Guam Kingfisher (extinct in the wild)

Guam Kingfisher: This one hurts, because it taught me the true meaning of extinct. Only 150 of these treasured treats exist— all in captivity, none in the wild.

Snapped @ The National Aviary, Pittsburgh, PA, a nature preserve joining in the commitment to reawaken these gloriously gorgeous gems. As a Philly native, I’m proud to note the premier player in this global effort to restore these tiny treasures remains the Philadelphia Zoo.

Guam Kingfisher, In Action