Tambourine Dove (Turtur tympanistria)
Introduction The Tambourine Dove, Turtur tympanistria, is a small, mainly resident dove of sub-Saharan Africa. It is associated with forest,
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Birds
African Collared Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea)
Introduction The African Collared Dove, Streptopelia roseogrisea, is a pale, medium-sized dove of arid and semi-arid regions. It occurs mainly
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Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani)
Introduction The Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) is a small hummingbird of the Andes in Colombia and western Venezuela. It belongs
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Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla)
Introduction The Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) is a tiny hummingbird endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama.
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Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens)
Introduction The Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) is a compact hummingbird of the northern Andes. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud
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Bronzy Inca (Coeligena coeligena)
Introduction The Bronzy Inca (Coeligena coeligena) is a medium-sized hummingbird of the Andes. It inhabits humid montane forests, forest edges
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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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