The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
Related species for the Shrewish short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis sorex)
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White marlin (Kajikia albida)
Information on the white marlin (Kajikia albida) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Information on the least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Southern little yellow-eared bat (Vampyressa pusilla)
Information on the southern little yellow-eared bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Lesser bulldog bat (Noctilio albiventris)
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Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata)
Information on the Central American agouti is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Great egret (Casmerodius albus)
The great egret is a large heron which, as an adult, has entirely white plumage with contrasting black feet and long, black legs. Colour is…
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Cinereous harrier (Circus cinereus)
Deriving from the Latin for ashy, the common name of this medium-sized bird of prey is a reference to the adult male’s grey plumage. This…
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Brazilian guinea pig (Cavia aperea)
The Brazilian guinea pig closely resembles the well-known domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), and is possibly its wild ancestor. Like its…
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Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Information on the grey plover is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155…
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Black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Despite being fairly ubiquitous on a global level, the slightly unusual nocturnal habit of the black-crowned night heron renders it less…
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Cock-tailed tyrant (Alectrurus tricolor)
A displaying species, the male cock-tailed tyrant flaunts elongated tail feathers that fan out in a crescent. Males are mostly black above…
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Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous chacoensis)
Discovered as recently as 1980, the Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo is the smallest of the four species of naked-tailed armadillo. Like other…
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Helmeted woodpecker (Dryocopus galeatus)
A brilliant red crest that sweeps from the crown to the nape gives the helmeted woodpecker its name. The face of this elusive bird is mostly…
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Fulvous whistling duck (Dendrocygna bicolor)
Information on the fulvous whistling duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Blue-winged macaw (Primolius maracana)
The increasingly rare and exotic blue-winged macaw (Primolius maracana) can be distinguished by its high, screeching call and vibrant…
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White-faced whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata)
The white-faced whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) is a long-legged duck with a conspicuous white face and neck patch that sits in sharp…
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Correndera pipit (Anthus correndera)
With its streaked blackish and ochraceous upperparts, the Correndera pipit is the most boldly patterned of the South American pipits. A pair…
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Little yellow-shouldered bat (Sturnira lilium)
Named for the conspicuous deep yellow shoulder patches that are most pronounced on large adult males, the little yellow-shouldered bat (…
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Chestnut seedeater (Sporophila cinnamomea)
A small but stocky finch species, the chestnut seedeater is reddish-brown with a grey crown. The wings are edged with grey and a white patch…
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King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
Information on the king vulture 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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Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
As its common name suggests, the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is the largest of the living anteaters and is instantly…
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Myrocarpus (Myrocarpus frondosus)
Information on Myrocarpus frondosus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Pampas fox (Pseudalopex gymnocercus)
Information on the Pampas fox (Pseudalopex gymnocercus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Margay (Leopardus wiedii)
A beautifully patterned small cat, somewhat larger than a large house cat, the margay varies in colour from tawny yellow to greyish brown…
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Temminck’s seedeater (Sporophila falcirostris)
A diminutive, seed-eating bird, Temminck’s seedeater is a member of the Sporophila genus, a group of birds which are generally small in size…
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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 yellow eyes and unusually long legs. The…
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South American coati (Nasua nasua)
The South American coati (Nasua nasua) is a member of the raccoon family and is easily recognised by its reddish-brown fur and elongated…
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Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
The giant otter, known through much of its range as the 'river wolf', is one of South America's top carnivores and is the largest of the…
