The Comeback Kids: five birds brought back from the brink

21 May 2018

Conservation is working: 25 bird species have been saved from the Critically Endangered category this century alone. Read five of the most inspiring stories of birds that have recovered thanks to the dedication of conservationists and communities.

People often underestimate nature’s power to bounce back. Give it half a chance, and habitats will start to regrow, populations recover. There’s no denying that humans create huge challenges – but with enough support, dedication and resources, we can also reverse them. And the minute we do, nature is there in the wings, waiting to make a comeback.

There are some particularly shining examples in the bird world. Our flagship report, State of the World’s Birds 2018, finds that 25 bird species have been rescued from the Critically Endangered category since 2000. And that’s not counting the ones that would have vanished altogether without the help of conservation projects. We’ve picked just five of the most inspiring examples.

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