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52 bird species -: 20 Critically Endangered
Andean Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
Discover the Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca), a fascinating waterbird of the South American highlands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and behavior.
40-48 cm
1,468
Duck-like Birds
Andean Duck
Oxyura ferruginea
Discover the Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea), a unique stiff-tailed waterfowl. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birding in the Andes.
40-48 cm
1,418
Duck-like Birds
Ashy-headed Goose
Chloephaga poliocephala
Discover the Ashy-headed Goose (Chloephaga poliocephala). Learn about its unique grey and brown plumage, native South American habitat, behavior, and conservation.
45-52 cm
1,258
Duck-like Birds
Black-bellied Whistling-duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Discover the Black-bellied Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis). Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert bird guide.
47-53 cm
1,427
Duck-like Birds
Black-headed Duck
Heteronetta atricapilla
Discover the Black-headed Duck (Heteronetta atricapilla), a unique South American waterfowl. Learn about its parasitic nesting habits, appearance, and habitat.
35-40 cm
1,401
Duck-like Birds
Black-necked Swan
Cygnus melancoryphus
Discover the Black-necked Swan (Cygnus melancoryphus), a stunning South American waterfowl. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification.
102-124 cm
1,319
Duck-like Birds
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Discover the Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors), a small, migratory duck. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
35-40 cm
1,372
Duck-like Birds
Brazilian Merganser
Mergus octosetaceus
Discover the Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus), an critically endangered duck species. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation efforts today.
49-56 cm
1,318
Duck-like Birds
Brazilian Teal
Amazonetta brasiliensis
Discover the Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis), a unique South American duck. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
35-40 cm
1,271
Duck-like Birds
Chiloe Wigeon
Mareca sibilatrix
Discover the Chiloe Wigeon (Mareca sibilatrix), a unique South American duck. Learn about its striking appearance, diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
43-54 cm
1,149
Duck-like Birds
Coscoroba Swan
Coscoroba coscoroba
Discover the Coscoroba Swan, a unique South American waterfowl. Learn about its white plumage, black-tipped wings, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips today.
90-115 cm
1,274
Duck-like Birds
Crested Duck
Lophonetta specularioides
Discover the Crested Duck (Lophonetta specularioides), a unique South American waterfowl. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
50-60 cm
1,361
Duck-like Birds
Flying Steamerduck
Tachyeres patachonicus
Discover the Flying Steamerduck (Tachyeres patachonicus). Learn about this unique South American waterfowl's physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior.
65-75 cm
1,183
Duck-like Birds
Fulvous Whistling-duck
Dendrocygna bicolor
Discover the Fulvous Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna bicolor). Learn about its unique cinnamon plumage, whistling calls, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
45-53 cm
1,879
Duck-like Birds
Giant Coot
Fulica gigantea
Discover the Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea), a unique high-altitude waterfowl. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and tips for birdwatchers.
48-64 cm
1,298
Duck-like Birds
Great Grebe
Podiceps major
Discover the Great Grebe (Podiceps major), a fascinating diving bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique physical features, and expert birdwatching tips here.
60-80 cm
1,329
Duck-like Birds
Hooded Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi
Discover the Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi), a rare and endangered bird native to Patagonia. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and conservation.
28-33 cm
1,241
Duck-like Birds
Horned Coot
Fulica cornuta
Discover the Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta), a unique Andean waterbird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, breeding habits, and conservation status today.
45-55 cm
1,218
Duck-like Birds
Horned Screamer
Anhima cornuta
Discover the unique Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta). Learn about this distinct South American bird's physical traits, habitat, diet, and breeding habits.
85-95 cm
1,152
Duck-like Birds
Junin Grebe
Podiceps taczanowskii
Discover the Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii), a critically endangered, flightless bird native to Peru. Learn about its unique habitat, diet, and behavior.
45-50 cm
1,332
Duck-like Birds
Kelp Goose
Chloephaga hybrida
Discover the Kelp Goose (Chloephaga hybrida), a unique marine waterfowl found in Patagonia. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
58-70 cm
1,283
Duck-like Birds
Least Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus
Discover the Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus), a small, duck-like water bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert birdwatching tips.
22-27 cm
1,261
Duck-like Birds