The takahē, also known as the South Island takahē or notornis, is a flightless bird indigenous to New Zealand, and the largest living member of the rail family. First encountered by Europeans in 1847, just four specimens were collected in the 19th century.

As its name suggests, the Cebu Flowerpecker is native to Cebu Island in the Philippines. Researchers thought that the Cebu Flowerpecker went extinct in the early 20th century because of extensive habitat clearance. However, the Flowerpecker was rediscovered in 1992 in a small limestone forest in the Central Cebu Protected Landscape. Not much is known about the Cebu Flowerpecker despite more recent interest in trying to protect the bird. It is estimated that there are fewer than 105 Cebu Flowerpeckers left in the wild.

The beautiful blue bird-of-paradise is regarded as the “loveliest of all birds” by many ornithologists (scientists who study birds). It’s easy to see why. With brilliant blue wings, they definitely stand out in nature, and it’s partly why they’re a vulnerable species. The male’s courtship display is equally as flamboyant and impressive as their bright blue wings. To attract females, they hang upside down from a tree branch, spreading their wings and displaying their plumage in full, all while vocalising a humming call.