Climate change birds
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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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Aberdare cisticola (Cisticola aberdare)
Information on the Aberdare cisticola (Cisticola aberdare) is currently being researched and written…
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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 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 penguin (Spheniscus demersus)
The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is a medium-sized penguin, and the only penguin species…
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Akeke’e (Loxops caeruleirostris)
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Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi)
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Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei)
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Alagoas antwren (Myrmotherula snowi)
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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)
Information on the Alagoas tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica)
A medium-sized shorebird with attractive breeding plumage, the American golden plover (Pluvialis…
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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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Amsterdam albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis)
The Amsterdam albatross is an extremely large albatross that breeds only on Amsterdam Island in the…
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Andean flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus)
The Andean flamingo possesses the typical elegant flamingo body shape, with long legs and a long…
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Anianiau (Hemignathus parvus)
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Ankober serin (Serinus ankoberensis)
This small canary, discovered in 1976 , belongs to a large group of seed-eating birds of the genus…
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Antarctic petrel (Thalassoica antarctica)
One of the most southerly nesting birds the Antarctic petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) breeds in the…
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Antipodes island parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor)
Also known as the Antipodes green parakeet, this parakeet is a plump bird with a green head and body…
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Apo myna (Basilornis mirandus)
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Apo sunbird (Aethopyga boltoni)
Information on the Apo sunbird (Aethopyga boltoni) is currently being researched and written and…
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Appert’s tetraka (Bernieria apperti)
Appert’s tetraka is a small and slender forest songbird, discovered in 1972 in a remote part of…
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Aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola)
The aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) is a small, slim bird with sandy coloured plumage with…
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Arctic loon (Gavia arctica)
The Arctic loon (Gavia arctica) is an elegant and distinctive diving bird, with a dark grey or black…
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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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Ashy storm-petrel (Oceanodroma homochroa)
The ashy storm-petrel is so named for its smoky-grey plumage, barely discernible amidst the dense…
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Asian dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus)
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Atiu swiftlet (Collocalia sawtelli)
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Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus)
The Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus) is a large and stocky waterbird with a thick neck…
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Baikal teal (Anas formosa)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling…
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Banded wattle-eye (Platysteira laticincta)
Information on the banded wattle-eye is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Bannerman’s turaco (Tauraco bannermani)
With its diagnostic red crest and colourful plumage this stunning bird is unmistakable…
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Bannerman’s weaver (Ploceus bannermani)
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Bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica)
The bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica) is a distinctive wading bird with conspicuous blue-grey…
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Barau’s petrel (Pterodroma baraui)
Discovered as recently as 1963, Barau’s petrel remains fairly unknown due to its inaccessible and…
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Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Information on the barnacle goose is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Baudin’s black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus baudinii)
Baudin’s black cockatoo is one of the 53 native parrot species seen in the Australian skies, their…
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Beautiful treerunner (Margarornis bellulus)
Information on the beautiful treerunner is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Belding’s yellowthroat (Geothlypis beldingi)
A relatively large, long-tailed and attractively marked New World warbler, the male Belding’s…
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Bicknell’s thrush (Catharus bicknelli)
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Black bustard (Eupodotis afra)
The black bustard has an arresting appearance, with a strong mottled pattern of dark brown and white…
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Black catbird (Melanoptila glabrirostris)
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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 harrier (Circus maurus)
This striking bird of prey breeds in the unique and incredibly diverse fynbos habitat of South…
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Black-and-rufous flycatcher (Ficedula nigrorufa)
Information on the black-and-rufous flycatcher (Ficedula nigrorufa) is being researched and written…
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Black-backed thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale)
Information on the black-backed thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale) is currently being researched and…
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Black-breasted parrotbill (Paradoxornis flavirostris)
Information on the black-breasted parrotbill is currently being researched and written and will…
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Black-breasted puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis)
Information on the black-breasted puffleg is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys)
Albatrosses are one of the most marine of all birds, traversing the oceans of the southern…
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Black-capped petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)
Diablotin (little devil) was the name given to the black-capped petrel by the Caribbean islanders…
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Black-cheeked lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis)
The lovebirds comprise nine species of small but solidly built parrots, renowned for their strong…
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Black-chinned laughingthrush (Strophocincla cachinnans)
Information on the black-chinned laughingthrush (Strophocincla cachinnans) is currently being…
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Black-eared miner (Manorina melanotis)
One of Australia’s rarest passerines , the black-eared miner (Manorina melanotis) is easily…
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Black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes)
One of the smaller members of the family, the black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) is a…
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Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)
The black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a small, graceful, cliff-nesting gull, named for…
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Black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis)
The black-necked crane is the only alpine crane in the world . As the English name suggests, the…
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Black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
Information on the black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) is being researched and written and…
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Black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus)
The black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) is a huge wading bird with a spectacular and…
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Black-throated blue warbler (Dendroica caerulescens)
The black-throated blue warbler (Dendroica caerulescens) is a common migrant of the north-eastern…
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Black-winged pratincole (Glareola nordmanni)
In appearance this bird may be fairly unremarkable, but the black-winged pratincole is notable for…
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Blackish cinclodes (Cinclodes antarcticus)
A small, sturdily-built passerine, the blackish cinclodes (Cinclodes antarcticus) is renowned for…
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Blue crane (Anthropoides paradiseus)
The elegant blue crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is the national bird of South Africa . As the…
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Blue lorikeet (Vini peruviana)
This stout lorikeet is immediately identifiable by its striking pattern of white cheeks and bib…
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Blue swallow (Hirundo atrocaerulea)
The magnificent blue swallow is a relatively easily identifiable species as the adult birds have a…
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Blue-capped hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys)
Information on the blue-capped hummingbird is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii)
The blue-footed booby is a large and rather comical-looking seabird, instantly recognisable by its…
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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-winged goose (Cyanochen cyanoptera)
The blue-winged goose can be a hard bird to spot when it is on the ground, a grey-brown shape…
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Bonaparte's gull (Larus philadelphia)
An unusually graceful, dove-like gull species, Bonaparte’s gull (Larus philadelphia) is one of the…
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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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Bornean wren babbler (Ptilocichla leucogrammica)
Information on the Bornean wren babbler is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Botha's lark (Spizocorys fringillaris)
Information on Botha's lark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Bougainville thicketbird (Megalurulus llaneae)
Information on the Bougainville thicketbird is currently being researched and written and will…
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Bounty Islands Shag (Phalacrocorax ranfurlyi)
Information on the Bounty Islands Shag is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Brent goose (Branta bernicla)
An unmistakable small, black goose, the brent goose (Branta bernicla) is exceptional amongst geese…
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Bristle-thighed curlew (Numenius tahitiensis)
This medium-sized shorebird possesses a long, down curved, touch-sensitive bill; a unifying…
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Broad-billed sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus)
Information on the broad-billed sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) is currently being researched and…
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Brown teal (Anas chlorotis)
In breeding plumage, the male ducks have a chestnut-coloured breast, a green head and a white stripe…
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Bruijn’s brush-turkey (Aepypodius bruijnii)
Information on Bruijn’s brush-turkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Buff-breasted sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis)
This small, attractive bird has a long, straight bill and greenish-yellow legs . The sexes are alike…
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Buff-breasted tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus mirandae)
As it has been recorded at only a few scattered localities, very little is known about the elusive…
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Buller's albatross (Thalassarche bulleri)
Information on Buller's albaross is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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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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Caerulean paradise-flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowleyi)
Information on the caerulean paradise-flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will…
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Cahow (Pterodroma cahow)
Having disappeared for over 300 years following human settlement and the catastrophic introduction…
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Campbell Island teal (Anas nesiotis)
Once thought to be extinct, the Campbell Island teal (Anas nesiotis) is now believed to be one of…
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Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the…
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Cape Verde warbler (Acrocephalus brevipennis)
Information on the Cape Verde warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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