You must have seen birds everywhere, but have you seen the rarest whooping crane or endangered California Condors? Many national and state parks in the US are home to some of the rarest species you won’t find anywhere. If you’re traveling to the USA to experience an outdoor adventure you can never forget, keep your head up to the sky to witness some of the rarest birds in the USA to watch out for.
California Condor
The California Condor is the largest seen bird in North America and one of the most rarely seen birds in the world. It became extinct in the wild during 1987, but the remaining birds were captured and reintroduced to Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. After several years of reintroduction efforts, as per May 2012 reports, there are 405 known Condors, with 226 of them living in the wild. You will spot the California Condor with the black plumage and white patches on the underside of the wings. Its head is bald with gray skin color in young birds and yellow or bright orange in adults. To have a look at the exotic bird, you can visit the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim, Pinnacles National Park in central California, or Zion National Park in southwest Utah. The best time to spot the bird is during the early mornings or evenings of summer, spring, or early fall.
Atlantic Puffin
The common puffin, mainly known as the Atlantic Puffins, is a seabird species in the auk family. The puffin has a black back and crown, white underparts, and grey cheek patches. However, what attracts the eye the most is the bright red and black beak and orange feet that contrast with the bird’s plumage.  Often called the sea parrot, the Atlantic Puffin lives most of its life at sea. But during spring and summer, the bird makes the rocky island their home to breeding. The best way to spot Atlantic Puffins is by boat. You can contact a tour operator to make a trip to Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
Whooping Crane
Named after its whooping sound, the whooping crane is the tallest bird found in North America. During 1941, the whooping crane’s number dropped rapidly to just 15 due to agricultural development and hunting. The number of whooping cranes is growing, but they are still at risk, with only 600 birds in captivity and wilds in North America. Finally, though, this bird is making a comeback. A whopping adult crane has a white body with a red crown and a long, dark pointed bill. But whopping young cranes are cinnamon-brown in color. The cranes look mesmerizing while flying due to their black wingtips and long neck. To catch sight of these rare cranes, you can head to the Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge along with the southeast coast of Texas. The best time to witness whooping cranes is during late October or Mid November.
