birds in danger of extinction

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In Ecuador there are 92 species of birds that are

endangered. Of these, 15 could disappear soon.

They are large birds which measure between 70 cm and 80 cm from head to tail.

Their colors are red, blue and yellow. They eat fruit, seeds and nuts. Many could be found in Napo River. THEY ARE THREATENED BY THE

DESTRUCTION OF THEIR HABITAT AND BY HUNTERS.

Condors are very big, black and grey birds.

Their wingspan is 3.5 metres and they weight about 10 kilos.

They eat dead animals. They could be found in Ecuadorian

Andes. THEY ARE IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION

BECAUSE THEY ARE THREATENED BOTH BY HUNTERS AND BY THE DESTRUCTION OF THEIR HABITAT.

These birds usually measure between 30 and 60 cm.

They can be found in tropical forest. Toucans eat fruits that catch easily

with its huge beak. Tucans are colorful birds. They may

be black, white, yellow and blue. IT IS IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION

BECAUSE THEIR BIRTH RATE IS LOW AND THEY ARE SOLD AS PETS.

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