South America Birds
75 bird species -: 20 Critically Endangered
Arctic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Discover the Arctic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus), a fascinating seabird known for its kleptoparasitic behavior. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.
41-46 cm
1,904
Seabirds
Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
Discover the Belcher's Gull (Larus belcheri). Learn about its distinct physical appearance, coastal habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips today.
49-53 cm
2,722
Seabirds
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Discover the Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger), a unique seabird known for its specialized feeding technique. Learn about its habitat, diet, and nesting habits.
40-50 cm
1,131
Seabirds
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Discover the Black Tern (Chlidonias niger), a unique marsh-dwelling seabird. Learn about its striking black plumage, migratory habits, diet, and nesting behavior.
23-28 cm
1,775
Seabirds
Black-bellied Storm-petrel
Fregetta tropica
Discover the Black-bellied Storm-petrel (Fregetta tropica). Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this detailed ornithology guide.
19-21 cm
1,247
Seabirds
Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche melanophris
Discover the Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris). Learn about this majestic seabird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status today.
80-95 cm
982
Seabirds
Blue Petrel
Halobaena caerulea
Discover the Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea), a unique seabird of the Southern Ocean. Learn about its appearance, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status.
26-30 cm
1,341
Seabirds
Blue-footed Booby
Sula nebouxii
Discover the Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii), a unique seabird famous for its vibrant feet. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.
76-84 cm
1,125
Seabirds
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Discover the Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), a majestic seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique hunting behavior, and conservation status today.
105-137 cm
1,194
Seabirds
Buller's Albatross
Thalassarche bulleri
Discover the Buller's Albatross (Thalassarche bulleri). Learn about this unique seabird's habitat, physical features, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.
76-81 cm
1,901
Seabirds
Buller's Shearwater
Ardenna bulleri
Discover the Buller's Shearwater (Ardenna bulleri). Learn about this unique grey and white seabird, its Pacific migration, nesting habits, and identification tips.
46-47 cm
2,597
Seabirds
Cape Petrel
Daption capense
Discover the Cape Petrel (Daption capense), a striking black and white seabird of the Southern Ocean. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique identification.
35-40 cm
1,262
Seabirds
Chatham Albatross
Thalassarche eremita
Discover the Chatham Albatross (Thalassarche eremita), a rare seabird. Learn about its unique appearance, breeding habits, diet, and critical conservation status.
75-80 cm
1,005
Seabirds
Common Diving-petrel
Pelecanoides urinatrix
Discover the Common Diving-petrel (Pelecanoides urinatrix). Learn about its unique diving behavior, habitat, diet, and identification in this comprehensive guide.
18-22 cm
1,229
Seabirds
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Discover the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo), a graceful seabird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
31-35 cm
1,837
Seabirds
Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
Discover the Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua), the third-largest penguin species. Learn about their habitat, diet, unique behaviors, and conservation status today.
51-90 cm
966
Seabirds
Grey-headed Albatross
Thalassarche chrysostoma
Discover the Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma). Learn about their unique physical traits, oceanic habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
71-81 cm
985
Seabirds
Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
Discover the Guanay Cormorant, a vital seabird of the Humboldt Current. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status in this guide.
71-76 cm
1,226
Seabirds
gull billed tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Learn about the Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica), a unique bird known for its gull-like bill and diverse diet of insects and small vertebrates.
33-38 cm
2,740
Seabirds
Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
Discover the Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti). Learn about this unique seabird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and critical conservation status today.
56-72 cm
980
Seabirds
Imperial Shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
Discover the Imperial Shag (Leucocarbo atriceps). Learn about this striking seabird's appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for spotting them in the wild.
65-77 cm
865
Seabirds
Juan Fernandez Petrel
Pterodroma externa
Discover the Juan Fernandez Petrel (Pterodroma externa). Learn about this unique seabird's habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status in our guide.
40-45 cm
1,254
Seabirds