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The Andean Goose is a medium-sized bird that is found in the high-altitude regions of the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a distinctive black head and neck, with a white chinstrap and a greyish-brown body. The wings are dark grey with white patches, and the bill and legs are pinkish-orange. They are typically … Read more

The Andean Flicker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a brownish-gray body with black bars on its back and wings, and a bright red patch on the nape of its neck. The male has a black mustache stripe and a red mustache patch, while the female has … Read more

The Andean Condor is a large bird of prey found in the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a wingspan of up to 10 feet and can weigh up to 33 pounds, making it one of the largest flying birds in the world. The Andean Condor has black feathers on its body and wings, … Read more

The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is a brightly colored bird found in the Andean cloud forests of South America. The male has a bright orange-red plumage with a large, fan-shaped crest on its head. Its wings and tail are black, and it has a bright yellow beak and feet. The female is less colorful, with a duller … Read more

The Amur Falcon is a small bird of prey that breeds in eastern Asia and migrates to southern Africa during the winter. The male has a blue-grey head and wings, a chestnut back and tail, and a white underbelly. The female is brown with streaks on the underbelly. They are known for their spectacular migration, … Read more

The Amethyst-throated Sunangel is a small hummingbird found in the Andean regions of South America. It has a metallic green upper body and a bright purple throat, which gives it its name. The wings are long and pointed, and the tail is forked. The bill is long and thin, adapted for feeding on nectar from … Read more

The Amethyst Sunbird is a small, brightly colored bird found in southern Africa. The male has a metallic purple-blue head, back, and wings, with a greenish-yellow breast and belly. The female is less colorful, with a brownish-gray head and back, and a yellowish-brown breast and belly. Both sexes have long, curved bills and feed on … Read more

The American Wigeon is a medium-sized dabbling duck that measures about 16-23 inches in length and has a wingspan of 30-35 inches. The male has a distinctive white patch on its forehead, a greenish-black head, a grayish-blue bill with a black tip, and a chestnut-colored body with white underparts. The female has a mottled brown … Read more

The American White Pelican is a large water bird with a wingspan of up to 9 feet. It has a white body with black flight feathers and a distinctive orange bill. During breeding season, it develops a fibrous plate on its bill and a yellow crest on its head. It is a social bird that … Read more

The American Tree Sparrow is a small, plump bird with a round head and a short tail. It has a rusty cap and eyeline, a gray face, and a streaked brown back. Its underparts are white with a central spot on the breast and a black spot on the chest. It has a thin, pointed … Read more