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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea)
The common redpoll (Carduelis flammea) is a small, grey-brown to white finch of the high Arctic and…
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Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
A slim, striking bird, the common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) has a distinctive bright…
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Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
One of the most familiar wading birds on European shores, the common ringed plover (Charadrius…
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Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna)
Information on the common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is currently being researched and written and…
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Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a…
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Corncrake (Crex crex)
Male and female corncrakes (Crex crex) are very similar in appearance; both have light…
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Cory's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea)
Cory’s shearwater is a large, brown and white seabird with a strong, distinctive flight, gliding…
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Crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides)
Information on the crested duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Crested guan (Penelope purpurascens)
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Crested lark (Galerida cristata)
Information on the crested lark is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes)
The crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes) is a relatively large, stocky pigeon with a highly…
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Crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor)
Named for its strikingly beautiful colouration, the crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor) is a…
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Crimson-bellied parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata)
Information on the crimson-bellied parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata) is currently being researched and…
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Crowned hawk-eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus)
The crowned hawk-eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in…
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Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
A well-known harbinger of spring, the arrival of the cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Britain is eagerly…
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Curve-billed reedhaunter (Limnornis curvirostris)
First collected by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle , the curve-billed…
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Dark chanting-goshawk (Melierax metabates)
The dark chanting goshawk is a bulky hawk, often seen in full view, perched upright on long…
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Dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis)
A medium-sized sparrow with quite variable plumage, the dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is one of…
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Dark-winged trumpeter (Psophia viridis)
Information on the dark-winged trumpeter (Psophia viridis) is currently being researched and written…
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Dickcissel (Spiza americana)
The sparrow-like dickcissel (Spiza americana) is one of North America’s most abundant breeding birds…
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Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)
The dipper (Cinclus cinclus) is a dumpy aquatic bird with a short tail . Adults have dark…
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Double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
Not only is this species the most numerous cormorant in North America, it is also the only cormorant…
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Downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)
The smallest of all North American woodpeckers, the downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) is also…
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Dusky starfrontlet (Coeligena orina)
Information on the dusky starfrontlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Dusky tapaculo (Scytalopus fuscus)
With its dark plumage and secretive behaviour, the dusky tapaculo is an inconspicuous bird…
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Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis)
A small, colourful thrush, the eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is named for its bright blue plumage…
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Ecuadorian piedtail (Phlogophilus hemileucurus)
Information on the Ecuadorian piedtail is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Edwards’s pheasant (Lophura edwardsi)
Until its remarkable rediscovery in 1996, Edwards’s pheasant (Lophura edwardsi) was thought to be…
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Elegant tern (Sterna elegans)
The elegant tern is a medium-sized and rather striking tern, with a black cap and a distinctive long…
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Elfin-woods warbler (Dendroica angelae)
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Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)
Standing over a metre in height and weighing up to 40 kilograms, the emperor penguin (Aptenodytes…
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Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long…
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Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Information on the Eurasian hoopoe is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), a familiar bird in both urban and rural areas , may at…
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Evening grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus)
The evening grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) is a large, stocky finch with colourful plumage, a…
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Faichuk white-eye (Rukia ruki)
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Fairy martin (Hirundo ariel)
The fairy martin (Hirundo ariel) is a small Australian bird with a reddish-brown head, dark wings…
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Fairy prion (Pachyptila turtur)
A small seabird with a gentle, dove-like appearance , the fairy prion (Pachyptila turtur) has…
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Fairy tern (Sterna nereis)
Weighing just 70 grams at maturity, the fairy tern is one of the smallest terns breeding in…
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Falkland steamerduck (Tachyeres brachypterus)
The Falkland steamerduck (Tachyeres brachypterus) is a large, flightless waterbird, named for its…
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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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Festive Amazon (Amazona festiva)
Information on the festive Amazon (Amazona festiva) is currently being researched and written and…
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Fischer’s lovebird (Agapornis fischeri)
With such vibrant, colourful plumage it is easy to understand why this tiny parrot has been…
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Flame-winged parakeet (Pyrrhura calliptera)
Despite its vibrant plumage, the flame-winged parakeet (Pyrrhura calliptera) actually blends in well…
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Fork-tailed swift (Apus pacificus)
Named for its broad and deeply forked tail , the fork-tailed swift (Apus pacificus) is a…
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Forster's tern (Sterna forsteri)
Named after the German naturalist Johann R. Forster, Forster’s tern (Sterna forsteri) is a graceful…
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Fulvous whistling duck (Dendrocygna bicolor)
Information on the fulvous whistling duck is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Galah (Cacatua roseicapilla)
An attractive and unmistakable species of cockatoo, the galah (Cacatua roseicapilla) is a familiar…
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Galapagos martin (Progne modesta)
Like most bird species, the male Galapagos martin is more strikingly adorned than its female…
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Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here…
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Giant eagle-owl (Bubo lacteus)
As Africa’s largest eagle-owl, the giant eagle-owl is one of the continents most impressive birds of…
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Glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens)
Information on the glaucous-winged gull is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
With its long, slender, down-curved bill and magnificent plumage, the glossy ibis is a striking…
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Gold-ringed tanager (Bangsia aureocincta)
The gold-ringed tanager (Bangsia aureocincta) is every bit as bright in appearance as its name would…
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Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
The goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a strikingly beautiful bird, with a bright red face, black…
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Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae)
The Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae) is an extremely attractive and strikingly coloured bird. It…
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Great argus (Argusianus argus)
Great argus males are amongst the most unusual and distinctive of all birds, unmistakable with their…
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Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus)
The largest of the gulls, the great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) is a dominating predator that…