Best Rare Bird Photos of 2011: National Geographic

A picture of an endangered Asian crested ibis soaring over China is a first-prize winner in the first annual World's Rarest Birds international photo competition, organizers announced in January.

Red-Crowned Crane

Kakapo

Great Indian Bustard

Marvellous Spatuletail

Read all the details and view the entire gallery HERE.

thanks to Xeni at BoingBoing