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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…
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Large tree-finch (Camarhynchus psittacula)
The large tree-finch is one of thirteen finch species endemic to the Galapagos Islands, collectively…
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Marsh seedeater (Sporophila palustris)
This seed-eating bird is thought to have until very recently been the same species as either the…
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Grauer’s scrub-warbler (Bradypterus graueri)
While visually unexciting, the Grauer’s scrub-warbler is interesting for only inhabiting swamps in…
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Rufous-fronted parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons)
Information on the rufous-fronted parakeet is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Short-tailed babbler (Malacocincla malaccensis)
Information on short-tailed babbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Plate-billed mountain toucan (Andigena laminirostris)
Information on the plate-billed mountain toucan (Andigena laminirostris) is currently being…
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Black-faced woodswallow (Artamus cinereus)
The largest of the Australian woodswallows , the black-faced woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) is a…
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Long-billed tailorbird (Artisornis moreaui)
The long-billed tailorbird (Artisornis moreaui) is a small, rather robust warbler, aptly named for…
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Indian vulture (Gyps indicus)
A robust and scruffy scavenger, the Indian vulture has a pale yellow bill, pale eye rings and a…
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Common merganser (Mergus merganser)
Also known as the goosander, the common merganser (Mergus merganser) is a large, slender diving duck…
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Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis)
Information on the Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis) is currently being researched and…
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Salvadori’s teal (Salvadorina waigiuensis)
Despite its distinctive appearance, few people outside of New Guinea have ever seen Salvadori’s teal…
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Little gull (Larus minutus)
Aptly named for being the smallest gull in the world, the little gull (Larus minutus) is also…
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Ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis)
The ivory-billed woodpecker is the fourth or fifth largest woodpecker in the world . It was…
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Black skimmer (Rynchops niger)
The largest of the three skimmer species , the black skimmer is an unmistakable bird, best known for…
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Seychelles scops-owl (Otus insularis)
This small forest owl was declared extinct in 1958, before it was rediscovered in 1960 . This…
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Common eider (Somateria mollissima)
Information on the common eider is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Pin-tailed sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata)
Information on the pin-tailed sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata) is currently being researched and…
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Sao Tome scops-owl (Otus hartlaubi)
This small owl, named after the only island it inhabits, has warm reddish-brown plumage with…
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Hawaii creeper (Oreomystis mana)
This honey-creeper is a bark-picker with a conical, grey bill. Adults are dull green-grey above…
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Bonin white-eye (Apalopteron familiare)
A small, subtropical bird, the Bonin white-eye (Apalopteron familiare) has stunning yellow and…
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Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus)
The little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is, as its name suggests, a tiny heron species, most easily…
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White-vented storm-petrel (Oceanites gracilis)
Despite being numerous on one of the most studied island groups in the world, only around a dozen…
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Salvin’s albatross (Thalassarche salvini)
This medium-sized, black-and-white albatross has only recently been considered a distinct species…
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Philippine dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus)
The Philippine dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) is a tiny, shy, forest-dwelling kingfisher which is…
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Rufous-tailed rock-thrush (Monticola saxatilis)
The rufous-tailed rock-thrush (Monticola saxitilis) is most easily identified by its characteristic…
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Rusty-faced parrot (Hapalopsittaca amazonina)
Information on the rusty-faced parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Sand partridge (Ammoperdix heyi)
Well adapted to living in sweltering desert temperatures, the sand partridge has striking dark red…
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Gabela akalat (Sheppardia gabela)
Akalats are small, rather short-tailed robins . This akalat, named after the town near which it was…
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Satyr tragopan (Tragopan satyra)
The male of this species has the darkest, deepest red underparts of all tragopans, with the brighter…