Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Endangered Species: Horned Grebe
The horned grebe is an endangered bird in Canada. This page gives basic facts about this wetland bird, and describes efforts to save the species from extinction.
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Nature Canada: Piping Plover
The piping plover migrates over much of North America into Mexico. The species is endangered and threatened in Canada and in the United States. Facts about the piping plover are presented here.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Piping Plover
The piping plover is on the list of endangered species, largely due to loss of its beach habitat. Here are some facts about this bird along with drawings and photos.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Kakapo
The kakapo is a New Zealand bird whose numbers have steadily declined for centuries. In the late 1900s, the few that were left were removed to an island where efforts are being made to ensure their survival. You will find some brief...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Kagu
The kagu is a unique bird living in the rainforests of New Caledonia in the Pacific. They have long been under threat from loss of habitat. You will find some brief information about the kagu here and a drawing of one.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Crested Ibis
The crested ibis was barely saved from extinction in Asia after the last seven known to be alive were put into a protective sanctuary in China. The population has increased and many have been released back into the wild but it is still...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Imperial Amazon
Imperial Amazons are gorgeous birds found only in Dominica in the Lesser Antilles. They were brought back from near extinction and live in protected rainforest parks. You will find some information about the Imperial Amazon here and a...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Flightless Cormorant
The flightless cormorant is an endangered bird that lives on the Galapagos Islands. Information about this bird as well as pictures can be found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Takahe
Do you know what a Takahe is? Get the facts on this bird that was once thought to be extinct. Included are five photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: California Condor
There are very few California condors left and the ones that are able to reproduce are in captivity as efforts are made to build up their population. The reasons for their decline are explained here and you can see some pictures of them.