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Jerdon’s courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus)
Previously feared to be extinct, Jerdon’s courser was dramatically rediscovered in 1986, after a…
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Bannerman’s turaco (Tauraco bannermani)
With its diagnostic red crest and colourful plumage this stunning bird is unmistakable…
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Little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii)
Information on the little spotted kiwi is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Velvet-mantled drongo (Dicrurus modestus)
Information on the velvet-mantled drongo is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Timneh parrot (Psittacus timneh)
Information on the timneh parrot (Psittacus timneh) is currently being researched and written and…
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Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
As its common name suggests, the red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) can be instantly…
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Great blue heron (Ardea herodias)
At over a metre and half in height, the great blue heron is the largest heron in North America and…
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Northern royal albatross (Diomedea sanfordi)
With a wingspan of up to 3.2 meters, the northern royal albatross is one of the world’s largest…
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Swan goose (Anser cygnoides)
The swan goose (Anser cygnoides) is a large goose with a striking, bi-coloured neck. The back of the…
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Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos)
Information on the kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is currently being researched and written…
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Cory's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea)
Cory’s shearwater is a large, brown and white seabird with a strong, distinctive flight, gliding…
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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…
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Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis)
The yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) is a large wading bird, which is most easily distinguished…
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Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
The burrowing owl is a small-bodied species, with a round head lacking ear tufts, striking lemon…
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Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer)
The aggressive nature and fruit-eating habits of the red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer), have…