TOTAL
866
(22nd )
Breeding Endemic
4
Landbirds
714
Seabirds
23
Migratory
250
Waterbirds
147
Extinct
0
Extinct in the Wild
0
Globally Threatened
26
(51st )
% threatened
4%
(186th )
Critically Endangered
4
Endangered
9
Vulnerable
13
Near Threatened
20
Least Concern
818
Data Deficient
2
The numbers in brackets refer to the country's rank when compared
to other countries and territories globally.
Nigeria at a glance
Capital
Abuja
Area
923,768 km
2
BirdLife Partner
Nigerian Conservation Foundation
Species
Total number of birds
866
Globally threatened birds
26
Country endemics
4
Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas
Number of IBAs
27
Total IBA area
3,250,138 ha
Endemic Bird Areas
Number of EBAs
4
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