Hawaiian Crow
Top 8 in Top 8 Rarest Birds In The World
The next position on the list of the rarest birds in the world is Hawaiian Crow. Although reintroduction initiatives are in progress, the Hawaiian crow, also known as the "alal," is a species of bird in the Corvidae family that is currently extinct in the wild. With wings that are more rounded and a bill that is significantly thicker, it is around the same size as a carrion crow at 48 to 50 cm long. Its feet, legs, and bill are all black, and its velvety, brownish-black plumage contains long, bristly throat feathers.
The Hawaiian crow is currently thought to be the Corvidae family member that is most endangered. In the wild, they have been known to live up to 18 years, and in captivity, 28 years. The Hawaiian crow is regarded as a 'aumakua by some Native Hawaiians. The reason for the species' extirpation is unknown, however, it is noted for its high flying abilities and resourcefulness. It is believed that newly introduced illnesses including fowlpox, avian malaria, and Toxoplasma gondii were probably a major contributor to the species' collapse.
