Atlantic forest birds
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Atlantic royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus swainsoni)
This large-billed flycatcher is known for its spectacular crest, which is vivid scarlet in males…
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Bare-throated bellbird (Procnias nudicollis)
A striking white bird of the Atlantic forest, the aptly named bare-throated bellbird (Procnias…
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Black-fronted piping-guan (Pipile jacutinga)
This peculiar bird of South America has a large red throat wattle with a blue base and a ring of…
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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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Brazilian merganser (Mergus octosetaceus)
The Brazilian merganser is one of the ten most threatened waterfowl in the world, with possibly…
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Cock-tailed tyrant (Alectrurus tricolor)
A displaying species, the male cock-tailed tyrant flaunts elongated tail feathers that fan out in a…
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Red-billed curassow (Crax blumenbachii)
This typically-coloured curassow, with glossy black plumage, white vent, and long black curly crest…
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Red-browed Amazon (Amazona rhodocorytha)
Amongst the largest of the Amazon parrots (Amazona spp.), the red-browed Amazon is named for its…
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Red-tailed Amazon (Amazona brasiliensis)
The red-tailed Amazon has a mainly deep green plumage with a broad red band on the tail, for which…
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Restinga antwren (Formicivora littoralis)
The restinga antwren (Formicivora littoralis) is a rare and highly specialised bird, restricted to a…
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Saffron toucanet (Pteroglossus bailloni)
A spectacularly colourful member of the toucan family, the saffron toucanet can be readily…
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Seven-coloured tanager (Tangara fastuosa)
Aptly named, this spectacularly colourful species is amongst the most beautiful of all birds. The…
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White-bearded antshrike (Biatas nigropectus)
The white-bearded antshrike is a distinctive yet secretive bird, thought to be one of the rarest…
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