South America Birds

1,865 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

Vulnerable
Andean Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus andinus

Discover the Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus), a rare pink wader of the high Andes. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and conservation status today.

102-110 cm

1,284

Pink White

Waders

Least Concern
Andean Guan

Penelope montagnii

Discover the Andean Guan (Penelope montagnii), a fascinating upland bird native to the Andes. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation.

65-75 cm

1,365

Brown Bronze

Upland Ground 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

Near Threatened
Andean Ibis

Theristicus branickii

Discover the Andean Ibis (Theristicus branickii). Learn about this unique high-altitude wader, its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting it in the wild.

70-75 cm

1,627

Brown Bronze

Waders

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 Lapwing

Vanellus resplendens

Discover the Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens), a striking wader of the high Andes. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips here.

32-35 cm

1,266

Grey Brown

Waders

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 Potoo

Nyctibius maculosus

Discover the elusive Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, unique physical appearance, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

34-38 cm

1,117

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Least Concern
Andean Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium jardinii

Discover the Andean Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium jardinii), a small, elusive night bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and key identification features for birdwatchers.

15-17 cm

1,225

Brown White

Night 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 Snipe

Gallinago jamesoni

Discover the Andean Snipe (Gallinago jamesoni), a unique wader of the high Andes. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, breeding habits, and birding tips.

28-32 cm

1,572

Brown Buff

Waders

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 Swift

Aeronautes andecolus

Discover the Andean Swift (Aeronautes andecolus), a unique tree-clinging bird found in South America. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and birding tips.

15-17 cm

1,248

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Andean Tinamou

Nothoprocta pentlandii

Discover the Andean Tinamou (Nothoprocta pentlandii), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatching.

25-30 cm

1,203

Brown Grey

Upland Ground 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

Least Concern
Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Discover the Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), a unique water bird often called the snakebird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

75-95 cm

924

Black Silver

Seabirds

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

Least Concern
Aplomado Falcon

Falco femoralis

Discover the Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis). Learn about this rare bird of prey's appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in our expert guide.

30-40 cm

1,295

Grey White

Birds of Prey

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
Araucaria Tit-spinetail

Leptasthenura setaria

Discover the Araucaria Tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura setaria), a unique tree-clinging bird endemic to the Araucaria forests. Learn about its habits and habitat.

14-15 cm

1,105

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Seabirds