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Abbotts Babbler
Malacocincla abbotti
Discover the Abbott's Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti), a shy perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
16-17 cm
313
Perching Birds
Aberrant Bush-warbler
Horornis flavolivaceus
Discover the Aberrant Bush-warbler (Horornis flavolivaceus), a small olive-yellow bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
11-13 cm
309
Perching Birds
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Discover the Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens). Learn about its olive plumage, forest habitat, unique insect-based diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.
14-15 cm
65
Perching Birds
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Discover the unique Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus). Learn about their fascinating granary trees, distinct appearance, habitat, and nesting habits.
19-23 cm
91
Tree-clinging Birds
Agami Heron
Agamia agami
Discover the Agami Heron (Agamia agami), a stunning chestnut and green wading bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
65-77 cm
104
Waders
Least Concern
alexandrine parakeet
Palaeornis eupatria
Discover the Alexandrine Parakeet, a stunning green and pink parrot named after Alexander the Great. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and fascinating feral populations worldwide.
53-53 cm
4,004
Perching Birds
Alpine Accentor
Prunella collaris
Discover the Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris), a resilient high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and expert birding tips here.
15-18 cm
336
Perching Birds
Alpine Swift
Tachymarptis melba
Discover the Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba), a masters of the sky. Learn about their physical appearance, unique aerial behavior, and nesting habits in this comprehensive guide.
20-23 cm
431
Tree-clinging Birds
Alpine Thrush
Zoothera mollissima
Discover the Alpine Thrush (Zoothera mollissima), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.
25-27 cm
279
Perching Birds
Altai Accentor
Prunella himalayana
Discover the Altai Accentor (Prunella himalayana), a unique perching bird of the high mountains. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and birding tips.
15-17 cm
337
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Amazonian Tyrannulet
Inezia subflava
Discover the Amazonian Tyrannulet (Inezia subflava), a tiny, vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.
9-10 cm
72
Perching Birds
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Discover the American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana), a stunning wader. Learn about its unique upturned bill, habitat, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.
41-51 cm
99
Waders
American Golden Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Discover the American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica). Learn about this remarkable wader's migration, physical appearance, nesting habits, and birding tips.
24-28 cm
101
Waders
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Discover the American Wigeon (Mareca americana). Learn about this distinct dabbling duck's appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for successful spotting.
45-58 cm
104
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
amur falcon
Falco amurensis
Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.
28-31 cm
3,077
Birds of Prey
Andaman Boobook
Ninox affinis
Discover the Andaman Boobook (Ninox affinis), a mysterious nocturnal owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
357
Night Birds
Andaman Bulbul
Brachypodius fuscoflavescens
Discover the Andaman Bulbul (Brachypodius fuscoflavescens), an endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior.
17-18 cm
340
Perching Birds
Andaman Coucal
Centropus andamanensis
Discover the Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis), an endemic upland ground bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behavior.
45-48 cm
401
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Andaman Crake
Rallina canningi
Discover the Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi), a elusive upland bird species native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, appearance, and conservation status.
25-28 cm
433
Upland Ground Birds
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia rufipennis
Discover the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia rufipennis), a unique perching bird native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.
39-41 cm
365
Perching Birds
Andaman Cuckooshrike
Coracina dobsoni
Discover the Andaman Cuckooshrike (Coracina dobsoni), an endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation.
24-27 cm
329
Perching Birds
Andaman Drongo
Dicrurus andamanensis
Discover the Andaman Drongo (Dicrurus andamanensis), an endemic perching bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.
28-29 cm
349
Perching Birds
Andaman Green-pigeon
Treron chloropterus
Discover the Andaman Green-pigeon (Treron chloropterus), a unique perching bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.
30-32 cm
383
Perching Birds
Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Discover the Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus), a nocturnal bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behaviors.
24-26 cm
417
Night Birds