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Niau Kingfisher, Todiramphus gertrudae. Centuries ago, the Tuamotu Kingfisher (now Niau Kingfisher) thrived on several South Pacific islands in what is now French Polynesia. Today, it’s only found on Niau Atoll, a 10-sq-mi dot surrounded by deep blue ocean. Sadly it's population is in steep decline. Moving birds from Niau to Anaa may be the best hope to save them because Anaa’s coconut groves have abundant hunting perches & exposed ground, as well as a thriving lizard population.

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