Guam Kingfishers Breed In Wild For First Time In 40 Years | Weather.com
August 7, 2025Updated: August 7, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: August 7, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT

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.

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