Hawaiian crow re-introduction

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First 5 birds released :

Into the wild: Hawaiian crows caged since ‘02 released back to natural world

 

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So would this species now be eligible for listing as "Critically Endangered" or does there have to be documented breeding outside of captivity for it to be down-listed from "Extinct in the Wild"?

 

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Sad news :

Released ‘Alalā birds brought back into aviary after three found dead

 

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New attemp for release :

Big Island Now: Next Group of ‘Alalā Preparing for Release

 

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Some more info :

Experts work to improve ‘alala’s chances