Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is the most widespread of all oystercatcher species, occurring from western Europe all the way through northern Asia up to Korea in the far east. […]
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Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus)
The Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus) is among the most common antbirds in its range. It occurs from Mexico in the north up to Bolivia, northern Argentina, and Paraguay in the […]
Crowned Plover (Vanellus coronatus)
The Crowned Plover (Vanellus coronatus), or Crowned Lapwing, is a bird species found in dry habitats of northeastern, eastern and southern Africa. They are adapted to short and dry grasslands, […]
Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
The Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is a widespread resident across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east. It also occurs along the Nile Valley and […]
White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus)
The White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus) is one of 39 species in the Trogon family. It occurs in humid tropical forests of Panama, western Colombia, and western Ecuador. The colourful birds […]
Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)
The Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii) is a bird of tropical rainforests of Central and South America (Honduras to Brazil). It inhabits tall wet forests and secondary growth, where it hunts […]
Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima)
The Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) is a mid-sized bird of prey found in tropical Central and South America (from Costa Rica to Argentina). Typically occurring in open habitats (savannahs, swamps, […]
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas)
The Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) is a medium-sized bird common to the savannahs of southern Africa. Locally known as “flying bananas”, the birds can often be found on the […]
Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey occurring through much of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. With especially large populations in South Asia, some believe it […]
Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus)
The Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus) is a strikingly beautiful bird occurring in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and up to French Guyana. The species can be found in shrubby areas, gardens, and […]
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