The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
Related species for the Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous chacoensis)
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White marlin (Kajikia albida)
Information on the white marlin (Kajikia albida) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)
A huge, iconic eagle of the rainforests of Central and South America, the harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is one of the largest and most…
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Black skimmer (Rynchops niger)
The largest of the three skimmer species, the black skimmer is an unmistakable bird, best known for its remarkable beak. As in all skimmers…
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds of prey. The plumage of the osprey is…
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Marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus)
This surprisingly shy and secretive deer is actually the largest native deer species in South America. Marsh deer have large, primarily…
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Brazilian guinea pig (Cavia aperea)
The Brazilian guinea pig closely resembles the well-known domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), and is possibly its wild ancestor. Like its…
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Chestnut seedeater (Sporophila cinnamomea)
A small but stocky finch species, the chestnut seedeater is reddish-brown with a grey crown. The wings are edged with grey and a white patch…
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Ocellate river stingray (Potamotrygon motoro)
Remarkable for its habitat, the ocellate river stingray is one of a small group of rays that evolved in freshwater from a marine ancestor…
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Yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus)
Information on the yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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White-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari)
Information on the white-lipped peccary is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Coypu (Myocastor coypus)
Information on the coypu is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus)
The southern three banded armadillo is remarkable for being one of the few armadillo species capable of rolling into a ball. The…
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Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus)
The short-eared owl’s scientific name flammeus, meaning “fiery”, is a reference to its boldly streaked plumage, which provides excellent…
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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.…
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Gull-billed tern (Sterna nilotica)
Information on the gull-billed tern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Cedar (Cedrela fissilis)
Information on Cedrela fissilis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Little yellow-shouldered bat (Sturnira lilium)
Named for the conspicuous deep yellow shoulder patches that are most pronounced on large adult males, the little yellow-shouldered bat (…
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Collared anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla)
Information on the collared anteater is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Lesser bulldog bat (Noctilio albiventris)
Information on the lesser bulldog bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Helmeted woodpecker (Dryocopus galeatus)
A brilliant red crest that sweeps from the crown to the nape gives the helmeted woodpecker its name. The face of this elusive bird is mostly…
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Rufous hornero (Furnarius rufus)
Given that Argentina’s national bird is arguably the plainest and least rufous of the horneros (Furnarius spp.), its common name is somewhat…
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Russet-winged spadebill (Platyrinchus leucoryphus)
Information on the russet-winged spadebill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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South American coati (Nasua nasua)
The South American coati (Nasua nasua) is a member of the raccoon family and is easily recognised by its reddish-brown fur and elongated…
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Caesalpinia (Caesalpinia paraguariensis)
Information on Caesalpinia paraguariensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Margay (Leopardus wiedii)
A beautifully patterned small cat, somewhat larger than a large house cat, the margay varies in colour from tawny yellow to greyish brown…
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Amburana (Amburana cearensis)
Information on Amburana cearensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Despite being fairly ubiquitous on a global level, the slightly unusual nocturnal habit of the black-crowned night heron renders it less…
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Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is…
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Lesser grison (Galictis cuja)
Information on the lesser grison (Galictis cuja) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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