The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
Related species for the Campo flicker (Colaptes campestris)
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Indian cobra (Naja naja)
Information on the Indian cobra is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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White-throated munia (Lonchura malabarica)
Unusually for a small passerine, the white-throated munia is a highly sociable bird, named after its white throat, which extends from just…
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Masked shrike (Lanius nubicus)
A small and slender species with striking and distinctive colouration, the masked shrike (Lanius nubicus) is also distinguished by its small…
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Vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green…
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Tree martin (Hirundo nigricans)
The tree martin (Hirundo nigricans) is a small member of the Hirundinidae family, a group which includes the swallows and martins. It is…
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Green rain frog (Scaphiophryne madagascariensis)
Information on the green rain frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Harwood’s francolin (Francolinus harwoodi)
This rotund, ground-dwelling bird is found only in central and northwest Ethiopia. It has a dark, heavily streaked plumage, black and buff…
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Oma’o (Myadestes obscurus)
This small, drab thrush has a grey-brown head, olive-brown upperparts, and pale grey underparts. The bill and legs are blackish. Juveniles…
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North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
The North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is the largest porcupine in the world. The black and white quills along the head and…
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Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
As its common name suggests, the red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) can be instantly recognised by its bright red head. The…
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Yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima)
Information on the yellow-headed caracara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail…
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural…
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Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
One of the smallest cat species in the world, the rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) has been called the hummingbird of the cat…
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Sucre water frog (Telmatobius simonsi)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration…
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Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
A common and widespread warbler, the blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is named for the male’s distinctive black cap, which contrasts with the…
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Masked woodswallow (Artamus personatus)
A graceful glider when in flight, the masked woodswallow (Artamus personatus) is a rather striking, sexually dimorphic bird. As its…
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Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Information on the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus)
The common wallaroo is a rather stocky kangaroo with coarse, shaggy fur, a hairless muzzle, a relatively short, thick tail, and a…
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White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus)
Africa’s most common large vulture, the white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is an accomplished scavenger that feeds on the carcasses of…
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Whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus)
A large, rather scruffy-looking kite species, the whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus) is named for its loud, descending, whistling call…
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Ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus)
A magnificent flier, the ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) is an agile and highly mobile bird, executing remarkable twists and turns in the…
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Phayre’s langur (Trachypithecus phayrei)
Information on the Phayre’s langur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Guinea turaco (Tauraco persa)
Information on the Guinea turaco is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)
The pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a small, migratory songbird that has an extremely large range. The male and female have very…
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Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)
One of Australia’s most familiar birds, the willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a relatively small, slender bird with a long tail which…
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Java sparrow (Padda oryzivora)
The striking plumage of the Java sparrow has resulted in this bird being one of the few globally threatened species which have actually…
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Blue-and-yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis)
The blue-and-yellow tanager is one of the most colourful small birds within its range and the most boldly coloured of the Thraupis species…
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Guam rail (Gallirallus owstoni)
Information on the Guam rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is…
