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Conservation status

Extinct

168 birds

The Birbs encyclopedia features 168 extinct birds. They range from the lightest in our records, the Bridled White-eye, to the heaviest, the Crested Shelduck. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

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Notable extinct birds

Frequently asked

How many extinct birds are there?
The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 168 extinct birds, each with photos, range and conservation status.
What is the largest of the extinct birds?
By body weight, the heaviest of the extinct birds in our records is the Crested Shelduck.