ENEndangered
Kagu
Rhynochetos jubatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagu
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Threatened in France
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kagu classified as Endangered?
Kagu is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Kagu live?
Kagu occurs in France, Germany, New Caledonia, Pakistan, Switzerland, and Ukraine (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kagu?
The main threats to Kagu are 3.2, 5.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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