So now you know what links all the mystery birds, but what exactly is the big deal with being Critically Endangered? and why is it crucial to save these birds?
‘Critically Endangered’ is the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN Red List for wild species. Critically Endangered means that a species' numbers have decreased, or will decrease, by 80% within three generations.
So is the RSPB doing anything for critically endangered birds? The answer is a resounding YES. Why not take a look at some of the projects we are involved in that feature some of the mystery quiz birds:Northern bald ibishttp://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/projects/details/220817-conservation-of-the-northern-bald-ibis-in-syria-and-the-middle-easthttp://www.rspb.org.uk/community/ourwork/b/northernbaldibis/default.aspx
Jerdon’s courserhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/projects/details/202047-conservation-of-the-jerdons-courser
Monserrat oriolehttp://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/projects/details/198131-montserrat-programme-St Helena ploverhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/projects/details/200664-the-uk-overseas-territories-the-uks-hidden-natural-treasures
Slender billed vulturehttp://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/projects/details/198289-conserving-critically-endangered-vultures-in-asiahttp://www.rspb.org.uk/community/ourwork/b/martinharper/archive/2011/09/07/doping-scandal.aspxAlbatrosseshttp://www.rspb.org.uk/supporting/campaigns/albatross/
So what critically endangered mystery bird would you save? – keep an eye out for a poll tomorrow!
Your list just shows how wide the RSPB's work is spread and how much they need our support.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can