A bird sits on a branch, but few people know its name.
Many people feel frustrated when they spot beautiful birds in their gardens, especially the ones whose names begin with ‘A.’
They look up at these feathered visitors, wanting to tell their friends about them, but call them “that pretty bird.”
Here’s something amazing: there are 555 different birds whose names start with ‘A’ – some as small as your thumb, others bigger than your dog.
This collection helps everyone put the right names to these wonderful creatures, making each bird sighting special.
Characteristics of Birds Starting with A
Birds starting with “A” share common avian traits while exhibiting unique adaptations.
- Many are strong fliers with aerodynamic bodies and specialized wings.
- Their beak shapes vary based on diet, from curved for fruit to sharp for hunting.
- Most have keen eyesight, aiding in navigation and prey detection.
- Feather coloration ranges from bright and vivid to camouflaged, serving survival or mating purposes.
- Many species are highly vocal, using calls and songs for communication.
Their habitats span forests, wetlands, and open seas and show incredible adaptability. These birds demonstrate strength, intelligence, and ecological importance, whether migratory or territorial.
Rarest and Most Endangered Birds That Start with “A”
1. Abbott’s Booby
Habitat: Tropical oceans, islands
Classification: Sulidae (Gannets)
2. Abbott’s Starling
Habitat: Montane forests of Kenya and Tanzania
Classification: Sturnidae (Starlings)
3. Abyssinian Catbird
Habitat: Highland forests of Ethiopia
Classification: Sylviidae (Old World Warblers)
4. Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Habitat: Savannahs and grasslands of East Africa
Classification: Bucerotidae (Hornbills)
5. Abyssinian Roller
Habitat: Open woodlands and savannas of Africa
Classification: Coraciidae (Rollers)
6. Abyssinian Scimitarbill
Habitat: Dry forests and savannas of East Africa
Classification: Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes)
7. Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher
Habitat: Montane forests of Ethiopia
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
8. Abyssinian Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests of East Africa
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
9. Abyssinian Waxbill
Habitat: Grasslands and savannas of East Africa
Classification: Estrildidae (Waxbills and Munias)
10. Abyssinian White-eye
Habitat: Woodlands and forests of Ethiopia
Classification: Zosteropidae (White-eyes)
11. Abyssinian Woodpecker
Habitat: Montane forests of Ethiopia
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
12. Acadian Flycatcher
Habitat: Deciduous forests of North America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
13. Aceros Hornbill
Habitat: Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Classification: Bucerotidae (Hornbills)
14. Adamawa Turtle Dove
Habitat: Open woodlands and savannas of Africa
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
15. Afep Pigeon
Habitat: Tropical forests of Central Africa
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
16. Afghani Snowcock
Habitat: Alpine mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan
Classification: Phasianidae (Pheasants and Grouse)
17. African Bare-Eyed Thrush
Habitat: Woodlands and savannas of Africa
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
18. African Barred Owlet
Habitat: Woodlands and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
19. African Black Duck
Habitat: Rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
20. African Black Swift
Habitat: Rocky cliffs and open skies across Africa
Classification: Apodidae (Swifts)
21. African Blue Flycatcher
Habitat: Tropical forests of West and Central Africa
Classification: Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
22. African Broadbill
Habitat: Lowland and montane forests of Africa
Classification: Eurylaimidae (Broadbills)
23. African Crake
Habitat: Wetlands and grasslands of Africa
Classification: Rallidae (Rails and Crakes)
24. African Cuckoo
Habitat: Open woodlands and savannas of Africa
Classification: Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
25. African Cuckoo-Hawk
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
26. African Darter
Habitat: Freshwater lakes and rivers of Africa
Classification: Anhingidae (Darters)
27. African Desert Warbler
Habitat: Arid deserts of North Africa
Classification: Sylviidae (Old World Warblers)
28. African Emerald Cuckoo
Habitat: Tropical forests of Africa
Classification: Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
29. African Finfoot
Habitat: Slow-moving rivers and lakes of Africa
Classification: Heliornithidae (Finfoots)
30. African Firefinch
Habitat: Grasslands and forest edges of Africa
Classification: Estrildidae (Waxbills and Munias)
31. African Fish Eagle
Habitat: Lakes, rivers, and coastal waters of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
32. African Golden Oriole
Habitat: Woodlands and riverine forests of Africa
Classification: Oriolidae (Old World Orioles)
33. African Goshawk
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
34. African Grass Owl
Habitat: Grasslands and wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa
Classification: Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
35. African Green Pigeon
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Africa
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
36. African Grey Flycatcher
Habitat: Open woodlands and savannas of East Africa
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
37. African Grey Hornbill
Habitat: Open woodlands and savannas of Africa
Classification: Bucerotidae (Hornbills)
38. African Grey Parrot
Habitat: Lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa
Classification: Psittacidae (Parrots)
39. African Harrier-Hawk
Habitat: Forests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
40. African Hawk-Eagle
Habitat: Forest edges and savannas of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
41. African Jacana
Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, and marshes of Africa
Classification: Jacanidae (Jacanas)
42. African Marsh Harrier
Habitat: Wetlands and marshes of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
43. African Olive Pigeon
Habitat: Montane forests of Africa
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
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44. African Openbill
Habitat: Wetlands and riverbanks of Africa
Classification: Ciconiidae (Storks)
45. African Oystercatcher
Habitat: Coastal beaches and rocky shores of Africa
Classification: Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
46. African Paradise Flycatcher
Habitat: Woodlands and forests of Africa
Classification: Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
47. African Pygmy Goose
Habitat: Swamps, lakes, and wetlands of Africa
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
48. African Pygmy Kingfisher
Habitat: Forests, savannas, and wetlands of Africa
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
49. African Quailfinch
Habitat: Grasslands and open savannas of Africa
Classification: Estrildidae (Waxbills and Munias)
50. African Reed Warbler
Habitat: Wetlands, reed beds, and riverbanks of Africa
Classification: Acrocephalidae (Reed Warblers)
51. African Rock Martin
Habitat: Rocky cliffs, gorges, and open landscapes of Africa
Classification: Hirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)
52. African Sacred Ibis
Habitat: Wetlands, riverbanks, and mudflats of Africa
Classification: Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills)
53. African Scops Owl
Habitat: Savannas, woodlands, and dry forests of Africa
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
54. African Shrike-flycatcher
Habitat: Woodlands, forests, and riverine habitats of Africa
Classification: Vangidae (Vangas and Shrike-flycatchers)
55. African Silverbill
Habitat: Dry savannas, scrublands, and grasslands of Africa
Classification: Estrildidae (Waxbills and Munias)
56. African Skimmer
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and coastal lagoons of Africa
Classification: Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers)
57. African-spotted creeper
Habitat: Open woodlands, dry forests, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Certhiidae (Treecreepers)
58. African Spotted Eagle-Owl
Habitat: Woodlands, grasslands, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
59. African Stonechat
Habitat: Grasslands, heathlands, and open scrublands of Africa
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
60. African Swamphen
Habitat: Marshes, wetlands, and swamps of Africa
Classification: Rallidae (Rails and Gallinules)
61. African Thrush
Habitat: Forest edges, gardens, and woodlands of Africa
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
62. African-wattled lapwing
Habitat: Wet grasslands, floodplains, and riverbanks of Africa
Classification: Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)
63. African White-backed Vulture
Habitat: Open savannas, woodlands, and grasslands of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Vultures)
64. African Wood Owl
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
65. Agami Heron
Habitat: Slow-moving rivers, swamps, and wetlands of South America
Classification: Ardeidae (Herons and Egrets)
66. Ainsworth’s Pipit
Habitat: Grasslands, savannas, and open fields of Africa
Classification: Motacillidae (Pipits and Wagtails)
67. Akekee
Habitat: Montane forests of Hawaii
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches and Hawaiian Honeycreepers)
68. Akepa
Habitat: Rainforests of Hawaii
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches and Hawaiian Honeycreepers)
69. Akialoa
Habitat: Lowland and montane forests of Hawaii (now extinct)
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches and Hawaiian Honeycreepers)
70. Akikiki
Habitat: Montane rainforests of Hawaii
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches and Hawaiian Honeycreepers)
71. Akodesséwe Sunbird
Habitat: Forest edges, plantations, and woodlands of West Africa
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
72. Akiapolaau
Habitat: Montane forests of Hawaii
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches and Hawaiian Honeycreepers)
73. Alagoas Antwren
Habitat: Atlantic rainforests of Brazil
Classification: Thamnophilidae (Antbirds)
74. Alagoas Curassow
Habitat: Lowland rainforests of Brazil
Classification: Cracidae (Guans and Curassows)
75. Alagoas Foliage-gleaner
Habitat: Tropical forests of Brazil
Classification: Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
76. Alagoas Tyrannulet
Habitat: Subtropical forests of Brazil
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
77. Alaskan Longspur
Habitat: Tundra and grasslands of Alaska
Classification: Calcariidae (Longspurs and Snow Buntings)
78. Albatross
Habitat: Open oceans and coastal regions worldwide
Classification: Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
79. Albert’s Lyrebird
Habitat: Rainforests of Australia
Classification: Menuridae (Lyrebirds)
80. Alder Flycatcher
Habitat: Wetlands, thickets, and shrublands of North America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
81. Alexandrine Parakeet
Habitat: Forests, mangroves, and urban areas of South Asia
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
82. Alfaro’s Hummingbird
Habitat: Montane forests of Central America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
83. Alpine Accentor
Habitat: High-altitude mountains of Europe and Asia
Classification: Prunellidae (Accentors)
84. Alpine Chough
Habitat: Alpine regions, cliffs, and highlands of Eurasia
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
85. Alpine Pipit
Habitat: Mountainous grasslands and meadows
Classification: Motacillidae (Pipits and Wagtails)
86. Alpine Swift
Habitat: Cliffs, mountains, and open skies of Eurasia
Classification: Apodidae (Swifts)
87. Altamira Oriole
Habitat: Woodlands and scrublands of Central America
Classification: Icteridae (New World Orioles)
88. Altai Snowcock
Habitat: Alpine meadows and rocky cliffs of Central Asia
Classification: Phasianidae (Pheasants and Grouse)
89. Amazon Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of South America
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
90. Amazonian Antshrike
Habitat: Lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin
Classification: Thamnophilidae (Antbirds)
91. Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper
Habitat: Rainforests of the Amazon Basin
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
92. Amazonian Black Tyrant
Habitat: Forest edges and open woodlands of the Amazon
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
93. Amazonian Grosbeak
Habitat: Tropical forests of South America
Classification: Cardinalidae (Grosbeaks and Buntings)
94. Amazonian Inezia
Habitat: Forest edges and scrublands of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
95. Amazonian Motmot
Habitat: Lowland rainforests of the Amazon
Classification: Momotidae (Motmots)
96. Amazonian Oropendola
Habitat: Tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin
Classification: Icteridae (Oropendolas and Blackbirds)
97. Amazonian Pygmy Owl
Habitat: Lowland forests and montane forests of the Amazon
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
98. Amazonian Scrub Flycatcher
Habitat: Scrublands, open woodlands, and forest edges of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
99. Amazonian Umbrellabird
Habitat: Dense tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin
Classification: Cotingidae (Cotingas)
100. Amazonian White-tailed Trogon
Habitat: Lowland and foothill forests of the Amazon
Classification: Trogonidae (Trogons)
101. Amazonian Woodcreeper
Habitat: Tropical forests of the Amazon
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
102. Amber Mountain Rock Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests of Madagascar
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
103. Ambergris Cuckoo
Habitat: Tropical forests and mangroves of Central America
Classification: Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
104. Amethyst Sunbird
Habitat: Open woodlands, savannas, and gardens of Africa
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
105. Amethyst Woodstar
Habitat: Forest edges, gardens, and open woodlands of South America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
106. Amethyst-throated Hummingbird
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of Central America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
107. Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Habitat: Andean cloud forests of South America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
108. Amethyst-throated Sunbird
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Africa
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
109. American Avocet
Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and salt flats of North America
Classification: Recurvirostridae (Avocets and Stilts)
110. American Barn Owl
Habitat: Grasslands, farmlands, and urban areas of the Americas
Classification: Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
111. American Bittern
Habitat: Marshes, wetlands, and freshwater swamps of North America
Classification: Ardeidae (Herons and Egrets)
112. American Black Duck
Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and lakes of North America
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
113. American Bushtit
Habitat: Woodlands, shrubs, and dry forests of North America
Classification: Aegithalidae (Bushtits)
114. American Coot
Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, and marshes of North America
Classification: Rallidae (Rails and Coots)
115. American Crow
Habitat: Urban areas, forests, and open fields of North America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Ravens)
116. American Dipper
Habitat: Fast-moving mountain streams of North and Central America
Classification: Cinclidae (Dippers)
117. American Flamingo
Habitat: Coastal lagoons, salt flats, and mudflats of the Caribbean
Classification: Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
118. American Goldfinch
Habitat: Open fields, meadows, and gardens of North America
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches)
119. American Golden Plover
Habitat: Arctic tundra, grasslands, and wetlands of the Americas
Classification: Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)
120. American Goshawk
Habitat: Boreal forests and woodlands of North America
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
121. American Kestrel
Habitat: Open fields, farmlands, and grasslands of the Americas
Classification: Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)
122. American Oystercatcher
Habitat: Coastal beaches, mudflats, and estuaries of North and South America
Classification: Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
123. American Pipit
Habitat: Alpine meadows, grasslands, and shorelines of North America
Classification: Motacillidae (Pipits and Wagtails)
124. American Purple Gallinule
Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and swamps of North and South America
Classification: Rallidae (Rails and Gallinules)
125. American Redstart
Habitat: Deciduous forests, woodlands, and thickets of North America
Classification: Parulidae (New World Warblers)
126. American Robin
Habitat: Forests, gardens, and urban areas of North America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
127. American Scoter
Habitat: Coastal waters, lakes, and wetlands of North America
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
128. American Three-toed Woodpecker
Habitat: Coniferous forests of North America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
129. American Tree Sparrow
Habitat: Boreal forests and tundra of North America
Classification: Passerellidae (New World Sparrows)
130. American Wigeon
Habitat: Lakes, ponds, and marshes of North America
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
131. American Woodcock
Habitat: Moist forests, woodlands, and wetlands of North America
Classification: Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies)
132. American Yellow Warbler
Habitat: Riparian woodlands, marshes, and gardens of North America
Classification: Parulidae (New World Warblers)
133. Amur Falcon
Habitat: Open grasslands, farmlands, and woodlands of Asia
Classification: Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)
134. Amur Paradise Flycatcher
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and riverbanks of East Asia
Classification: Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
135. Anambra Waxbill
Habitat: Grasslands and scrublands of West Africa
Classification: Estrildidae (Waxbills and Munias)
136. Anarhynchus Tern
Habitat: Coastal wetlands and riverbanks of New Zealand
Classification: Laridae (Gulls and Terns)
137. Anatolian Sandgrouse
Habitat: Dry steppes and semi-deserts of Turkey
Classification: Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
138. Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of the Andes
Classification: Cotingidae (Cotingas)
139. Andean Condor
Habitat: Mountains, cliffs, and open landscapes of South America
Classification: Cathartidae (New World Vultures)
140. Andean Duck
Habitat: High-altitude lakes and wetlands of the Andes
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
141. Andean Emerald
Habitat: Cloud forests and foothills of the Andes
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
142. Andean Flicker
Habitat: High-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes of the Andes
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
143. Andean Goose
Habitat: High-altitude lakes, wetlands, and grasslands of South America
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
144. Andean Gull
Habitat: Lakes, rivers, and wetlands of the Andes
Classification: Laridae (Gulls and Terns)
145. Andean Hillstar
Habitat: High-altitude grasslands and shrublands of the Andes
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
146. Andean Lapwing
Habitat: Wetlands, grasslands, and riverbanks of the Andes
Classification: Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)
147. Andean Laniisoma
Habitat: Cloud forests of the Andes
Classification: Tityridae (Tityras and Allies)
148. Andean Negrito
Habitat: Grasslands, marshes, and lakes of the Andes
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
149. Andean Parakeet
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of the Andes
Classification: Psittacidae (Parrots)
150. Andean Pygmy Owl
Habitat: Montane forests and high-altitude woodlands of the Andes
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
151. Andean Snipe
Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks of the Andes
Classification: Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies)
152. Andean Solitaire
Habitat: Cloud forests and foothills of the Andes
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
153. Andean Swallow
Habitat: Open skies and cliff faces of the Andes
Classification: Hirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)
154. Andean Swift
Habitat: Mountain cliffs and open skies of the Andes
Classification: Apodidae (Swifts)
155. Andean Tapaculo
Habitat: Cloud forests and shrublands of the Andes
Classification: Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
156. Andean Teal
Habitat: High-altitude lakes and wetlands of the Andes
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
157. Andean Tit-Spinetail
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of the Andes
Classification: Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
158. Andean Tinamou
Habitat: High-altitude grasslands and scrublands of the Andes
Classification: Tinamidae (Tinamous)
159. Andean Tyrannulet
Habitat: Montane forests and woodlands of the Andes
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
160. Andean Woodcreeper
Habitat: Cloud forests and highland woodlands of the Andes
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
161. Andean-capped Tyrannulet
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
162. Andean-slender-legged Owl
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
163. Angolan Cave-chat
Habitat: Rocky cliffs and caves of Angola
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
164. Angolan Lark
Habitat: Grasslands and savannas of Angola
Classification: Alaudidae (Larks)
165. Angolan Slaty Flycatcher
Habitat: Woodlands and forests of Angola
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
166. Angolan Waxbill
Habitat: Grasslands and savannas of Angola
Classification: Estrildidae (Waxbills and Munias)
167. Anhinga
Habitat: Wetlands, rivers, and lakes of the Americas
Classification: Anhingidae (Darters)
168. Anjouan Scops Owl
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of the Comoros
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
169. Anjouan Sunbird
Habitat: Forests and Gardens of the Comoros
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
170. Ant-eating Chat
Habitat: Grasslands and savannas of Africa
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
171. Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Habitat: Tropical forests, gardens, and mangroves of the Caribbean
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
172. Antillean Euphonia
Habitat: Forest edges and plantations of the Caribbean
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches)
173. Antillean Mango
Habitat: Coastal forests, mangroves, and gardens of the Caribbean
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
174. Antillean Nighthawk
Habitat: Open fields, beaches, and savannas of the Caribbean
Classification: Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
175. Antillean Palm Swift
Habitat: Palm forests and savannas of the Caribbean
Classification: Apodidae (Swifts)
176. Antillean Piculet
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of the Caribbean
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
177. Antillean Siskin
Habitat: Forest edges and woodlands of the Caribbean
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches)
178. Antillean Woodpecker
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and plantations of the Caribbean
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
179. Apache Thrush
Habitat: Woodlands, forests, and shrublands of North America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
180. Apolinar’s Wren
Habitat: Wetlands and marshes of Colombia
Classification: Troglodytidae (Wrens)
181. Apurímac Brushfinch
Habitat: Montane scrublands and forests of Peru
Classification: Passerellidae (New World Sparrows)
182. Apurímac Spinetail
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of Peru
Classification: Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
183. Apurímac Sunangel
Habitat: Montane forests of the Andes in Peru
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
184. Apurímac Tapaculo
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane scrub of Peru
Classification: Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
185. Arabian Babbler
Habitat: Arid scrublands and deserts of the Arabian Peninsula
Classification: Leiothrichidae (laughing thrushes and Babblers)
186. Arabian Bustard
Habitat: Grasslands and open woodlands of the Arabian Peninsula
Classification: Otididae (Bustards)
187. Arabian Dunn’s Lark
Habitat: Deserts and arid scrublands of the Arabian Peninsula
Classification: Alaudidae (Larks)
188. Arabian Golden Sparrow
Habitat: Semi-arid regions and savannas of the Arabian Peninsula
Classification: Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)
189. Arabian Partridge
Habitat: Rocky hills, scrublands, and dry forests of the Arabian Peninsula
Classification: Phasianidae (Pheasants and Partridges)
190. Arabian Scops Owl
Habitat: Arid woodlands, rocky outcrops, and scrublands of the Arabian Peninsula
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
191. Arabian Warbler
Habitat: Arid scrublands and dry forests of the Arabian Peninsula
Classification: Sylviidae (Old World Warblers)
192. Arctic Loon
Habitat: Tundra lakes, coastal waters, and open seas of the Arctic
Classification: Gaviidae (Loons)
193. Arctic Redpoll
Habitat: Arctic tundra and boreal forests
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches)
194. Arctic Skua
Habitat: Coastal cliffs, tundra, and open seas of the Arctic
Classification: Stercorariidae (Skuas and Jaegers)
195. Arctic Tern
Habitat: Coastal areas, islands, and open seas of the Arctic and beyond
Classification: Laridae (Gulls and Terns)
196. Arctic Warbler
Habitat: Boreal forests, tundra, and riverine habitats
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
197. Argentine Shoveler
Habitat: Freshwater wetlands, lakes, and marshes of South America
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
198. Armenian Gull
Habitat: Lakes, wetlands, and riverbanks of Armenia and surrounding regions
Classification: Laridae (Gulls and Terns)
199. Ash-throated Flycatcher
Habitat: Dry forests, deserts, and scrublands of North and Central America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
200. Ash-breasted Antbird
Habitat: Tropical forests, thickets, and riverbanks of South America
Classification: Thamnophilidae (Antbirds)
201. Ash-breasted Sierra Finch
Habitat: High-altitude grasslands and shrublands of the Andes
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
202. Ash-browed Spinetail
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
203. Ash-colored Cuckoo
Habitat: Dry forests, open woodlands, and mangroves of South America
Classification: Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
204. Ash-headed Babbler
Habitat: Woodlands, thickets, and scrublands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Leiothrichidae (laughing thrushes and Babblers)
205. Ash-headed Greenlet
Habitat: Forest edges and secondary forests of South America
Classification: Vireonidae (Vireos and Greenlets)
206. Ash-headed Tyrannulet
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
207. Ash-winged Antwren
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and riverine forests of South America
Classification: Thamnophilidae (Antbirds)
208. Ashy Bulbul
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia
Classification: Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
209. Ashy Cisticola
Habitat: Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands of Africa
Classification: Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
210. Ashy Drongo
Habitat: Forests, open woodlands, and gardens of Asia
Classification: Dicruridae (Drongos)
211. Ashy Flycatcher
Habitat: Forest edges, woodlands, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
212. Ashy Minivet
Habitat: Forests, mangroves, and coastal woodlands of Asia
Classification: Campephagidae (Cuckoo shrikes)
213. Ashy Prinia
Habitat: Grasslands, scrublands, and gardens of South Asia
Classification: Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
214. Ashy Robin
Habitat: Rainforests and montane forests of New Guinea
Classification: Petroicidae (Australasian Robins)
215. Ashy Starling
Habitat: Dry savannas and open woodlands of East Africa
Classification: Sturnidae (Starlings)
216. Ashy Storm Petrel
Habitat: Open oceans and coastal waters of the Pacific
Classification: Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels)
217. Ashy Tailorbird
Habitat: Mangroves, forests, and plantations of Southeast Asia
Classification: Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
218. Ashy Thrush
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and plantations of Southeast Asia
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
219. Ashy Tit
Habitat: Woodlands, scrublands, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Paridae (Tits and Chickadees)
220. Ashy Wood Pigeon
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and mountainous regions of Asia
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
221. Ashy Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical forests, woodlands, and mangroves of Southeast Asia
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
222. Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Habitat: Arid grasslands, scrublands, and agricultural fields of South Asia
Classification: Alaudidae (Larks)
223. Ashy-faced Owl
Habitat: Dry forests, woodlands, and savannas of the Caribbean
Classification: Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
224. Ashy-fronted Bulbul
Habitat: Forest edges, plantations, and woodlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
225. Ashy-throated Bush Tanager
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of Central and South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
226. Ashy-throated Chlorospingus
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of the Neotropics
Classification: Passerellidae (New World Sparrows)
227. Ashy-throated Parrotbill
Habitat: Reed beds, scrublands, and wetlands of China
Classification: Paradoxornithidae (Parrotbills)
228. Ashy-throated Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and thickets of Asia
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
229. Ashy-winged Puffbird
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and riverbanks of South America
Classification: Bucconidae (Puffbirds)
230. Asiatic Dowitcher
Habitat: Coastal mudflats, estuaries, and wetlands of Asia
Classification: Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies)
231. Assam Laughingthrush
Habitat: Dense forests and scrublands of Northeast India and Southeast Asia
Classification: Leiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Babblers)
232. Assam Treepie
Habitat: Woodlands and forests of Northeast India and Southeast Asia
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
233. Asthenes Tapaculo
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
234. Atacama Mockingbird
Habitat: Dry scrublands and deserts of Chile
Classification: Mimidae (Mockingbirds and Thrashers)
235. Atitlán Grebe
Habitat: Freshwater lakes in Guatemala (extinct)
Classification: Podicipedidae (Grebes)
236. Atlas Flycatcher
Habitat: Mediterranean woodlands and forests of North Africa
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
237. Atlantic Canary
Habitat: Coastal forests, gardens, and shrublands of Macaronesia
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches)
238. Atlantic Petrel
Habitat: Open oceans and islands of the South Atlantic
Classification: Procellariidae (Petrels and Shearwaters)
239. Atlantic Royal Flycatcher
Habitat: Rainforests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Tityridae (Royal Flycatchers)
240. Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Habitat: Open seas and islands of the South Atlantic
Classification: Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
241. Atoll Starling
Habitat: Coastal forests and atoll islands of the Pacific
Classification: Sturnidae (Starlings)
242. Audubon’s Oriole
Habitat: Woodlands and scrublands of the southern United States and Mexico
Classification: Icteridae (New World Orioles)
243. Audubon’s Shearwater
Habitat: Open oceans and coastal waters of the Atlantic and Pacific
Classification: Procellariidae (Petrels and Shearwaters)
244. Augur Buzzard
Habitat: Open grasslands, mountains, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
245. Aurora Antbird
Habitat: Lowland rainforests of South America
Classification: Thamnophilidae (Antbirds)
246. Austral Blackbird
Habitat: Temperate forests and shrublands of South America
Classification: Icteridae (New World Blackbirds)
247. Austral Canastero
Habitat: Grasslands and shrublands of southern South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
248. Austral Negrito
Habitat: Grasslands, wetlands, and open fields of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
249. Austral Parakeet
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of southern South America
Classification: Psittacidae (Parrots)
250. Austral Pygmy Owl
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Chile and Argentina
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
251. Australian Brush-turkey
Habitat: Rainforests and woodlands of Australia
Classification: Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
252. Australian Bustard
Habitat: Open grasslands and arid regions of Australia
Classification: Otididae (Bustards)
253. Australian Figbird
Habitat: Coastal forests and woodlands of Australia
Classification: Oriolidae (Old World Orioles)
254. Australian Gannet
Habitat: Coastal waters and islands of Australia and New Zealand
Classification: Sulidae (Boobies and Gannets)
255. Australian Hobby
Habitat: Open woodlands and grasslands of Australia
Classification: Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)
256. Australian Ibis
Habitat: Wetlands, rivers, and urban areas of Australia
Classification: Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills)
257. Australian King Parrot
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of eastern Australia
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
258. Australian Kestrel
Habitat: Open grasslands, woodlands, and urban areas of Australia
Classification: Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)
259. Australian Magpie
Habitat: Woodlands, farmlands, and urban areas of Australia
Classification: Artamidae (Woodswallows and Allies)
260. Australian Masked Owl
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Australia
Classification: Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
261. Australian Owlet-nightjar
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and scrublands of Australia
Classification: Aegothelidae (Owlet-nightjars)
262. Australian Pelican
Habitat: Coastal waters, rivers, and lakes of Australia
Classification: Pelecanidae (Pelicans)
263. Australian Pratincole
Habitat: Open grasslands and wetlands of Australia
Classification: Glareolidae (Pratincoles and Coursers)
264. Australian Raven
Habitat: Woodlands, grasslands, and urban areas of Australia
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Ravens)
265. Australian Reed Warbler
Habitat: Wetlands, reed beds, and swamps of Australia
Classification: Acrocephalidae (Reed Warblers)
266. Australian Shelduck
Habitat: Lakes, rivers, and wetlands of Australia
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
267. Australian Shoveler
Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, and marshes of Australia
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
268. Australian Swiftlet
Habitat: Coastal cliffs, caves, and open skies of Australia
Classification: Apodidae (Swifts)
269. Australian White Ibis
Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, and urban areas of Australia
Classification: Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills)
270. Australian Wood Duck
Habitat: Wetlands, rivers, and lakes of Australia
Classification: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
271. Avadavat
Habitat: Grasslands, wetlands, and scrublands of South and Southeast Asia
Classification: Estrildidae (Waxbills and Munias)
272. Aye-aye Thrush
Habitat: Tropical forests and woodlands of Madagascar
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
273. Azure Dollarbird
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and open savannas of Australia and Asia
Classification: Coraciidae (Rollers)
274. Azure Gallinule
Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and tropical swamps of South America
Classification: Rallidae (Rails and Gallinules)
275. Azure Jay
Habitat: Atlantic forests of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
276. Azure Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Australia and New Guinea
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
277. Azure Tit
Habitat: Boreal forests, woodlands, and scrublands of Eurasia
Classification: Paridae (Tits and Chickadees)
278. Azure-winged Magpie
Habitat: Woodlands, forests, and gardens of East Asia
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
279. Azure-breasted Pitta
Habitat: Lowland and montane forests of the Philippines
Classification: Pittidae (Pittas)
280. Azure-crowned Hummingbird
Habitat: Tropical and montane forests of Central America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
281. Azure-hooded Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of Central America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
282. Azure-naped Jay
Habitat: Dry forests and savannas of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
283. Azure-rumped Tanager
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of Central America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
284. Azure-shouldered Tanager
Habitat: Atlantic rainforests of Brazil
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
285. Azure-throated Sunbird
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
286. Azure-winged Parrot
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and savannas of Southeast Asia
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
287. Azurescaped Fairywren
Habitat: Forest edges and shrublands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
288. Azurite Kingfisher
Habitat: Wetlands, rivers, and lakes of New Guinea
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
289. Azurite Starling
Habitat: Open woodlands and savannas of Africa
Classification: Sturnidae (Starlings)
290. Azurite Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests of Africa
Classification: Sylviidae (Old World Warblers)
291. Azurite Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and tropical forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
292. Azurite-crowned Flycatcher
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
293. Azurite-fronted Lorikeet
Habitat: Rainforests and woodlands of New Guinea
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
294. Azurite-hooded Thrush
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
295. Azurite-tailed Manakin
Habitat: Tropical rainforests of South America
Classification: Pipridae (Manakins)
296. Azurite-throated Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
297. Azurite-winged Finch
Habitat: High-altitude shrublands and rocky slopes of South America
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches)
298. Azurite-winged Parakeet
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
299. Azurite-winged Starling
Habitat: Woodlands, grasslands, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Sturnidae (Starlings)
300. Azurite-winged Tanager
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
301. Azurite-winged Thrush
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
302. Azurite-winged Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
303. Azurite-winged Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
304. Azure-fronted Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
305. Azure-winged Flycatcher
Habitat: Woodlands, forests, and scrublands of Asia
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
306. Azure-winged Tanager
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
307. Azure-winged Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of Asia
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
308. Azure-winged Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
309. Azure-winged Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
310. Azure-winged Woodpecker
Habitat: Montane forests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
311. Azure-breasted Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
312. Azure-browed Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of Central America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
313. Azure-browed Tanager
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
314. Azure-browed Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
315. Azure-capped Hummingbird
Habitat: Cloud forests and highland forests of Central America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
316. Azure-cheeked Parrot
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
317. Azure-collared Kingfisher
Habitat: Mangroves, coastal forests, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
318. Azure-crowned Fairy
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
319. Azure-crowned Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of Central America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
320. Azure-fronted Jay
Habitat: Temperate and montane forests of North America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
321. Azure-fronted Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
322. Azure-fronted Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
323. Azure-headed Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
324. Azure-headed Tanager
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
325. Azure-headed Thrush
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
326. Azure-headed Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
327. Azure-hooded Flycatcher
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and scrublands of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
328. Azure-hooded Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
329. Azure-hooded Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
330. Azure-hooded Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
331. Azure-mantled Kingfisher
Habitat: Tropical rainforests and riverbanks of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
332. Azure-mantled Thrush
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
333. Azure-mantled Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
334. Azure-naped Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
335. Azure-rumped Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
336. Azure-rumped Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
337. Azure-rumped Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
338. Azure-rumped Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical forests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
339. Azure-scaled Parrot
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
340. Azure-scaled Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
341. Azure-scaled Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
342. Azure-scaled Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
343. Azure-shouldered Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
344. Azure-shouldered Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
345. Azure-shouldered Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
346. Azure-shouldered Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical forests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
347. Azure-spotted Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
348. Azure-spotted Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
349. Azure-spotted Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
350. Azure-tailed Fairywren
Habitat: Grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
351. Azure-tailed Flycatcher
Habitat: Woodlands, scrublands, and open forests of South America
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
352. Azure-tailed Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
353. Azure-tailed Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
354. Azure-tailed Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
355. Azure-tailed Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
356. Azure-tailed Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
357. Azure-tailed Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical forests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
358. Azure-throated Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
359. Azure-throated Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
360. Azure-throated Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
361. Azure-throated Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
362. Azure-throated Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
363. Azure-throated Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical forests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
364. Azure-tipped Parrot
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
365. Azure-tipped Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
366. Azure-tipped Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
367. Azure-tipped Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
368. Azure-winged Finch
Habitat: Alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes of Central Asia
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches)
369. Azure-winged Jay
Habitat: Woodlands, forests, and scrublands of East Asia and the Iberian Peninsula
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
370. Azure-winged Manakin
Habitat: Lowland and montane forests of South America
Classification: Pipridae (Manakins)
371. Azure-winged Parakeet
Habitat: Tropical forests, savannas, and open woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
372. Azure-winged Starling
Habitat: Woodlands, open forests, and scrublands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Sturnidae (Starlings)
373. Azure-wren
Habitat: Rainforests, woodlands, and scrublands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
374. Azure-wren Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of Central America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
375. Azure-wren Tanager
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
376. Azure-wren Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
377. Azure-wren Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
378. Azure-wren Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
379. Azure-wren Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
380. Azure-naped Fairywren
Habitat: Open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
381. Azure-plumed Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
382. Azure-plumed Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
383. Azure-plumed Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
384. Azure-plumed Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
385. Azure-plumed Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical forests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
386. Azure-ringed Parrot
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
387. Azure-ringed Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
388. Azure-ringed Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
389. Azure-ringed Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
390. Azure-ringed Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
391. Azure-streaked Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
392. Azure-streaked Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
393. Azure-streaked Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
394. Azure-streaked Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
395. Azure-streaked Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
396. Azure-streaked Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
397. Azure-tinted Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
398. Azure-tinted Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
399. Azure-tinted Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
400. Azure-tinted Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
401. Azure-tinted Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
402. Azure-tinted Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
403. Azure-winged Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
404. Azure-backed Thrush
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
405. Azure-backed Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
406. Azure-backed Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
407. Azure-backed Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
408. Azure-bearded Fairywren
Habitat: Open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
409. Azure-bellied Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
410. Azure-bellied Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
411. Azure-bellied Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
412. Azure-bellied Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
413. Azure-bellied Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
414. Azure-bellied Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
415. Azure-capped Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
416. Azure-cheeked Fairywren
Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
417. Azure-cheeked Flycatcher
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and scrublands of South America
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
418. Azure-cheeked Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of Central and South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
419. Azure-cheeked Tanager
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
420. Azure-cheeked Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
421. Azure-cheeked Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
422. Azure-cheeked Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
423. Azure-collared Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
424. Azure-collared Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
425. Azure-collared Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
426. Azure-collared Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
427. Azure-collared Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
428. Azure-collared Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
429. Azure-crowned Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
430. Azure-crowned Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
431. Azure-crowned Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
432. Azure-crowned Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
433. Azure-crowned Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
434. Azure-crowned Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
435. Azure-crowned Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
436. Azure-flanked Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
437. Azure-flanked Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
438. Azure-flanked Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
439. Azure-flanked Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
440. Azure-flanked Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
441. Azure-flanked Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
442. Azure-headed Parrot
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
443. Azure-headed Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
444. Azure-headed Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
445. Azure-hooded Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
446. Azure-hooded Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
447. Azure-mantled Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
448. Azure-mantled Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
449. Azure-mantled Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
450. Azure-mantled Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
451. Azure-naped Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
452. Azure-naped Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
453. Azure-naped Warbler
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
454. Azure-naped Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
455. Azure-plumed Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
456. Azure-rumped Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
457. Azure-scaled Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
458. Azure-scaled Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
459. Azure-shouldered Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
460. Azure-spotted Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
461. Azure-spotted Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
462. Azure-spotted Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
463. Azure-tailed Tanager
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Thraupidae (Tanagers)
464. Azure-tipped Jay
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Corvidae (Crows and Jays)
465. Azure-tipped Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
466. Azure-wren Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
467. Azure-backed Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
468. Azure-backed Leafbird
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia
Classification: Chloropseidae (Leafbirds)
469. Azure-bellied Fairywren
Habitat: Open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
470. Azure-bellied Flycatcher
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and scrublands of South America
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
471. Azure-chested Hummingbird
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
472. Azure-collared Fairywren
Habitat: Open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
473. Azure-collared Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
474. Azure-eared Hummingbird
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of South America
Classification: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
475. Azure-flanked Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
476. Azure-fronted Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
477. Azure-fronted Parrot
Habitat: Tropical forests and subtropical woodlands of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
478. Azure-fronted Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
479. Azure-fronted Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
480. Azure-gorgeted Sunbird
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of Southeast Asia
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
481. Azure-headed Fairywren
Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
482. Azure-hooded Kingfisher
Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
483. Azure-rumped Fairywren
Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
484. Azure-spotted Woodcreeper
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Furnariidae (Woodcreepers)
485. Azure-winged Bush Robin
Habitat: Forest edges, woodlands, and shrublands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
486. Azure-winged Drongo
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and open landscapes of Southeast Asia
Classification: Dicruridae (Drongos)
487. Azure-winged Monarch
Habitat: Woodlands, forests, and coastal areas of Australia and Southeast Asia
Classification: Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
488. Azure-winged Rock Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests, cliffs, and open landscapes of Europe and Asia
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
489. Azure-backed Quail-Dove
Habitat: Lowland and montane forests of the Caribbean and South America
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
490. Azure-bellied Puffbird
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and woodlands of South America
Classification: Bucconidae (Puffbirds)
491. Azure-browed Flycatcher
Habitat: Tropical forests and scrublands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
492. Azure-browed Parrot
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
493. Azure-browed Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and scrublands of South America
Classification: Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
494. Azure-browed Woodpecker
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
495. Azure-flanked Antbird
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and riverine forests of South America
Classification: Thamnophilidae (Antbirds)
496. Azure-flanked Flowerpecker
Habitat: Forest edges and tropical woodlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Dicaeidae (Flowerpeckers)
497. Azure-fronted Lorikeet
Habitat: Rainforests and woodlands of New Guinea
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
498. Azure-fronted Tyrannulet
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane woodlands of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
499. Azure-fronted Weaver
Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, and riverbanks of Africa
Classification: Ploceidae (Weavers)
500. Azure-headed Babbler
Habitat: Dense forests and thickets of Southeast Asia
Classification: Leiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Babblers)
501. Azure-headed Pigeon
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and tropical islands of Asia
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
502. Azure-mantled Puffbird
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and riverbanks of South America
Classification: Bucconidae (Puffbirds)
503. Azure-naped Sunbird
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
504. Azure-naped Weaver
Habitat: Wetlands, riverbanks, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Ploceidae (Weavers)
505. Azure-plumed Cuckoo
Habitat: Lowland and montane forests of South America
Classification: Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
506. Azure-rumped Dove
Habitat: Dense forests and tropical woodlands of the Caribbean
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
507. Azure-scaled Nightjar
Habitat: Open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands of South America
Classification: Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
508. Azure-shouldered Bowerbird
Habitat: Rainforests and woodlands of Australia
Classification: Ptilonorhynchidae (Bowerbirds)
509. Azure-spotted Bush Warbler
Habitat: Montane forests and shrublands of Asia
Classification: Locustellidae (Grass Warblers)
510. Azure-spotted Cotinga
Habitat: Lowland and montane forests of South America
Classification: Cotingidae (Cotingas)
511. Azure-streaked Bulbul
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia
Classification: Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
512. Azure-tailed Nuthatch
Habitat: Temperate forests and woodlands of Asia
Classification: Sittidae (Nuthatches)
513. Azure-throated Euphonia
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of Central and South America
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches and Euphonias)
514. Azure-tipped Jacamar
Habitat: Lowland rainforests and riverbanks of South America
Classification: Galbulidae (Jacamars)
515. Azure-winged Hawk
Habitat: Open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands of Asia
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
516. Azure-winged Leafbird
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Chloropseidae (Leafbirds)
517. Azure-winged Rail
Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks of Asia
Classification: Rallidae (Rails and Crakes)
518. Azure-winged Sunbird
Habitat: Forests, gardens, and open woodlands of Southeast Asia
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
519. Azure-winged Wren
Habitat: Woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands of Australia
Classification: Maluridae (Fairywrens)
520. Azure-wren Flycatcher
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane forests of South America
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
521. Azure-wren Sunbird
Habitat: Forest edges, plantations, and woodlands of Africa
Classification: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
522. Azure-wren Tody-Tyrant
Habitat: Lowland and montane forests of South America
Classification: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
523. Azure-wren Wheatear
Habitat: Open rocky landscapes and montane grasslands of Africa
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
524. Azure-wren Wood Hoopoe
Habitat: Woodlands, savannas, and riverine forests of Africa
Classification: Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes)
525. Aztec Thrush
Habitat: Montane forests and woodlands of Mexico and Central America
Classification: Turdidae (Thrushes)
526. Ayeyarwady Bulbul
Habitat: Dry forests and woodlands of Myanmar
Classification: Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
527. Ayres’s Cisticola
Habitat: Grasslands and open woodlands of Africa
Classification: Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
528. Ayres’s Hawk-Eagle
Habitat: Woodlands, savannas, and forests of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
529. Ayres’s Hawk
Habitat: Open woodlands, savannas, and riverine forests of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
530. Ayres’s Scops Owl
Habitat: Forest edges, woodlands, and savannas of Africa
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
531. Aztec Parakeet
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and mangroves of Mexico and Central America
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
532. Aztec Woodpecker
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests of Mexico
Classification: Picidae (Woodpeckers)
533. Azerbaijani Partridge
Habitat: Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes of Azerbaijan
Classification: Phasianidae (Pheasants and Partridges)
534. Azuero Parakeet
Habitat: Forests and woodlands of Panama
Classification: Psittacidae (Parrots)
535. Azuero Tapaculo
Habitat: Dense montane forests of Panama
Classification: Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
536. Afghan Snowfinch
Habitat: Alpine meadows, dry highlands, and rocky slopes of Afghanistan
Classification: Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)
537. African Batis
Habitat: Woodlands, savannas, and riverine forests of Africa
Classification: Platysteiridae (Batises and Wattle-eyes)
538. African Blue Tit
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and gardens of North Africa
Classification: Paridae (Tits and Chickadees)
539. African Collared Dove
Habitat: Arid regions, woodlands, and urban areas of Africa
Classification: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
540. African Crag Martin
Habitat: Rocky cliffs, canyons, and open landscapes of Africa
Classification: Hirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)
541. African Crimson-winged Finch
Habitat: Alpine and montane grasslands of North Africa
Classification: Fringillidae (Finches)
542. African Dusky Flycatcher
Habitat: Forest edges, woodlands, and gardens of Africa
Classification: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
543. African Elephant Bird (extinct)
Habitat: Grasslands and forests of Madagascar
Classification: Aepyornithidae (Elephant Birds)
544. African Golden Weaver
Habitat: Wetlands, reed beds, and grasslands of Africa
Classification: Ploceidae (Weavers)
545. African Green Bee-eater
Habitat: Open savannas, grasslands, and forest edges of Africa
Classification: Meropidae (Bee-eaters)
546. African Hill Babbler
Habitat: Montane forests and woodlands of East Africa
Classification: Leiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Babblers)
547. African Hooded Vulture
Habitat: Savannahs, woodlands, and urban areas of Africa
Classification: Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Vultures)
548. African Marsh Owl
Habitat: Wetlands, grasslands, and open savannas of Africa
Classification: Strigidae (Owls)
549. African Mountain Babbler
Habitat: Montane forests of Central and East Africa
Classification: Leiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Babblers)
550. African Orange-bellied Parrot
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of Africa
Classification: Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots)
551. African Oriole
Habitat: Woodlands, savannas, and forests of Africa
Classification: Oriolidae (Old World Orioles)
552. African Pied Wagtail
Habitat: Wetlands, riverbanks, and urban areas of Africa
Classification: Motacillidae (Wagtails and Pipits)
553. African Plain Martin
Habitat: Open landscapes, wetlands, and grasslands of Africa
Classification: Hirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)
554. African Pygmy Falcon
Habitat: Dry savannas and thornbush habitats of Africa
Classification: Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)
555. African Quail
Habitat: Grasslands, scrublands, and farmlands of Africa
Classification: Phasianidae (Pheasants and Partridges)
Wrappin ‘It Up
Think of these 555 ‘A’ birds as the first chapter in nature’s most amazing story.
From tiny hummingbirds to majestic eagles, each has a special place in our world. These aren’t just names in a book – they’re real creatures that make our gardens come alive, our forests sing, and our skies dance.
Learning about them isn’t just about facts and figures; it’s about connecting with the wild, wonderful world around us.
Would you be ready to meet these feathered friends?
Start by looking up the next time you hear a chirp outside your window. Please take a photo, share it in our community, and let’s turn every backyard into a bird-watching paradise. Your next favorite bird might just start with ‘A’!
