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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck: Dendrocygna autumnalis Black-bellied Whistling-Duck: Dendrocygna autumnalis
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck: Dendrocygna autumnalis- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. ...
Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)- Winter range map, photos, identification tips, and taxonomy chart. ...
Histrionicus histrionicus (Harlequin Duck) Histrionicus histrionicus (Harlequin Duck)
Histrionicus histrionicus (Harlequin Duck)- Describes the food habits, behavior, range, and conservation status of this species. ...
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)- Physical description of male, female, juvenile, and duckling. Includes range map and photo. ...
Auckland Island Merganser (Mergus australis) Auckland Island Merganser (Mergus australis)
Auckland Island Merganser (Mergus australis)- Illustration and history of this extinct New Zealand bird. ...
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)- Identification tips, photos, range maps, and life history for this species. ...
Lophodytes cucullatus (Hooded Merganser) Lophodytes cucullatus (Hooded Merganser)
Lophodytes cucullatus (Hooded Merganser)- Species account includes photos and data on this bird's food habits and reproduction. ...
Netta Netta
Netta- Information from Wikipedia on this genus of diving ducks with a photograph of a red-crested pochard. ...
Stiff-tailed Duck Stiff-tailed Duck
Stiff-tailed Duck- Information from Wikipedia on the fresh water diving ducks of the genus Oxyura. ...
Spur-winged Goose Spur-winged Goose
Spur-winged Goose- Information from Wikipedia on Plectropterus gambensis which is found in wetlands in the southern half of Africa. ...
Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri)
Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri)- Image of breeding adult pair. ...
Steller's Eider Steller's Eider
Steller's Eider- Physical characteristics and feeding habits for this species. Includes taxonomy chart. ...
Comb Duck Comb Duck
Comb Duck- Information from Wikipedia on Sarkidiornis melanotos, also known as the knob-billed duck. ...
King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) King Eider (Somateria spectabilis)
King Eider (Somateria spectabilis)- Image, description, distribution, and ecology of this species. ...
Eiders Eiders
Eiders- Illustrations, physical traits, and habitat of four species of eiders. ...
Somateria fischeri (Spectacled Eider) Somateria fischeri (Spectacled Eider)
Somateria fischeri (Spectacled Eider)- Narrative includes facts about this bird's physical characteristics, natural history, and conservation status. ...
Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata) Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata)
Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata)- Photos of the male and female of this species by Peter LaTourrette. ...
Putangitangi, The Paradise Duck (Tadorna variegata) Putangitangi, The Paradise Duck (Tadorna variegata)
Putangitangi, The Paradise Duck (Tadorna variegata)- Facts about the habitat, nesting, and feeding of this bird which is endemic to New Zealand. ...
Long-billed Murrelet (Brachyramphus perdix) Long-billed Murrelet (Brachyramphus perdix)
Long-billed Murrelet (Brachyramphus perdix)- Photos and personal observations of this bird in Ithaca, NY, December 2001. ...
Fratercula arctica (Atlantic Puffin) Fratercula arctica (Atlantic Puffin)
Fratercula arctica (Atlantic Puffin)- Facts about this species' geographic range, food habits, and behavior. Includes a photo. ...
Fratercula cirrhata (Tufted Puffin) Fratercula cirrhata (Tufted Puffin)
Fratercula cirrhata (Tufted Puffin)- Describes the physical characteristics, reproduction, habitat, and diet of this species. Lists its predators. ...
Project Puffin and the Seabird Restoration Program Project Puffin and the Seabird Restoration Program
Project Puffin and the Seabird Restoration Program- National Audubon Society program dedicated to restoring seabird diversity. The program promotes the protection and appreciation of seabirds worldwide. ...
Ngutuparore, the Wrybill (Anarchynchus frontalis) Ngutuparore, the Wrybill (Anarchynchus frontalis)
Ngutuparore, the Wrybill (Anarchynchus frontalis)- Focuses on this bird's physical traits, habitat, and breeding. ...
Piping Plover - An Endangered Species Piping Plover - An Endangered Species
Piping Plover - An Endangered Species- Includes status, behaviour and environmental effects on the species. ...
Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus)
Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus)- Identification tips, photos, range maps, and life history. ...
Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris) Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris)
Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris)- Range, habitat, and physical description of this bird. Includes a photo. ...
Mongolian Plover Mongolian Plover
Mongolian Plover- Physical characteristics, diet, and taxonomy of this species. ...
Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula)- Photo of the adult bird in Europe. ...
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)- Presents a photo of this bird and facts about its diet and habitat. Includes range maps. ...
Tuturiwhatu, The New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus) Tuturiwhatu, The New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus)
Tuturiwhatu, The New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus)- Illustration, photo, and facts about this bird's population status and nesting. ...
Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)- Images, identification tips, Christmas Bird Count map, and taxonomy chart. ...
Creation Truths: Evolution Loses its Way Creation Truths: Evolution Loses its Way
Creation Truths: Evolution Loses its Way- Article discussing the remarkable migration journey made by the Golden Plover from Alaska to Hawaii. ...
Piping Plover Atlantic Coast Population Piping Plover Atlantic Coast Population
Piping Plover Atlantic Coast Population- Biology and management, including the full recovery plan, current productivity data, and a slide show of Charadrius melodus. ...
AWF: Gerenuk AWF: Gerenuk
AWF: Gerenuk- Factsheet with photographs, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, predators and threats. ...
Snowy Plover: Charadrius alexandrinus Snowy Plover: Charadrius alexandrinus
Snowy Plover: Charadrius alexandrinus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. ...
Killdeer: Charadrius vociferus Killdeer: Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer: Charadrius vociferus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. ...
Mountain Plover: Charadrius montanus Mountain Plover: Charadrius montanus
Mountain Plover: Charadrius montanus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. ...
Wilson's Plover: Charadrius wilsonia Wilson's Plover: Charadrius wilsonia
Wilson's Plover: Charadrius wilsonia- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. ...
Semipalmated Plover: Charadrius semipalmatus Semipalmated Plover: Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover: Charadrius semipalmatus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. ...
Piping Plover: Charadrius melodus Piping Plover: Charadrius melodus
Piping Plover: Charadrius melodus- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map. ...
Pluvialis Pluvialis
Pluvialis- Information from Wikipedia on this genus of plovers with a list of species and a photograph of Pluvialis dominica, the American golden plover. ...
Pacific Golden Plover: Pluvialis fulva Pacific Golden Plover: Pluvialis fulva
Pacific Golden Plover: Pluvialis fulva- Photo and facts about this New Zealand migratory bird. ...
Vanellus Vanellus
Vanellus- Information from Wikipedia on the lapwings, their description and systematics, and a list of species. ...
Vanellus indicus: Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus: Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus: Red-wattled Lapwing- Several short videos of this species provided by the Internet Bird Collection. ...
Chlidonias niger (Black Tern) Chlidonias niger (Black Tern)
Chlidonias niger (Black Tern)- Photos of this bird and its nest, physical characteristics, food habits, reproduction, and conservation status. ...
Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)
Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)- Details this bird's breeding habits, migration, and description, with photographs of adult and young birds. ...
Mew Gull (Larus canus) Mew Gull (Larus canus)
Mew Gull (Larus canus)- Photos, identification tips, range maps, and taxonomy chart. ...
Atlantic Yellow-legged Gulls Atlantic Yellow-legged Gulls
Atlantic Yellow-legged Gulls- Photographs and notes on these species found on the Atlantic (Canaries, Morocco, Portugal, Spain) by Nick Rossiter. ...
Italian Gulls Italian Gulls
Italian Gulls- Photo gallery by Menotti Passarella. ...
Bonaparte's Gull (Larus philadelphia) Bonaparte's Gull (Larus philadelphia)
Bonaparte's Gull (Larus philadelphia)- Offers a description of the adult, juvenile, and nestling of this species. Includes a photo and a range map. ...

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