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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-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus)
A boldly-patterned, unmistakable bird, the black-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) is a charismatic…
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Black-shouldered kite (Elanus axillaris)
Information on the black-shouldered kite (Elanus axillaris) is currently being researched and…
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Black-throated finch (Poephila cincta)
Information on the black-throated finch (Poephila cincta) is currently being researched and written…
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Blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps)
A beautiful hummingbird of Colombia, the blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps) has shining green…
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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-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna)
Information on the blue-and-yellow macaw is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Blue-and-yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis)
The blue-and-yellow tanager is one of the most colourful small birds within its range and the most…
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Blue-crowned motmot (Momotus momota)
Information on the blue-crowned motmot is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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-throated piping-guan (Pipile cumanensis)
Information on the blue-throated piping-guan is currently being researched and written and will…
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Blue-winged teal (Anas discors)
A small, distinctive species of dabbling duck, the blue-winged teal (Anas discors) has conspicuous…
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Blyth’s tragopan (Tragopan blythii)
This brilliantly-coloured pheasant is the largest of all tragopans , and is easily recognised by its…
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Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
Considered to be one of the most striking passerines in North America , the adult male bobolink’s…
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Bogota rail (Rallus semiplumbeus)
Information on the Bogota rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
The booted eagle is a small, stocky eagle with a rounded head and heavily feathered legs . It occurs…
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Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla)
The brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) is a medium-sized finch with attractive orange plumage on…
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Brown falcon (Falco berigora)
One of Australia’s most common and widespread raptors , the brown falcon (Falco berigora) is a…
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Brown honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta)
The brown honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) is a relatively small honeyeater with a slender body…
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Brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolor)
A ground-dwelling bird of Madagascar, the brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolori) is a fairly slim bird…
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Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
Information on the brown pelican is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Brown quail (Coturnix ypsilophora)
A small, plump bird , the brown quail (Coturnix ypsilophora) is a nomadic species that varies…
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Brown songlark (Cincloramphus cruralis)
A long-legged Australian warbler , the brown songlark (Cincloramphus cruralis) is notable for the…
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Brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum)
Thrush-like in appearance, the brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a relatively large, skulking bird…
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Brown-banded antpitta (Grallaria milleri)
Information on the brown-banded antpitta is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)
One of the world’s most familiar parrot species, the budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is best…
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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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Bukidnon woodcock (Scolopax bukidnonensis)
Also known as the Philippine woodcock , the Bukidnon woodcock (Scolopax bukidnonensis) was first…
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Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
The burrowing owl is a small-bodied species, with a round head lacking ear tufts, striking lemon…
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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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Campo flicker (Colaptes campestris)
A striking variety of woodpecker, the campo flicker can be identified by the bold colouration of the…
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Cape petrel (Daption capense)
Although both its common name and specific name refer the Cape of Good Hope, where it was first…
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Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea)
A rather striking member of the rail family (Rallidae), the Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea) is a…
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Carolina parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis)
Information on the Carolina parakeet is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Carpentarian grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae)
Information on the carpentarian grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) is currently being researched and…
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Cauca guan (Penelope perspicax)
Information on the cauca guan is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
The cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a sleek bird with a relatively large head, a short, wide…
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Chalk-browed mockingbird (Mimus saturninus)
During Charles Darwin’s voyage aboard the Beagle, the eminent naturalist was clearly taken by a bird…
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Chestnut-backed buttonquail (Turnix castanotus)
Information on the chestnut-backed buttonquail is currently being researched and written and will…
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Chestnut-bellied flower-piercer (Diglossa gloriosissima)
After 40 years of no sightings, the elusive chestnut-bellied flower-piercer has recently been…
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Chilean mockingbird (Mimus thenca)
Although unremarkable in appearance, the Chilean mockingbird’s song is considered to be the finest…
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Chilean skua (Stercorarius chilensis)
Information on the Chilean skua is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Chilean woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii)
The Chilean woodstar is a small hummingbird. It has iridescent olive-green plumage and white…
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Choco vireo (Vireo masteri)
Information on the Choco vireo is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Christmas imperial-pigeon (Ducula whartoni)
With dark purple and green, iridescent plumage, the Christmas imperial-pigeon can be seen perched…
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Cinnamon screech-owl (Megascops petersoni)
Information on the cinnamon screech-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus)
The cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus) is slightly smaller than the more familiar yellowhammer, having a…
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Citrine wagtail (Motacilla citreola)
The wagtails are some of the best-recognised and most familiar of birds, so named for their…
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Clark's grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii)
Information on Clark's grebe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota)
An extremely sociable North American bird that nests in colonies of several thousand pairs, the…
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Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)
The smallest species of cockatoo , the cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is most familiar to many as…
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Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi)
Emblematic of the wetlands of South America, where it is the largest heron species , the cocoi…
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Collared crow (Corvus torquatus)
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Collared kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)
A striking, small, blue-green kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris), the collared kingfisher has a blue…
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Collared plover (Charadrius collaris)
The collared plover (Charadrius collaris) is a small shorebird with pale brown upperparts, white…
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Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on…
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Common crane (Grus grus)
The most widely distributed of all cranes , the common crane is a large and impressive waterbird…
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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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Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
The largest species in the genus Tringa, the common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is an elegant…
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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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