Search results for birds – by date
-
Brown falcon (Falco berigora)
One of Australia’s most common and widespread raptors , the brown falcon (Falco berigora) is a…
-
Brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolor)
A ground-dwelling bird of Madagascar, the brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolori) is a fairly slim bird…
0 videos
-
Buff-breasted sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis)
This small, attractive bird has a long, straight bill and greenish-yellow legs . The sexes are alike…
-
Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
The burrowing owl is a small-bodied species, with a round head lacking ear tufts, striking lemon…
-
Campo flicker (Colaptes campestris)
A striking variety of woodpecker, the campo flicker can be identified by the bold colouration of the…
-
Cape petrel (Daption capense)
Although both its common name and specific name refer the Cape of Good Hope, where it was first…
-
Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea)
A rather striking member of the rail family (Rallidae), the Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea) is a…
-
Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
The cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a sleek bird with a relatively large head, a short, wide…
-
Chilean mockingbird (Mimus thenca)
Although unremarkable in appearance, the Chilean mockingbird’s song is considered to be the finest…
-
Chilean skua (Stercorarius chilensis)
Information on the Chilean skua is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
0 videos
-
Chilean woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii)
The Chilean woodstar is a small hummingbird. It has iridescent olive-green plumage and white…
-
Cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus)
The cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus) is slightly smaller than the more familiar yellowhammer, having a…
-
Citrine wagtail (Motacilla citreola)
The wagtails are some of the best-recognised and most familiar of birds, so named for their…
-
Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)
The smallest species of cockatoo , the cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is most familiar to many as…
0 videos
-
Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi)
Emblematic of the wetlands of South America, where it is the largest heron species , the cocoi…
-
Collared crow (Corvus torquatus)
Information on the collared crow is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
More about the Collared crow »
0 videos
-
Collared kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)
A striking, small, blue-green kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris), the collared kingfisher has a blue…
-
Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on…
0 videos
-
Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
One of the most familiar wading birds on European shores, the common ringed plover (Charadrius…
-
Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a…
-
Corncrake (Crex crex)
Male and female corncrakes (Crex crex) are very similar in appearance; both have light…
-
Cory's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea)
Cory’s shearwater is a large, brown and white seabird with a strong, distinctive flight, gliding…
-
Crested guan (Penelope purpurascens)
Information on the crested guan is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
-
Crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes)
The crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes) is a relatively large, stocky pigeon with a highly…
More about the Crested pigeon »
0 videos
-
Curve-billed reedhaunter (Limnornis curvirostris)
First collected by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle , the curve-billed…
More about the Curve-billed reedhaunter »
0 videos
-
Dark chanting-goshawk (Melierax metabates)
The dark chanting goshawk is a bulky hawk, often seen in full view, perched upright on long…
-
Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)
The dipper (Cinclus cinclus) is a dumpy aquatic bird with a short tail . Adults have dark…
-
Double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
Not only is this species the most numerous cormorant in North America, it is also the only cormorant…
-
Dusky starfrontlet (Coeligena orina)
Information on the dusky starfrontlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
More about the Dusky starfrontlet »
0 videos
-
Dusky tapaculo (Scytalopus fuscus)
With its dark plumage and secretive behaviour, the dusky tapaculo is an inconspicuous bird…
More about the Dusky tapaculo »
0 videos