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African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
The African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is famous for its intelligence and ability to mimic…
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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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Apolinar’s wren (Cistothorus apolinari)
Apolinar’s wren is a small, secretive bird from the East Andes of Colombia. Its plumage is rather…
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Austral rail (Rallus antarcticus)
Information on the Austral rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Azure jay (Cyanocorax caeruleus)
Information on the azure jay is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Azure-breasted pitta (Pitta steerii)
The strikingly coloured azure-breasted pitta is a ground-dwelling bird from the Philippines. As the…
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Bay-backed shrike (Lanius vittatus)
A strikingly coloured, delicately built and fine-billed shrike, the bay-backed shrike is a beautiful…
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Black crowned-crane (Balearica pavonina)
The beautiful stately black crowned-crane (Balearica pavonina), threatened by the loss of wetland…
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Black-billed gull (Larus bulleri)
Adapted for sustained, soaring flight, the black-billed gull has a compact body with long wings and…
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Black-eared cuckoo (Chrysococcyx osculans)
Information on the black-eared cuckoo (Chrysococcyx osculans) is currently being researched and…
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Black-mandibled toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus)
Information on the black-mandibled toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus) is currently being researched and…
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Black-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus)
A boldly-patterned, unmistakable bird, the black-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) is a charismatic…
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Blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna)
Information on the blue-and-yellow macaw is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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…
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Blue-headed quail-dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala)
The large and distinctive blue-headed quail-dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala) is stunningly marked…
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Blue-throated piping-guan (Pipile cumanensis)
Information on the blue-throated piping-guan is currently being researched and written and will…
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Blue-winged teal (Anas discors)
A small, distinctive species of dabbling duck, the blue-winged teal (Anas discors) has conspicuous…
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Blyth’s tragopan (Tragopan blythii)
This brilliantly-coloured pheasant is the largest of all tragopans , and is easily recognised by its…
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Brown falcon (Falco berigora)
One of Australia’s most common and widespread raptors , the brown falcon (Falco berigora) is a…
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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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Campo flicker (Colaptes campestris)
A striking variety of woodpecker, the campo flicker can be identified by the bold colouration of the…
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Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea)
A rather striking member of the rail family (Rallidae), the Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea) is a…
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Chilean skua (Stercorarius chilensis)
Information on the Chilean skua is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Chilean woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii)
The Chilean woodstar is a small hummingbird. It has iridescent olive-green plumage and white…
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Cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus)
The cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus) is slightly smaller than the more familiar yellowhammer, having a…
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Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)
The smallest species of cockatoo , the cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is most familiar to many as…
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Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a…
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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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Curve-billed reedhaunter (Limnornis curvirostris)
First collected by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle , the curve-billed…
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Dusky tapaculo (Scytalopus fuscus)
With its dark plumage and secretive behaviour, the dusky tapaculo is an inconspicuous bird…
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