Bare-faced Curassow (Crax fasciolata)
Introduction The Bare-faced Curassow, Crax fasciolata, is a large, mainly terrestrial member of the curassow family, Cracidae. It occurs across
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Birds
Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti)
Introduction The Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) is a large, ground-dwelling cracid endemic to northern Colombia. It inhabits humid forest in
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Crestless Curassow (Mitu tomentosum)
Introduction The Crestless Curassow (Mitu tomentosum) is a large, mainly terrestrial member of the Cracidae family, which includes curassows, guans
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White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata)
Introduction The White-crested Guan, Penelope pileata, is a large forest-dwelling member of the Cracidae family, which includes guans, chachalacas and
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Tongan Megapode (Megapodius pritchardii)
Introduction The Tongan Megapode, also known as the Tongan Scrubfowl or Polynesian Megapode, is a ground-dwelling bird endemic to Tonga.
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Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus)
Introduction The Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) is a specialised fish-eating diving duck of East Asia. It breeds along clear, fast-flowing
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Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus)
Introduction The Brazilian Merganser, Mergus octosetaceus, is a highly specialised river duck and one of the world’s rarest waterfowl. It
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Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)
The Enigmatic Bufflehead: A Dive into the Life of Bucephala albeola The Bufflehead, scientifically known as Bucephala albeola, is a
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Rosy-billed Pochard (Netta peposaca)
Introduction The Rosy-billed Pochard, Netta peposaca, is a South American duck in the family Anatidae. It occurs mainly in wetlands
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Sunda Teal (Anas gibberifrons)
Introduction The Sunda Teal, Anas gibberifrons, is a small to medium-sized dabbling duck in the family Anatidae. It occurs mainly
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Chiloe Wigeon (Mareca sibilatrix)
Introduction The Chiloe Wigeon, Mareca sibilatrix, is a medium-sized dabbling duck of southern South America. It is also known as
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Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
Introduction The Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos) is a large tropical waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. It is recognised by
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