Akekee (Loxops caeruleirostris)
The Akekee (Loxops caeruleirostris): A Jewel of Hawaiian Avifauna Introduction Nestled within the lush, verdant forests of Hawaii lies one
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Birds
Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini)
Introduction The Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini), also known as Godin’s Puffleg, is an exceptionally poorly known hummingbird associated with northern
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Cape Verde Swift (Apus alexandri)
Introduction The Cape Verde Swift, also known as Alexander’s Swift, is an endemic swift of the Cape Verde archipelago. Its
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Sumatran Partridge (Arborophila sumatrana)
Introduction The Sumatran Partridge, also known as the Sumatran Hill Partridge, is a shy ground-dwelling bird endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Forest Batis (Batis mixta)
Forest Batis (Batis mixta): A Jewel of African Woodlands Introduction The Forest Batis (Batis mixta) is an enchanting small bird
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White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus)
The Enigmatic White-tailed Trogon: A Closer Look at Trogon chionurus The White-tailed Trogon, scientifically known as Trogon chionurus, is a
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Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi)
Introduction The Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) is a small Andean hummingbird found in Colombia and north-western Ecuador. It occupies humid
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Pale Rosefinch (Carpodacus stoliczkae)
Introduction Nestled among the rugged terrains and expansive skies of Central Asia, the Pale Rosefinch (Carpodacus stoliczkae) is a testament
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Cayenne Nightjar (Setopagis maculosa)
Introduction The Cayenne Nightjar (Setopagis maculosa) is one of South America’s least-known nightjars. It is currently recognised as a distinct
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Neblina Metaltail (Metallura odomae)
Introduction The Neblina Metaltail (Metallura odomae) is a small hummingbird of the southern Ecuadorian and northern Peruvian Andes. It occupies
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Least Nighthawk (Chordeiles pusillus)
Introduction The Least Nighthawk, Chordeiles pusillus, is a small nightjar of open landscapes in tropical South America. It is most
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Papuan Whipbird (Androphobus viridis)
Introduction The Papuan Whipbird, scientifically known as Androphobus viridis, is a fascinating bird species endemic to the montane rainforests of
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