Letitia’s Thorntail (Discosura letitiae)
Introduction Letitia’s Thorntail (Discosura letitiae), also known as the Coppery Thorntail, is one of the least-known hummingbirds in South America.
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Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans)
Introduction The Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a large, widespread hummingbird of the highlands of northern and western South America.
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Crimson Topaz (Topaza pella)
Introduction The Crimson Topaz, Topaza pella, is a large and spectacular hummingbird of northern South America. It belongs to the
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Sick’s Swift (Chaetura meridionalis)
Introduction Sick’s Swift (Chaetura meridionalis) is a small swift in the family Apodidae. It is named after the German ornithologist
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Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica)
Chimney Swift: The Aerial Acrobats of the Skies In the world of avian wonders, the Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) stands
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Sao Tome Spinetail (Zoonavena thomensis)
Introduction The São Tomé Spinetail (Zoonavena thomensis) is a small swift in the family Apodidae. Endemic to São Tomé and
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Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus)
Introduction The Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus) is a small, resident swift endemic to the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. It
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Mariana Swiftlet (Aerodramus bartschi)
Introduction The Mariana Swiftlet, Aerodramus bartschi, is a small, cave-nesting swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the
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Grey-rumped Treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis)
Introduction The Grey-rumped Treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis) is an arboreal insect-eating bird of Southeast Asia. It belongs to the small family
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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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