Guam Kingfishers Breed In Wild For First Time In 40 Years

With so many species in decline, it’s always important to highlight the stories of one returning from the brink of extinction. This is the Guam kingfisher, known locally as a Sihek, and for the past 40 years, it has been extinct in the wild. But thanks to extensive captive breeding programs, this species is turning its fortunes around.