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Threatened Birds

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MacGregor's bird-of-paradise (Macgregoria pulchra)
Whilst listed within the family Paradisaeidae, the taxonomic position of MacGregor's bird-of-paradise has long been under scrutiny... More	1 Image	1 Video

Macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus)
This large, crested penguin is similar in appearance to other members of the genus Eudyptes; the macaroni penguin is, however... More	20 Images	16 Videos

Maccoa duck (Oxyura maccoa)
Information on the maccoa duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Madagascar fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vociferoides)
This large bird is one of the rarest birds of prey and is the largest raptor in Madagascar. The body is a dark reddish-brown colour... More	18 Images	0 Videos

Madagascar grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii)
This bird, like all other grebes, is a specialized waterbird, that is virtually unable to move on land, but is an excellent swimmer... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Madagascar heron (Ardea humbloti)
This large grey heron may be seen standing solitary and motionless in shallow waters, a habitat that it is perfectly adapted for.... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Madagascar plover (Charadrius thoracicus)
This small, long-legged shorebird has brown-grey plumage on the upperparts. The white underparts, which are tinged... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Madagascar pochard (Aythya innotata)
Information on the Madagascar pochard is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Madagascar pond heron (Ardeola idae)
This small white heron has a long crest, red legs, a blue bill with a red tip and blue bare skin around the eyes. Outside of the... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Madagascar pratincole (Glareola ocularis)
In flight, the Madagascar pratincole cuts a distinctive silhouette, with long, pointed brown wings and a forked black and white... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Madagascar rail (Rallus madagascariensis)
Found only in the wetlands of eastern Madagascar, the Madagascar rail is a secretive bird that is rarely found in the open. Its... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Madagascar red owl (Tyto soumagnei)
The family Tytonidae includes the barn, grass and bay owls, numbering 16 species in all; they are classified as a separate group... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Madagascar sacred ibis (Threskiornis bernieri)
Previously considered a subspecies of the African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)(1), the common name of these distinctive... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Madagascar teal (Anas bernieri)
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

Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus)
The Magellanic penguin is named in honour of the maritime explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who first recorded it during an expedition... More	48 Images	8 Videos

Magellanic plover (Pluvianellus socialis)
A rare and attractive wading bird, the Magellanic plover has a plump, dove-like body with soft, pale grey plumage on the head and... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
With its extraordinarily long wings and deeply forked tail, the magnificent frigatebird is unmistakable when seen in flight. The... More	38 Images	10 Videos

Malaysian blue-flycatcher (Cyornis turcosus)
Information on the Malaysian blue-flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Malaysian honeyguide (Indicator archipelagicus)
Information on the Malaysian honeyguide is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Malaysian peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron malacense)
The plumage is a warm brown colour with distinctive green ocelli (eyelike spots of colour) on the mantle and wings. Displaying... More	20 Images	1 Video

Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo)
The maleo is a large, black and white bird with a prominent medium-length tail. As its alternative name, maleo megapode suggests... More	9 Images	10 Videos

Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata)
Malleefowl are large ground dwelling birds, belonging to a family of 22 bird species known as megapodes meaning large feet. Their... More	11 Images	6 Videos

Manchurian reed-warbler (Acrocephalus tangorum)
Information on the Manchurian reed-warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Maned owl (Jubula lettii)
This highly distinctive owl gets its name from the long, bushy ear-tufts that give it a maned look. These brown-and-white tufts... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Mangaia kingfisher (Todiramphus ruficollaris)
This small, pretty kingfisher is endemic to a single island, Mangaia, which fossil records show used to have 13 resident landbirds... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Mangrove finch (Camarhynchus heliobates)
Poised on the brink of extinction, the diminutive mangrove finch is not only the most endangered of Darwin's finches, but is also... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Mangrove hummingbird (Amazilia boucardi)
Information on the mangrove hummingbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Mantanani scops-owl (Otus mantananensis)
Information on the Mantanani scops-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus)
With its huge, ungainly stature, balding pink head and enormous wedge-shaped bill, it is easy to see why many consider the Marabou... More	37 Images	0 Videos

Marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris)
An elegant teal, the marbled duck suits its name, having a brown body speckled with cream. Its dark eye-patch blends into a broad... More	8 Images	3 Videos

Marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)
The marbled murrelet is a small, chubby seabird that has a very short neck. During the breeding season it has dark brown... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Mariana crow (Corvus kubaryi)
Similar in appearance to other crow species, the Mariana crow is the only corvid found in Micronesia. The plumage of this species... More	12 Images	4 Videos

Mariana fruit-dove (Ptilinopus roseicapilla)
Information on the Mariana fruit-dove is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Markham's storm-petrel (Oceanodroma markhami)
Information on the Markham's storm-petrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Maroon pigeon (Columba thomensis)
The beautiful plumage of the male maroon pigeon looks stunning against the lush, green backdrop of its rainforest habitat. The... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Maroon-faced parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis)
Information on the maroon-faced parakeet is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	10 Images	0 Videos

Marquesan ground-dove (Gallicolumba rubescens)
Information on the Marquesan ground-dove is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Marquesan imperial-pigeon (Ducula galeata)
The Marquesan imperial-pigeon is a large, broad-winged pigeon with a distinctively flattened cere. The plumage is mostly dark... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Marsh babbler (Pellorneum palustre)
Information on the marsh babbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Marsh grassbird (Locustella pryeri)
Information on the marsh grassbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Information on the marsh sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	10 Images	0 Videos

Marsh seedeater (Sporophila palustris)
This seed-eating bird is thought to have until very recently been the same species as either the grey-and-chestnut seedeater... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus)
Information on the martial eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	25 Images	0 Videos

Marvellous spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis)
Information on the marvellous spatuletail is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Masafuera rayadito (Aphrastura masafuerae)
Information on the Masafuera rayadito is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Masked antpitta (Hylopezus auricularis)
This small antpitta belongs to the antbird family, called so because many of the species follow army ants, preying on the insects... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Masked booby (Sula dactylatra)
Information on the masked booby is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	27 Images	0 Videos

Masked finfoot (Heliopais personatus)
Information on the masked finfoot is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Masked mountain-tanager (Buthraupis wetmorei)
Information on the masked mountain-tanager is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Masked shining-parrot (Prosopeia personata)
Information on the masked shining-parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	2 Videos

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