Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri) is a critically endangered, medium-sized diving duck that was once widespread across East and Southeast Asia. Due to extensive habitat destruction and overhunting, its population has plummeted over the past few decades, making it one of the rarest ducks in the world.
Category: Endangered
Red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus): One of the rarest scavengers
The red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), also known as the Asian king vulture or Pondicherry vulture, is a critically endangered bird native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Recognizable by its distinctive red head and black plumage, this species has experienced a significant population decline in recent decades.


