the lower Waiau.
On Thursday it said its latest monitoring had shown a significantly reduced amount of toxic algae to below alert levels in the Waiau River at Tuatapere.
"Our regular monitoring will continue, however, it's important to remember that toxic algae is still present although at low levels. River users need to remain vigilant and avoid contact with toxic algal mats and keep dogs on a leash in affected areas."
Kolk said she believed the birds had eaten cyanobacteria, which had lead to their deaths.
"I really wished I'd known the state of the toxins in the river then, as I would have grabbed them for testing with DOC."
Department senior ranger biodiversity Rosalind Cole said it was aware dead birds had been found on the banks of the lower Waiau River.
She said there could be several different causes, so the department was not in a position to speculate on the cause of death.
"We had hoped to send some remains for necropsy to determine the cause of death, however at this stage, we do not have any viable subjects, potentially due to scavenging wildlife."
Cole said anyone who comes across large numbers of dead animals should contact their nearest DOC office.
At the start of last year, an investigation was conducted into the death of a large number of black-billed gulls found dead near the Waikaia gold mine and Waikaia River.
An estimated 150-200 fledgling birds were found dead, where they had been nesting within the wider area of their colony.
In March, Cole said testing carried out by staff at Massey University revealed the probable cause of death as starvation.
Autopsies of the birds revealed they were in poor condition and their stomachs were empty, Cole said.
THIS IS HOW ENDANGERED BIRDS FEEL AND HOW WE CAN HELP THEM!!
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