South America Birds

1,873 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

Endangered
Red Siskin

Spinus cucullatus

Discover the vibrant Red Siskin (Spinus cucullatus). Learn about this endangered perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.

10-11 cm

1,316

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red Tanager

Piranga flava

Discover the Red Tanager (Piranga flava), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

17-19 cm

946

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-and-green Macaw

Ara chloropterus

Discover the Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus). Learn about its vibrant appearance, natural habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this majestic parrot species.

70-90 cm

1,177

Red Green

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-and-white Antpitta

Grallaria erythroleuca

Discover the elusive Red-and-white Antpitta (Grallaria erythroleuca). Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive birding guide.

16-18 cm

1,109

Red White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-banded Fruiteater

Pipreola whitelyi

Discover the Red-banded Fruiteater (Pipreola whitelyi). Learn about its vibrant green and red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in the wild.

18-20 cm

1,305

Green Red

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Red-bellied Grackle

Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster

Discover the Red-bellied Grackle (Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster), a unique bird endemic to Colombia. Learn about its striking appearance, habitat, and behaviors.

25-28 cm

984

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-bellied Macaw

Orthopsittaca manilatus

Discover the Red-bellied Macaw (Orthopsittaca manilatus). Learn about this unique species' habitat, physical traits, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.

43-46 cm

1,617

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Emerald

Chlorostilbon gibsoni

Discover the Red-billed Emerald (Chlorostilbon gibsoni). Learn about its vibrant green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this bird.

9-10 cm

929

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Ground-cuckoo

Neomorphus pucheranii

Discover the Red-billed Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus pucheranii), a rare upland ground bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, secretive behavior, and habitat needs.

45-50 cm

1,275

Grey Blue

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Parrot

Pionus sordidus

Discover the Red-billed Parrot (Pionus sordidus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

28-30 cm

1,156

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Scythebill

Campylorhamphus trochilirostris

Discover the Red-billed Scythebill (Campylorhamphus trochilirostris), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

22-25 cm

739

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Toucan

Ramphastos tucanus

Discover the Red-billed Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus). Explore its unique physical appearance, rainforest habitat, diet, and fascinating behaviors in this guide.

50-60 cm

1,097

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Toucanet

Selenidera reinwardtii

Discover the Red-billed Toucanet (Selenidera reinwardtii). Learn about its unique appearance, tropical habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

30-35 cm

873

Green Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-breasted Meadowlark

Leistes militaris

Discover the vibrant Red-breasted Meadowlark (Leistes militaris). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.

18-21 cm

456

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-breasted Toucan

Ramphastos dicolorus

Discover the Red-breasted Toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus), a stunning tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status today.

45-50 cm

1,083

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Vulnerable
Red-browed Amazon

Amazona rhodocorytha

Discover the Red-browed Amazon (Amazona rhodocorytha), a stunning Brazilian parrot. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

33-35 cm

1,117

Green Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-capped Cardinal

Paroaria gularis

Discover the Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis). Learn about its striking black and red plumage, Amazonian habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.

16-18 cm

1,222

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-capped Manakin

Ceratopipra mentalis

Discover the Red-capped Manakin (Ceratopipra mentalis), a striking tropical bird. Learn about its unique lekking behavior, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

9-10 cm

1,123

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-cowled Cardinal

Paroaria dominicana

Discover the Red-cowled Cardinal (Paroaria dominicana), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.

17-18 cm

969

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-crested Cardinal

Paroaria coronata

Discover the vibrant Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata). Learn about this perching bird's appearance, diet, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

18-20 cm

953

Grey Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-crested Cotinga

Ampelion rubrocristatus

Discover the Red-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rubrocristatus). Learn about this unique Andean perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

22-24 cm

1,055

Grey Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-crested Finch

Coryphospingus cucullatus

Discover the Red-crested Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus), a vibrant South American perching bird. Learn about its appearance, nesting habits, and diet today.

14-15 cm

1,230

Grey Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-crowned Woodpecker

Melanerpes rubricapillus

Discover the Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus). Learn about this striking black and white bird's habitat, unique diet, and nesting behaviors today.

22-24 cm

1,200

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-faced Guan

Penelope dabbenei

Discover the Red-faced Guan (Penelope dabbenei), a unique upland bird. Explore its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in the Andes.

60-70 cm

1,383

Brown Red

Upland Ground Birds