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Related species for the Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
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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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Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail…
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Eastern olivaceous warbler (Hippolais pallida)
The eastern olivaceous warbler is a predominantly greyish-brown warbler with a fairly long, pointed beak, a narrow, square-ended tail, and a…
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Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appearance of…
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Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus)
The common wallaroo is a rather stocky kangaroo with coarse, shaggy fur, a hairless muzzle, a relatively short, thick tail, and a…
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Whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus)
A large, rather scruffy-looking kite species, the whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus) is named for its loud, descending, whistling call…
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Green peafowl (Pavo muticus)
The green peafowl (Pavo muticus) is famous for the glorious train carried by the male, the green peafowl lifts these metre-long…
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American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is…
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Graceful prinia (Prinia gracilis)
Information on the graceful prinia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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White-throated munia (Lonchura malabarica)
Unusually for a small passerine, the white-throated munia is a highly sociable bird, named after its white throat, which extends from just…
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White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus)
Africa’s most common large vulture, the white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is an accomplished scavenger that feeds on the carcasses of…
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Little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
The little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is an exquisite little bird with bright emerald green plumage. The little green bee-eater can…
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Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)
One of Australia’s most familiar birds, the willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a relatively small, slender bird with a long tail which…
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Vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green…
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Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
One of the smallest cat species in the world, the rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) has been called the hummingbird of the cat…
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Dickinson’s kestrel (Falco dickinsoni)
Often observed flying low and fast, with rapid wing beats interspersed with short glides, Dickinson’s kestrel is a smallish, stocky kestrel…
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Masked shrike (Lanius nubicus)
A small and slender species with striking and distinctive colouration, the masked shrike (Lanius nubicus) is also distinguished by its small…
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Blue-and-yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis)
The blue-and-yellow tanager is one of the most colourful small birds within its range and the most boldly coloured of the Thraupis species…
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Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
A common and widespread warbler, the blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is named for the male’s distinctive black cap, which contrasts with the…
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Harwood’s francolin (Francolinus harwoodi)
This rotund, ground-dwelling bird is found only in central and northwest Ethiopia. It has a dark, heavily streaked plumage, black and buff…
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Masked woodswallow (Artamus personatus)
A graceful glider when in flight, the masked woodswallow (Artamus personatus) is a rather striking, sexually dimorphic bird. As its…
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North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
The North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is the largest porcupine in the world. The black and white quills along the head and…
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Ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus)
A magnificent flier, the ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) is an agile and highly mobile bird, executing remarkable twists and turns in the…
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Yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima)
Information on the yellow-headed caracara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni)
Information on Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural…
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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…
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Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Capable of migrating large distances, the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) is an extraordinary bird, spending much of its life on the wing…
