ORLANDO, Fla. – A bird once declared extinct in the wild is making a comeback in Central Florida, thanks in part to efforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is playing a crucial role in global conservation.
Deep within the lush environments of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Guam kingfisher, also known as the sihek, is taking flight again. The species was declared extinct in the wild three decades ago, but a remarkable conservation effort is helping to bring it back.
Leanne Blinco, a dedicated animal enthusiast at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, says the mission to save the sihek has been personal.…