The Edge · EN Endangered
Kagu
Rhynochetos jubatus
A ghost-grey, near-flightless forest bird found only on New Caledonia — the sole survivor of its family, with 'nasal corns' found in no other bird.
EN · Endangered
Overview
A ghost-grey, near-flightless forest bird found only on New Caledonia — the sole survivor of its family, with 'nasal corns' found in no other bird.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | stable |
| Last assessed | 2016 |
| Class / Order | Aves · Eurypygiformes |
| Family | Rhynochetidae |
| Range | New Caledonia |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Has flaps covering its nostrils, unique among birds.
- Barks like a puppy at dawn to mark territory.
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Kagu art print
Museum-grade art print from the Kagu plate.
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Kagu notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Kagu plate.
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