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Nazca booby (Sula granti)
With its bright orange coloured beak and eyes, contrasting plumage tones, and black, bare facial…
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Madagascar pratincole (Glareola ocularis)
In flight, the Madagascar pratincole cuts a distinctive silhouette, with long, pointed brown wings…
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Caspian plover (Charadrius asiaticus)
The Caspian plover is a slim, upright bird with long, thin legs which allow it to wade in shallow…
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Brown fulvetta (Alcippe brunneicauda)
Information on the Brown fulvetta (Alcippe brunneicauda) is currently being researched and written…
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Tree sparrow (Passer montanus)
Similar to the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), the tree sparrow (Passer montanus) was not…
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Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of…
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Yellow-green finch (Pselliophorus luteoviridis)
Information on the yellow-green finch is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Pharaoh eagle-owl (Bubo ascalaphus)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the pharaoh eagle-owl is an attractive bird of prey with…
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Little tern (Sterna albifrons)
A small, migratory seabird, the little tern (Sterna albifrons) is slender, with a streamlined body…
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Christmas shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis)
A medium-sized, slender-bodied shearwater of the Procellidae family, the Christmas shearwater…
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Buller’s shearwater (Puffinus bulleri)
Buller’s shearwater has been described as flying with a grace and economy like no other…
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Blue-chested parakeet (Pyrrhura cruentata)
This colourful parakeet is a predominantly green bird with conspicuous red patches on its belly…
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Red-legged kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris)
The red-legged kittiwake is a smallish gull, easily identified by its scarlet coloured legs . Adults…
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White-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
Information on the white-breasted kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will…
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Mauritius olive white-eye (Zosterops chloronothus)
The Mauritius olive white-eye is perhaps the least well known of the eight threatened terrestrial…
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Jerdon's babbler (Chrysomma altirostre)
Due to its unremarkable appearance, Jerdon’s babbler (Chrysomma altirostre) may be tough to spot…
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White-breasted guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides)
Information on the white-breasted guineafowl is currently being researched and written and will…
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Wood snipe (Gallinago nemoricola)
Information on the wood snipe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus)
An attractive bird of prey, the long-legged buzzard is very variable in appearance, with individuals…
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Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of…
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Two-banded plover (Charadrius falklandicus)
As its name suggests, the two-banded plover is readily distinguished from most other wading birds by…
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Orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki)
Information on the orange-bellied antwren is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Nava's wren (Hylorchilus navai)
Information Nava's wren is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Yellow-naped Amazon (Amazona auropalliata)
Information on the yellow-naped Amazon (Amazona auropalliata) is currently being researched and…
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Victoria crowned-pigeon (Goura victoria)
Crowned-pigeons are the largest pigeons in the world , immediately distinguished by the spectacular…
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Blue noddy (Procelsterna cerulea)
A small, delicate tern, the blue noddy (Procelsterna cerula) is distinctive due to its pale plumage…
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Pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva)
Information on the Pacific golden plover is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Little auk (Alle alle)
The smallest of all auks, the little auk (Alle alle), also known as the dovekie, is a tiny seabird…
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Black honey buzzard (Henicopernis infuscatus)
Information on the black honey buzzard is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Hooded crow (Corvus cornix)
The hooded crow, or 'hoodie' is now recognised as a different species to the carrion crow (Corvus…
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Polynesian megapode (Megapodius pritchardii)
Megapodes are so named because of their unusually large feet . This small megapode has a mostly…
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Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
One of the most widespread diurnal raptor species , the Eurasian sparrowhawk is small-bodied, with…
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Bare-faced bulbul (Pycnonotus hualon)
Information on the bare-faced bulbul (Pycnonotus hualon) is currently being researched and written…
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Rowi (Apteryx rowi)
Formerly considered a subspecies of the North Island brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli), the rowi is the…
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Augur buzzard (Buteo augur)
Information on the Augur buzzard is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Marsh babbler (Pellorneum palustre)
Information on the marsh babbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola)
The colourful bananaquit is a small and distinctive bird with black to greyish upperparts, bright…
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Grey-throated warbler (Basileuterus cinereicollis)
Information on the grey-lored warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata)
The waved albatross is unique in being the largest bird in the Galapagos Islands, and the only…
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Fenwick's antpitta (Grallaria fenwickorum)
Information on the Fenwick's antpitta (Grallaria fenwickorum) is currently being researched and…
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Scaly ground-roller (Brachypteracias squamiger)
The unmistakeable scaly-ground roller is, as its name suggests, a ground dwelling bird with a…
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Great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius)
A renowned brood parasite, the great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) has beautifully patterned…
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Crested partridge (Rollulus rouloul)
The male of this rather plump partridge bears a spectacular maroon crest and sports a glossy black…
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Red siskin (Carduelis cucullata)
The once common red siskin (Carduelis cucullata) is a vibrantly coloured bird that has now become…
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Pale-headed brush-finch (Atlapetes pallidiceps)
Until its incredible rediscovery in 1998, the pale-headed brush-finch (Atlapetes pallidiceps) was…
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Chatham Island black robin (Petroica traversi)
The conservation of this robin is an internationally renowned success story ; from bleak days in…
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Red-necked phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus)
Phalaropes are waders, and unusual amongst birds in that the female is more brightly coloured than…
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Tucuman Amazon (Amazona tucumana)
Information on the Tucuman Amazon is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Neergaard’s sunbird (Nectarinia neergardi)
Information on Neergaard’s sunbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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White stork (Ciconia ciconia)
Owing to its mythological reputation as the bringer of babies, the white stork is an extremely…
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Usambara weaver (Ploceus nicolli)
Information on the Usambara weaver is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Pinto's spinetail (Synallaxis infuscata)
Information on Pinto's spinetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus)
With its sharply contrasting plumage, the widespread Brahminy kite is an unmistakeable bird of prey…
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Pitt Island shag (Phalacrocorax featherstoni)
The Pitt Island shag has two head crests, which distinguishes it from the cormorants, one on the…
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Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
The unmistakable, prehistoric-looking shoebill is one of the most impressive birds to be found in…
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Flame robin (Petroica phoenicea)
Information on the flame robin is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Scissor-tailed hummingbird (Hylonympha macrocerca)
Distinguished by vibrantly-patterned bodies, and acrobatic flying ability, the members of the…
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White-browed rosefinch (Carpodacus thura)
Information on white-browed rosefinch is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Blue-throated macaw (Ara glaucogularis)
The large, blue-throated macaw is an extremely rare parrot. The striking plumage is turquoise blue…
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Eurasian treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)
A small, slim, mouse-like bird, the Eurasian treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) has a downward-curved…