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  Gallery of Aves (Birds)

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Class : Aves (Birds)

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Order : Aegotheliformes (Owlet-nightjars)

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Family : Aegothelidae (Owlet-nightjars)

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Order : Apodiformes (Hummingbirds and Swifts)

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Family : Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)

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Order : Bucerotiformes (Hornbills, Hoopoes and Wood Hoopoes)

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Family : Bucerotidae (Hornbills)

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Family : Upupidae (Hoopoes)

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Order : Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars)

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Family : Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)

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Order : Cariamiformes

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Family : Cariamidae (Seriemas)

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Order : Casuariiformes (Cassowaries and Emu)

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Family : Casuariidae (Cassowaries)

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  • Dromaius novaehollandiae - Maroparque 02
    Dromaius novaehollandiae - Maroparque 02
  • Dromaius novaehollandiae - Réserve africaine de Sigean 01
    Dromaius novaehollandiae - Réserve africaine de Sigean 01
  • Emu 1 - Tidbinbilla
    Emu 1 - Tidbinbilla

Family : Dromaiidae (Emu)

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Order : Ciconiiformes (Storks)

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Family : Ciconiidae (Storks)

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Order : Coliiformes (Mousebirds)

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Family : Coliidae (Mousebirds)

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Order : Columbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)

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Family : Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)

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  • Geopelia placida (Peaceful Dove)
    Geopelia placida
    (Peaceful Dove)
  • Goura scheepmakeri (Southern Crowned Pigeon)
    Goura scheepmakeri
    (Southern Crowned Pigeon)
  • Columba livia (Rock Dove)
    Columba livia
    (Rock Dove)
  • Columba livia (Rock Dove)
    Columba livia
    (Rock Dove)
  • Columba livia (Rock Dove)
    Columba livia
    (Rock Dove)
  • Spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis suratensis)
    Spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis suratensis)
  • Common Wood Pigeon facing left
    Common Wood Pigeon facing left
  • Bar-shouldered Dove 1 - Woy Woy
    Bar-shouldered Dove 1 - Woy Woy
  • Common pigeon at Waterloo Park, London 01
    Common pigeon at Waterloo Park, London 01
  • Common pigeon at Waterloo Park, London, United Kingdom 01
    Common pigeon at Waterloo Park, London, United Kingdom 01
  • Spinifex Pigeon 0A2A1585
    Spinifex Pigeon 0A2A1585
  • Mourning dove perched (61179)
    Mourning dove perched (61179)

Order : Coraciiformes (Kingfishers, Bee-eaters, Rollers, Motmots, and Todies)

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Family : Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)

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  • Chloroceryle amazona (Amazon Kingfisher)
    Chloroceryle amazona
    (Amazon Kingfisher)
  • Alcedo atthis (Common Kingfisher)
    Alcedo atthis
    (Common Kingfisher)
  • Alcedo atthis (Common Kingfisher)
    Alcedo atthis
    (Common Kingfisher)
  • Alcedo atthis (Common kingfisher)
    Alcedo atthis
    (Common kingfisher)
  • Alcedo atthis (Common Kingfisher)
    Alcedo atthis
    (Common Kingfisher)
  • Alcedo atthis (Common Kingfisher)
    Alcedo atthis
    (Common Kingfisher)
  • Alcedo atthis (Common Kingfisher)
    Alcedo atthis
    (Common Kingfisher)
  • Alcedo azurea (Azure Kingfisher)
    Alcedo azurea
    (Azure Kingfisher)
  • Corythornis cristatus cristatus (Malachite Kingfisher)
    Corythornis cristatus cristatus
    (Malachite Kingfisher)
  • Corythornis cristatus cristatus (Malachite kingfisher)
    Corythornis cristatus cristatus
    (Malachite kingfisher)
  • Corythornis cristatus stuartkeithi (Malachite kingfisher)
    Corythornis cristatus stuartkeithi
    (Malachite kingfisher)
  • Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra)
    Dacelo novaeguineae
    (Laughing Kookaburra)
  • Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra)
    Dacelo novaeguineae
    (Laughing Kookaburra)
  • (Laughing kookaburra)
    (Laughing kookaburra)
  • Megaceryle torquata (Ringed Kingfisher)
    Megaceryle torquata
    (Ringed Kingfisher)
  • Halcyon coromanda (Ruddy Kingfisher)
    Halcyon coromanda
    (Ruddy Kingfisher)
  • Megaceryle maxima (Giant Kingfisher)
    Megaceryle maxima
    (Giant Kingfisher)
  • Ceryle rudis rudis (Pied kingfisher)
    Ceryle rudis rudis
    (Pied kingfisher)
  • Ceryle rudis leucomelanurus (Pied kingfisher)
    Ceryle rudis leucomelanurus
    (Pied kingfisher)
  • Halcyon smyrnensis (White-throated Kingfisher)
    Halcyon smyrnensis
    (White-throated Kingfisher)
  • Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis ispida) female with dragonfly larva
    Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis ispida) female with dragonfly larva
  • Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher - Julatten
    Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher - Julatten
  • Pied kingfisher pair
    Pied kingfisher pair
  • Pied kingfisher pair
    Pied kingfisher pair
  • Alcedo atthis - Riserve naturali e aree contigue della fascia fluviale del Po
    Alcedo atthis - Riserve naturali e aree contigue della fascia fluviale del Po
  • Príncipe malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus nais)
    Príncipe malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus nais)
  • São Tomé malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus thomensis)
    São Tomé malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus thomensis)
  • Common kingfisher on a branch opening it's wings
    Common kingfisher on a branch opening it's wings
  • Malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus galerita).jpg/2
    Malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus galerita).jpg/2
  • Green kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana americana) male 3
    Green kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana americana) male 3
  • Sacred Kingfisher- Sydney Olympic Park
    Sacred Kingfisher- Sydney Olympic Park
  • Pacific Kingfisher
    Pacific Kingfisher
  • Dacelo novaeguineae - Vogelpark Steinen 01
    Dacelo novaeguineae - Vogelpark Steinen 01
  • Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher 0A2A6720
    Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher 0A2A6720
  • 044 Grey-headed kingfisher at Queen Elizabeth National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
    044 Grey-headed kingfisher at Queen Elizabeth National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
  • Common kingfisher in Japan, December 2023 - 4915
    Common kingfisher in Japan, December 2023 - 4915
  • 023 African pygmy kingfisher at Kibale forest National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
    023 African pygmy kingfisher at Kibale forest National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
  • Common kingfisher in flight
    Common kingfisher in flight
  • 04--Martin-Pecheur-20-01-24-Halois-Belgium-Luc viatour
    04--Martin-Pecheur-20-01-24-Halois-Belgium-Luc viatour

Family : Coraciidae (Rollers)

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Family : Brachypteraciidae (Ground Rollers)

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Family : Meropidae (Bee-eaters)

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  • Merops apiaster (European Bee-eater)
    Merops apiaster
    (European Bee-eater)
  • Merops apiaster (European Bee-eater)
    Merops apiaster
    (European Bee-eater)
  • Merops apiaster (European Bee-eater)
    Merops apiaster
    (European Bee-eater)
  • Merops apiaster (European Bee-eaters)
    Merops apiaster
    (European Bee-eaters)
  • Merops bullockoides (White-fronted Bee-eater)
    Merops bullockoides
    (White-fronted Bee-eater)
  • Merops bullockoides (White-fronted bee-eater)
    Merops bullockoides
    (White-fronted bee-eater)
  • Merops apiaster (European Bee-eater)
    Merops apiaster
    (European Bee-eater)
  • Merops hirundineus chrysolaimus (Swallow-tailed bee-eater)
    Merops hirundineus chrysolaimus
    (Swallow-tailed bee-eater)
  • Little bee-eater (Merops pusillus argutus), Namibia
    Little bee-eater (Merops pusillus argutus), Namibia
  • Merops philippinus (Blue-tailed Bee-eater), Sri Lanka
    Merops philippinus
    (Blue-tailed Bee-eater), Sri Lanka
  • Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) Yala
    Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) Yala
  • Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) Yala 2
    Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) Yala 2
  • Chestnut-headed bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti) Yala
    Chestnut-headed bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti) Yala
  • Chestnut-headed Bee-eater 0A2A3554
    Chestnut-headed Bee-eater 0A2A3554
  • 019 Stacked images of an European Bee-eater in flight Photo by Giles Laurent
    019 Stacked images of an European Bee-eater in flight Photo by Giles Laurent
  • Rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus) Fogg Dam
    Rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus) Fogg Dam
  • European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) at Ichkeul NP
    European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) at Ichkeul NP
  • Guépier d'Europe ichkeul128
    Guépier d'Europe ichkeul128
  • Guepier de Perse Jebil NP
    Guepier de Perse Jebil NP

Order : Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)

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Family : Cuculidae (Cuckoos)

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Order : Eurypygiformes

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Family : Rhynochetidae (Kagus)

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Order : Falconiformes (Falcons)

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Family : Falconidae (Falcons)

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Order : Galliformes (Gamefowls)

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Family : Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans and Curassows)

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Family : Megapodiidae (Megapodes, Malleefowl and Brushturkeys)

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  • Alectura lathami (Australian Brushturkey)
    Alectura lathami
    (Australian Brushturkey)
  • Australian brushturkey (Alectura lathami) female head Atherton
    Australian brushturkey (Alectura lathami) female head Atherton

Family : Numididae (Guineafowl)

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Family : Phasianidae (Grouse, Partridges, Peafowl, Pheasants, Quail, Turkeys)

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Order : Gaviiformes (Loons)

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Family : Gaviidae (Loons)

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Order : Gruiformes (Cranes and relatives)

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Family : Gruidae (Cranes)

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Family : Rallidae (Coots, Rails and Crakes)

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  • Porphyrio porphyrio (Western Swamphen)
    Porphyrio porphyrio
    (Western Swamphen)
  • Gallinula chloropus (Common Moorhen)
    Gallinula chloropus
    (Common Moorhen)
  • Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) juvenile
    Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) juvenile
  • Buff-banded Rail 1 - Newington
    Buff-banded Rail 1 - Newington
  • Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) France
    Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) France
  • Tasmanian Native-hen - Adventure Bay
    Tasmanian Native-hen - Adventure Bay
  • American coot in Prospect Park (06152)
    American coot in Prospect Park (06152)
  • Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) with chicks
    Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) with chicks
  • Common Moorhen 2023 11 11 03
    Common Moorhen 2023 11 11 03

Order : Musophagiformes (Turacos and relatives)

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Family : Musophagidae (Turacos)

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  • 017 Great blue turaco at Kibale forest National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
    017 Great blue turaco at Kibale forest National Park Photo by Giles Laurent

Order : Otidiformes (Bustards)

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Family : Otididae (Small Bustards)

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Order : Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)

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Family : Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

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Order : Piciformes (Woodpeckers and Relatives)

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Family : Lybiidae (African Barbets)

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Family : Capitonidae (New World Barbets)

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  • Red-headed barbet (Eubucco bourcierii occidentalis) female Las Tangaras
    Red-headed barbet (Eubucco bourcierii occidentalis) female Las Tangaras

Capitonidae

Family : Galbulidae (Jacamar)

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Family : Picidae (Woodpeckers)

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Family : Ramphastidae (Toucans)

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  • Pteroglossus torquatus
    Pteroglossus torquatus
  • Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus sulfuratus) on foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) Cayo
    Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus sulfuratus) on foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) Cayo
  • Grey-breasted mountain toucan (Andigena hypoglauca) Caldas
    Grey-breasted mountain toucan (Andigena hypoglauca) Caldas
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco) - 48153967707.jpg/3
    Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco) - 48153967707.jpg/3

Order : Podicipediformes (Grebes)

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Family : Podicipedidae (Grebes)

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Order : Procellariiformes (Tubenoses)

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Family : Diomedeidae (Albatross)

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Family : Oceanitidae (Austral storm petrels)

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  • White-faced Storm-petrel 0A2A9606
    White-faced Storm-petrel 0A2A9606

Family : Procellariidae (Petrels)

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Order : Psittaciformes (Parrots)

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Family : Cacatuidae (Cockatoos)

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  • Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah)
    Eolophus roseicapilla
    (Galah)
  • Palm Cockatoo 0A2A7769
    Palm Cockatoo 0A2A7769
  • Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) female in flight Mount Pleasant
    Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) female in flight Mount Pleasant
  • Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla albiceps) male Adelaide
    Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla albiceps) male Adelaide
  • Little corella (Cacatua sanguinea gymnopis) Blanchetown
    Little corella (Cacatua sanguinea gymnopis) Blanchetown

Family : Psittacidae (True Parrots)

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Family : Psittaculidae (True Parrots)

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  • ♀ Psittacula krameri (Rose-ringed parakeet)
    ♀ Psittacula krameri
    (Rose-ringed parakeet)
  • ♂ Psephotellus varius (Mulga parrot)
    ♂ Psephotellus varius
    (Mulga parrot)
  • Mallee ringneck - Patchewollock Conservation Reserve
    Mallee ringneck - Patchewollock Conservation Reserve
  • Trichoglossus ornatus - Karlsruhe Zoo 01
    Trichoglossus ornatus - Karlsruhe Zoo 01
  • Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri borealis) male Jaipur 2
    Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri borealis) male Jaipur 2
  • Yellow Rosella 4436
    Yellow Rosella 4436
  • Melopsittacus undulatus - Vogelpark Steinen 02
    Melopsittacus undulatus - Vogelpark Steinen 02
  • Golden-shouldered Parrot 0A2A7450
    Golden-shouldered Parrot 0A2A7450
  • Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney
    Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney

Order : Strigiformes (Owls)

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Family : Strigidae (True Owls)

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Family : Tytonidae (Barn Owls)

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Order : Struthioniformes (Struthionids)

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Family : Struthionidae (Ostriches)

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Order : Sphenisciformes (Penguins)

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Family : Spheniscidae (Penguins)

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Order : Suliformes

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Family : Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants)

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Family : Sulidae (Boobies and Gannets)

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Family : Fregatidae (Frigatebirds)

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  • Fregata (Frigatebird)
    Fregata
    (Frigatebird)

Family : Anhingidae (Darters)

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  • Anhinga rufa (African darter)
    Anhinga rufa
    (African darter)

Order : Trogoniformes (Trogons)

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Family : Trogonidae (Trogons)

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  • Commons:Featured picture candidates/Set/Male whitehead's trogon
    Commons:Featured picture candidates/Set/Male whitehead's trogon
  • Commons:Featured picture candidates/Set/Male whitehead's trogon
    Commons:Featured picture candidates/Set/Male whitehead's trogon

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