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Threatened Birds

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Abbott's booby (Papasula abbotti)
Abbott's booby is a large slender-bodied, black-and-white seabird. The head, neck and underparts are white whilst the black... More	1 Image	5 Videos

Abyssinian longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis)
Information on the Abyssinian longclaw is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae)
Information on the Adelie penguin is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	41 Images	0 Videos

African baza (Aviceda cuculoides)
In contrast to the powerful, muscular appearance of most birds of prey, the African baza, is a relatively small, plump-bodied... More	3 Images	0 Videos

African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini)
Large flocks of this bulky bird can be found along the coast of South Africa. The African black oystercatcher has glossy black... More	13 Images	0 Videos

African fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)
With its distinctive plumage and evocative cry, the African fish-eagle is probably the most familiar bird of prey in Africa.... More	43 Images	5 Videos

African green broadbill (Pseudocalyptomena graueri)
A rare and beautiful bird, the African green broadbill was first discovered in 1908 and then not seen again for the next twenty... More	3 Images	0 Videos

African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
Famous for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech, the African grey parrot is one of the most popular of all avian... More	18 Images	2 Videos

African harrier-hawk (Polyboroides typus)
A fairly large but relatively lightweight bird of prey, the African harrier-hawk has a distinctive small, pointed head, with... More	20 Images	2 Videos

African hobby (Falco cuvierii)
The African hobby is a small, dark falcon with a slim body and long, scythe-like wings, which reach to the end of the tail when the... More	1 Image	0 Videos

African penguin (Spheniscus demersus)
The African penguin is a medium-sized penguin, and the only species breeding on the African continent. Penguins have a robust... More	25 Images	17 Videos

African river-martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina)
The African river-martin, the most primitive living swallow, has blue-black or purple-black plumage with an attractive green sheen... More	3 Images	2 Videos

African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris)
The African skimmer cuts a striking silhouette as it flies with slow wingbeats over the rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa.... More	20 Images	3 Videos

African wood-owl (Strix woodfordii)
The African wood-owl is a medium sized owl distinguished by the notable lack of ear tufts on its rounded head, large dark eyes... More	6 Images	1 Video

Akeke'e (Loxops caeruleirostris)
Information on the Akeke'e is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Akepa (Loxops coccineus)
Superficially resembling a finch, the akepa is diminutive species which is remarkable for its unusual bill, the tips of which are... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Akiapola'au (Hemignathus munroi)
This odd-looking bird has a rotund body, a large head, and an oversized, strongly-curved upper bill. It has yellow-green upperparts... More	6 Images	6 Videos

Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi)
Information on the Akikiki is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei)
Information on the akohekohe is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Akun eagle-owl (Bubo leucostictus)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the Akun eagle-owl's head and upperparts are predominantly dark to reddish-brown, with... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Ala Shan redstart (Phoenicurus alaschanicus)
Information on the Ala Shan redstart is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Albert's lyrebird (Menura alberti)
Lyrebirds are well known for the males impressive courtship display, in which he shows off his magnificent tail. Alberts lyrebirds... More	6 Images	1 Video

Aldabra rail (Dryolimnas aldabranus)
The Aldabra rail is the last surviving flightless bird in the western Indian Ocean. It has a slender build, with a long, fairly... More	5 Images	1 Video

Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Information on the Alpine swift is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Amami jay (Garrulus lidthi)
This stunning, richly coloured bird is found only on a few islands in Japan. Its plumage is a deep purplish-blue, with a velvety... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Amsterdam albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis)
The Amsterdam albatross is an extremely large albatross that breeds only on Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean. When... More	20 Images	0 Videos

Amur falcon (Falco amurensis)
A small, slender bird of prey, with long, pointed wings, the Amur falcon is noteworthy for undertaking one of the most arduous... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus)
Information on the Andean cock-of-the-rock is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	19 Images	0 Videos

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
As one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor forms an awesome sight over the South American skies... More	27 Images	10 Videos

Andean flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus)
The Andean flamingo possesses the typical elegant flamingo body shape, with long legs and a long, curved neck. The body is pale... More	12 Images	10 Videos

Angola cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei)
Information on the Angola cave-chat is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Anianiau (Hemignathus parvus)
Information on the anianiau is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Ankober serin (Serinus ankoberensis)
This small canary, discovered in 1976, belongs to a large group of seed-eating birds of the genus Serinus. The greyish-brown... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Antarctic petrel (Thalassoica antarctica)
Information on the Antarctic petrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	12 Images	2 Videos

Antipodean albatross (Diomedea antipodensis)
A magnificent seabird with a huge, three-metre wingspan, the Antipodean albatross was once considered to be a subspecies of the... More	15 Images	0 Videos

Antipodes island parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor)
Also known as the Antipodes green parakeet, this parakeet is a plump bird with a green head and body, but with purplish-blue... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon's common name is a reference to the adult's blue-black upperparts. A slim-bodied... More	12 Images	0 Videos

Appert's tetraka (Bernieria apperti)
Appert's tetraka is a small and slender forest songbird, discovered in 1972 in a remote part of south-west Madagascar. It was... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Arabian babbler (Turdoides squamiceps)
Information on the Arabian babbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	10 Images	0 Videos

Arabian woodpecker (Dendrocopos dorae)
This small, greyish-brown bird is rather drab except for the crimson patch on the back of the head of the male, and the red patch... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Araripe manakin (Antilophia bokermanni)
The beautiful and critically endangered Araripe manakin was first discovered as recently as 1998 by Galileu Coelho and Weber Silva.... More	3 Images	3 Videos

Ascension frigatebird (Fregata aquila)
With a large wingspan and light-weight body, the Ascension frigatebird is a masterful glider. In common with other frigatebirds... More	6 Images	1 Video

Ash-breasted tit-tyrant (Anairetes alpinus)
Information on the ash-breasted tit-tyrant is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus)
Information on the ashy drongo is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Ashy storm-petrel (Oceanodroma homochroa)
The ashy storm-petrel is so named for its smoky-grey plumage, barely discernible amidst the dense fog that frequently shrouds... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Asian white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
The Asian white-backed vulture has recently undergone a catastrophic population crash, which threatens the survival of this... More	14 Images	4 Videos

Atlantic petrel (Pterodroma incerta)
The Atlantic petrel is one of the largest gadfly petrels (Pterodroma species), recognised by its striking white breast and abdomen... More	12 Images	1 Video

Atlantic royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus swainsoni)
This large-billed flycatcher is known for its spectacular crest, which is vivid scarlet in males, yellow in females, and ornately... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)
A relatively small albatross, the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross is named after the yellow streak ending in a pink tip along the... More	28 Images	8 Videos

Auckland Island shag (Phalacrocorax colensoi)
The Auckland Island shag is a medium-sized, black-and-white cormorant with a short black crest. The black plumage of the upperparts... More	10 Images	0 Videos

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