Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae)
Introduction Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant, also known as Hume’s Pheasant or the Bar-tailed Pheasant, is a resident forest pheasant of north-eastern
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Birds
Gorgeted Wood Quail (Odontophorus strophium)
Introduction The Gorgeted Wood Quail, Odontophorus strophium, is a rare, ground-dwelling member of the New World quail family, Odontophoridae. It
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Tanimbar Megapode (Megapodius tenimberensis)
Introduction The Tanimbar Megapode, also known as the Tanimbar Scrubfowl, is a terrestrial bird in the megapode family, Megapodiidae. Its
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Lake Duck (Oxyura vittata)
Introduction The Lake Duck (Oxyura vittata) is a South American stiff-tailed duck of the family Anatidae. It is associated mainly
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Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata)
Introduction The Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a medium-sized North American sea duck in the family Anatidae. It breeds in
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Ross’s Goose (Anser rossii)
Introduction Ross’s Goose (Anser rossii) is a captivating species that graces the skies of North America. Known for its distinct
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Brant Goose (Branta bernicla)
Introduction The Brant Goose, also known as the Brent Goose in much of Europe, is a small Arctic-breeding goose in
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Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata)
Introduction The Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata) is a ground-dwelling tinamou of the central Andes. It occurs in high-elevation grasslands, puna,
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Highland Tinamou (Nothocercus bonapartei)
Introduction The Highland Tinamou (Nothocercus bonapartei), also called Bonaparte’s Tinamou, is a secretive, ground-dwelling bird of humid montane forests in
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Ornate Sunbird (Cinnyris ornatus)
The Ornate Sunbird: A Jewel of the Tropics The Ornate Sunbird (Cinnyris ornatus) is a breathtakingly beautiful species, belonging to
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Apo Myna (Goodfellowia miranda)
Apo Myna (Goodfellowia miranda): A Jewel of the Avian World The Apo Myna, scientifically known as Goodfellowia miranda, is a
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Lesser Whitethroat (Curruca curruca)
The Lesser Whitethroat: A Comprehensive Insight into a Songbird of Subtle Charm The Lesser Whitethroat, a small and elusive songbird,
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