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Accipiter henstii
(Henst's goshawk)
This large bird of prey, found only on the biologically unique island of Madagascar, has largely dark brownish-grey plumage. The...
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Accipiter melanoleucus
(Black goshawk)
Information on the black goshawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Aceros comatus
(White-crowned hornbill)
The most noticeable feature of this fantastically bizarre looking bird is its white crown feathers which erect in a spiky crest....
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Aceros corrugatus
(Sunda wrinkled hornbill)
Information on the sunda wrinkled hornbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Aceros narcondami
(Narcondam hornbill)
With striking looks and unusual breeding habits, hornbills are fascinating birds. The Narcondam hornbill is a fairly small...
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Aceros nipalensis
(Rufous-necked hornbill)
Instantly recognisable as belonging to the hornbill family, the rufous-necked hornbill is very large with an impressive downwardly...
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Aceros plicatus
(Papuan hornbill)
With its large, curved bill; yellow and brown, bony casque, and reported laugh-like call, the Papuan hornbill is somewhat...
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Aceros subruficollis
(Plain-pouched hornbill)
Information on the plain-pouched hornbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Aceros waldeni
(Visayan wrinkled hornbill)
The Visayan wrinkled hornbill gains its common name from the prominent and wrinkled bony crest, known as a casque, which...
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Acrocephalus caffer
(Tahiti reed-warbler)
This large, slender warbler is unusual in having two different colour forms, or morphs. The most common morph has pale...
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Acrocephalus familiaris familiaris
(Laysan millerbird)
A small and unremarkable warbler, the Laysan millerbird is so-named as it ate large numbers of moths, known as ‘millers' on Laysan...
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Acrocephalus rodericanus
(Rodrigues warbler)
An unfortunate inhabitant of one of the world's most ecologically degraded tropical oceanic islands, the Rodrigues warbler...
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Acrocephalus sechellensis
(Seychelles warbler)
The Seychelles warbler stands as an example of how, whilst humans may push a species to the verge of extinction, human intervention...
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Acrocephalus taiti
(Henderson reed-warbler)
The Henderson reed-warbler is one of four land birds that are endemic to the virtually ecologically pristine island of Henderson...
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Actenoides hombroni
(Blue-capped kingfisher)
The blue-capped kingfisher is a stunning bird named for its dark purple-blue crown. It has a ‘moustache' of the same colour, and...
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Actinodura sodangorum
(Black-crowned barwing)
Information on the black-crowned barwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Afropavo congensis
(Congo peafowl)
This large ground bird from the Congo is the only true pheasant native to Africa and, showing characteristics of both peafowl and...
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Agapornis fischeri
(Fischer's lovebird)
With such vibrant, colourful plumage it is easy to understand why this tiny parrot has been threatened by collection for the wild...
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Agapornis lilianae
(Lilian's lovebird)
The beautifully colourful plumage of this small parrot may be its downfall, as it faces the constant threat of capture for the...
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Agapornis nigrigenis
(Black-cheeked lovebird)
Information on the black-cheeked lovebird is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Agapornis pullarius
(Red-headed lovebird)
Information on the red-headed lovebird is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Agelaius tricolor
(Tricoloured blackbird)
Information on the tricoloured blackbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Agelastes meleagrides
(White-breasted guineafowl)
Information on the white-breasted guineafowl is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Aglaiocercus coelestis
(Violet-tailed sylph)
A stunningly beautiful hummingbird of South America, the violet-tailed sylph is named after the striking tail of the...
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Alcedo argentata
(Silvery kingfisher)
This tiny yet distinctive kingfisher, with largely black and white plumage, is found only near small streams and rivers in the...
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Alectrurus risora
(Strange-tailed tyrant)
This striking flycatcher is suitably named after the extraordinarily elongated, black tail feathers of the male. The female, whilst...
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Alectrurus tricolor
(Cock-tailed tyrant)
A displaying species, the male cock-tailed tyrant flaunts elongated tail feathers that fan out in a crescent. Males are mostly...
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Alethe choloensis
(Thyolo alethe)
A little-known bird of Africa's disappearing montane evergreen forests, the Thyolo alethe, named after a town in its range...
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Amaurornis olivieri
(Sakalava rail)
Information on the Sakalava rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Amazona arausiaca
(Red-necked Amazon)
This colourful parrot is named for the conspicuous reddish-orange patch on its lower throat, which stands out against the primarily...
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Amazona brasiliensis
(Red-tailed Amazon)
The red-tailed Amazon has a mainly deep green plumage with a broad red band on the tail, for which it is named, that becomes...
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Amazona guildingii
(St Vincent parrot)
Information on the St Vincent parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Amazona imperialis
(Imperial Amazon)
The imperial Amazon is a spectacular parrot and the national bird of Dominica. It is the largest member of the genus Amazona, and...
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Amazona leucocephala
(Cuban Amazon)
The Cuban Amazon is a green parrot with dark edging to its feathers giving a scaled appearance. The head is a distinctive...
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Amazona oratrix
(Yellow-headed parrot)
The most distinctive features of this primarily green parrot are its yellow head and the red patch, or speculum, on each wing...
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Amazona rhodocorytha
(Red-browed Amazon)
Amongst the largest of the Amazon parrots (Amazonas pp.), the red-browed Amazon is named for its conspicuous red forehead and crown...
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Amazona ventralis
(Hispaniolan Amazon)
Like most Amazons, this species is green with some dark edging to the feathers, giving a scaled appearance. The forehead is white...
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Amazona versicolor
(St Lucia parrot)
This beautiful bird is the only parrot in St Lucia. In the darkness of the forest it blends into the green leafy world but...
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Amazona viridigenalis
(Green-cheeked Amazon)
The green-cheeked Amazon is a striking bird with a large head and a big, yellow bill. The feathers are mainly green, with black...
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Amazona vittata
(Puerto Rican Amazon)
The Puerto Rican Amazon is the USA's only native parrot, one of the ten most endangered birds in the world, and possibly the...
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Ammodramus caudacutus
(Saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow)
Information on the saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Anarhynchus frontalis
(Wrybill)
The wrybill is a distinctive wading bird, which possesses a uniquely bent bill. The tip of the black bill is curved to the right...
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Anas aucklandica
(Auckland Island teal)
Endemic to the Auckland Island group, as its common name suggests, this flightless duck is one of the smallest of the Australasian...
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Anas bernieri
(Madagascar teal)
The Endangered Madagascar teal is a small, fairly delicate looking duck. The two sexes are very similar in appearance and the...
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Anas chlorotis
(Brown teal)
In breeding plumage, the male ducks have a chestnut-coloured breast, a green head and a white stripe down both sides of the body....
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Anas formosa
(Baikal teal)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling duck species. Comprised...
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Anas laysanensis
(Laysan duck)
The Laysan duck, so-called as it occurs on the Hawaiian island of Laysan, currently has the most restricted range of any duck...
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Anas luzonica
(Philippine duck)
With its rusty-cinnamon head and bluish-grey bill, the Philippine duck is a rather distinctive bird. The cinnamon coloured head...
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Anas melleri
(Meller's duck)
While this duck may not look too remarkable, it is distinguished by its unfortunate reputation as one of the rarest species...
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Anas nesiotis
(Campbell Island teal)
Once thought to be extinct, the Campbell Island teal is now believed to be one of the world's rarest ducks, after just...
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