In Memoriam: Flipped Out
Extinct in the Wild: Guam Micronesian Kingfisher (Todirhamphus cinnamominus cinnamominus)
Extinct in the wild due to the introduction of brown tree snakes during World War II on the island of Guam. Historically, the species was widely found in the forests of the island. Researchers discovered that after World War II, brown tree snakes had been accidentally introduced to the island. Guam’s birds did not have a defense strategy against the snakes, so they were easy prey. Currently, there are about 60 of these birds existing in zoos. There is a pair at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago (and right now, Aug 2006, they are nesting!). This is the male of the pair.
NOTE: I added this to the exotic bird pool even if it is a captive bird because you NO LONGER can find this in the wild. Hope it's ok.
Highest position on explore (recent): 413 on Friday, February 11, 2011
Extinct in the Wild: Guam Micronesian Kingfisher (Todirhamphus cinnamominus cinnamominus)
Extinct in the wild due to the introduction of brown tree snakes during World War II on the island of Guam. Historically, the species was widely found in the forests of the island. Researchers discovered that after World War II, brown tree snakes had been accidentally introduced to the island. Guam’s birds did not have a defense strategy against the snakes, so they were easy prey. Currently, there are about 60 of these birds existing in zoos. There is a pair at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago (and right now, Aug 2006, they are nesting!). This is the male of the pair.
NOTE: I added this to the exotic bird pool even if it is a captive bird because you NO LONGER can find this in the wild. Hope it's ok.
Highest position on explore (recent): 413 on Friday, February 11, 2011