Sunda Frogmouth (Batrachostomus cornutus)
Introduction The Sunda Frogmouth, Batrachostomus cornutus, is a secretive nocturnal bird of the Sundaic region. Its cryptic brown plumage, broad
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Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus)
Introduction The Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) is a rare, nocturnal member of the potoo family, Nyctibiidae. It is restricted to
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Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus)
Introduction The Large-tailed Nightjar, Caprimulgus macrurus, is a nocturnal member of the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It is recognised for its
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Nubian Nightjar (Caprimulgus nubicus)
Introduction The Nubian Nightjar, Caprimulgus nubicus, is a small nocturnal bird of arid Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is
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Puerto Rican Nightjar (Antrostomus noctitherus)
Introduction The Puerto Rican Nightjar, also known as the Puerto Rican Whip-poor-will or guabairo, is a small nocturnal bird endemic
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Spot-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis maculicaudus)
Introduction The Spot-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis maculicaudus) is a medium-sized nightjar of tropical and subtropical Central and South America. It is
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Pygmy Nightjar (Nyctipolus hirundinaceus)
Introduction The Pygmy Nightjar (Nyctipolus hirundinaceus) is a small nocturnal bird in the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to
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Great Eared Nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis)
Introduction The Great Eared Nightjar, Lyncornis macrotis, is a large nocturnal bird in the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It is recognised
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Green Pheasant (Phasianus versicolor)
Introduction The Green Pheasant, also called the Japanese Green Pheasant, is an endemic Japanese galliform bird in the pheasant family,
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Salvin’s Curassow (Mitu salvini)
Introduction Salvin’s Curassow, Mitu salvini, is a large, ground-dwelling member of the curassow family, Cracidae. It occurs in the western
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Little Chachalaca (Ortalis motmot)
Introduction The Little Chachalaca (Ortalis motmot) is a resident chachalaca in the family Cracidae, which also includes guans and curassows.
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Sula Megapode (Megapodius bernsteinii)
Introduction The Sula Megapode, also known as the Sula Scrubfowl, is a ground-dwelling member of the megapode family, Megapodiidae. Its
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