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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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African wood-owl (Strix woodfordii)
The African wood-owl is a medium sized owl distinguished by the notable lack of ear tufts on its…
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Alagoas curassow (Mitu mitu)
The Alagoas curassow (Mitu mitu) was last recorded in the wild in the late 1980s and is therefore…
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American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus)
The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a stocky wading bird best known for the male’s…
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American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica)
A medium-sized shorebird with attractive breeding plumage, the American golden plover (Pluvialis…
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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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Antipodean albatross (Diomedea antipodensis)
A magnificent seabird with a huge, three-metre wingspan , the Antipodean albatross was once…
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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…
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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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Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual…
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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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Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)
An elegant and striking bird , the avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) gains its common name from the…
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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 grouse (Tetrao tetrix)
The black grouse (Tetrao tetrix), also known as 'blackgame' is one of Britain's most striking…
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Black kite (Milvus migrans)
With a distribution that spreads over four continents, the black kite is probably the world’s most…
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Black swan (Cygnus atratus)
One of just three swan species found in the southern hemisphere , the black swan (Cygnus atratus) is…
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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-breasted buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster)
The black-breasted buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a large, robust bird which is unusual in…
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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…