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Eurasian Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus Linnaeus, 1758
Falco tinnunculus, the common kestrel, is a small raptor with detailed physical traits, feeding habits and population status.
Collared Forest-Falcon
Micrastur semitorquatus (Vieillot, 1817)
The collared forest falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus) is a widespread Central and South American falcon with three distinct color morphs.
Barred Forest-Falcon
Micrastur ruficollis (Vieillot, 1817)
Micrastur ruficollis, the barred forest falcon, is a raptor with defined plumage, subspecific variation, and a broad Neotropical distribution across varied forest habitats.
Pied Falconet
Microhierax melanoleucos (Blyth, 1843)
The pied falconet is a small resident black-and-white raptor ranging from northeast India through east China to Southeast Asia.
White-fronted Falconet
Microhierax latifrons Sharpe, 1879
The white-fronted falconet is a tiny endemic Bornean falcon distinguished by its characteristic forehead color.
Collared Falconet
Microhierax caerulescens (Linnaeus, 1758)
Microhierax caerulescens, the collared falconet, is a small pied falcon found in mainland Southeast Asia in low to mid elevation wooded habitats.
Black-thighed Falconet
Microhierax fringillarius (Drapiez, 1824)
Microhierax fringillarius is a tiny shrike-like falcon living across Southeast Asian lowland open and edge forests.
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus (J.F.Miller, 1777)
Caracara plancus, the crested caracara, is a large falcon species ranging from South America to the southern US.
Black Caracara
Daptrius ater Vieillot, 1816
Daptrius ater, the black caracara, is a South American bird of prey with a varied omnivorous diet and opportunistic feeding habits.
Laughing Falcon
Herpetotheres cachinnans (Linnaeus, 1758)
Herpetotheres cachinnans, the laughing falcon, is a raptor with two subspecies found across Neotropical semi-open treed lowland habitats.
Spot-winged Falconet
Spiziapteryx circumcincta (Kaup, 1852)
Spiziapteryx circumcincta, the spot-winged falconet, is a small stocky raptor found in open Gran Chaco landscapes of central South America.
Pygmy Falcon
Polihierax semitorquatus (A.Smith, 1836)
Polihierax semitorquatus, the pygmy falcon, is the smallest African falcon that lives in dry bush and preys on small animals.
Red-throated Caracara
Ibycter americanus (Boddaert, 1783)
Ibycter americanus, the red-throated caracara, is a specialized Central and South American bird of prey that hunts wasp and bee larvae, with an endangered population declining from deforestation.
Fiery-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus pectoralis Cuvier, 1816
The fiery-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis) is an insectivorous nightjar endemic to Africa with distinct physical and sexual traits.
Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus Latham, 1790
Caprimulgus indicus, the jungle nightjar, is a small nightjar with distinct plumage and vocal characteristics.
Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus Linnaeus, 1758
Caprimulgus europaeus, the European nightjar, is a migratory cryptic nocturnal bird breeding across Eurasia and wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.
Egyptian Nightjar
Caprimulgus aegyptius M.H.K.Lichtenstein, 1823
Caprimulgus aegyptius (Egyptian nightjar) is a small nocturnal nightjar native to North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East.
Square-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus fossii Hartlaub, 1857
Caprimulgus fossii, the square-tailed nightjar, is an Afrotropical nightjar species native to African tropical and subtropical woodlands.
Indian Nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus Latham, 1790
Caprimulgus asiaticus, the Indian nightjar, is a small camouflaged nightjar found across South and Southeast Asia.
Savanna Nightjar
Caprimulgus affinis Horsfield, 1821
This bird is the savanna nightjar, a nightjar species with detailed descriptions of its physical traits, range, habitat, and breeding behavior.
Red-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus ruficollis Temminck, 1820
Caprimulgus ruficollis is a camouflaged, nocturnal nightjar with a rufous neck-collar that feeds on crepuscular insects.
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
Caprimulgus rufigena A.Smith, 1845
Caprimulgus rufigena is a Southern African nightjar with camouflaged plumage that hunts flying insects at low light levels.
Madagascar Nightjar
Caprimulgus madagascariensis Sganzin, 1840
Caprimulgus madagascariensis, the Madagascar nightjar, is a Caprimulgidae species native to western Indian Ocean islands, living in moist lowland and montane forests.
Jerdon's Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis Jerdon, 1845
Caprimulgus atripennis, or Jerdon's nightjar, is a nocturnal insect-eating nightjar found in South Asia, with cryptic camouflaged plumage.
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