How many bird species have become extinct in the last 30 years?

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How many bird species have become extinct in the last 30 years?
192
213	58.7%
31
64	17.6%
21
47	12.9%
10
16	4.4%
5
14	3.9%
None
6	1.7%

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CORRECT ANSWER:
In the last thirty years alone, 21 bird species have become extinct. At present, 192 are classified as Critically Endangered of which 31 are considered to be migratory.
For more information and to learn how you can help please see the BirdLife Preventing Extinctions Programme Website at: http://www.birdlife.org/extinction/index.html