Family: Rhynochetidae (Kagu)

Authority: Verreaux & Des Murs, 1860

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(iii,iv)

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Justification of Red List category
This charismatic species is classified as Endangered on the basis of its very small, severely fragmented population, with a very small extent of occurrence limited to New Caledonia, which is suffering an overall decline. However, there is cause for hope, as recent research shows it still to be widespread, and populations in some areas are increasing due to a reduction in incidental killing by hunting dogs. Should the species's range be found not be declining this species will warrant downlisting to a lower category of threat.

BirdLife Species Guardian: Société Calédonienne d’Ornithologie (SCO)

Population size: 250-999

Population trend: Stable

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 7,100 km²

Country endemic: Yes

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