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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
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Abyssinian longclaw (Macronyx flavicollis)
Information on the Abyssinian longclaw is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae)
Information on the Adelie penguin is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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
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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 0 Videos
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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
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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
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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 0 Videos
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Akeke'e (Loxops caeruleirostris)
Information on the Akeke'e is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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
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Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi)
Information on the Akikiki is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei)
Information on the akohekohe is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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Ala Shan redstart (Phoenicurus alaschanicus)
Information on the Ala Shan redstart is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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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
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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
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Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Information on the Alpine swift is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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
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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
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Angola cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei)
Information on the Angola cave-chat is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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Anianiau (Hemignathus parvus)
Information on the anianiau is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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Antarctic petrel (Thalassoica antarctica)
Information on the Antarctic petrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More
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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 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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Arabian babbler (Turdoides squamiceps)
Information on the Arabian babbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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
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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
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Ash-breasted tit-tyrant (Anairetes alpinus)
Information on the ash-breasted tit-tyrant is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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Ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus)
Information on the ashy drongo is currently being researched and written and will appear here...  More 0 Videos
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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 0 Videos
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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
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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...  More
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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 0 Videos
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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
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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 0 Videos
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