The birds, an ultra-rare species of kingfisher called a sihek (SEE-heck), were once native to the island of Guam, but have been extinct in the wild since the 1988 after being wiped out by an ...

The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, known as the 'jewel of Indian rainforests,' is a stunning and elusive bird found in the rainforests of southwest India. Its vibrant colors and shy behavior make it a ...