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Dog-faced water snake (Cerberus rynchops)
Information on the dog-faced water snake (Cerberus rynchops) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Sanderling (Calidris alba)
One of the most widespread of all shorebirds, the sanderling is a small, highly active wader, typically seen racing after waves on sandy…
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Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
The oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is well known as a coastal species, and is easily recognised by virtue of its large size and…
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Hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana)
Perhaps the world’s rarest otter, the hairy-nosed otter is a little-known, enigmatic species endemic to Southeast Asia. The most distinctive…
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White-winged tern (Chlidonias leucopterus)
The white-winged tern (also known as the white-winged black tern) undergoes fascinating aesthetic alterations in its plumage, ranging from…
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African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis)
The dexterous, hand-like forefeet of the African clawless otter are its most remarkable feature, enabling it to grapple with its prey with…
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Hawaiian duck (Anas wyvilliana)
The shy and secretive Hawaiian duck is one of several species belonging to the North American Mallard complex, a group of closely related…
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Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear…
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Black-winged pratincole (Glareola nordmanni)
In appearance this bird may be fairly unremarkable, but the black-winged pratincole is notable for the incredible migrations it…
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Welcome swallow (Hirundo neoxena)
A medium-sized swallow species, the welcome swallow (Hirundo neoxena) is named for the fact that it is welcomed as a herald of spring across…
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Mute swan (Cygnus olor)
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is Britain's largest bird, and one of the heaviest flying birds in the world; adults can weigh over 15 kilograms…
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Philippine duck (Anas luzonica)
With its rusty-cinnamon head and bluish-grey bill, the Philippine duck is a rather distinctive bird. The cinnamon coloured head is boldly…
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Giant kokopu (Galaxias argenteus)
Reminiscent of stars in a night sky, the gold spots patterning the dark-olive body of the giant kokupu inspired an 18th century biologist to…
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Tucuxi dolphin (Sotalia fluviatilis)
The tucuxi dolphin (pronounced ‘too-koo-shee’) quite closely resembles the bottlenose dolphin, but smaller. It is blue to light grey on the…
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Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Information on the grey plover is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris)
The African skimmer cuts a striking silhouette as it flies with slow wingbeats over the rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. Its long…
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Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis)
Also known as the long-tailed otter, the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) possesses a remarkably long, cylindrical tail which makes up…
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Little egret (Egretta garzetta)
This striking and elegant member of the heron family can be identified by its pure white feathers; elongated, sinuous neck; long, black legs…
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Rufous night-heron (Nycticorax caledonicus)
Also known as the nankeen night heron, the rufous night-heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) is a stocky, medium-sized heron with a short neck and…
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Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively drab colouration, and a distinctive…
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Red-capped plover (Charadrius ruficapillus)
A small, slender Australian shorebird, the red-capped plover (Charadrius ruficapillus) is most easily recognised by the male’s bright…
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Salmon (Salmo ohridanus)
Information on the Salmo ohridanus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and…
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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed…
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Little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius)
Information on the little ringed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Large pied cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius)
As its name suggests, the large pied cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius) is a relatively big cormorant species with conspicuous black and white…
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Congo clawless otter (Aonyx congicus)
With its long, sinuous body set on short-limbs, tapering tail and unwebbed feet, the Congo clawless otter is very similar in appearance to…
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Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
The largest species in the genus Tringa, the common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is an elegant wading bird with a long, stout, slightly…
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Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
A particularly distinctive dolphin, the Irrawaddy has a rounded head with no beak and a flexible neck, causing visible creases behind the…
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Grey teal (Anas gracilis)
The most abundant and widespread duck in Australia, the grey teal (Anas gracilis) is named for its rather drab greyish to greyish-brown…
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