Hoary Puffleg (Haplophaedia lugens)
Introduction The Hoary Puffleg (Haplophaedia lugens) is a small hummingbird of the humid western Andes. It belongs to the family
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Blue-mantled Thornbill (Chalcostigma stanleyi)
Introduction The Blue-mantled Thornbill (Chalcostigma stanleyi) is a small hummingbird of the high Andes. It is associated mainly with páramo,
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Blue-fronted Lancebill (Doryfera johannae)
Introduction The Blue-fronted Lancebill (Doryfera johannae) is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is recognised by its long,
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Mexican Hermit (Phaethornis mexicanus)
Introduction The Mexican Hermit (Phaethornis mexicanus) is a medium-sized hummingbird endemic to western Mexico. It belongs to the hermit hummingbird
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Buff-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis subochraceus)
Introduction The Buff-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis subochraceus) is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It occurs in a restricted part
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Malagasy Black Swift (Apus balstoni)
Introduction The Malagasy Black Swift, also known as the Madagascar Swift, is a medium-sized swift of the family Apodidae. Its
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Mottled Swift (Tachymarptis aequatorialis)
Introduction The Mottled Swift, Tachymarptis aequatorialis, is a large African swift in the family Apodidae. It is usually encountered in
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African Palm Swift (Cypsiurus parvus)
Introduction The African Palm Swift, Cypsiurus parvus, is a small resident swift of sub-Saharan Africa and south-western Arabia. It is
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Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura brachyura)
Introduction The Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura brachyura) is a small Neotropical swift recognised by its broad wings, uniformly dark plumage and
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Ashy-tailed Swift (Chaetura andrei)
Introduction The Ashy-tailed Swift (Chaetura andrei), also known as André’s Swift, is a small, poorly known member of the swift
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Mayr’s Swiftlet (Aerodramus orientalis)
Introduction Mayr’s Swiftlet, Aerodramus orientalis, is a poorly known swiftlet in the family Apodidae. It has been recorded from New
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Mountain Swiftlet (Aerodramus hirundinaceus)
Introduction The Mountain Swiftlet, Aerodramus hirundinaceus, is a small swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to New Guinea
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