Sea Birds
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Beach Stone-curlew
The Beach Stone-curlew, also known as the Beach Thick-knee (Esacus giganteus), is one of the most striking and intriguing coastal…
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Great Shearwaters
The Great Shearwaters (Puffinus gravis) is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. Its relationships are unclear. It belongs…
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Swamp Harrier
Swamp Harriers are also called Marsh Harriers, Australasian Harriers, Swamp-hawks, New Zealand Hawks, or Kahu in Maori. They are a…
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American Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus Bachmani, also known as the Western Black Oystercatcher, is a large and bold presence along the rugged Pacific Coast. This…
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Abbott’s Boobies
The Abbott’s Boobies are a striking and rare seabird. It has a distinctive black and white plumage and a large…
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Painted Storks
The Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wading bird in the stork family. It is found in the wetlands…
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Black-necked Storks
The Black-necked Stork, Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus, is an impressive and striking wading bird belonging to the stork family Ciconiidae. Known for…
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Where Do Birds Go When It Rains?
Humans tend to take cover when it rains, but what about the birds? Where do birds go when it rains?…
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Vanuatu Sea Birds
Vanuatu, an archipelago of approximately 83 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean, is a remarkable hotspot for seabird diversity.…
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Sri Lanka Waterbirds
Sri Lanka, an island nation nestled in the Indian Ocean, is a haven for a remarkable diversity of waterbirds. Its…
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