India, Oct. 21 -- In 1960, only 12 Seychelles magpie-robins remained on Fregate Island, putting the native bird at serious risk of extinction. By September 2015, the population had grown to approximately 280 birds across five islands in the Seychelles, according to a 2016 research article, The History, Status and Trends of the Endangered Seychelles Magpie-Robin.

The recovery involved more than removing predators. Researchers documented a combination of measures, including invasive predator control, habitat restoration, supplementary feeding, nest boxes, and the relocation of birds to other islands. Although these interventions helped establish additional populations, the results varied between islands, highlighting the need for continued...