The list of the 20 rarest birds in the world is difficult to compile definitively, as the status of many species is constantly changing. However, some of the rarest and most critically endangered birds include the Bahama Nuthatch, Kakapo, Imperial Amazon, Blue-eyed Ground-Dove, Cebu Flowerpecker, and New Caledonian Owlet-Nightjar. Other extremely rare birds include the Malherbe’s Parrot, California Condor, and New Zealand Storm Petrel.
Critically endangered species
Bahama Nuthatch: Widely believed to be extinct, with the last sighting in 2018.
Kakapo: A critically endangered flightless parrot native to New Zealand.
Imperial Amazon: Also known as the Sisserou parrot, this is the national bird of Dominica but is critically endangered.
Blue-eyed Ground-Dove: A critically endangered dove found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
Cebu Flowerpecker: An extremely rare bird, once thought extinct, that was rediscovered in the Philippines in 1992.
New Caledonian Owlet-Nightjar: A critically endangered bird of New Caledonia.
Rufous-headed Hornbill: A critically endangered hornbill from the Philippines.
Malherbe’s Parrot: Also known as the orange-fronted parakeet, it is one of the rarest parrots in the world, found in New Zealand.
Fiji Petrel: A critically endangered seabird, rarely seen and only known from a few specimens.
New Zealand Storm Petrel: This seabird was considered extinct for many years before being rediscovered.
California Condor: A critically endangered bird of prey native to North America.
Other rare species
Golden Pheasant: Although it has a large population, it is often cited in lists of rare and beautiful birds due to its vibrant plumage.
Quetzal: While not endangered, the Resplendent Quetzal is often mentioned in lists of rare birds due to its stunning beauty and elusiveness.
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