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Birds

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Abbott's booby (Papasula abbotti)
Abbott's booby is a large slender-bodied, black-and-white seabird. The head, neck and underparts are white whilst the black... More 1 Image 5 Videos
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Abyssinian longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis)
Information on the Abyssinian longclaw is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae)
Information on the Adelie penguin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 41 Images 10 Videos
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African barred owlet (Glaucidium capense)
Information on the African barred owlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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African baza (Aviceda cuculoides)
In contrast to the powerful, muscular appearance of most birds of prey, the African baza, is a relatively small, plump-bodied... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini)
Large flocks of this bulky bird can be found along the coast of South Africa. The African black oystercatcher has glossy black... More 13 Images 0 Videos
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African fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)
With its distinctive plumage and evocative cry, the African fish-eagle is probably the most familiar bird of prey in Africa... More 43 Images 5 Videos
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African green broadbill (Pseudocalyptomena graueri)
A rare and beautiful bird, the African green broadbill was first discovered in 1908 and then not seen again for the next twenty... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
Famous for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech, the African grey parrot is one of the most popular of all avian pets... More 18 Images 2 Videos
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African harrier-hawk (Polyboroides typus)
A fairly large but relatively lightweight bird of prey, the African harrier-hawk has a distinctive small, pointed head, with a... More 20 Images 2 Videos
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African hawk eagle (Hieraaetus spilogaster)
Information on the African hawk eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 Videos
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African hobby (Falco cuvierii)
The African hobby is a small, dark falcon with a slim body and long, scythe-like wings, which reach to the end of the tail when the... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus)
Information on the African marsh harrier is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 Videos
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African marsh owl (Asio capensis)
Information on the African marsh owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 Videos
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African penguin (Spheniscus demersus)
The African penguin is a medium-sized penguin, and the only species breeding on the African continent. Penguins have a robust... More 25 Images 17 Videos
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African river-martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina)
The African river-martin, the most primitive living swallow, has blue-black or purple-black plumage with an attractive green sheen... More 3 Images 2 Videos
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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. ... More 20 Images 3 Videos
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African spoonbill (Platalea alba)
Information on the African spoonbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 0 Videos
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African wood-owl (Strix woodfordii)
The African wood-owl is a medium sized owl distinguished by the notable lack of ear tufts on its rounded head, large dark eyes... More 6 Images 1 Video
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Akeke’e (Loxops caeruleirostris)
Information on the Akeke’e is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 1 Video
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Akepa (Loxops coccineus)
Superficially resembling a finch, the akepa is diminutive species which is remarkable for its unusual bill, the tips of which are... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Akiapola'au (Hemignathus munroi)
This odd-looking bird has a rotund body, a large head, and an oversized, strongly-curved upper bill. It has yellow-green upperparts... More 6 Images 6 Videos
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Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi)
Information on the Akikiki is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei)
Information on the akohekohe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Akun eagle-owl (Bubo leucostictus)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the Akun eagle-owl’s head and upperparts are predominantly dark to reddish-brown, with a... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Ala Shan redstart (Phoenicurus alaschanicus)
Information on the Ala Shan redstart is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 Videos
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Alagoas antwren (Myrmotherula snowi)
Information on the Alagoas antwren is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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Alagoas foliage-gleaner (Philydor novaesi)
Having only been recorded sporadically since its discovery in 1979, the Alagoas foliage-gleaner is one of Brazil's rarest birds... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Albert's lyrebird (Menura alberti)
Lyrebirds are well known for the male’s impressive courtship display, in which he shows off his magnificent tail. Albert’s... More 6 Images 1 Video
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Aldabra rail (Dryolimnas aldabranus)
The Aldabra rail is the last surviving flightless bird in the western Indian Ocean. It has a slender build, with a long, fairly... More 5 Images 1 Video
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Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria)
Information on the Alexandrine parakeet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 Videos
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Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Information on the Alpine swift is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 1 Video
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Amami jay (Garrulus lidthi)
This stunning, richly coloured bird is found only on a few islands in Japan. Its plumage is a deep purplish-blue, with a velvety... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Amaui (Myadestes woahensis)
Information on the amaui is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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American black vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Information on the American black vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Amethyst-throated sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis)
Information on the amethyst-throated sunangel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 2 Videos
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Amsterdam albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis)
The Amsterdam albatross is an extremely large albatross that breeds only on Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean. When... More 20 Images 0 Videos
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Amur falcon (Falco amurensis)
A small, slender bird of prey, with long, pointed wings, the Amur falcon is noteworthy for undertaking one of the most arduous... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus)
Information on the Andean cock-of-the-rock is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 2 Videos
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Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
As one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor forms an awesome sight over the South American skies... More 27 Images 10 Videos
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Andean flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus)
The Andean flamingo possesses the typical elegant flamingo body shape, with long legs and a long, curved neck. The body is pale... More 16 Images 10 Videos
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Andean hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella)
Information on the Andean hillstar is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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Angola cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei)
Information on the Angola cave-chat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Anianiau (Hemignathus parvus)
Information on the anianiau is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Ankober serin (Serinus ankoberensis)
This small canary, discovered in 1976, belongs to a large group of seed-eating birds of the genus Serinus. The... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Antarctic petrel (Thalassoica antarctica)
Information on the Antarctic petrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 2 Videos
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Antipodean albatross (Diomedea antipodensis)
A magnificent seabird with a huge, three-metre wingspan, the Antipodean albatross was once considered to be a subspecies of the... More 15 Images 0 Videos
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Antipodes island parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor)
Also known as the Antipodes green parakeet, this parakeet is a plump bird with a green head and body, but with purplish-blue... More 9 Images 1 Video
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Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon’s common name is a reference to the adult’s blue-black upperparts. A slim-bodied... More 12 Images 0 Videos
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Apolinar’s wren (Cistothorus apolinari)
Information on Apolinar’s wren is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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