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Threatened Birds

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Accipiter henstii (Henst's goshawk)
This large bird of prey, found only on the biologically unique island of Madagascar, has largely dark brownish-grey plumage. The... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Accipiter melanoleucus (Black goshawk)
Information on the black goshawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Aceros comatus (White-crowned hornbill)
The most noticeable feature of this fantastically bizarre looking bird is its white crown feathers which erect in a spiky crest.... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Aceros corrugatus (Sunda wrinkled hornbill)
Information on the sunda wrinkled hornbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Aceros narcondami (Narcondam hornbill)
With striking looks and unusual breeding habits, hornbills are fascinating birds. The Narcondam hornbill is a fairly small... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Aceros nipalensis (Rufous-necked hornbill)
Instantly recognisable as belonging to the hornbill family, the rufous-necked hornbill is very large with an impressive downwardly... More	4 Images	1 Video

Aceros plicatus (Papuan hornbill)
With its large, curved bill; yellow and brown, bony casque, and reported laugh-like call, the Papuan hornbill is somewhat... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Aceros subruficollis (Plain-pouched hornbill)
Information on the plain-pouched hornbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Aceros waldeni (Visayan wrinkled hornbill)
The Visayan wrinkled hornbill gains its common name from the prominent and wrinkled bony crest, known as a casque, which... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Acrocephalus caffer (Tahiti reed-warbler)
This large, slender warbler is unusual in having two different colour forms, or morphs. The most common morph has pale... More	3 Images	1 Video

Acrocephalus familiaris familiaris (Laysan millerbird)
A small and unremarkable warbler, the Laysan millerbird is so-named as it ate large numbers of moths, known as ‘millers' on Laysan... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acrocephalus rodericanus (Rodrigues warbler)
An unfortunate inhabitant of one of the world's most ecologically degraded tropical oceanic islands, the Rodrigues warbler... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Acrocephalus sechellensis (Seychelles warbler)
The Seychelles warbler stands as an example of how, whilst humans may push a species to the verge of extinction, human intervention... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Acrocephalus taiti (Henderson reed-warbler)
The Henderson reed-warbler is one of four land birds that are endemic to the virtually ecologically pristine island of Henderson... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Actenoides hombroni (Blue-capped kingfisher)
The blue-capped kingfisher is a stunning bird named for its dark purple-blue crown. It has a ‘moustache' of the same colour, and... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Actinodura sodangorum (Black-crowned barwing)
Information on the black-crowned barwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Afropavo congensis (Congo peafowl)
This large ground bird from the Congo is the only true pheasant native to Africa and, showing characteristics of both peafowl and... More	9 Images	1 Video

Agapornis fischeri (Fischer's lovebird)
With such vibrant, colourful plumage it is easy to understand why this tiny parrot has been threatened by collection for the wild... More	8 Images	1 Video

Agapornis lilianae (Lilian's lovebird)
The beautifully colourful plumage of this small parrot may be its downfall, as it faces the constant threat of capture for the... More	4 Images	1 Video

Agapornis nigrigenis (Black-cheeked lovebird)
Information on the black-cheeked lovebird is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Agapornis pullarius (Red-headed lovebird)
Information on the red-headed lovebird is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Agelaius tricolor (Tricoloured blackbird)
Information on the tricoloured blackbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Agelastes meleagrides (White-breasted guineafowl)
Information on the white-breasted guineafowl is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	1 Video

Aglaiocercus coelestis (Violet-tailed sylph)
A stunningly beautiful hummingbird of South America, the violet-tailed sylph is named after the striking tail of the... More	10 Images	0 Videos

Alcedo argentata (Silvery kingfisher)
This tiny yet distinctive kingfisher, with largely black and white plumage, is found only near small streams and rivers in the... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Alectrurus risora (Strange-tailed tyrant)
This striking flycatcher is suitably named after the extraordinarily elongated, black tail feathers of the male. The female, whilst... More	10 Images	0 Videos

Alectrurus tricolor (Cock-tailed tyrant)
A displaying species, the male cock-tailed tyrant flaunts elongated tail feathers that fan out in a crescent. Males are mostly... More	6 Images	2 Videos

Alethe choloensis (Thyolo alethe)
A little-known bird of Africa's disappearing montane evergreen forests, the Thyolo alethe, named after a town in its range... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Amaurornis olivieri (Sakalava rail)
Information on the Sakalava rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Amazona arausiaca (Red-necked Amazon)
This colourful parrot is named for the conspicuous reddish-orange patch on its lower throat, which stands out against the primarily... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Amazona brasiliensis (Red-tailed Amazon)
The red-tailed Amazon has a mainly deep green plumage with a broad red band on the tail, for which it is named, that becomes... More	1 Image	1 Video

Amazona guildingii (St Vincent parrot)
Information on the St Vincent parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Amazona imperialis (Imperial Amazon)
The imperial Amazon is a spectacular parrot and the national bird of Dominica. It is the largest member of the genus Amazona, and... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Amazona leucocephala (Cuban Amazon)
The Cuban Amazon is a green parrot with dark edging to its feathers giving a scaled appearance. The head is a distinctive... More	10 Images	2 Videos

Amazona oratrix (Yellow-headed parrot)
The most distinctive features of this primarily green parrot are its yellow head and the red patch, or speculum, on each wing... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Amazona rhodocorytha (Red-browed Amazon)
Amongst the largest of the Amazon parrots (Amazonas pp.), the red-browed Amazon is named for its conspicuous red forehead and crown... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Amazona ventralis (Hispaniolan Amazon)
Like most Amazons, this species is green with some dark edging to the feathers, giving a scaled appearance. The forehead is white... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Amazona versicolor (St Lucia parrot)
This beautiful bird is the only parrot in St Lucia. In the darkness of the forest it blends into the green leafy world but... More	5 Images	2 Videos

Amazona viridigenalis (Green-cheeked Amazon)
The green-cheeked Amazon is a striking bird with a large head and a big, yellow bill. The feathers are mainly green, with black... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Amazona vittata (Puerto Rican Amazon)
The Puerto Rican Amazon is the USA's only native parrot, one of the ten most endangered birds in the world, and possibly the... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Ammodramus caudacutus (Saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow)
Information on the saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	4 Images	1 Video

Anarhynchus frontalis (Wrybill)
The wrybill is a distinctive wading bird, which possesses a uniquely bent bill. The tip of the black bill is curved to the right... More	18 Images	0 Videos

Anas aucklandica (Auckland Island teal)
Endemic to the Auckland Island group, as its common name suggests, this flightless duck is one of the smallest of the Australasian... More	16 Images	0 Videos

Anas bernieri (Madagascar teal)
The Endangered Madagascar teal is a small, fairly delicate looking duck. The two sexes are very similar in appearance and the... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Anas chlorotis (Brown teal)
In breeding plumage, the male ducks have a chestnut-coloured breast, a green head and a white stripe down both sides of the body.... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Anas formosa (Baikal teal)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling duck species. Comprised... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Anas laysanensis (Laysan duck)
The Laysan duck, so-called as it occurs on the Hawaiian island of Laysan, currently has the most restricted range of any duck... More	5 Images	8 Videos

Anas luzonica (Philippine duck)
With its rusty-cinnamon head and bluish-grey bill, the Philippine duck is a rather distinctive bird. The cinnamon coloured head... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Anas melleri (Meller's duck)
While this duck may not look too remarkable, it is distinguished by its unfortunate reputation as one of the rarest species... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Anas nesiotis (Campbell Island teal)
Once thought to be extinct, the Campbell Island teal is now believed to be one of the world's rarest ducks, after just... More	3 Images	0 Videos

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