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page 1Birds described in 1789
Rock Dove
species of pigeon; the wild bird from which domesticated pigeons derive
Mute Swan
species of swan
Gull-billed Tern
species of seabird
Spot-billed Pelican
species of bird
Pacific Golden Plover
species of bird
black-winged kite
species of bird
Hamerkop
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The hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), also called the umbrette, is a medium-sized bird. It is the only living species in the genus Scopus and the family Scopidae. The species and family was long thought to sit with the Ciconiiformes but is now placed with the Pelecaniformes, and its closest relatives are thought to be the pelicans and the shoebill. The shape of its head with a long bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, which has given this species its name after the Afrikaans word for hammerhead. It is a medium-sized waterbird with brown p
Ixobrychus cinnamomeus
species of bird
Pink-backed Pelican
species of bird
White-winged Crossbill
species of bird
Greater Adjutant
species of bird
Ruddy Duck
species of bird
American wigeon
species of bird
African Jacana
species of bird
Yellow Bittern
species of bird
Agami Heron
species of bird
Pacific Reef Heron
species of bird
Great Frigatebird
species of bird
American White Pelican
species of bird
Common Buttonquail
species of bird
Lesser Yellowlegs
species of bird
Sooty Shearwater
species of bird
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Watercock
The watercock (Gallicrex cinerea) is a waterbird in the rail and crake family, Rallidae that is widely distributed across Southeast Asia. It is the only member of the genus Gallicrex.
Cotton Pygmy Goose
species of bird
kererū
The kererū (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), also known as kūkupa (northern Māori dialects), New Zealand pigeon or wood pigeon, is a species of pigeon native to New Zealand. Johann Friedrich Gmelin described the bird in 1789 as a large, conspicuous pigeon up to in length and in weight, with a white breast and iridescent green–blue plumage. Two subspecies have been recognised; the second—the Norfolk pigeon of Norfolk Island—became extinct in the early 20th century. Kererū pairs are monogamous, breeding over successive seasons and remaining together when not breeding. They construct nests with twigs
Dendronanthus indicus
species of bird
Blue Duck
species of bird
American Coot
species of bird
Eyebrowed Thrush
species of bird
Greater Yellowlegs
species of bird
Barrow's Goldeneye
species of bird in the duck family (Anatidae)
Southern Giant Petrel
species of bird
Curruca melanocephala
species of bird
Rodrigues solitaire
extinct species of bird
Pacific Black Duck
species of bird
Maguari Stork
species of bird
Blue Petrel
species of bird
Upland Goose
species of bird
Barred Buttonquail
species of bird
Nankeen Night Heron
species of bird
Green-winged Teal
species of bird
Grey Francolin
species of bird
domesticated pigeon
subspecies of pigeon
Zigzag Heron
species of heron
Amazonetta brasiliensis
species of bird
Antarctic Petrel
species of bird
Black Wheatear
species of bird
Yellow-billed Pintail
species of bird
Rain Quail
species of bird
Black-faced Ibis
species of bird
Brahminy Starling
species of bird
Curruca hortensis
species of bird
American Avocet
species of bird
Antarctic Tern
species of bird
Great Tinamou
species of bird
Chestnut-tailed Starling
species of bird
Reed Cormorant
species of bird
Red-billed Teal
species of bird
Wattled Crane
species of crane found in Africa
Red-knobbed Coot
species of bird