The Loss of the San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher Marks the First Recorded Galápagos Endemic Bird Extinction. How Can We Prevent the Next One? - Island Conservation | Galapagos | Scoop.it
From www.islandconservation.org - November 5, 2016 5:06 PM
The San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher, a bird species endemic to the Galápagos Islands, has gone extinct.  The Galápagos Islands are famous for their incredibly high biodiversity. Are they at risk of becoming famous for high extinction rates? The San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus dubius) used to fly, sing, forage, and build nests on San Cristóbal Island of the Galápagos... Read More