Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata)
The crested shelduck is classified as a member of the order Anseriformes (Screamers
and ducks) and is a member of the family Anatidae. It is classified as a critically
endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 50 mature crested
shelducks. The species may already be extinct - it is kept in the critically
endangered category because of recent unconfirmed reports of sightings. If the
species still exists, it can be found in eastern Asia.
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White-winged Duck (Cairina scutulata)
The white-winged duck is classified as a member of the order Anseriformes (Screamers
and ducks) and is a member of the family Anatidae. It is classified as an endangered
species due to an estimated population of less than 2500 mature white-winged
ducks, an estimated continuing decline of the population, and a severely fragmented
population. The white-winged duck can be found in southern Asia.
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MarquesanKingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi)
The marquesan kingfisher is classified as a member of the order Coraciiformes
(Kingfishers, hornbills, and allies) and is a member of the family Alcedinidae.
It is classified as an endangered species due to a severely fragmented population
and a projected decline of mature marquesan kingfishers and area and quality
of habitat.
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California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)
The California condor is classified as a member of the order Falconiformes (Eagles,
hawks, and vultures) and is a member of the family Cathartidae. It is classified
as a critically endangered species due to an estimated population of less than
50 mature individuals. The California condor can be found in the United States.
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Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus)
The Mauritius kestrel is classified as a member of the order Falconiformes (Eagles,
hawks, and vultures) and is a member of the family Falconidae. The Mauritius
kestrel is classified as a vulnerable species, upgraded from its endangered
species qualification in the 1996 Red List. It is recovering due to intensive
conservation efforts, but is likely to remain vulnerable.
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Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis)
The Hawaiian crow is classified as a member of the order Passeriformes (Passerines)
and is a member of the family Corvidae. The Hawaiian crow is classified as a
critically endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 50
mature Hawaiian crows. They exist in a single declining population whose area
of occupancy and quality of habitat are decreasing.
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Cochabamba Mountain-finch (Poospiza garleppi)
The cochabamba mountain-finch is classified as a member of the order Passeriformes
(Passerines) and is a member of the family Emberizidae. The cochabamba mountain-finch
is classified as an endangered species due to a continuing decline in area and
quality of habitat, and in the number of mature individuals in the population.
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Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae)
The gouldian finch is classified as a member of the order Passeriformes (Passerines)
and is a member of the family Estrildidae. The gouldian finch is classified
as an endangered species due to the fact that it only exists in a single population,
and that a continuing decline is projected in the number of mature adults.
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Whooping Crane (Grus americana)
The whooping crane is classified as a member of the order Gruiformes (Cranes,
rails, trumpeters) and is a member of the familyGruidae. It is classified as
an endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 250 mature
cranes. The whooping crane can be found in Canada and the United States.
