South America Birds

1,870 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

Discover the Red-footed Booby (Sula sula), the smallest of the booby species. Learn about its unique red feet, tropical habitat, nesting habits, and identification tips.

66-77 cm

1,899

White Red

Seabirds

Least Concern
Red-fronted Coot

Fulica rufifrons

Discover the Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons), a unique waterbird native to South America. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior.

35-40 cm

1,405

Black Red

Duck-like Birds

Critically Endangered
Red-fronted Macaw

Ara rubrogenys

Discover the Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys). Learn about this endangered parrot's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Bolivia.

55-60 cm

1,182

Green Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-gartered Coot

Fulica armillata

Discover the Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata), a striking South American waterbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.

35-42 cm

1,418

Black Red

Duck-like Birds

Red-headed Barbet Least Concern
Red-headed Barbet

Eubucco bourcierii

Discover the vibrant Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii). Learn about its unique physical traits, rainforest habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

16-18 cm

1,280

Red Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-hooded Tanager

Piranga rubriceps

Discover the Red-hooded Tanager (Piranga rubriceps), a stunning Andean perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips here.

16-18 cm

978

Red Black

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Red-legged Cormorant

Poikilocarbo gaimardi

Discover the Red-legged Cormorant (Poikilocarbo gaimardi), a unique seabird. Learn about its habitat, striking physical features, diet, and conservation status.

65-75 cm

1,266

Grey Red

Seabirds

Least Concern
Red-legged Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes cyaneus

Discover the vibrant Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus). Learn about its striking blue plumage, unique diet, tropical habitat, and birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

1,133

Blue Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-legged Seriema

Cariama cristata

Discover the Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert tips for birdwatching.

75-90 cm

796

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Red-masked Parakeet

Psittacara erythrogenys

Discover the vibrant Red-masked Parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys). Learn about its habitat, diet, distinct physical traits, and essential birdwatching tips today.

30-33 cm

1,246

Green Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

Discover the Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, migratory habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

18-19 cm

1,736

Grey Red

Waders

Least Concern
Red-necked Tanager

Tangara cyanocephala

Discover the vibrant Red-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanocephala). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this stunning species.

13-14 cm

1,044

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-necked Woodpecker

Campephilus rubricollis

Discover the Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis), a striking tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

28-32 cm

1,186

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Red-ruffed Fruitcrow

Pyroderus scutatus

Discover the Red-ruffed Fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus). Learn about this striking South American bird's habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips today.

35-40 cm

1,076

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-rumped Bush-tyrant

Cnemarchus erythropygius

Discover the Red-rumped Bush-tyrant (Cnemarchus erythropygius). Learn about this unique Andean perching bird, its grey and red plumage, habitat, and behaviors.

17-19 cm

1,096

Grey Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-rumped Cacique

Cacicus haemorrhous

Discover the Red-rumped Cacique (Cacicus haemorrhous), a striking black and red songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and birdwatching tips.

23-28 cm

361

Black Red

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Red-spectacled Amazon

Amazona pretrei

Discover the Red-spectacled Amazon (Amazona pretrei), a stunning, endangered parrot native to Brazil. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

32-35 cm

1,134

Green Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Red-tailed Amazon

Amazona brasiliensis

Discover the Red-tailed Amazon (Amazona brasiliensis). Learn about this endangered parrot's habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

35-37 cm

1,477

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-tailed Comet

Sappho sparganurus

Discover the Red-tailed Comet (Sappho sparganurus), a stunning Andean hummingbird. Learn about its bronze-red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and birding tips.

15-18 cm

1,077

Bronze Red

Perching Birds

Red-tailed Tropicbird Least Concern
Red-tailed Tropicbird

Phaethon rubricauda

Discover the Red-tailed Tropicbird, a stunning tropical seabird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

95-104 cm

1,814

White Red

Seabirds

Least Concern
Red-throated Caracara

Ibycter americanus

Discover the Red-throated Caracara (Ibycter americanus), a unique tropical raptor. Learn about its striking black plumage, diet, nesting habits, and habitat.

43-50 cm

871

Black White

Birds of Prey

Vulnerable
Red-throated Piping-guan

Pipile cujubi

Discover the Red-throated Piping-guan (Pipile cujubi). Learn about this unique Amazonian bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status today.

60-70 cm

1,343

Black Red

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Red-winged Tinamou

Rhynchotus rufescens

Discover the Red-winged Tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens), a unique South American ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.

37-40 cm

1,173

Brown Rufous

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Reddish Egret

Egretta rufescens

Discover the Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens), a unique wading bird known for its energetic hunting. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and behavior.

68-82 cm

1,508

Grey Red

Waders