Family: Recurvirostridae (Avocets, Stilts)

Authority: Gould, 1841

Red List Category

Criteria: D

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Justification of Red List category
Despite 35 years of intensive conservation efforts, this species remains one of the most threatened shorebirds in the world. It is classified as Critically Endangered because, although it has increased over the last decade, it still has only a tiny population. The annual release of substantial numbers of captive-reared birds, in combination with predator control, has almost certainly prevented it from becoming Extinct in the Wild, and the species's long-term survival remains dependent upon this intensive conservation management.

Population size: 38-50

Population trend: Increasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 3,300 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Marine biome