Last updated: June 19, 2002
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The whooping crane is classified as a member of the order Gruiformes (Cranes, rails, trumpeters) and is a member of the family Gruidae. 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.