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Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
The genus name of Silverweed, Potentilla, means ‘little powerful one’. The ability of this plant to survive trampling, coupled with the soft…
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Blacksmith lapwing (Vanellus armatus)
Information on the blacksmith lapwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Scottish scurvygrass (Cochlearia officinalis subsp. scotica)
There is currently disagreement as to the taxonomic status of Scottish scurvygrass. It was, at one point, held to be a species its own…
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Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively drab colouration, and a distinctive…
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Greater sand plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)
Although it has a relatively dull appearance for most of the year, the greater sand plover’s plumage changes during the breeding season. At…
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Chatham Island snipe (Coenocorypha pusilla)
The Chatham Island snipe is a small, rotund bird with beautifully camouflaged plumage. The body is mottled with black, brown and…
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Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)
Information on the Eurasian curlew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Instantly recognisable as the national emblem of the United States, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has long been a key symbol in…
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Annual seablite (Suaeda maritima)
Information on the annual seablite (Suaeda maritima) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys)
Albatrosses are one of the most marine of all birds, traversing the oceans of the southern hemisphere, and only returning to land to breed…
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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 sight over the South American skies, as…
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Lesser short-toed lark (Calandrella rufescens)
Information on the lesser short-toed lark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Buff-breasted sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis)
This small, attractive bird has a long, straight bill and greenish-yellow legs. The sexes are alike in colouration; both have a pale brown…
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South Georgia pipit (Anthus antarcticus)
Although unremarkable in appearance, the South Georgia pipit is unique in being the only bird species endemic to the remote island of South…
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Slender Scotch burnet (Zygaena loti scotica)
The Slender Scotch Burnet is a striking red and black moth that can be distinguished from other burnet moths by its hairy abdomen, the…
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Sand martin (Riparia riparia)
Also known as the bank swallow, the sand martin (Riparia riparia) is a small, slender bird with long wings, a slightly notched tail and a…
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Magellanic plover (Pluvianellus socialis)
A rare and attractive wading bird, the Magellanic plover has a plump, dove-like body with soft, pale grey plumage on the head and upper body…
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Madagascar pratincole (Glareola ocularis)
In flight, the Madagascar pratincole cuts a distinctive silhouette, with long, pointed brown wings and a forked black and white tail. On the…
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Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
This charismatic marine bird is easily distinguished from other penguins by its bright orange-red bill and the conspicuous white patches…
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Island fox (Urocyon littoralis)
The island fox is the smallest North American canid, found only on the California Channel Islands. A descendent of the mainland gray fox (…
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Weka (Gallirallus australis)
The weka, a famously inquisitive and feisty bird, is a member of the rail family Rallidae; a group of ground dwelling birds, some of which…
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White-chinned petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis)
This large, bulky bird spends nearly all its time at sea, and has many adaptations for this oceanic life style. Its plumage is almost…
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Sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus)
This large, slender shearwater, with dark grey-brown plumage, flies effortlessly over the ocean with its long, narrow wings. The wings have…
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Atlantic petrel (Pterodroma incerta)
The Atlantic petrel is one of the largest gadfly petrels (Pterodroma species), recognised by its striking white breast and abdomen that…
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Mottled petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata)
The mottled petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata) is a medium-sized and distinctive petrel species, most easily identified by the grey patch on…
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Southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus)
The southern giant petrel is, as the name suggests, a very large bird, with impressive long, pointed wings and a huge bill. Like all species…
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Erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri)
Erect-crested penguins are perhaps some of the most mysterious of all penguin species. This species is one of the largest of the crested…
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South polar skua (Stercorarius maccormicki)
A widespread and prominent bird of the Antarctic, the south polar skua (Stercorarius maccormicki) has a rather notorious reputation as a…
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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed…
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Lava gull (Larus fuliginosus)
There are less than 800 lava gulls alive, making this the rarest gull in the world. The name comes from its dark sooty-grey plumage, which…
