Yungas Screech Owl (Megascops hoyi)
The Elusive Yungas Screech Owl: A Symbol of Biodiversity in the Andean Forests The Yungas Screech Owl (Megascops hoyi) is
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Whiskered Screech Owl (Megascops trichopsis)
The Whiskered Screech Owl: A Study of Nature’s Nocturnal Maestro The Whiskered Screech Owl, scientifically known as Megascops trichopsis, is
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Garden Emerald (Chlorostilbon assimilis)
Introduction The Garden Emerald (Chlorostilbon assimilis) is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is a resident species of
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Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis)
Introduction The Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) is a medium-sized hummingbird of the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. It
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Viridian Metaltail (Metallura williami)
Introduction The Viridian Metaltail, Metallura williami, is a small Andean hummingbird found in Colombia and Ecuador. It inhabits high-elevation forest
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Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani)
Introduction The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is a small hummingbird of the high Andes. It belongs to the hummingbird family
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Bearded Mountaineer (Oreonympha nobilis)
Introduction The Bearded Mountaineer (Oreonympha nobilis) is a distinctive hummingbird endemic to the Peruvian Andes. It inhabits dry intermontane valleys
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Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii)
Introduction The Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii) is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It occurs in humid forests and
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Flame-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus micraster)
Introduction The Flame-throated Sunangel, also known as the Little Sunangel, is a small hummingbird of the eastern Andes. Its accepted
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Merida Sunangel (Heliangelus spencei)
Introduction The Merida Sunangel, Heliangelus spencei, is a small hummingbird endemic to the Mérida Andes of north-western Venezuela. It inhabits
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Tepui Goldenthroat (Polytmus milleri)
Introduction The Tepui Goldenthroat (Polytmus milleri) is a small hummingbird of the Guiana Highlands. It is associated with the isolated
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Malagasy Palm Swift (Cypsiurus gracilis)
Introduction The Malagasy Palm Swift, Cypsiurus gracilis, is a small swift in the family Apodidae. Formerly treated as part of
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