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Related species for the Guatemalan spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura palearis)
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Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
The only member of the Laniidae family (true shrikes) to occur exclusively in North America, the loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) is…
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Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis)
A small, colourful thrush, the eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is named for its bright blue plumage and its distribution in eastern parts…
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Highland guan (Penelopina nigra)
Belonging to the same family as the curassows, the highland guan is a sexually dimorphic bird. Adult males are black overall with a sheen…
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Central American woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus)
A tree-dwelling marsupial of Central and South America, the Central American woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) is the largest of the…
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Semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)
Information on the semipalmated plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Connarus (Connarus brachybotryosus)
Information on Connarus brachybotryosus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Mexican mountain pine (Pinus hartwegii)
Information on the Mexican mountain pine (Pinus hartwegii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Knob-scaled lizard (Xenosaurus grandis)
The knob-scaled lizard (Xenosaurus grandis) is a secretive reptile with a flattened head and body, an adaptation to its habit of dwelling in…
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Mushroomtongue salamander (Bolitoglossa conanti)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration…
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Striped guitarfish (Zapteryx exasperata)
In common with other guitarfish, the head and pectoral fins of the striped guitarfish are fused, forming a broad triangular-shaped disc…
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Grey fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
Information on the grey fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus)
With its straight-backed posture, cleanly striped, squarish head, and long, stiff tail feathers, the hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus) is…
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Aegiphila (Aegiphila panamensis)
Information on Aegiphila panamensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus)
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is a large and powerful bird of prey, with characteristic horn-like ear tufts from which it gains…
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American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
A huge bird with a massive wingspan, the American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) has a sturdy bill and expandable pouch that are…
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Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green…
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Big-leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
The majestic mahogany is a tall tree that towers above the forest canopy. As its name suggests, it bears large leaves, up to 45 centimetres…
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Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea)
The scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a medium-sized songbird which gets its common name from the superbly striking breeding plumage of…
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Chimalapa toad (Incilius tutelarius)
Information on the Chimalapa toad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Reddish egret (Egretta rufescens)
Information on the reddish egret is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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 in the region that occupies inland as…
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Great potoo (Nyctibius grandis)
Information on the great potoo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum)
A secretive bird of North American grasslands, the grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) is more often heard than seen, as it emits…
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American robin (Turdus migratorius)
Described as “America’s favourite songbird”, the American robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of the most abundant, widespread and instantly…
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Tayra (Eira barbara)
Information on the tayra is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus)
Information on the Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Yellow-breasted chat (Icteria virens)
Information on the yellow-breasted stonechat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Gambo juniper (Juniperus gamboana)
Information on the Gambo juniper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Louisiana waterthrush (Seiurus motacilla)
An attractive bird with cryptically-coloured plumage, the Louisiana waterthrush (Sieurus motacilla) is renowned for its peculiar…
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Laughing gull (Larus atricilla)
The laughing gull (Larus atricilla) is a familiar bird of North American coasts with a distinctive appearance and almost hysterical…
