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Abbott's booby (Papasula abbotti)
Abbott's booby is a large slender-bodied, black-and-white seabird. The head, neck and underparts are…
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Abdim's stork (Ciconia abdimii)
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Aberdare cisticola (Cisticola aberdare)
Information on the Aberdare cisticola (Cisticola aberdare) is currently being researched and written…
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Abyssinian longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis)
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Aceh pheasant (Lophura hoogerwerfi)
Information on the aceh pheasant (Lophura hoogerwerfi) is currently being researched and written and…
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Adélie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae)
Named after the wife, Adéle, of the French Antarctic explorer, Dumont d'Urville , the Adélie penguin…
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African barred owlet (Glaucidium capense)
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African baza (Aviceda cuculoides)
In contrast to the powerful, muscular appearance of most birds of prey, the African baza, is a…
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African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini)
Large flocks of this bulky bird can be found along the coast of South Africa . The African black…
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African fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)
With its distinctive plumage and evocative cry, the African fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) is…
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African green broadbill (Pseudocalyptomena graueri)
A rare and beautiful bird, the African green broadbill was first discovered in 1908 and then not…
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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 harrier-hawk (Polyboroides typus)
A fairly large but relatively lightweight bird of prey, the African harrier-hawk has a distinctive…
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African hawk eagle (Hieraaetus spilogaster)
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African hobby (Falco cuvierii)
The African hobby is a small, dark falcon with a slim body and long, scythe-like wings, which reach…
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African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus)
The smallest of all marsh harriers , the African marsh harrier has brown-orange plumage on its body…
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African penguin (Spheniscus demersus)
The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is a medium-sized penguin, and the only penguin species…
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African river-martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina)
The African river-martin, the most primitive living swallow , has blue-black or purple-black plumage…
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African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)
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African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris)
The African skimmer cuts a striking silhouette as it flies with slow wingbeats over the rivers and…
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African spoonbill (Platalea alba)
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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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Agami heron (Agamia agami)
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Akeke’e (Loxops caeruleirostris)
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Akepa (Loxops coccineus)
Superficially resembling a finch, the akepa is diminutive species which is remarkable for its…
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Akiapola'au (Hemignathus munroi)
This odd-looking bird has a rotund body, a large head, and an oversized, strongly-curved upper bill…
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Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi)
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Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei)
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Akun eagle-owl (Bubo leucostictus)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the Akun eagle-owl’s head and upperparts are predominantly…
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Ala Shan redstart (Phoenicurus alaschanicus)
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Alagoas antwren (Myrmotherula snowi)
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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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Alagoas foliage-gleaner (Philydor novaesi)
Having only been recorded sporadically since its discovery in 1979, the Alagoas foliage-gleaner is…
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Alagoas tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae)
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Alaotra grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus)
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Albert's lyrebird (Menura alberti)
Lyrebirds are well known for the male’s impressive courtship display, in which he shows off his…
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Aldabra drongo (Dicrurus aldabranus)
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Aldabra rail (Dryolimnas aldabranus)
The Aldabra rail is the last surviving flightless bird in the western Indian Ocean . It has a…
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Alexander's swift (Apus alexandri)
A small, compact and muscular bird , Alexander’s swift (Apus alexandri) is distinguished by having…
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Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria)
A magnificently vibrant green, red and pink bird, the Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) is…
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Allpahuayo antbird (Percnostola arenarum)
Information on the Allpahuayo antbird (Percnostola arenarum) is being researched and written and…
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Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Capable of migrating large distances, the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) is an extraordinary bird…
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Altamira yellowthroat (Geothlypis flavovelata)
A beautiful bird found only in Mexico, the Altamira yellowthroat (Geothlypis flavovelata) is most…
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Amami jay (Garrulus lidthi)
This stunning, richly coloured bird is found only on a few islands in Japan. Its plumage is a deep…
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Amani sunbird (Anthreptes pallidigaster)
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Amaui (Myadestes woahensis)
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Amber Mountain rock-thrush (Monticola erythronotus)
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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 black duck (Anas rubripes)
The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck of eastern North America that…
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American black vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Information on the American black vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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American coot (Fulica americana)
The most aquatic, abundant and widely distributed rail in North America, the American coot is one of…
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American crow (Corvus brachyrynchos)
The American crow (Corvus brachyrynchos) is a relatively large, thick-necked, uniformly black bird…
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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 goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)
The state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington , the American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) is a…
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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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American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)
The largest shorebird in the Americas, the American oystercatcher is boldly patterned black and…
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American robin (Turdus migratorius)
Described as “America’s favourite songbird” , the American robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of the…
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American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
A huge bird with a massive wingspan, the American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) has a…
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American woodcock (Scolopax minor)
A striking and unusual-looking bird, the American woodcock (Scolopax minor) has richly patterned…
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Amethyst-throated sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis)
Information on the amethyst-throated sunangel is currently being researched and written and will…