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Orange-Bellied Parrot

A male orange-bellied parrot in Tasmania.
A male orange-bellied parrot in Tasmania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

This dazzling bird is a migratory parrot native to Australia. It’s been critically endangered since 2007, and a captive breeding program exists to help boost its numbers. But even in captivity, they aren’t safe from felines. In 2013, a cat snuck into an aviary holding the birds; according to Australia’s ABC News, a veterinarian said the birds died of head trauma, perhaps flying into walls in an attempt to get away.