How many Eskimo curlew are left?

The Eskimo curlew is considered critically endangered, with estimates suggesting that only a few individuals may remain in the wild. The bird was once abundant but has faced severe population declines due to habitat loss and overhunting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Current conservation efforts focus on habitat protection and research, but the exact number of surviving Eskimo curlews is uncertain. Some experts believe they may be functionally extinct, with no confirmed sightings in recent years.