TOTAL
863
(22nd )
Breeding Endemic
4
Landbirds
710
Seabirds
24
Migratory
251
Waterbirds
148
Extinct
0
Extinct in the Wild
0
Globally Threatened
23
(56th )
% threatened
3%
(196th )
Critically Endangered
4
Endangered
5
Vulnerable
14
Near Threatened
23
Least Concern
815
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
863
Globally threatened birds
23
Country endemics
4
Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas
Number of IBAs
27
Total IBA area
3,246,850 ha
Endemic Bird Areas
Number of EBAs
4
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