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Related species for the North Island brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli)
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Black-capped kingfisher (Halcyon pileata)
Information on the black-capped kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Creamy-bellied gnatcatcher (Polioptila lactea)
Information on the creamy-bellied gnatcatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus)
The most distinctive feature of the orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus) is the vibrant plumage of the male. In addition to orange…
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Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
The tiny, secretive and cryptically coloured wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a highly active woodland bird with a remarkably powerful…
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Common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)
Information on the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)
One of the world’s most familiar parrot species, the budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is best known to many as a hugely popular cage…
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Tree martin (Hirundo nigricans)
The tree martin (Hirundo nigricans) is a small member of the Hirundinidae family, a group which includes the swallows and martins. It is…
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Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)
Named for its rather plaintive cooing, the mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a slender, medium-sized dove with a relatively small head and…
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Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)
A widespread, medium-sized woodpecker, the yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) gains its unusual name from its yellowish to…
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Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)
Described as one of the feistiest hummingbirds in North America, the rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is well-known for its aggressive…
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Mountain grackle (Macroagelaius subalaris)
Information on the mountain grackle is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi)
Information on the Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Cerulean warbler (Dendroica cerulea)
Named after the beautiful blue colour of its plumage, the cerulean warbler is a small canopy-dwelling wood-warbler. Adult male cerulean…
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Barbel palm (Acanthophoenix rubra)
A large, attractive palm species, younger specimens of the barbel palm can be distinguished by the striking, red leaf sheaves bearing long…
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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 in two main colour forms that are almost…
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Alexander's swift (Apus alexandri)
A small, compact and muscular bird, Alexander’s swift (Apus alexandri) is distinguished by having relatively short wings and the shallowest…
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
One of Australia’s most iconic animals, the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is bear-like in appearance with a stout body and large paws, but…
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Spotted owl (Strix occidentalis)
Information on the spotted owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common genet (Genetta genetta)
The common genet is a slender, cat-like carnivore, recognised by a crest of long, black hairs that runs from the shoulders, along the back…
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Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
As its common name suggests, the red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) can be instantly recognised by its bright red head. The…
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Greater long-eared bat (Nyctophilus timoriensis)
Information on the greater long-eared bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Kelaart’s dwarf toad (Adenomus kelaartii)
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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Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)
Information on the crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Rufous hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax)
Information on the rufous hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Forest wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus)
The only species within its genus, the forest wagtail (Dendroanthus indicus) is an unusual bird that is distinguished from other wagtails by…
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Diadem roundleaf bat (Hipposideros diadema)
An impressive sight amongst the trees of the rainforest, this large bat is a formidable hunter with a wingspan of up to half a metre…
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Oriental honey-buzzard (Pernis ptilorhyncus)
Despite superficially resembling a buzzard (Buteo sp.), the Oriental honey-buzzard, like the European honey-buzzard, is actually a large but…
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Mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale)
The Mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale) is a rare bat species of the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the second biggest…
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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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Striped skink (Oligosoma striatum)
This little-known striped skink is one of the most rarely seen lizards in New Zealand, and fewer than 120 have ever been found. Oligosoma…
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