The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has declared the curved-edged bird (Numenius tenuirostris) extinct, marking the first migratory bird to completely disappear on Earth despite having been widely distributed in Europe, North Africa and West Asia.
The last confirmed existence of this species was recorded in Merja Zerga, Morocco, more than 30 years ago - on February 25, 1995.
The announcement has ended all hope for the species' existence, after years of careful searching without discovering any more individuals.
Ms. Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention for Conservation of Commissioned Species of Wild Fauna (CMS) shared: The extinction of the meandered crow is a reminder of the urgency of protecting migratory species. Hopefully this loss will inspire action to prevent other species from suffering the same fate.
The disappearance of a bird that once flew across three continents is a wake-up call about the threats that migratory birds are facing: loss of habitat, illegal hunting and climate change.
Even in Vietnam, the journey of migratory birds is still threatened by hunting, trapping and consuming wild birds.
The migratory bird season has arrived. As the flock travels thousands of miles to seek shelter, let's join in protecting that journey - by saying no to hunting, trading and consuming wild birds, and denouncing violations through the hotline 18001522.
