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Species related to the Striated caracara (Phalcoboenus australis)

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... More 43 Images 11 Videos
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... More 37 Images 6 Videos
Marine otter (Lontra felina)
The smallest of the New World otters, the marine otter displays charisma, charm and dexterity. Males and females look alike with a long... More 20 Images 3 Videos
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus)
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) is a small, slender bird of prey in which the male and female vary considerably in appearance... More 33 Images 1 Video
Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis)
The Galapagos hawk is a large, dark coloured hawk with broad wings, and a broad tail. Adults are sooty brownish-black in colour with a grey... More 34 Images 8 Videos
Ornate hawk-eagle (Spizaetus ornatus)
The ornate hawk-eagle is an arresting bird of prey, with strikingly coloured plumage, piercing golden eyes, and a sharp, hooked bill capable... More 9 Images 0 videos
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... More 30 Images 10 Videos
Tokoeka (Apteryx australis)
The tokoeka is one of five recognised species of kiwi, the iconic, flightless birds that are only found in New Zealand. This species is... More 14 Images 1 Video
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate... More 22 Images 0 videos
Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear... More 18 Images 7 Videos
Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus... More 2 Images 0 videos
Blue-winged teal (Anas discors)
A small, distinctive species of dabbling duck, the blue-winged teal (Anas discors) has conspicuous chalky-blue upper-wing coverts lined with... More 19 Images 3 Videos
Isabelline wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina)
The largest of the Oenanthe species, the isabelline wheatear is a migratory, insectivorous bird. Its similarity to the northern wheatear (... More 18 Images 1 Video
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... More 19 Images 0 videos
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... More 2 Images 0 videos
Badger (Meles meles)
With its striking black and white striped head, the badger (Meles meles) is one of our most instantly recognisable mammals. The rest of... More 46 Images 17 Videos
Black-winged pranticole (Glareola nordmanni)
In appearance this bird may be fairly unremarkable, but the black-winged pranticole is notable for the incredible migrations it undertakes... More 5 Images 0 videos
Patagonian negrito (Lessonia rufa)
Described by Darwin as a “common, inoffensive little bird”, the Patagonian negrito remains widespread and fairly abundant through much of... More 5 Images 0 videos
Lizard weevil (Cathormiocerus britannicus)
The Lizard weevil, so called because it is found only on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, was once thought to be a species endemic to the... More 3 Images 0 videos
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... More 8 Images 1 Video
Phaedranassa (Phaedranassa cinerea)
Information on Phaedranassa cinerea is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Guzmania (Guzmania izkoi)
Information on Guzmania izkoi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Napo stubfoot toad (Atelopus planispina)
Information on the Napo stubfoot toad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Silvery-brown bare-face tamarin (Saguinus leucopus)
The silvery brown bare-face tamarin, named for the sparse hair on its face, has a soft, dense, brown pelage, and a patch of white fur on all... More 3 Images 0 videos
Blue-sided tree frog (Agalychnis annae)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 7 Images 0 videos
Santa Rosa cochran frog (Nymphargus megacheirus)
Information on the Santa Rosa cochran frog (Nymphargus megacheirus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Phyllanthus (Phyllanthus haughtii)
Information on Phyllanthus haughtii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Palicourea (Palicourea anderssoniana)
Information on Palicourea anderssoniana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Bromeliad (Tillandsia sprengeliana)
Tillandsia sprengeliana is an epiphyte of Brazil’s coastal forest. The plants are often seen growing at an angle and they consist of a... More 4 Images 0 videos

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