Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)
The Pectoral Sandpiper: A Marvel of Migration The Pectoral Sandpiper (*Calidris melanotos*) is a captivating bird species that has intrigued
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Birds
Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata)
Introduction The Red-eyed Dove, Streptopelia semitorquata, is a large, widespread dove of sub-Saharan Africa and parts of south-western Arabia. It
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Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)
Introduction The Snowcap, Microchera albocoronata, is a very small hummingbird of Central America. It is best known for the adult
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Violet-capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis)
Introduction The Violet-capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis) is a small hummingbird of the Atlantic Forest and adjoining regions of South America.
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Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii)
Introduction The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) is a small hummingbird endemic to north-eastern Brazil. It is associated with humid Atlantic
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Emerald-chinned Hummingbird (Abeillia abeillei)
Introduction The Emerald-chinned Hummingbird (Abeillia abeillei) is a small hummingbird of humid mountain forests in southern Mexico and Central America.
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Narrow-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon stenurus)
Introduction The Narrow-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon stenurus) is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It occurs mainly in the northern
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Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus)
Introduction The Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) is a small hummingbird of the northern Andes. It occurs mainly in western Colombia
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Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus)
Introduction The Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) is a small, migratory hummingbird of mountain habitats in western North America. It is
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Garnet-throated Hummingbird (Lamprolaima rhami)
Introduction The Garnet-throated Hummingbird (Lamprolaima rhami) is a medium-sized hummingbird of the highlands of southern Mexico and northern Central America.
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Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda)
Introduction The Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda) is a hummingbird in the family Trochilidae and is endemic to Brazil. It occurs
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Rufous-booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus addae)
Introduction The Rufous-booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus addae) is a small hummingbird of the eastern Andes. It is recognised for its iridescent
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