unique and endangered birds, 獨特且瀕危的鳥類

Extensive research has revealed the world's 100 most distinct birds that are threatened with extinction, including the New Zealand kakapo seen here, the world's heaviest parrot. The male kakapo produces a loud boom call to attract potential mates which can be heard up to three miles (five kilometres) away

 Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus). The world's heaviest parrot, the New Zealand kakapo is also unusual in being nocturnal and flightless. The male kakapo produces a loud 'boom' call to attract potential mates which can be heard up to five kilometres away.SHANE MCINNES

Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi). One of the largest and rarest eagles on the planet, this incredible predator was formerly thought to prey exclusively on monkeys. It is now known to prey on a variety of animals ranging from rodents and bats to pigs and monitor lizards.REUTERS / ALAIN PASCUA

 Giant ibis (Thaumatibis gigantea). Occupying the top spot on the Edge birds list, this striking bird is the world's largest ibis. It is the national bird of Cambodia and, owing to its rarity and exceptional size, holds near-mythical status for bird-watchers, naturalists and conservationistsOMALISS KEO

Spoon-billed sandpiper (Eurynorhynchus pygmeus). This small wading bird has a unique spatula-shaped bill. Every year the birds undertake an incredible 8,000 km journey from their breeding grounds in northeast Russia to their main wintering grounds in Bangladesh and Myanmar.SMITH SUTIBUT

Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius). So-called because it supposedly resembles an old-fashioned secretary carrying quill-pens tucked behind his ears, this unmistakable African bird has an incredible method of stalking its prey, which it often stamps on before swallowing whole.REUTERS

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus). This white vulture with a bright yellow bill and face is thought to be intelligent, having exhibited the use of tools to crack open large eggs. As a scavenger its diet is varied and includes carrion, tortoises, organic waste and even mammalian faeces. Despite its huge range, populations of Egyptian Vulture are declining across the globe. This is due to an array of threats like poisoning, poaching, electrocution and human disturbance.REUTERS

Rufous-headed Hornbill (Aceros waldeni). This colourful and distinctive bird is the world's second most endangered hornbill. Like most hornbills it possesses a bony 'casque', which protrudes from the top of its bill. Originally found on the three Philippine islands of Negros, Panay and Guimaras, it is now locally extinct from the latter due to severe deforestation.Getty
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