Super Rare Dwarf Kingfisher Photographed For The First Time After 130 Years Eluding Scientists

Unfortunately, this beautiful birdy is getting closer and closer to the brink of extinction due to habitat destruction, poaching and climate change.

“The biggest threat to the decline or loss of our endemic and indigenous species is habitat loss,” De Leon says. “Hunting and trapping for food or the illegal pet trade are contributory factors as well. Culturally, recreational shooting of birds using airguns or slingshots puts further pressure on bird populations.”