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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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Amur falcon (Falco amurensis)
A small, slender bird of prey, with long, pointed wings , the Amur falcon is noteworthy for…
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Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus)
Information on the Andean cock-of-the-rock is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
As one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) forms an awesome…
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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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Andean hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella)
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Angola cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei)
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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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Antarctic tern (Sterna vittata)
The Antarctic tern (Sterna vittata) is a small seabird that is distributed throughout the southern…
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Antioquia bristle-tyrant (Phylloscartes lanyoni)
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Antipodean albatross (Diomedea antipodensis)
A magnificent seabird with a huge, three-metre wingspan , the Antipodean albatross was once…
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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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Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon’s common name is a reference to the adult’s…
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Apo myna (Basilornis mirandus)
Information on the Apo myna is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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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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Apolinar’s wren (Cistothorus apolinari)
Apolinar’s wren is a small, secretive bird from the East Andes of Colombia. Its plumage is rather…
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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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Arabian babbler (Turdoides squamiceps)
A superbly camouflaged dark brown bird, from a distance the Arabian babbler (Turdoides squamiceps)…
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Arabian woodpecker (Dendrocopos dorae)
This small, greyish-brown bird is rather drab except for the crimson patch on the back of the head…
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Araripe manakin (Antilophia bokermanni)
The beautiful and critically endangered Araripe manakin was first discovered as recently as 1998 by…
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Araucaria tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura setaria)
Information on the Araucaria tit-spinetail is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Archbold's bowerbird (Archboldia papuensis)
Information on Archbold's bowerbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Ascension frigatebird (Fregata aquila)
With a large wingspan and lightweight body, the Ascension frigatebird (Fregata aquila) is a…
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Ash-breasted tit-tyrant (Anairetes alpinus)
The ash-breasted tit-tyrant is a member of the Tyrannidae family, one of the world’s largest and…
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Ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus)
A magnificent flier, the ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) is an agile and highly mobile bird…
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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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Ashy thrush (Zoothera cinerea)
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Ashy-headed laughingthrush (Garrulax cinereifrons)
Information on the ashy-headed laughingthrush is currently being researched and written and will…
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Asian black bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus)
Information on the Asian black bulbul is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Asian crested ibis (Nipponia nippon)
In spite of the Asian crested ibis’ remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction, this…
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Asian dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus)
Information on the Asian dowitcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Asian openbill (Anastomus oscitans)
Information on the Asian openbill (Anastomus oscitans) is currently being researched and written and…
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Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi)
Information on the Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) is currently being researched…
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Asian pied starling (Sturnus contra)
Information on the Asian pied starling (Sturnus contra) is currently being researched and written…
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Asian white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
The Asian white-backed vulture has recently undergone a catastrophic population crash, which…
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Atiu swiftlet (Collocalia sawtelli)
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Atlantic petrel (Pterodroma incerta)
The Atlantic petrel is one of the largest gadfly petrels (Pterodroma species), recognised by its…
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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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Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)
A relatively small albatross, the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross is named after the yellow streak…
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Auckland Islands rail (Lewinia muelleri)
Information on the Auckland Islands rail is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Auckland Islands shag (Phalacrocorax colensoi)
The Auckland Islands shag is a medium-sized, black-and-white cormorant with a short black crest. The…
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Auckland Islands teal (Anas aucklandica)
Endemic to the Auckland Islands group, as its common name suggests, this flightless duck is one of…
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Audouin’s gull (Larus audouinii)
With typical gull colouring of black, white and grey, Audouin’s gull’s most distinctive features are…
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Audubon’s shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri)
A majestic seabird with large, elongated wings and a streamlined body, Audubon’s shearwater…
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Augur buzzard (Buteo augur)
Information on the Augur buzzard is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Austen's brown hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni)
Information on Austen's brown hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni) is currently being researched and…
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Austral rail (Rallus antarcticus)
Information on the Austral rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii)
The Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is the most southerly-ranging thrush species , occurring in…
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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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Australasian grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae)
Australasia’s smallest grebe species , the Australasian grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a…
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Australian bustard (Ardeotis australis)
Information on the Australian bustard is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Australian darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae)
Like other darter species, the Australian darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) looks very much like a…
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Australian hobby (Falco longipennis)
The Australian hobby (Falco longipennis) is a relatively small, slender falcon with long, narrow…
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Australian painted snipe (Rostratula australis)
The handsome Australian painted snipe (Rostratula australis) is one of Australia’s least known…
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Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)
Australia’s only pelican , the Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is a large, distinctive…