South America Birds

1,187 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
Acre Antshrike

Thamnophilus divisorius

Discover the Acre Antshrike (Thamnophilus divisorius), a unique Amazonian perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips.

14-16 cm

1,090

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Agile Tit-tyrant

Uromyias agilis

Discover the Agile Tit-tyrant (Uromyias agilis), a small, active Andean bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification features, and birdwatching tips here.

10-11 cm

1,075

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

Discover the Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona). Learn about this stunning green perching bird, its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting it in the wild.

29-30 cm

1,303

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

Discover the Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

38-46 cm

1,097

Green Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Amazonian Streaked Antwren

Myrmotherula multostriata

Discover the Amazonian Streaked Antwren (Myrmotherula multostriata). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in the Amazon basin.

10-11 cm

1,165

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Amazonian Umbrellabird

Cephalopterus ornatus

Discover the Amazonian Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus). Learn about its unique crest, deep booming calls, rainforest habitat, and fascinating breeding habits.

45-50 cm

682

Black None

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Pygmy-kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

Discover the American Pygmy-kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea). Learn about this tiny bird's appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

12-13 cm

1,309

Green Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Amethyst Woodstar

Calliphlox amethystina

Discover the Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina), a stunning hummingbird known for its iridescent purple throat. Learn about its habitat, diet, and habits.

6-8 cm

1,048

Green Purple

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Amethyst-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus amethysticollis

Discover the Amethyst-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis). Learn about this stunning Andean hummingbird's habitat, diet, and unique physical traits.

11-12 cm

1,017

Green Purple

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ancash Tapaculo

Scytalopus affinis

Discover the Ancash Tapaculo (Scytalopus affinis), a rare Andean bird. Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this species.

10-11 cm

1,084

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andean Cock-of-the-rock

Rupicola peruvianus

Discover the Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus). Learn about this vibrant bird's habitat, unique mating behavior, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

30-32 cm

653

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andean Hillstar

Oreotrochilus estella

Discover the Andean Hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella), a resilient hummingbird thriving in the high-altitude Andes. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

12-13 cm

1,055

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andean Laniisoma

Laniisoma buckleyi

Discover the Andean Laniisoma (Laniisoma buckleyi), a rare and elusive bird species. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics in our guide.

19-21 cm

600

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andean Motmot

Momotus aequatorialis

Discover the Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis). Learn about this striking green and blue perching bird, its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

40-48 cm

1,387

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andean Siskin

Spinus spinescens

Discover the Andean Siskin (Spinus spinescens), a vibrant yellow perching bird found in the Andes. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips today.

11-13 cm

1,304

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andean Solitaire

Myadestes ralloides

Discover the Andean Solitaire (Myadestes ralloides), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips for the Andes.

20-23 cm

1,022

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andean Swallow

Orochelidon andecola

Discover the Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola), a striking high-altitude bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification features.

14-15 cm

1,244

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andean Tit-spinetail

Leptasthenura andicola

Discover the Andean Tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura andicola). Learn about its appearance, high-altitude habitat, unique diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

1,138

Brown White

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
Antioquia Brushfinch

Atlapetes blancae

Discover the Antioquia Brushfinch (Atlapetes blancae), a rare perching bird from Colombia. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, and conservation status.

17-19 cm

966

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Antioquia Wren

Thryophilus sernai

Discover the Antioquia Wren (Thryophilus sernai), a rare, endemic bird from Colombia. Learn about its habitat, unique behavior, and conservation status today.

11-12 cm

1,298

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Apical Flycatcher

Myiarchus apicalis

Discover the Apical Flycatcher (Myiarchus apicalis), a unique perching bird native to Colombia. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

18-20 cm

1,251

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Endangered
Apolinar's Wren

Cistothorus apolinari

Discover the Apolinar's Wren (Cistothorus apolinari), an endangered bird native to Colombia. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and conservation challenges.

13-14 cm

2,419

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Arequipa Canastero

Asthenes arequipae

Discover the Arequipa Canastero (Asthenes arequipae). Learn about this unique Andean perching bird, its physical traits, habitat, diet, and birding tips here.

16-18 cm

1,126

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ash-breasted Antbird

Myrmoborus lugubris

Discover the Ash-breasted Antbird (Myrmoborus lugubris). Explore our expert guide on its unique physical traits, Amazonian habitat, diet, and nesting behaviors.

13-14 cm

1,080

Grey Brown

Perching Birds