Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spragueii) qualifies as Vulnerable owing to a rapid ongoing population decline. However, the rate of decline in the U.S.A. is now not as severe as it formerly was and overall declines may be slowing. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22718591/152502644
Class: Aves
I’iwi
I’iwi (Drepanis coccinea) has experienced rapid declines in some parts of its range, and is projected to decline substantially by 2100 as a result of climate change and the resultant increased prevalance of avian malaria. The newly-introduced tree disease known as Rapid ‘Öhi’a Death may also cause declines. Overall, a population reduction of 30-49% is…
Ovenbird
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) has an extremely large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (Extent of Occurrence <20,000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size, habitat extent/quality, or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation). The population trend appears to be stable,…
Hooded Warbler
Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) has an extremely large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (Extent of Occurrence <20,000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size, habitat extent/quality, or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation). The population trend appears to…
Savannah Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) has an extremely large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (Extent of Occurrence <20,000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size, habitat extent/quality, or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation). Despite the fact that the…
Scarlet Macaw
Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) has an extremely large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (extent of occurrence <20,000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size, habitat extent/quality, or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation). Despite the fact that the…
Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae, the emu, is the largest bird native to Australia and the second-largest living bird by height. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding avian genetics, evolution, and adaptation. 10.1101/gr.271569.120 (Mar 1, 2021)
North Island brown kiwi
Apteryx mantelli, the North Island brown kiwi, is a flightless bird species native to New Zealand. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding bird evolution, adaptation, and conservation efforts. 10.1186/s13059-015-0711-4 (Jul 23, 2015)
Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus, commonly known as the budgerigar or budgie, is a small parrot species native to Australia. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding avian genetics, vocal learning, and coloration. 10.1186/2047-217X-3-11 (Jul 8, 2014)
Chicken
Gallus gallus, the chicken, is an essential livestock species and a model organism in developmental biology. Its genome sequencing aids in poultry breeding, understanding of evolution, and disease research. 10.1038/nature03154 (Dec 9, 2004)