List of birds of Brazil

List of birds of Brazil
Brazil has one of the richest bird diversities in the world. The avifauna of Brazil include a total of 1858 confirmed species of which 238 are endemic. Five have been introduced by humans, 93 are rare or vagrants, and seven are known or thought to be extinct or extirpated. An additional 14 species are hypothetical (see below).
Brazil hosts about 60% of the bird species recorded for all of South America. These numbers are still increasing almost every year, due to new occurrences, new species being described, or splits of existing species. About 10% of the bird species found in Brazil are, nonetheless, threatened.
In June 2013 a simultaneous discovery of fifteen bird species in Brazil was announced, the first such since 1871, when August von Pelzeln described forty new species. The birds were from the families Corvidae, Thamnophilidae, Dendrocolaptidae, Tyrannidae, and Polioptilidae. Eleven of the new species are endemics of Brazil and four also inhabit Peru and Bolivia.
Except as an entry is cited otherwise, the list of species is that of the South American Classification Committee (SACC) of the American Ornithological Society. The list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families, and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) are also those of the SACC. Two additional species are added from other sources and are not included in the above counts.
The notes of population status, for instance (endangered), are those of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. The status notes apply to the worldwide population, not solely the Brazilian population except for endemic species.
The following tags have been used to highlight several categories of occurrence.
(V) Vagrant - a species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Brazil
(E) Endemic - a species endemic to Brazil
(I) Introduced - a species introduced to Brazil as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions
(H) Hypothetical - a species recorded but with "no tangible evidence" according to the SACC
Rheas
Order: RheiformesFamily: Rheidae
The rheas are large flightless birds native to South America. Their feet have three toes rather than four which allows them to run faster.
Greater rhea, Rhea americana (near-threatened)
Tinamous
Order: TinamiformesFamily: Tinamidae
The tinamous are one of the most ancient groups of bird. Although they look similar to other ground-dwelling birds like quail and grouse, they have no close relatives and are classified as a single family, Tinamidae, within their own order, the Tinamiformes. They are distantly related to the ratites (order Struthioniformes), which includes the rheas, emus, and kiwis.
Gray tinamou, Tinamus tao
Solitary tinamou, Tinamus solitarius (near-threatened)
Great tinamou, Tinamus major
White-throated tinamou, Tinamus guttatus
Cinereous tinamou, Crypturellus cinereus
Little tinamou, Crypturellus soui
Brown tinamou, Crypturellus obsoletus
Undulated tinamou, Crypturellus undulatus
Brazilian tinamou, Crypturellus strigulosus
Gray-legged tinamou, Crypturellus duidae
Red-legged tinamou, Crypturellus erythropus
Yellow-legged tinamou, Crypturellus noctivagus (E) (near-threatened)
Black-capped tinamou, Crypturellus atrocapillus
Variegated tinamou, Crypturellus variegatus
Rusty tinamou, Crypturellus brevirostris
Bartlett's tinamou, Crypturellus bartletti
Small-billed tinamou, Crypturellus parvirostris
Tataupa tinamou, Crypturellus tataupa
Red-winged tinamou, Rhynchotus rufescens
White-bellied nothura, Nothura boraquira
Lesser nothura, Nothura minor (vulnerable)
Spotted nothura, Nothura maculosa
Dwarf tinamou, Taoniscus nanus (vulnerable)
Screamers
Order: AnseriformesFamily: Anhimidae
The screamers are a small family of birds related to the ducks. They are large, bulky birds, with a small downy head, long legs, and large feet which are only partially webbed. They have large spurs on their wings which are used in fights over mates and in territorial disputes.
Horned screamer, Anhima cornuta
Southern screamer, Chauna torquata
Ducks
Order: AnseriformesFamily: Anatidae
Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating.
Fulvous whistling-duck, Dendrocygna bicolor
White-faced whistling-duck, Dendrocygna viduata
Black-bellied whistling-duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis
Black-necked swan, Cygnus melancoryphus
Coscoroba swan, Coscoroba coscoroba
Orinoco goose, Oressochen jubatus (near-threatened)
Upland goose, Chloephaga pictus (V)
Muscovy duck, Cairina moschata
Comb duck, Sarkidiornis sylvicola
Ringed teal, Callonetta leucophrys
Brazilian teal, Amazonetta brasiliensis
Silver teal, Spatula versicolor
Red shoveler, Spatula platalea
Blue-winged teal, Spatula discors
Cinnamon teal, Spatula cyanoptera (V)
Chiloe wigeon, Mareca sibilatrix
White-cheeked pintail, Anas bahamensis
Northern pintail, Anas acuta (V)
Yellow-billed pintail, Anas georgica
Yellow-billed teal, Anas flavirostris
Southern pochard, Netta erythrophthalma
Rosy-billed pochard, Netta peposaca
Brazilian merganser, Mergus octosetaceus (critically endangered)
Black-headed duck, Heteronetta atricapilla
Masked duck, Nomonyx dominicus
Lake duck, Oxyura vittata
Guans
Order: GalliformesFamily: Cracidae
The Cracidae are large birds, similar in general appearance to turkeys. The guans and curassows live in trees, but the smaller chachalacas are found in more open scrubby habitats. They are generally dull-plumaged, but the curassows and some guans have colorful facial ornaments.
Marail guan, Penelope marail
Rusty-margined guan, Penelope superciliaris
Spix's guan, Penelope jacquacu
Dusky-legged guan, Penelope obscura
White-crested guan, Penelope pileata (E) (vulnerable)
Chestnut-bellied guan, Penelope ochrogaster (E) (vulnerable)
White-browed guan, Penelope jacucaca (E) (vulnerable)
Blue-throated piping-guan, Pipile cumanensis
Red-throated piping-guan, Pipile cujubi
Black-fronted piping-guan, Pipile jacutinga (vulnerable)
Chaco chachalaca, Ortalis canicollis
Speckled chachalaca, Ortalis guttata
East Brazilian chachalaca, Ortalis araucuan (E)
Scaled chachalaca, Ortalis squamata (E)
Variable chachalaca, Ortalis motmot
Chestnut-headed chachalaca, Ortalis ruficeps (E)
Buff-browed chachalaca, Ortalis superciliaris (E)
Nocturnal curassow, Nothocrax urumutum
Black curassow, Crax alector
Wattled curassow, Crax globulosa (vulnerable)
Bare-faced curassow, Crax fasciolata
Red-billed curassow, Crax blumenbachii (E) (endangered)
Crestless curassow, Mitu tomentosum
Razor-billed curassow, Mitu tuberosum
Alagoas curassow, Mitu mitu (E) (extinct in the wild)
New World quails
Order: GalliformesFamily: Odontophoridae
The New World quails are small, plump terrestrial birds only distantly related to the quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits.
Crested bobwhite, Colinus cristatus
Marbled wood-quail, Odontophorus gujanensis
Spot-winged wood-quail, Odontophorus capueira
Starred wood-quail, Odontophorus stellatus
Flamingos
Order: PhoenicopteriformesFamily: Phoenicopteridae
Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually tall, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. Flamingos filter-feed on shellfish and algae. Their oddly shaped beaks are specially adapted to separate mud and silt from the food they consume and, uniquely, are used upside-down.
Chilean flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis (near-threatened)
American flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber
Andean flamingo, Phoenicoparrus andinus (V)
James's flamingo, Phoenicoparrus jamesi (V)
Grebes
Order: PodicipediformesFamily: Podicipedidae
Grebes are small to medium-large freshwater diving birds. They have lobed toes and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land.
White-tufted grebe, Rollandia rolland
Least grebe, Tachybaptus dominicus
Pied-billed grebe, Podilymbus podiceps
Great grebe, Podiceps major
Silvery grebe, Podiceps occipitalis
Pigeons
Order: ColumbiformesFamily: Columbidae
Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere.
Rock pigeon, Columba livia (I)
Scaled pigeon, Patagioenas speciosa
Picazuro pigeon, Patagioenas picazuro
Spot-winged pigeon, Patagioenas maculosa
Band-tailed pigeon, Patagioenas fasciata
Pale-vented pigeon, Patagioenas cayennensis
Plumbeous pigeon, Patagioenas plumbea
Ruddy pigeon, Patagioenas subvinacea
Sapphire quail-dove, Geotrygon saphirina
Ruddy quail-dove, Geotrygon montana
Violaceous quail-dove, Geotrygon violacea
White-tipped dove, Leptotila verreauxi
Gray-fronted dove, Leptotila rufaxilla
Eared dove, Zenaida auriculata
Blue ground dove, Claravis pretiosa
Long-tailed ground dove, Uropelia campestris
Purple-winged ground dove, Paraclaravis geoffroyi (critically endangered)
Common ground dove, Columbina passerina
Plain-breasted ground dove, Columbina minuta
Ruddy ground dove, Columbina talpacoti
Scaled dove, Columbina squammata
Picui ground dove, Columbina picui
Blue-eyed ground dove, Columbina cyanopis (E) (critically endangered)
Cuckoos
Order: CuculiformesFamily: Cuculidae
The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners, and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs.
Guira cuckoo, Guira guira
Greater ani, Crotophaga major
Smooth-billed ani, Crotophaga ani
Striped cuckoo, Tapera naevia
Pheasant cuckoo, Dromococcyx phasianellus
Pavonine cuckoo, Dromococcyx pavoninus
Rufous-vented ground-cuckoo, Neomorphus geoffroyi
Scaled ground-cuckoo, Neomorphus squamiger (E) (vulnerable)
Rufous-winged ground-cuckoo, Neomorphus rufipennis
Red-billed ground-cuckoo, Neomorphus pucheranii
Little cuckoo, Coccycua minuta
Dwarf cuckoo, Coccycua pumila (H)
Ash-colored cuckoo, Coccycua cinerea
Squirrel cuckoo, Piaya cayana
Black-bellied cuckoo, Piaya melanogaster
Dark-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus melacoryphus
Yellow-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus
Pearly-breasted cuckoo, Coccyzus euleri
Mangrove cuckoo, Coccyzus minor
Black-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus erythropthalmus (V)
Common cuckoo, Cuculus canorus (V)
Oilbird
Order: SteatornithiformesFamily: Steatornithidae
The oilbird is a slim, long-winged bird related to the nightjars. It is nocturnal and a specialist feeder on the fruit of the oil palm.
Oilbird, Steatornis caripensis
Potoos
Order: NyctibiiformesFamily: Nyctibiidae
The potoos (sometimes called poor-me-ones) are large near passerine birds related to the nightjars and frogmouths. They are nocturnal insectivores which lack the bristles around the mouth found in the true nightjars.
Rufous potoo, Phyllaemulor bracteatus
Great potoo, Nyctibius grandis
Long-tailed potoo, Nyctibius aethereus
Common potoo, Nyctibius griseus
White-winged potoo, Nyctibius leucopterus
Nightjars
Order: CaprimulgiformesFamily: Caprimulgidae
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. They have long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves.
Nacunda nighthawk, Chordeiles nacunda
Least nighthawk, Chordeiles pusillus
Sand-colored nighthawk, Chordeiles rupestris
Lesser nighthawk, Chordeiles acutipennis
Common nighthawk, Chordeiles minor
Antillean nighthawk, Chordeiles gundlachii (V)
Short-tailed nighthawk, Lurocalis semitorquatus
Band-tailed nighthawk, Nyctiprogne leucopyga (see note)
Bahian nighthawk, Nyctiprogne vielliardi (E)
Blackish nightjar, Nyctipolus nigrescens
Pygmy nightjar, Nyctipolus hirundinaceus (E)
Band-winged nightjar, Systellura longirostris
Common pauraque, Nyctidromus albicollis
White-winged nightjar, Eleothreptus candicans (endangered)
Sickle-winged nightjar, Eleothreptus anomalus (near-threatened)
Todd's nightjar, Setopagis heterura
Little nightjar, Setopagis parvula
Roraiman nightjar, Setopagis whitelyi
White-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis cayennensis
Spot-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis maculicaudus
Ladder-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis climacocerca
Scissor-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis torquata
Long-trained nightjar, Macropsalis forcipata
Ocellated poorwill, Nyctiphrynus ocellatus
Silky-tailed nightjar, Antrostous sericocaudatus
Rufous nightjar, Antrostomus rufus
Swifts
Order: ApodiformesFamily: Apodidae
Swifts are small birds which spend the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings which resemble a crescent or boomerang.
White-chinned swift, Cypseloides cryptus
Black swift, Cypseloides niger
White-chested swift, Cypseloides lemosi (H)
Sooty swift, Cypseloides fumigatus
Great dusky swift, Cypseloides senex
Tepui swift, Streptoprocne phelpsi
White-collared swift, Streptoprocne zonaris
Biscutate swift, Streptoprocne biscutata
Gray-rumped swift, Chaetura cinereiventris
Band-rumped swift, Chaetura spinicaudus
Pale-rumped swift, Chaetura egregia
Chimney swift, Chaetura pelagica
Chapman's swift, Chaetura chapmani
Sick's swift, Chaetura meridionalis
Short-tailed swift, Chaetura brachyura
White-tipped swift, Aeronautes montivagus
Fork-tailed palm-swift, Tachornis squamata
Lesser swallow-tailed swift, Panyptila cayennensis
Hummingbirds
Order: ApodiformesFamily: Trochilidae
Hummingbirds are small birds capable of hovering in mid-air due to the rapid flapping of their wings. They are the only birds that can fly backwards.
Crimson topaz, Topaza pella
Fiery topaz, Topaza pyra
White-necked jacobin, Florisuga mellivora
Black jacobin, Florisuga fusca
Saw-billed hermit, Ramphodon naevius (E) (near-threatened)
Hook-billed hermit, Glaucis dohrnii (E) (endangered)
Rufous-breasted hermit, Glaucis hirsutus
Pale-tailed barbthroat, Threnetes leucurus
Sooty barbthroat, Threnetes niger
Broad-tipped hermit, Anopetia gounellei (E)
Dusky-throated hermit, Phaethornis squalidus (E)
Streak-throated hermit, Phaethornis rupurumii
Tapajos hermit, Phaethornis aethopygus (E)
Minute hermit, Phaethornis idaliae (E)
Cinnamon-throated hermit, Phaethornis nattereri
Gray-chinned hermit, Phaethornis griseogularis
Reddish hermit, Phaethornis ruber
Buff-bellied hermit, Phaethornis subochraceus
Sooty-capped hermit, Phaethornis augusti
Planalto hermit, Phaethornis pretrei
Scale-throated hermit, Phaethornis eurynome
White-bearded hermit, Phaethornis hispidus
Needle-billed hermit, Phaethornis philippii
Straight-billed hermit, Phaethornis bourcieri
Long-tailed hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus
Great-billed hermit, Phaethornis malaris
Blue-fronted lancebill, Doryfera johannae
Hyacinth visorbearer, Augastes scutatus (E) (near-threatened)
Hooded visorbearer, Augastes lumachella (E) (near-threatened)
Brown violetear, Colibri delphinae
Sparkling violetear, Colibri coruscans
White-vented violetear, Colibri serrirostris
Horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus
Black-eared fairy, Heliothryx auritus
White-tailed goldenthroat, Polytmus guainumbi
Green-tailed goldenthroat, Polytmus theresiae
Fiery-tailed awlbill, Avocettula recurvirostris
Ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus
Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula
Black-throated mango, Anthracothorax nigricollis
Black-bellied thorntail, Discosura langsdorffi
Racket-tipped thorntail, Discosura longicaudus
Tufted coquette, Lophornis ornatus
Dot-eared coquette, Lophornis gouldii
Frilled coquette, Lophornis magnificus (E)
Spangled coquette, Lophornis stictolophus
Butterfly coquette, Lophornis verreauxii
Festive coquette, Lophornis chalybeus (E)
Peacock coquette, Lophornis pavoninus
Velvet-browed brilliant, Heliodoxa xanthogonys
Black-throated brilliant, Heliodoxa schreibersii
Gould's jewelfront, Heliodoxa aurescens
Brazilian ruby, Heliodoxa rubricauda (E)
Long-billed starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris
Stripe-breasted starthroat, Heliomaster squamosus (E)
Blue-tufted starthroat, Heliomaster furcifer
Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina
Blue-tailed emerald, Chlorostilbon mellisugus
Glittering-bellied emerald, Chlorostilbon lucidus
Blue-chinned sapphire, Chlorestes notata
Green-crowned plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (E)
Purple-crowned plovercrest, Stephanoxis loddigesii
Gray-breasted sabrewing, Campylopterus largipennis
Outcrop sabrewing, Campylopterus calcirupicola (E)
Diamantina sabrewing, Campylopterus diamantinensis (E)
Rufous-breasted sabrewing, Campylopterus hyperythrus
Buff-breasted sabrewing, Campylopterus duidae
Fork-tailed woodnymph, Thalurania furcata
Long-tailed woodnymph, Thalurania watertonii (E)
Violet-capped woodnymph, Thalurania glaucopis
Swallow-tailed hummingbird, Eupetomena macroura
Sombre hummingbird, Eupetomena cirrochloris (E)
Olive-spotted hummingbird, Talaphorus chlorocercus
Green-bellied hummingbird, Saucerottia viridigaster
Versicolored emerald, Chrysuronia versicolor
Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone
White-chested emerald, Chrysuronia brevirostris
Plain-bellied emerald, Chrysuronia leucogaster
White-throated hummingbird, Leucochloris albicollis
Glittering-throated emerald, Chionomesa fimbriata
Sapphire-spangled emerald, Chionomesa lactea
Rufous-throated sapphire, Hylocharis sapphirina
Gilded hummingbird, Hylocharis chrysura
White-bellied hummingbird, Elliotomyia chionogaster
White-chinned sapphire, Chlorestes cyanus
Hoatzin
Order: OpisthocomiformesFamily: Opisthocomidae
The hoatzin is pheasant-sized, but much slimmer. It has a long tail and neck, but a small head with an unfeathered blue face and red eyes which are topped by a spiky crest. It is a weak flier which is found in the swamps of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers.
Hoatzin, Opisthocomus hoazin
Limpkin
Order: GruiformesFamily: Aramidae
The limpkin resembles a large rail. It has drab-brown plumage and a grayer head and neck.
Limpkin, Aramus guarauna
Trumpeters
Order: GruiformesFamily: Psophiidae
The trumpeters are dumpy birds with long necks and legs and chicken-like bills. They are named for the trumpeting call of the males.
Gray-winged trumpeter, Psophia crepitans
Pale-winged trumpeter, Psophia leucoptera
Dark-winged trumpeter, Psophia viridis (E)
Rails
Order: GruiformesFamily: Rallidae
Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. Typically they inhabit dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, making them difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs and long toes which are well adapted to soft uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and to be weak fliers.
Corn crake, Crex crex (V)
Mangrove rail, Rallus longirostris
Allen's gallinule, Porphyrio alleni (V)
Purple gallinule, Porphyrio martinica
Azure gallinule, Porphyrio flavirostris
Chestnut-headed crake, Anurolimnas castaneiceps
Russet-crowned crake, Anurolimnas viridis
Black-banded crake, Anurolimnas fasciatus
Rufous-sided crake, Laterallus melanophaius
Gray-breasted crake, Laterallus exilis
Black rail, Laterallus jamaicensis
Red-and-white crake, Laterallus leucopyrrhus
Rufous-faced crake, Laterallus xenopterus
Speckled rail, Coturnicops notatus
Ocellated crake, Micropygia schomburgkii
Ash-throated crake, Mustelirallus albicollis
Paint-billed crake, Mustelirallus erythrops
Spotted rail, Pardirallus maculatus
Blackish rail, Pardirallus nigricans
Plumbeous rail, Pardirallus sanguinolentus
Giant wood-rail, Aramides ypecaha
Little wood-rail, Aramides mangle (E)
Gray-cowled wood-rail, Aramides cajaneus
Red-winged wood-rail, Aramides calopterus
Slaty-breasted wood-rail, Aramides saracura
Uniform crake, Amaurolimnas concolor
Spot-flanked gallinule, Porphyriops melanops
Yellow-breasted crake, Porzana flaviventer
Dot-winged crake, Porzana spiloptera (vulnerable)
Sora, Porzana carolina (V)
Common gallinule, Gallinula galeata
Lesser moorhen, Gallinula angulata (V)
Red-fronted coot, Fulica rufifrons
Red-gartered coot, Fulica armillata
White-winged coot, Fulica leucoptera
Finfoots
Order: GruiformesFamily: Heliornithidae
Heliornithidae is a small family of tropical birds with webbed lobes on their feet similar to those of grebes and coots.
Sungrebe, Heliornis fulica
Plovers
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Charadriidae
The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short thick necks, and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water.
American golden-plover, Pluvialis dominica
Black-bellied plover, Pluvialis squatarola
Tawny-throated dotterel, Oreopholus ruficollis
Pied lapwing, Vanellus cayanus
Southern lapwing, Vanellus chilensis
Rufous-chested dotterel, Charadrius modestus
Semipalmated plover, Charadrius semipalmatus
Wilson's plover, Charadrius wilsonia
Collared plover, Charadrius collaris
Two-banded plover, Charadrius falklandicus
Oystercatchers
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Haematopodidae
The oystercatchers are large and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs.
American oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus
Avocets and stilts
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds which includes the avocets and stilts. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills.
Black-necked stilt, Himantopus mexicanus
Thick-knees
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Burhinidae
The thick-knees are a group of largely tropical waders in the family Burhinidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone, with some species also breeding in temperate Europe and Australia. They are medium to large waders with strong black or yellow-black bills, large yellow eyes, and cryptic plumage. Despite being classed as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semi-arid habitats.
Double-striped thick-knee, Hesperoburhinus bistriatus
Sheathbills
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Chionidae
The sheathbills are scavengers of the Antarctic regions. They have white plumage and look plump and dove-like but are believed to be similar to the ancestors of the modern gulls and terns.
Snowy sheathbill, Chionis alba
Sandpipers
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Scolopacidae
Scolopacidae is a large diverse family of small to medium-sized shorebirds including the sandpipers, curlews, godwits, shanks, tattlers, woodcocks, snipes, dowitchers, and phalaropes. The majority of these species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Variation in length of legs and bills enables multiple species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food.
Upland sandpiper, Bartramia longicauda
Eskimo curlew, Numenius borealis (believed extinct)
Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus
Bar-tailed godwit, Limosa lapponica (V)
Hudsonian godwit, Limosa haemastica
Marbled godwit, Limosa fedoa (V)
Ruddy turnstone, Arenaria interpres
Red knot, Calidris canutus
Ruff, Calidris pugnax (V)
Stilt sandpiper, Calidris himantopus
Curlew sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea (V)
Sanderling, Calidris alba
Baird's sandpiper, Calidris bairdii
Little stint, Calidris minuta (V)
Least sandpiper, Calidris minutilla
White-rumped sandpiper, Calidris fuscicollis
Buff-breasted sandpiper, Calidris subruficollis (near-threatened)
Pectoral sandpiper, Calidris melanotos
Semipalmated sandpiper, Calidris pusilla
Western sandpiper, Calidris mauri (V)
Short-billed dowitcher, Limnodromus griseus
Giant snipe, Gallinago undulata
Pantanal snipe, Gallinago paraguaiae
Wilson's phalarope, Phalaropus tricolor
Red-necked phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus (V)
Red phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius (V)
Terek sandpiper, Xenus cinereus (V)
Spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularia
Solitary sandpiper, Tringa solitaria
Greater yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca
Willet, Tringa semipalmata
Lesser yellowlegs, Tringa flavipes
Common redshank, Tringa totanus (V)
Wood sandpiper, Tringa glareola (V)
Seedsnipes
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Thinocoridae
The seedsnipes are a small family of birds that superficially resemble sparrows. They have short legs and long wings and are herbivorous waders.
Least seedsnipe, Thinocorus rumicivorus (V)
Jacanas
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Jacanidae
The jacanas are a family of waders found throughout the tropics. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat.
Wattled jacana, Jacana jacana
Painted-snipes
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Rostratulidae
Painted-snipes are short-legged, long-billed birds similar in shape to the true snipes, but more brightly colored.
South American painted-snipe, Nycticryphes semicollaris
Pratincoles and coursers
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Glareolidae
Glareolidae is a family of wading birds comprising the pratincoles, which have short legs, long pointed wings and long forked tails, and the coursers, which have long legs, short wings and long, pointed bills which curve downwards.
Collared pratincole, Glareola pratincola (V)
Skuas
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Stercorariidae
The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with gray or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings. They nest on the ground in temperate and arctic regions and are long-distance migrants.
Great skua, Stercorarius skua (V)
Chilean skua, Stercorarius chilensis
South polar skua, Stercorarius maccormicki
Brown skua, Stercorarius antarcticus
Pomarine jaeger, Stercorarius pomarinus
Parasitic jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus
Long-tailed jaeger, Stercorarius longicaudus
Skimmers
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Rynchopidae
Skimmers are a small family of tropical tern-like birds. They have an elongated lower mandible which they use to feed by flying low over the water surface and skimming the water for small fish.
Black skimmer, Rynchops niger
Gulls
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Laridae
Laridae is a family of medium to large seabirds and includes gulls, terns and skimmers. Gulls are typically gray or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have longish bills and webbed feet. Terns are a group of generally medium to large seabirds typically with gray or white plumage, often with black markings on the head. Most terns hunt fish by diving but some pick insects off the surface of fresh water. Terns are generally long-lived birds, with several species known to live in excess of 30 years.
Sabine's gull, Xema sabini (V)
Brown-hooded gull, Chroicocephalus maculipennis
Gray-hooded gull, Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus
Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus (V)
Gray gull, Leucophaeus modestus (V)
Laughing gull, Leucophaeus atricilla
Franklin's gull, Leucophaeus pipixcan (V)
Olrog's gull, Larus atlanticus
Ring-billed gull, Larus delawarensis (V)
Kelp gull, Larus dominicanus
Lesser black-backed gull, Larus fuscus (V)
Brown noddy, Anous stolidus
Black noddy, Anous minutus
White tern, Gygis alba
Sooty tern, Onychoprion fuscata
Least tern, Sternula antillarum
Yellow-billed tern, Sternula superciliaris
Large-billed tern, Phaetusa simplex
Gull-billed tern, Gelochelidon nilotica
Black tern, Chlidonias niger
White-winged tern, Chlidonias leucopterus (V)
Common tern, Sterna hirundo
Roseate tern, Sterna dougallii
Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea
South American tern, Sterna hirundinacea
Antarctic tern, Sterna vittata (V)
Snowy-crowned tern, Sterna trudeaui
Sandwich tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis
Royal tern, Thalasseus maximus
Sunbittern
Order: EurypygiformesFamily: Eurypygidae
The sunbittern is a bittern-like bird of tropical regions of the Americas and the sole member of the family Eurypygidae (sometimes spelled Eurypigidae) and genus Eurypyga.
Sunbittern, Eurypyga helias
Tropicbirds
Order: PhaethontiformesFamily: Phaethontidae
Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. Their heads and long wings have black markings.
Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus
Red-tailed tropicbird, Phaethon rubricauda (V)
White-tailed tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus
Penguins
Order: SphenisciformesFamily: Spheniscidae
The penguins are a group of aquatic, flightless birds living almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Most penguins feed on krill, fish, squid, and other forms of sealife caught while swimming underwater.
King penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus (V)
Magellanic penguin, Spheniscus magellanicus
Macaroni penguin, Eudyptes chrysolophus (V) (vulnerable)
Rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome (V) (vulnerable)
Albatrosses
Order: ProcellariiformesFamily: Diomedeidae
The albatrosses are among the largest of flying birds, and the great albatrosses from the genus Diomedea have the largest wingspans of any extant birds.
Royal albatross, Diomedea epomophora
Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans
Sooty albatross, Phoebetria fusca (endangered)
Light-mantled albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata
Yellow-nosed albatross, Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Black-browed albatross, Thalassarche melanophris
Gray-headed albatross, Thalassarche chrysostoma (V) (endangered)
White-capped albatross, Thalassarche cauta (V) (near-threatened)
Southern storm-petrels
Order: ProcellariiformesFamily: Oceanitidae
The storm-petrels are the smallest seabirds, relatives of the petrels, feeding on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. Until 2018, this family's species were included with the other storm-petrels in family Hydrobatidae.
White-bellied storm-petrel, Fregetta grallaria
Black-bellied storm-petrel, Fregetta tropica
Wilson's storm-petrel, Oceanites oceanicus
White-faced storm-petrel, Pelagodroma marina (V)
Northern storm-petrels
Order: ProcellariiformesFamily: Hydrobatidae
Though the members of this family are similar in many respects to the southern storm-petrels, including their general appearance and habits, there are enough genetic differences to warrant their placement in a separate family.
Band-rumped storm-petrel, Hydrobates castro (H)
Leach's storm-petrel, Hydrobates leucorhoa
Shearwaters
Order: ProcellariiformesFamily: Procellariidae
The procellariids are the main group of medium-sized "true petrels", characterized by united nostrils with medium septum and a long outer functional primary.
Southern giant-petrel, Macronectes giganteus
Northern giant-petrel, Macronectes halli
Southern fulmar, Fulmarus glacialoides
Cape petrel, Daption capense
Kerguelen petrel, Aphrodroma brevirostris (V)
Great-winged petrel, Pterodroma macroptera (V)
Soft-plumaged petrel, Pterodroma mollis
Black-capped petrel, Pterodroma hasitata (H) (endangered)
Atlantic petrel, Pterodroma incerta (endangered)
White-headed petrel, Pterodroma lessonii (V)
Trindade petrel, Pterodroma arminjoniana
Fea's petrel, Pterodroma feae
Blue petrel, Halobaena caerulea
Broad-billed prion, Pachyptila vittata (V)
Antarctic prion, Pachyptila desolata
Slender-billed prion, Pachyptila belcheri
Bulwer's petrel, Bulweria bulwerii
Gray petrel, Procellaria cinerea (V) (near-threatened)
White-chinned petrel, Procellaria aequinoctialis
Spectacled petrel, Procellaria conspicillata
Cory's shearwater, Calonectris diomedea
Cape Verde shearwater, Calonectris edwardsii
Short-tailed shearwater, Ardenna tenuirostris (V)
Sooty shearwater, Ardenna grisea
Great shearwater, Ardenna gravis
Manx shearwater, Puffinus puffinus
Little shearwater, Puffinus assimilis (H)
Audubon's shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri
Magellanic diving-petrel, Pelecanoides magellani (V)
Storks
Order: CiconiiformesFamily: Ciconiidae
Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills. Storks are mute, but bill-clattering is an important mode of communication at the nest. Their nests can be large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory.
Maguari stork, Ciconia maguari
Jabiru, Jabiru mycteria
Wood stork, Mycteria americana
Frigatebirds
Order: SuliformesFamily: Fregatidae
Frigatebirds are large seabirds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black-and-white or completely black, with long wings and deeply forked tails. The males have colored inflatable throat pouches. They do not swim or walk and cannot take off from a flat surface. Having the largest wingspan-to-body-weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, able to stay aloft for more than a week.
Lesser frigatebird, Fregata ariel
Ascension frigatebird, Fregata aquila (V)
Magnificent frigatebird, Fregata magnificens
Great frigatebird, Fregata minor
Boobies
Order: SuliformesFamily: Sulidae
The sulids comprise the gannets and boobies. Both groups are medium to large coastal seabirds that plunge-dive for fish.
Cape gannet, Morus capensis (V) (endangered)
Australasian gannet, Morus serrator (V)
Masked booby, Sula dactylatra
Red-footed booby, Sula sula
Brown booby, Sula leucogaster
Anhingas
Order: SuliformesFamily: Anhingidae
Anhingas are often called "snake-birds" because of their long thin neck, which gives a snake-like appearance when they swim with their bodies submerged. The males have black and dark-brown plumage, an erectile crest on the nape, and a larger bill than the female. The females have much paler plumage especially on the neck and underparts. The darters have completely webbed feet and their legs are short and set far back on the body. Their plumage is somewhat permeable, like that of cormorants, and they spread their wings to dry after diving.
Anhinga, Anhinga anhinga
Cormorants
Order: SuliformesFamily: Phalacrocoracidae
Phalacrocoracidae is a family of medium to large coastal, fish-eating seabirds that includes cormorants and shags. Plumage coloration varies, with the majority having mainly dark plumage, some species being black-and-white, and a few being colorful.
Neotropic cormorant, Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Imperial cormorant, Phalacrocorax atriceps (H)
Pelicans
Order: PelecaniformesFamily: Pelecanidae
Pelicans are large water birds with a distinctive pouch under their beak. As with other members of the order Pelecaniformes, they have webbed feet with four toes.
Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis (V)
Herons
Order: PelecaniformesFamily: Ardeidae
The family Ardeidae contains the bitterns, herons, and egrets. Herons and egrets are medium to large wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more wary. Members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted, unlike other long-necked birds such as storks, ibises, and spoonbills.
Rufescent tiger-heron, Tigrisoma lineatum
Fasciated tiger-heron, Tigrisoma fasciatum
Agami heron, Agamia agami
Boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius
Zigzag heron, Zebrilus undulatus
Pinnated bittern, Botaurus pinnatus
Least bittern, Ixobrychus exilis
Stripe-backed bittern, Ixobrychus involucris
Black-crowned night-heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
Yellow-crowned night-heron, Nyctanassa violacea
Striated heron, Butorides striata
Squacco heron, Ardeola ralloides (V)
Cattle egret, Bubulcus ibis
Gray heron, Ardea cinerea (V)
Great blue heron, Ardea herodias (H)
Cocoi heron, Ardea cocoi
Purple heron, Ardea purpurea (V)
Great egret, Ardea alba
Whistling heron, Syrigma sibilatrix
Capped heron, Pilherodius pileatus
Tricolored heron, Egretta tricolor
Western reef-heron, Egretta gularis (V)
Little egret, Egretta garzetta (V)
Snowy egret, Egretta thula
Little blue heron, Egretta caerulea
Ibises
Order: PelecaniformesFamily: Threskiornithidae
Threskiornithidae is a family of large terrestrial and wading birds which includes the ibises and spoonbills. They have long, broad wings with 11 primary and about 20 secondary feathers. They are strong fliers and despite their size and weight, very capable soarers.
Scarlet ibis, Eudocimus ruber
White-faced ibis, Plegadis chihi
Sharp-tailed ibis, Cercibis oxycerca
Green ibis, Mesembrinibis cayennensis
Bare-faced ibis, Phimosus infuscatus
Plumbeous ibis, Theristicus caerulescens
Buff-necked ibis, Theristicus caudatus
Eurasian spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia (V)
Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja
New World vultures
Order: CathartiformesFamily: Cathartidae
The New World vultures are not closely related to Old World vultures, but superficially resemble them because of convergent evolution. Like the Old World vultures, they are scavengers. However, unlike Old World vultures, which find carcasses by sight, New World vultures have a good sense of smell with which they locate carrion.
King vulture, Sarcoramphus papa
Andean condor, Vultur gryphus (H)
Black vulture, Coragyps atratus
Turkey vulture, Cathartes aura
Lesser yellow-headed vulture, Cathartes burrovianus
Greater yellow-headed vulture, Cathartes melambrotus
Osprey
Order: AccipitriformesFamily: Pandionidae
The family Pandionidae contains only one species, the osprey. The osprey is a medium-large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution.
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
Hawks
Order: AccipitriformesFamily: Accipitridae
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight.
Pearl kite, Gampsonyx swainsonii
White-tailed kite, Elanus leucurus
Hook-billed kite, Chondrohierax uncinatus
Gray-headed kite, Leptodon cayanensis
White-collared kite, Leptodon forbesi (E) (endangered)
Swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus
Crested eagle, Morphnus guianensis (near-threatened)
Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja (near-threatened)
Black hawk-eagle, Spizaetus tyrannus
Black-and-white hawk-eagle, Spizaetus melanoleucus
Ornate hawk-eagle, Spizaetus ornatus
Black-collared hawk, Busarellus nigricollis
Snail kite, Rostrhamus sociabilis
Slender-billed kite, Helicolestes hamatus
Double-toothed kite, Harpagus bidentatus
Rufous-thighed kite, Harpagus diodon
Mississippi kite, Ictinia mississippiensis
Plumbeous kite, Ictinia plumbea
Cinereous harrier, Circus cinereus
Long-winged harrier, Circus buffoni
Gray-bellied hawk, Accipiter poliogaster
Sharp-shinned hawk, Accipiter striatus
Bicolored hawk, Accipiter bicolor
Tiny hawk, Microspizias superciliosus
Black kite, Milvus migrans (V)
Crane hawk, Geranospiza caerulescens
Slate-colored hawk, Buteogallus schistaceus
Common black hawk, Buteogallus anthracinus (H)
Rufous crab hawk, Buteogallus aequinoctialis
Savanna hawk, Buteogallus meridionalis
White-necked hawk, Buteogallus lacernulatus (E) (vulnerable)
Great black hawk, Buteogallus urubitinga
Solitary eagle, Buteogallus solitarius
Chaco eagle, Buteogallus coronatus (endangered)
Roadside hawk, Rupornis magnirostris
Harris's hawk, Parabuteo unicinctus
White-rumped hawk, Parabuteo leucorrhous
White-tailed hawk, Geranoaetus albicaudatus
Variable hawk, Geranoaetus polyosoma (H)
Black-chested buzzard-eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus
Mantled hawk, Pseudastur polionotus (near-threatened)
White hawk, Pseudastur albicollis
Black-faced hawk, Leucopternis melanops
White-browed hawk, Leucopternis kuhli
Gray-lined hawk, Buteo nitidus
Broad-winged hawk, Buteo platypterus
Short-tailed hawk, Buteo brachyurus
Swainson's hawk, Buteo swainsoni
Zone-tailed hawk, Buteo albonotatus
Barn owls
Order: StrigiformesFamily: Tytonidae
Barn owls are medium to large owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons.
Barn owl, Tyto alba
Owls
Order: StrigiformesFamily: Strigidae
The typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk.
Tropical screech-owl, Megascops choliba
Foothill screech-owl, Megascops roraimae
Long-tufted screech-owl, Megascops sanctaecatarinae
Tawny-bellied screech-owl, Megascops watsonii
Black-capped screech-owl, Megascops atricapilla
Crested owl, Lophostrix cristata
Spectacled owl, Pulsatrix perspicillata
Tawny-browed owl, Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana
Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus
Rusty-barred owl, Strix hylophila
Mottled owl, Strix virgata
Black-banded owl, Strix huhula
Amazonian pygmy-owl, Glaucidium hardyi
Pernambuco pygmy-owl, Glaucidium mooreorum (E) (critically endangered, possibly extinct)
Least pygmy-owl, Glaucidium minutissimum (E)
Ferruginous pygmy-owl, Glaucidium brasilianum
Burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia
Buff-fronted owl, Aegolius harrisii
Striped owl, Asio clamator
Stygian owl, Asio stygius
Short-eared owl, Asio flammeus
Trogons
Order: TrogoniformesFamily: Trogonidae
The family Trogonidae includes trogons and quetzals. Found in tropical woodlands worldwide, they feed on insects and fruit, and their broad bills and weak legs reflect their diet and arboreal habits. Although their flight is fast, they are reluctant to fly any distance. Trogons have soft, often colorful, feathers with distinctive male and female plumage.
Pavonine quetzal, Pharomachrus pavoninus
Black-tailed trogon, Trogon melanurus
Green-backed trogon, Trogon viridis
Amazonian trogon, Trogon ramonianus
Guianan trogon, Trogon violaceus
Blue-crowned trogon, Trogon curucui
Surucua trogon, Trogon surrucura
Black-throated trogon, Trogon rufus (see note)
Collared trogon, Trogon collaris
Masked trogon, Trogon personatus
Motmots
Order: CoraciiformesFamily: Momotidae
The motmots have colorful plumage and long, graduated tails which they display by waggling back and forth. In most of the species, the barbs near the ends of the two longest (central) tail feathers are weak and fall off, leaving a length of bare shaft and creating a racket-shaped tail.
Broad-billed motmot, Electron platyrhynchum
Rufous motmot, Baryphthengus martii
Rufous-capped motmot, Baryphthengus ruficapillus
Amazonian motmot, Momotus momota
Kingfishers
Order: CoraciiformesFamily: Alcedinidae
Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails.
Ringed kingfisher, Megaceryle torquata
Amazon kingfisher, Chloroceryle amazona
American pygmy kingfisher, Chloroceryle aenea
Green kingfisher, Chloroceryle americana
Green-and-rufous kingfisher, Chloroceryle inda
Jacamars
Order: GalbuliformesFamily: Galbulidae
The jacamars are near passerine birds from tropical South America with a range that extends up to Mexico. They feed on insects caught on the wing and are glossy, elegant birds with long bills and tails. They resemble the Old World bee-eaters, although they are more closely related to puffbirds.
White-eared jacamar, Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis
Purus jacamar, Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus
White-throated jacamar, Brachygalba albogularis
Brown jacamar, Brachygalba lugubris
Three-toed jacamar, Jacamaralcyon tridactyla (E) (vulnerable)
Yellow-billed jacamar, Galbula albirostris
Blue-cheeked jacamar, Galbula cyanicollis
Rufous-tailed jacamar, Galbula ruficauda
Green-tailed jacamar, Galbula galbula
White-chinned jacamar, Galbula tombacea
Bluish-fronted jacamar, Galbula cyanescens
Purplish jacamar, Galbula chalcothorax
Bronzy jacamar, Galbula leucogastra
Paradise jacamar, Galbula dea
Great jacamar, Jacamerops aureus
Puffbirds
Order: GalbuliformesFamily: Bucconidae
The puffbirds are related to the jacamars and have the same range, but lack the iridescent colors of that family. They are mainly brown, rufous, or gray, with large heads and flattened bills with hooked tips. The loose abundant plumage and short tails makes them look stout and puffy, giving rise to the English common name of the family.
White-necked puffbird, Notharchus hyperrhynchus
Guianan puffbird, Notharchus macrorhynchos
Buff-bellied puffbird, Notharchus swainsoni
Brown-banded puffbird, Notharchus ordii
Pied puffbird, Notharchus tectus
Chestnut-capped puffbird, Bucco macrodactylus
Spotted puffbird, Bucco tamatia
Collared puffbird, Bucco capensis
Western striolated-puffbird, Nystalus obamai
Eastern striolated-puffbird, Nystalus striolatus
White-eared puffbird, Nystalus chacuru
Spot-backed puffbird, Nystalus maculatus
White-chested puffbird, Malacoptila fusca
Semicollared puffbird, Malacoptila semicincta
Crescent-chested puffbird, Malacoptila striata (E)
Rufous-necked puffbird, Malacoptila rufa
Lanceolated monklet, Micromonacha lanceolata
Rusty-breasted nunlet, Nonnula rubecula
Fulvous-chinned nunlet, Nonnula sclateri
Rufous-capped nunlet, Nonnula ruficapilla
Chestnut-headed nunlet, Nonnula amaurocephala (E)
Black nunbird, Monasa atra
Black-fronted nunbird, Monasa nigrifrons
White-fronted nunbird, Monasa morphoeus
Yellow-billed nunbird, Monasa flavirostris
Swallow-winged puffbird, Chelidoptera tenebrosa
New World barbets
Order: PiciformesFamily: Capitonidae
The barbets are plump birds, with short necks and large heads. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. Most species are brightly colored.
Scarlet-crowned barbet, Capito aurovirens
Black-girdled barbet, Capito dayi
Brown-chested barbet, Capito brunneipectus (E)
Black-spotted barbet, Capito niger
Gilded barbet, Capito auratus
Lemon-throated barbet, Eubucco richardsoni
Scarlet-hooded barbet, Eubucco tucinkae
Toucans
Order: PiciformesFamily: Ramphastidae
Toucans are near passerine birds from the Neotropics. They are brightly marked and have enormous, colorful bills which in some species amount to half their body length.
Southern emerald-toucanet, Aulacorhynchus albivitta
Tepui toucanet, Aulacorhynchus whitelianus
Saffron toucanet, Pteroglossus bailloni (near-threatened)
Green aracari, Pteroglossus viridis
Lettered aracari, Pteroglossus inscriptus
Black-necked aracari, Pteroglossus aracari
Chestnut-eared aracari, Pteroglossus castanotis
Many-banded aracari, Pteroglossus pluricinctus
Ivory-billed aracari, Pteroglossus azara
Curl-crested aracari, Pteroglossus beauharnaisii
Red-necked aracari, Pteroglossus bitorquatus
Guianan toucanet, Selenidera piperivora
Golden-collared toucanet, Selenidera reinwardtii
Tawny-tufted toucanet, Selenidera nattereri
Gould's toucanet, Selenidera gouldii
Spot-billed toucanet, Selenidera maculirostris
Toco toucan, Ramphastos toco
White-throated toucan, Ramphastos tucanus
Channel-billed toucan, Ramphastos vitellinus
Red-breasted toucan, Ramphastos dicolorus
Woodpeckers
Order: PiciformesFamily: Picidae
Woodpeckers are small to medium-sized birds with chisel-like beaks, short legs, stiff tails, and long tongues used for capturing insects. Some species have feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, while several species have only three toes. Many woodpeckers have the habit of tapping noisily on tree trunks with their beaks.
Bar-breasted piculet, Picumnus aurifrons
Orinoco piculet, Picumnus pumilus
Lafresnaye's piculet, Picumnus lafresnayi
Golden-spangled piculet, Picumnus exilis
White-bellied piculet, Picumnus spilogaster
Ochraceous piculet, Picumnus limae (E)
Spotted piculet, Picumnus pygmaeus (E)
Varzea piculet, Picumnus varzeae (E)
White-barred piculet, Picumnus cirratus
Ochre-collared piculet, Picumnus temminckii
White-wedged piculet, Picumnus albosquamatus
Rusty-necked piculet, Picumnus fuscus
Rufous-breasted piculet, Picumnus rufiventris (threatened)
Mottled piculet, Picumnus nebulosus (near-threatened)
Plain-breasted piculet, Picumnus castelnau
Fine-barred piculet, Picumnus subtilis
White woodpecker, Melanerpes candidus
Yellow-tufted woodpecker, Melanerpes cruentatus
Yellow-fronted woodpecker, Melanerpes flavifrons
White-fronted woodpecker, Melanerpes cactorum
Red-rumped woodpecker, Dryobates kirkii
Golden-collared woodpecker, Dryobates cassini
White-spotted woodpecker, Dryobates spilogaster
Checkered woodpecker, Dryobates mixtus
Little woodpecker, Dryobates passerinus
Red-stained woodpecker, Dryobates affinis
Yellow-eared woodpecker, Dryobates maculifrons (E)
Red-necked woodpecker, Campephilus rubricollis
Robust woodpecker, Campephilus robustus
Crimson-crested woodpecker, Campephilus melanoleucos
Cream-backed woodpecker, Campephilus leucopogon
Lineated woodpecker, Dryocopus lineatus
Ringed woodpecker, Celeus torquatus
Helmeted woodpecker, Celeus galeatus (vulnerable)
Scale-breasted woodpecker, Celeus grammicus
Waved woodpecker, Celeus undatus
Cream-colored woodpecker, Celeus flavus
Rufous-headed woodpecker, Celeus spectabilis
Kaempfer's woodpecker, Celeus obrieni (E)
Ochre-backed woodpecker, Celeus ochraceus (E)
Chestnut woodpecker, Celeus elegans
Pale-crested woodpecker, Celeus lugubris
Blond-crested woodpecker, Celeus flavescens
White-throated woodpecker, Piculus leucolaemus
Yellow-throated woodpecker, Piculus flavigula
Golden-green woodpecker, Piculus chrysochloros
White-browed woodpecker, Piculus aurulentus (near-threatened)
Golden-olive woodpecker, Colaptes rubiginosus
Spot-breasted woodpecker, Colaptes punctigula
Green-barred woodpecker, Colaptes melanochloros
Campo flicker, Colaptes campestris
Seriemas
Order: CariamiformesFamily: Cariamidae
The seriemas are terrestrial birds which run rather than fly (though they are able to fly for short distances). They have long legs, necks and tails, but only short wings, reflecting their way of life. They are brownish birds with short bills and erectile crests, found on fairly-dry open grasslands.
Red-legged seriema, Cariama cristata
Falcons
Order: FalconiformesFamily: Falconidae
Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey. They differ from hawks, eagles and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their talons.
Laughing falcon, Herpetotheres cachinnans
Barred forest-falcon, Micrastur ruficollis
Lined forest-falcon, Micrastur gilvicollis
Cryptic forest-falcon, Micrastur mintoni
Slaty-backed forest-falcon, Micrastur mirandollei
Collared forest-falcon, Micrastur semitorquatus
Buckley's forest-falcon, Micrastur buckleyi
Crested caracara, Caracara plancus
Red-throated caracara, Ibycter americanus
Black caracara, Daptrius ater
Yellow-headed caracara, Milvago chimachima
Chimango caracara, Milvago chimango
Eurasian kestrel, Falco tinnunculus (V)
American kestrel, Falco sparverius
Merlin, Falco columbarius (V)
Bat falcon, Falco rufigularis
Orange-breasted falcon, Falco deiroleucus
Aplomado falcon, Falco femoralis
Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus
New World and African parrots
Order: PsittaciformesFamily: Psittacidae
Parrots are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak. Their upper mandibles have slight mobility in the joint with the skull and they have a generally erect stance. All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two to the back.
Scarlet-shouldered parrotlet, Touit huetii
Sapphire-rumped parrotlet, Touit purpuratus
Brown-backed parrotlet, Touit melanonotus (E) (vulnerable)
Golden-tailed parrotlet, Touit surdus (E) (vulnerable)
Tepui parrotlet, Nannopsittaca panychlora
Amazonian parrotlet, Nannopsittaca dachilleae
Monk parakeet, Myiopsitta monachus
Tui parakeet, Brotogeris sanctithomae
Plain parakeet, Brotogeris tirica (E)
Canary-winged parakeet, Brotogeris versicolurus
Yellow-chevroned parakeet, Brotogeris chiriri
Cobalt-winged parakeet, Brotogeris cyanoptera
Golden-winged parakeet, Brotogeris chrysoptera
Pileated parrot, Pionopsitta pileata
Blue-bellied parrot, Triclaria malachitacea (E) (near-threatened)
Orange-cheeked parrot, Pyrilia barrabandi
Caica parrot, Pyrilia caica
Bald parrot, Pyrilia aurantiocephala (E)
Vulturine parrot, Pyrilia vulturina (E)
Dusky parrot, Pionus fuscus
Scaly-headed parrot, Pionus maximiliani
Blue-headed parrot, Pionus menstruus
Short-tailed parrot, Graydidascalus brachyurus
Yellow-faced parrot, Alipiopsitta xanthops (near-threatened)
Festive parrot, Amazona festiva
Vinaceous-breasted parrot, Amazona vinacea (endangered)
Red-spectacled parrot, Amazona pretrei (E) (vulnerable)
Red-lored parrot, Amazona autumnalis
Blue-cheeked parrot, Amazona dufresniana (near-threatened)
Red-browed parrot, Amazona rhodocorytha (E) (vulnerable)
Yellow-crowned parrot, Amazona ochrocephala
Turquoise-fronted parrot, Amazona aestiva
Mealy parrot, Amazona farinosa
Kawall's parrot, Amazona kawalli (E)
Red-tailed parrot, Amazona brasiliensis (E) (near-threatened)
Orange-winged parrot, Amazona amazonica
Dusky-billed parrotlet, Forpus modestus
Riparian parrotlet, Forpus crassirostris
Cobalt-rumped parrotlet, Forpus xanthopterygius
Green-rumped parrotlet, Forpus passerinus
Black-headed parrot, Pionites melanocephalus
White-bellied parrot, Pionites leucogaster
Red-fan parrot, Deroptyus accipitrinus
Ochre-marked parakeet, Pyrrhura cruentata (E) (vulnerable)
Blaze-winged parakeet, Pyrrhura devillei
Maroon-bellied parakeet, Pyrrhura frontalis
Pearly parakeet, Pyrrhura lepida (E) (vulnerable)
Crimson-bellied parakeet, Pyrrhura perlata
Green-cheeked parakeet, Pyrrhura molinae
Pfrimer's parakeet, Pyrrhura pfrimeri (E)
Gray-breasted parakeet, Pyrrhura griseipectus (E)
Maroon-faced parakeet, Pyrrhura leucotis (E)
Painted parakeet, Pyrrhura picta
Santarem parakeet, Pyrrhura amazonum
Bonaparte's parakeet, Pyrrhura lucianii
Rose-fronted parakeet, Pyrrhura roseifrons
Fiery-shouldered parakeet, Pyrrhura egregia
Maroon-tailed parakeet, Pyrrhura melanura
Black-capped parakeet, Pyrrhura rupicola
Hyacinth macaw, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus (vulnerable)
Glaucous macaw, Anodorhynchus glaucus (critically endangered, possibly extinct)
Indigo macaw, Anodorhynchus leari (E) (endangered)
Peach-fronted parakeet, Eupsittula aurea
Brown-throated parakeet, Eupsittula pertinax
Cactus parakeet, Eupsittula cactorum (E)
Dusky-headed parakeet, Aratinga weddellii
Nanday parakeet, Aratinga nenday
Sun parakeet, Aratinga solstitialis
Sulphur-breasted parakeet, Aratinga maculata
Jandaya parakeet, Aratinga jandaya (E)
Golden-capped parakeet, Aratinga auricapillus (E)
Spix's macaw, Cyanopsitta spixii (E) (extinct in the wild)
Red-bellied macaw, Orthopsittaca manilatus
Blue-winged macaw, Primolius maracana (near-threatened)
Blue-headed macaw, Primolius couloni
Yellow-collared macaw, Primolius auricollis
Blue-and-yellow macaw, Ara ararauna
Chestnut-fronted macaw, Ara severus
Scarlet macaw, Ara macao
Red-and-green macaw, Ara chloropterus
Golden parakeet, Guaruba guarouba (E) (vulnerable)
Blue-crowned parakeet, Thectocercus acuticaudatus
Red-shouldered macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis
White-eyed parakeet, Psittacara leucophthalmus
Antbirds
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Thamnophilidae
The antbirds are a large family of small passerine birds of subtropical and tropical Central and South America. They are forest birds which tend to feed on insects at or near the ground. A sizable minority of them specialize in following columns of army ants to eat small invertebrates that leave their hiding places to flee from the ants. Many species lack bright color, with brown, black, and white being the dominant tones.
Chestnut-shouldered antwren, Euchrepomis humeralis
Ash-winged antwren, Euchrepomis spodioptila
Fasciated antshrike, Cymbilaimus lineatus
Bamboo antshrike, Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae
Spot-backed antshrike, Hypoedaleus guttatus
Giant antshrike, Batara cinerea
Large-tailed antshrike, Mackenziaena leachii
Tufted antshrike, Mackenziaena severa
Black-throated antshrike, Frederickena viridis
Undulated antshrike, Frederickena unduliger
Great antshrike, Taraba major
Black-crested antshrike, Sakesphorus canadensis
Glossy antshrike, Sakesphorus luctuosus (E)
Caatinga antwren, Radinopsyche sellowi (E)
White-bearded antshrike, Biatas nigropectus (vulnerable)
Barred antshrike, Thamnophilus doliatus
Rufous-capped antshrike, Thamnophilus ruficapillus
Rufous-winged antshrike, Thamnophilus torquatus
Chestnut-backed antshrike, Thamnophilus palliatus
Plain-winged antshrike, Thamnophilus schistaceus
Mouse-colored antshrike, Thamnophilus murinus
Castelnau's antshrike, Thamnophilus cryptoleucus
Blackish-gray antshrike, Thamnophilus nigrocinereus
Northern slaty-antshrike, Thamnophilus punctatus
Natterer's slaty-antshrike, Thamnophilus stictocephalus
Bolivian slaty-antshrike, Thamnophilus sticturus
Planalto slaty-antshrike, Thamnophilus pelzelni (E)
Sooretama slaty-antshrike, Thamnophilus ambiguus (E)
Variable antshrike, Thamnophilus caerulescens
White-shouldered antshrike, Thamnophilus aethiops
Band-tailed antshrike, Thamnophilus melanothorax
Amazonian antshrike, Thamnophilus amazonicus
Streak-backed antshrike, Thamnophilus insignis
Acre antshrike, Thamnophilus divisorius
Star-throated antwren, Rhopias gularis (E)
Pearly antshrike, Megastictus margaritatus
Black bushbird, Neoctantes niger
Rondonia bushbird, Clytoctantes atrogularis (E) (vulnerable)
Silvery-cheeked antshrike, Sakesphoroides cristatus (E)
Spot-breasted antvireo, Dysithamnus stictothorax (E) (near-threatened)
Plain antvireo, Dysithamnus mentalis
Rufous-backed antvireo, Dysithamnus xanthopterus (E)
Plumbeous antvireo, Dysithamnus plumbeus (E) (vulnerable)
Predicted antwren, Herpsilochmus praedictus (E)
Aripuana antwren, Herpsilochmus stotzi (E)
Black-capped antwren, Herpsilochmus atricapillus
Bahia antwren, Herpsilochmus pileatus (E) (vulnerable)
Spot-tailed antwren, Herpsilochmus sticturus
Todd's antwren, Herpsilochmus stictocephalus
Spot-backed antwren, Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus
Roraiman antwren, Herpsilochmus roraimae
Pectoral antwren, Herpsilochmus pectoralis (E) (vulnerable)
Large-billed antwren, Herpsilochmus longirostris
Rufous-margined antwren, Herpsilochmus frater
Rusty-winged antwren, Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus
Dusky-throated antshrike, Thamnomanes ardesiacus
Saturnine antshrike, Thamnomanes saturninus
Cinereous antshrike, Thamnomanes caesius
Bluish-slate antshrike, Thamnomanes schistogynus
Plain-throated antwren, Isleria hauxwelli
Rufous-bellied antwren, Isleria guttata
Spot-winged antshrike, Pygiptila stellaris
Ornate stipplethroat, Epinecrophylla ornata
Rufous-tailed stipplethroat, Epinecrophylla erythrura
White-eyed stipplethroat, Epinecrophylla leucophthalma
Brown-bellied stipplethroat, Epinecrophylla gutturalis
Rufous-backed stipplethroat, Epinecrophylla haematonota
Rio Madeira stipplethroat, Epinecrophylla amazonica
Pygmy antwren, Myrmotherula brachyura
Moustached antwren, Myrmotherula ignota
Yellow-throated antwren, Myrmotherula ambigua
Sclater's antwren, Myrmotherula sclateri
Guianan streaked-antwren, Myrmotherula surinamensis
Amazonian streaked-antwren, Myrmotherula multostriata
Cherrie's antwren, Myrmotherula cherriei
Klages's antwren, Myrmotherula klagesi (E) (vulnerable)
White-flanked antwren, Myrmotherula axillaris
Rio Suno antwren, Myrmotherula sunensis
Salvadori's antwren, Myrmotherula minor (E) (vulnerable)
Long-winged antwren, Myrmotherula longipennis
Band-tailed antwren, Myrmotherula urosticta (E) (vulnerable)
Ihering's antwren, Myrmotherula iheringi
Rio de Janeiro antwren, Myrmotherula fluminensis (E) (not yet assessed by IUCN)
Unicolored antwren, Myrmotherula unicolor (E)
Alagoas antwren, Myrmotherula snowi (E) (critically endangered)
Plain-winged antwren, Myrmotherula behni
Gray antwren, Myrmotherula menetriesii
Leaden antwren, Myrmotherula assimilis
Banded antbird, Dichrozona cincta
Stripe-backed antbird, Myrmorchilus strigilatus
Dot-winged antwren, Microrhopias quixensis
Narrow-billed antwren, Formicivora iheringi (E) (near-threatened)
Black-hooded antwren, Formicivora erythronotos (E) (endangered)
White-fringed antwren, Formicivora grisea
Serra antwren, Formicivora serrana (E)
Restinga antwren, Formicivora littoralis (E) (not yet assessed by IUCN)
Black-bellied antwren, Formicivora melanogaster
Rusty-backed antwren, Formicivora rufa
Sincora antwren, Formicivora grantsaui (E) (endangered)
Marsh antwren, Formicivora acutirostris (E) (endangered)
Ferruginous antbird, Drymophila ferruginea (E)
Bertoni's antbird, Drymophila rubricollis
Rufous-tailed antbird, Drymophila genei (E)
Ochre-rumped antbird, Drymophila ochropyga (E) (near-threatened)
Dusky-tailed antbird, Drymophila malura
Scaled antbird, Drymophila squamata (E)
Striated antbird, Drymophila devillei
Guianan warbling-antbird, Hypocnemis cantator
Imeri warbling-antbird, Hypocnemis flavescens
Peruvian warbling-antbird, Hypocnemis peruviana
Yellow-breasted warbling-antbird, Hypocnemis subflava
Manicore warbling-antbird, Hypocnemis rondoni (E)
Rondonia warbling-antbird, Hypocnemis ochrogyna
Spix's warbling-antbird, Hypocnemis striata (E)
Yellow-browed antbird, Hypocnemis hypoxantha
Orange-bellied antwren, Terenura sicki (E) (critically endangered)
Streak-capped antwren, Terenura maculata
Willis's antbird, Cercomacroides laeta
Dusky antbird, Cercomacroides tyrannina
Black antbird, Cercomacroides serva
Blackish antbird, Cercomacroides nigrescens
Riparian antbird, Cercomacroides fuscicauda
Manu antbird, Cercomacra manu
Gray antbird, Cercomacra cinerascens
Rio de Janeiro antbird, Cercomacra brasiliana (E) (near-threatened)
Mato Grosso antbird, Cercomacra melanaria
Bananal antbird, Cercomacra ferdinandi (E)
Rio Branco antbird, Cercomacra carbonaria (critically endangered)
Western fire-eye, Pyriglena maura
Tapajos fire-eye, Pyriglena similis (E)
East Amazonian fire-eye, Pyriglena leuconota (E)
Fringe-backed fire-eye, Pyriglena atra (E) (endangered)
White-shouldered fire-eye, Pyriglena leucoptera
Slender antbird, Rhopornis ardesiacus (E) (endangered)
White-browed antbird, Myrmoborus leucophrys
Ash-breasted antbird, Myrmoborus lugubris
Black-faced antbird, Myrmoborus myotherinus
Black-tailed antbird, Myrmoborus melanurus (vulnerable)
White-lined antbird, Myrmoborus lophotes
Black-chinned antbird, Hypocnemoides melanopogon
Band-tailed antbird, Hypocnemoides maculicauda
Black-and-white antbird, Myrmochanes hemileucus
Silvered antbird, Sclateria naevia
Black-headed antbird, Percnostola rufifrons
Slate-colored antbird, Myrmelastes schistaceus
Roraiman antbird, Myrmelastes saturatus
Plumbeous antbird, Myrmelastes hyperythrus
Spot-winged antbird, Myrmelastes leucostigma
Humaita antbird, Myrmelastes humaythae
Rufous-faced antbird, Myrmelastes rufifacies (E)
Caura antbird, Myrmelastes caurensis
White-bellied antbird, Myrmeciza longipes
Chestnut-tailed antbird, Sciaphylax hemimelaena
Ferruginous-backed antbird, Myrmoderus ferrugineus
Scalloped antbird, Myrmoderus ruficauda (E) (endangered)
White-bibbed antbird, Myrmoderus loricatus (E)
Squamate antbird, Myrmoderus squamosus (E)
White-shouldered antbird, Akletos melanoceps
Goeldi's antbird, Akletos goeldii
Sooty antbird, Hafferia fortis
Yapacana antbird, Aprositornis disjuncta
Black-throated antbird, Myrmophylax atrothorax
Gray-bellied antbird, Ammonastes pelzelni
Wing-banded antbird, Myrmornis torquata
White-plumed antbird, Pithys albifrons
White-cheeked antbird, Gymnopithys leucaspis
Rufous-throated antbird, Gymnopithys rufigula
White-throated antbird, Oncillornis salvini
Bare-eyed antbird, Rhegmatorhina gymnops (E)
Harlequin antbird, Rhegmatorhina berlepschi (E)
White-breasted antbird, Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi (E)
Chestnut-crested antbird, Rhegmatorhina cristata
Hairy-crested antbird, Rhegmatorhina melanosticta
Spot-backed antbird, Hylophylax naevius
Dot-backed antbird, Hylophylax punctulatus
Common scale-backed antbird, Willisornis poecilinotus
Xingu scale-backed antbird, Willisornis vidua (E)
Black-spotted bare-eye, Phlegopsis nigromaculata
Reddish-winged bare-eye, Phlegopsis erythroptera
Pale-faced bare-eye, Phlegopsis borbae (E)
Crescentchests
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Melanopareiidae
These are smallish birds which inhabit regions of arid scrub. They have a band across the chest which gives them their name.
Collared crescentchest, Melanopareia torquata
Gnateaters
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Conopophagidae
The gnateaters are round, short-tailed and long-legged birds, which are closely related to the antbirds.
Black-bellied gnateater, Conopophaga melanogaster (E)
Black-cheeked gnateater, Conopophaga melanops (E)
Chestnut-belted gnateater, Conopophaga aurita
Ash-throated gnateater, Conopophaga peruviana
Ceara gnateater, Conopophaga cearae (E)
Hooded gnateater, Conopophaga roberti (E)
Rufous gnateater, Conopophaga lineata
Antpittas
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Grallariidae
Antpittas resemble the true pittas with strong, longish legs, very short tails and stout bills.
Variegated antpitta, Grallaria varia
Scaled antpitta, Grallaria guatimalensis
Elusive antpitta, Grallaria eludens
Speckle-breasted antpitta, Cryptopezus nattereri
Slate-crowned antpitta, Grallaricula nana
White-browed antpitta, Hylopezus ochroleucus (E) (near-threatened)
Spotted antpitta, Hylopezus macularius
Alta Floresta antpitta, Hylopezus whittakeri (E)
Snethlage's antpitta, Hylopezus paraensis (E)
Amazonian antpitta, Myrmothera berlepschi
Thrush-like antpitta, Myrmothera campanisona
Tepui antpitta, Myrmothera simplex
Tapajos antpitta, Myrmothera subcanescens (E)
Tapaculos
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Rhinocryptidae
The tapaculos are small suboscine passeriform birds with numerous species in South and Central America. They are terrestrial species that fly only poorly on their short wings. They have strong legs, well-suited to their habitat of grassland or forest undergrowth. The tail is cocked and pointed towards the head.
Spotted bamboowren, Psilorhamphus guttatus (near-threatened)
Rusty-belted tapaculo, Liosceles thoracicus
Slaty bristlefront, Merulaxis ater (E) (near-threatened)
Stresemann's bristlefront, Merulaxis stresemanni (E) (critically endangered)
Bahia tapaculo, Eleoscytalopus psychopompus (E) (endangered)
White-breasted tapaculo, Eleoscytalopus indigoticus (E) (near-threatened)
Marsh tapaculo, Scytalopus iraiensis (E) (endangered)
Diamantina tapaculo, Scytalopus diamantinensis (E)
Brasilia tapaculo, Scytalopus novacapitalis (E) (near-threatened)
Rock tapaculo, Scytalopus petrophilus (E)
Planalto tapaculo, Scytalopus pachecoi
Boa Nova tapaculo, Scytalopus gonzagai (E)
Mouse-colored tapaculo, Scytalopus speluncae (E)
Antthrushes
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Formicariidae
Antthrushes resemble small rails.
Rufous-capped antthrush, Formicarius colma
Black-faced antthrush, Formicarius analis
Rufous-fronted antthrush, Formicarius rufifrons
Short-tailed antthrush, Chamaeza campanisona
Striated antthrush, Chamaeza nobilis
Such's antthrush, Chamaeza meruloides (E)
Rufous-tailed antthrush, Chamaeza ruficauda
Ovenbirds
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Furnariidae
Ovenbirds comprise a large family of small sub-oscine passerine bird species found in Central and South America. They are a diverse group of insectivores which gets its name from the elaborate "oven-like" clay nests built by some species, although others build stick nests or nest in tunnels or clefts in rock. The woodcreepers are brownish birds which maintain an upright vertical posture, supported by their stiff tail vanes. They feed mainly on insects taken from tree trunks.
South American leaftosser, Sclerurus obscurior
Short-billed leaftosser, Sclerurus rufigularis
Black-tailed leaftosser, Sclerurus caudacutus
Gray-throated leaftosser, Sclerurus albigularis
Rufous-breasted leaftosser, Sclerurus scansor
Common miner, Geositta cunicularia
Campo miner, Geositta poeciloptera (near-threatened)
Spot-throated woodcreeper, Certhiasomus stictolaemus
Olivaceous woodcreeper, Sittasomus griseicapillus
Long-tailed woodcreeper, Deconychura longicauda
White-chinned woodcreeper, Dendrocincla merula
Plain-brown woodcreeper, Dendrocincla fuliginosa
Plain-winged woodcreeper, Dendrocincla turdina
Wedge-billed woodcreeper, Glyphorynchus spirurus
Cinnamon-throated woodcreeper, Dendrexetastes rufigula
Long-billed woodcreeper, Nasica longirostris
Amazonian barred-woodcreeper, Dendrocolaptes certhia
Black-banded woodcreeper, Dendrocolaptes picumnus
Hoffmanns's woodcreeper, Dendrocolaptes hoffmannsi (E)
Planalto woodcreeper, Dendrocolaptes platyrostris
Bar-bellied woodcreeper, Hylexetastes stresemanni
Red-billed woodcreeper, Hylexetastes perrotii
Uniform woodcreeper, Hylexetastes uniformis
Strong-billed woodcreeper, Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus
Moustached woodcreeper, Xiphocolaptes falcirostris (E) (vulnerable)
White-throated woodcreeper, Xiphocolaptes albicollis
Great rufous woodcreeper, Xiphocolaptes major
Striped woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus obsoletus
Ceara woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus atlanticus (E)
Lesser woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus fuscus
Chestnut-rumped woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus pardalotus
Ocellated woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus ocellatus
Elegant woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus elegans
Spix's woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus spixii (E)
Buff-throated woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus guttatus
Straight-billed woodcreeper, Dendroplex picus
Zimmer's woodcreeper, Dendroplex kienerii
Red-billed scythebill, Campylorhamphus trochilirostris
Black-billed scythebill, Campylorhamphus falcularius
Curve-billed scythebill, Campylorhamphus procurvoides
Scimitar-billed woodcreeper, Drymornis bridgesii
Streak-headed woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes souleyetii
Narrow-billed woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes angustirostris
Scaled woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes squamatus (E)
Scalloped woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes falcinellus
Duida woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes duidae
Guianan woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes albolineatus
Inambari woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes fatimalimae
Dusky-capped woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes fuscicapillus
Slender-billed xenops, Xenops tenuirostris
Plain xenops, Xenops minutus
Streaked xenops, Xenops rutilans
Point-tailed palmcreeper, Berlepschia rikeri
Rufous-tailed xenops, Microxenops milleri
Chaco earthcreeper, Tarphonomus certhioides (V)
Wing-banded hornero, Furnarius figulus (E)
Pale-legged hornero, Furnarius leucopus
Pale-billed hornero, Furnarius torridus
Lesser hornero, Furnarius minor
Rufous hornero, Furnarius rufus
Sharp-tailed streamcreeper, Lochmias nematura
Wren-like rushbird, Phleocryptes melanops
Curve-billed reedhaunter, Limnornis curvirostris
Long-tailed cinclodes, Cinclodes pabsti (E)
Buff-winged cinclodes, Cinclodes fuscus
Dusky-cheeked foliage-gleaner, Anabazenops dorsalis
White-collared foliage-gleaner, Anabazenops fuscus (E)
Great xenops, Megaxenops parnaguae (E)
Pale-browed treehunter, Cichlocolaptes leucophrus (E)
Cryptic treehunter, Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti (E) (critically endangered) (First described in 2014. Not evaluated by the SACC; a proposal is pending. Not included in counts.)
Sharp-billed treehunter, Heliobletus contaminatus
Rufous-rumped foliage-gleaner, Philydor erythrocercum
Alagoas foliage-gleaner, Philydor novaesi (E) (extinct)
Black-capped foliage-gleaner, Philydor atricapillus
Cinnamon-rumped foliage-gleaner, Philydor pyrrhodes
Rufous-tailed foliage-gleaner, Anabacerthia ruficaudata
White-browed foliage-gleaner, Anabacerthia amaurotis (near-threatened)
Ochre-breasted foliage-gleaner, Anabacerthia lichtensteini
Buff-browed foliage-gleaner, Syndactyla rufosuperciliata
Russet-mantled foliage-gleaner, Syndactyla dimidiata
White-throated foliage-gleaner, Syndactyla roraimae
Peruvian recurvebill, Syndactyla ucayalae (near-threatened)
Chestnut-winged hookbill, Ancistrops strigilatus
Buff-fronted foliage-gleaner, Dendroma rufa
Chestnut-winged foliage-gleaner, Dendroma erythroptera
Chestnut-capped foliage-gleaner, Clibanornis rectirostris
Canebrake groundcreeper, Clibanornis dendrocolaptoides (near-threatened)
Ruddy foliage-gleaner, Clibanornis rubiginosus
Chestnut-crowned foliage-gleaner, Automolus rufipileatus
Brown-rumped foliage-gleaner, Automolus melanopezus
Buff-throated foliage-gleaner, Automolus ochrolaemus
Striped woodhaunter, Automolus subulatus
Olive-backed foliage-gleaner, Automolus infuscatus
Para foliage-gleaner, Automolus paraensis (E)
Pernambuco foliage-gleaner, Automolus lammi (E)
White-eyed foliage-gleaner, Automolus leucophthalmus
Tufted tit-spinetail, Leptasthenura platensis
Striolated tit-spinetail, Leptasthenura striolata (E)
Araucaria tit-spinetail, Leptasthenura setaria (near-threatened)
Rufous-fronted thornbird, Phacellodomus rufifrons
Little thornbird, Phacellodomus sibilatrix
Freckle-breasted thornbird, Phacellodomus striaticollis
Greater thornbird, Phacellodomus ruber
Orange-eyed thornbird, Phacellodomus erythrophthalmus (E)
Orange-breasted thornbird, Phacellodomus ferrugineigula
Firewood-gatherer, Anumbius annumbi
Lark-like brushrunner, Coryphistera alaudina
Short-billed canastero, Asthenes baeri
Cipo canastero, Asthenes luizae (E)
Hudson's canastero, Asthenes hudsoni
Itatiaia spinetail, Asthenes moreirae (E)
Sharp-billed canastero, Asthenes pyrrholeuca (V)
Pink-legged graveteiro, Acrobatornis fonsecai (E) (vulnerable)
Orange-fronted plushcrown, Metopothrix aurantiaca
Roraiman barbtail, Roraimia adusta
Striated softtail, Thripophaga macroura (E) (vulnerable)
Plain softtail, Thripophaga fusciceps
Straight-billed reedhaunter, Limnoctites rectirostris (near-threatened)
Sulphur-bearded reedhaunter, Limnoctites sulphuriferus
Rusty-backed spinetail, Cranioleuca vulpina
Parker's spinetail, Cranioleuca vulpecula
Stripe-crowned spinetail, Cranioleuca pyrrhophia
Olive spinetail, Cranioleuca obsoleta
Pallid spinetail, Cranioleuca pallida (E)
Gray-headed spinetail, Cranioleuca semicinerea (E)
Tepui spinetail, Cranioleuca demissa
Speckled spinetail, Cranioleuca gutturata
Scaled spinetail, Cranioleuca muelleri (E)
Bay-capped wren-spinetail, Spartonoica maluroides (near-threatened)
Caatinga cacholote, Pseudoseisura cristata (E)
Rufous cacholote, Pseudoseisura unirufa
Brown cacholote, Pseudoseisura lophotes
Yellow-chinned spinetail, Certhiaxis cinnamomeus
Red-and-white spinetail, Certhiaxis mustelinus
White-bellied spinetail, Mazaria propinqua
Chotoy spinetail, Schoeniophylax phryganophilus
Ochre-cheeked spinetail, Synallaxis scutata
Gray-bellied spinetail, Synallaxis cinerascens
Plain-crowned spinetail, Synallaxis gujanensis
White-lored spinetail, Synallaxis albilora
Red-shouldered spinetail, Synallaxis hellmayri (E)
Rufous-capped spinetail, Synallaxis ruficapilla
Bahia spinetail, Synallaxis cinerea (E) (near-threatened)
Pinto's spinetail, Synallaxis infuscata (E) (endangered)
McConnell's spinetail, Synallaxis macconnelli
Cabanis's spinetail, Synallaxis cabanisi
Cinereous-breasted spinetail, Synallaxis hypospodia
Spix's spinetail, Synallaxis spixi
Dark-breasted spinetail, Synallaxis albigularis
Pale-breasted spinetail, Synallaxis albescens
Sooty-fronted spinetail, Synallaxis frontalis
Hoary-throated spinetail, Synallaxis kollari (critically endangered)
Ruddy spinetail, Synallaxis rutilans
Chestnut-throated spinetail, Synallaxis cherriei (near-threatened)
Manakins
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Pipridae
The manakins are a family of subtropical and tropical mainland Central and South America, and Trinidad and Tobago. They are compact forest birds, the males typically being brightly colored, although the females of most species are duller and usually green-plumaged. Manakins feed on small fruits, berries and insects.
Dwarf tyrant-manakin, Tyranneutes stolzmanni
Tiny tyrant-manakin, Tyranneutes virescens
Pale-bellied tyrant-manakin, Neopelma pallescens
Saffron-crested tyrant-manakin, Neopelma chrysocephalum
Wied's tyrant-manakin, Neopelma aurifrons (E)
Serra do Mar tyrant-manakin, Neopelma chrysolophum (E)
Sulphur-bellied tyrant-manakin, Neopelma sulphureiventer
Blue-backed manakin, Chiroxiphia pareola
Swallow-tailed manakin, Chiroxiphia caudata
Araripe manakin, Chiroxiphia bokermanni (E) (critically endangered)
Helmeted manakin, Chiroxiphia galeata
Pin-tailed manakin, Ilicura militaris (E)
White-throated manakin, Corapipo gutturalis
Olive manakin, Xenopipo uniformis
Black manakin, Xenopipo atronitens
Blue-capped manakin, Lepidothrix coronata
Snow-capped manakin, Lepidothrix nattereri
Golden-crowned manakin, Lepidothrix vilasboasi (E) (vulnerable)
Opal-crowned manakin, Lepidothrix iris (E)
Orange-bellied manakin, Lepidothrix suavissima
White-fronted manakin, Lepidothrix serena
Orange-crowned manakin, Heterocercus aurantiivertex
Yellow-crowned manakin, Heterocercus flavivertex
Flame-crowned manakin, Heterocercus linteatus
White-bearded manakin, Manacus manacus
Crimson-hooded manakin, Pipra aureola
Wire-tailed manakin, Pipra filicauda
Band-tailed manakin, Pipra fasciicauda
Striolated manakin, Machaeropterus striolatus
Kinglet manakin, Machaeropterus regulus (E)
Fiery-capped manakin, Machaeropterus pyrocephalus
White-crowned manakin, Pseudopipra pipra
Scarlet-horned manakin, Ceratopipra cornuta
Golden-headed manakin, Ceratopipra erythrocephala
Red-headed manakin, Ceratopipra rubrocapilla
Round-tailed manakin, Ceratopipra chloromeros
Cotingas
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Cotingidae
The cotingas are birds of forests or forest edges in tropical South America. Comparatively little is known about this diverse group, although all have broad bills with hooked tips, rounded wings, and strong legs. The males of many of the species are brightly colored or decorated with plumes or wattles.
Hooded berryeater, Carpornis cucullatus (E) (near-threatened)
Black-headed berryeater, Carpornis melanocephalus (E) (vulnerable)
Red-banded fruiteater, Pipreola whitelyi
White-tipped plantcutter, Phytotoma rutila (V)
Swallow-tailed cotinga, Phibalura flavirostris (near-threatened)
Guianan red-cotinga, Phoenicircus carnifex
Black-necked red-cotinga, Phoenicircus nigricollis
Guianan cock-of-the-rock, Rupicola rupicola
Crimson fruitcrow, Haematoderus militaris
Purple-throated fruitcrow, Querula purpurata
Red-ruffed fruitcrow, Pyroderus scutatus
Amazonian umbrellabird, Cephalopterus ornatus
Capuchinbird, Perissocephalus tricolor
Plum-throated cotinga, Cotinga maynana
Purple-breasted cotinga, Cotinga cotinga
Banded cotinga, Cotinga maculata (E) (endangered)
Spangled cotinga, Cotinga cayana
Rose-collared piha, Lipaugus streptophorus
Screaming piha, Lipaugus vociferans
Cinnamon-vented piha, Lipaugus lanioides (E) (near-threatened)
Black-and-gold cotinga, Lipaugus ater (E) (near-threatened)
Gray-winged cotinga, Lipaugus conditus (E) (vulnerable)
White bellbird, Procnias alba
Bearded bellbird, Procnias averano
Bare-throated bellbird, Procnias nudicollis (vulnerable)
Purple-throated cotinga, Porphyrolaema porphyrolaema
Pompadour cotinga, Xipholena punicea
White-tailed cotinga, Xipholena lamellipennis (E)
White-winged cotinga, Xipholena atropurpurea (E) (vulnerable)
Bare-necked fruitcrow, Gymnoderus foetidus
Black-faced cotinga, Conioptilon mcilhennyi
Tityras
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Tityridae
Tityridae are suboscine passerine birds found in forest and woodland in the Neotropics. The species in this family were formerly spread over the families Tyrannidae, Pipridae, and Cotingidae. They are small to medium-sized birds. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, have plain coloring.
Black-crowned tityra, Tityra inquisitor
Black-tailed tityra, Tityra cayana
Masked tityra, Tityra semifasciata
Varzea schiffornis, Schiffornis major
Olivaceous schiffornis, Schiffornis olivacea
Brown-winged schiffornis, Schiffornis turdina
Greenish schiffornis, Schiffornis virescens
Cinereous mourner, Laniocera hypopyrra
White-browed purpletuft, Iodopleura isabellae
Dusky purpletuft, Iodopleura fusca
Buff-throated purpletuft, Iodopleura pipra (E) (endangered)
Shrike-like cotinga, Laniisoma elegans (near-threatened)
White-naped xenopsaris, Xenopsaris albinucha
Green-backed becard, Pachyramphus viridis
Cinereous becard, Pachyramphus rufus
Chestnut-crowned becard, Pachyramphus castaneus
White-winged becard, Pachyramphus polychopterus
Black-capped becard, Pachyramphus marginatus
Glossy-backed becard, Pachyramphus surinamus
Pink-throated becard, Pachyramphus minor
Crested becard, Pachyramphus validus
Sharpbill
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Oxyruncidae
The sharpbill is a small bird of dense forests in Central and South America. It feeds mostly on fruit but also eats insects.
Sharpbill, Oxyruncus cristatus
Royal flycatchers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Onychorhynchidae
In 2019 the SACC determined that these five species, which were formerly considered tyrant flycatchers, belonged in their own family.
Royal flycatcher, Onychorhynchus coronatus
Ruddy-tailed flycatcher, Terenotriccus erythrurus
Sulphur-rumped flycatcher, Myiobius barbatus
Black-tailed flycatcher, Myiobius atricaudus
Tyrant flycatchers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Tyrannidae
Tyrant flycatchers are passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust and have stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, have plain coloring. As the name implies, most are insectivorous.
Wing-barred piprites, Piprites chloris
Black-capped piprites, Piprites pileata
Kinglet calyptura, Calyptura cristata (E)
Cinnamon manakin-tyrant, Neopipo cinnamomea
Cinnamon-crested spadebill, Platyrinchus saturatus
White-throated spadebill, Platyrinchus mystaceus
Golden-crowned spadebill, Platyrinchus coronatus
White-crested spadebill, Platyrinchus platyrhynchos
Russet-winged spadebill, Platyrinchus leucoryphus
Ringed antpipit, Corythopis torquatus
Southern antpipit, Corythopis delalandi
Serra do Mar bristle-tyrant, Pogonotriccus difficilis (E)
Southern bristle-tyrant, Pogonotriccus eximius
São Paulo bristle-tyrant, Pogonotriccus paulista
Chapman's bristle-tyrant, Pogonotriccus chapmani
Mottle-cheeked tyrannulet, Phylloscartes ventralis
Restinga tyrannulet, Phylloscartes kronei (E)
Bahia tyrannulet, Phylloscartes beckeri (E)
Olive-green tyrannulet, Phylloscartes virescens
Black-fronted tyrannulet, Phylloscartes nigrifrons
Alagoas tyrannulet, Phylloscartes ceciliae (E)
Minas Gerais tyrannulet, Phylloscartes roquettei (E)
Oustalet's tyrannulet, Phylloscartes oustaleti (E)
Bay-ringed tyrannulet, Phylloscartes sylviolus
Ochre-bellied flycatcher, Mionectes oleagineus
McConnell's flycatcher, Mionectes macconnelli
Sierra de Lema flycatcher, Mionectes roraimae
Gray-hooded flycatcher, Mionectes rufiventris
Sepia-capped flycatcher, Leptopogon amaurocephalus
Black-chested tyrant, Taeniotriccus andrei
Brownish twistwing, Cnipodectes subbrunneus
Rufous twistwing, Cnipodectes superrufus
Olivaceous flatbill, Rhynchocyclus olivaceus
Yellow-margined flatbill, Tolmomyias assimilis
Gray-crowned flatbill, Tolmomyias poliocephalus
Yellow-breasted flatbill, Tolmomyias flaviventris
Yellow-olive flatbill, Tolmomyias sulphurescens
Eared pygmy-tyrant, Myiornis auricularis
Short-tailed pygmy-tyrant, Myiornis ecaudatus
Double-banded pygmy-tyrant, Lophotriccus vitiosus
Long-crested pygmy-tyrant, Lophotriccus eulophotes
Helmeted pygmy-tyrant, Lophotriccus galeatus
Pale-eyed pygmy-tyrant, Atalotriccus pilaris
Snethlage's tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus minor
Acre tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus cohnhafti
Flammulated pygmy-tyrant, Hemitriccus flammulatus
Drab-breasted pygmy-tyrant, Hemitriccus diops
Brown-breasted pygmy-tyrant, Hemitriccus obsoletus
Boat-billed tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus josephinae
White-eyed tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus zosterops
White-bellied tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus griseipectus
Eye-ringed tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus orbitatus (E)
Johannes's tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus iohannis
Stripe-necked tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus striaticollis
Hangnest tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus nidipendulus (E)
Pearly-vented tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus margaritaceiventer
Pelzeln's tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus inornatus
Zimmer's tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus minimus
Buff-breasted tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus mirandae (E)
Kaempfer's tody-tyrant, Hemitriccus kaempferi (E)
Fork-tailed pygmy-tyrant, Hemitriccus furcatus (E)
White-cheeked tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus albifacies
Black-and-white tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus capitalis
Buff-cheeked tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus senex (E)
Ruddy tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus russatus
Ochre-faced tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus plumbeiceps
Smoky-fronted tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus fumifrons
Rusty-fronted tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus latirostris
Slate-headed tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus sylvia
Spotted tody-flycatcher, Todirostrum maculatum
Gray-headed tody-flycatcher, Todirostrum poliocephalum (E)
Common tody-flycatcher, Todirostrum cinereum
Painted tody-flycatcher, Todirostrum pictum
Yellow-browed tody-flycatcher, Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum
Cliff flycatcher, Hirundinea ferruginea
Chico's tyrannulet, Zimmerius chicomendesi (E)
Slender-footed tyrannulet, Zimmerius gracilipes
Guianan tyrannulet, Zimmerius acer
Lesser wagtail-tyrant, Stigmatura napensis
Greater wagtail-tyrant, Stigmatura budytoides
Plain tyrannulet, Inezia inornata
Amazonian tyrannulet, Inezia subflava
Pale-tipped tyrannulet, Inezia caudata
Fulvous-crowned scrub-tyrant, Euscarthmus meloryphus
Rufous-sided scrub-tyrant, Euscarthmus rufomarginatus
Yellow-bellied elaenia, Elaenia flavogaster
Large elaenia, Elaenia spectabilis
Noronha elaenia, Elaenia ridleyana (E)
White-crested elaenia, Elaenia albiceps
Small-billed elaenia, Elaenia parvirostris
Olivaceous elaenia, Elaenia mesoleuca
Brownish elaenia, Elaenia pelzelni
Plain-crested elaenia, Elaenia cristata
Lesser elaenia, Elaenia chiriquensis
Rufous-crowned elaenia, Elaenia ruficeps
Tepui elaenia, Elaenia olivina
Great elaenia, Elaenia dayi
Small-headed elaenia, Elaenia sordida
Yellow-crowned tyrannulet, Tyrannulus elatus
Forest elaenia, Myiopagis gaimardii
Gray elaenia, Myiopagis caniceps
Yellow-crowned elaenia, Myiopagis flavivertex
Greenish elaenia, Myiopagis viridicata
Suiriri flycatcher, Suiriri suiriri
Yellow tyrannulet, Capsiempis flaveola
White-throated tyrannulet, Mecocerculus leucophrys
Greenish tyrannulet, Phyllomyias virescens
Reiser's tyrannulet, Phyllomyias reiseri
Yungas tyrannulet, Phyllomyias weedeni
Planalto tyrannulet, Phyllomyias fasciatus
Sooty-headed tyrannulet, Phyllomyias griseiceps
Gray-capped tyrannulet, Phyllomyias griseocapilla (E)
Rough-legged tyrannulet, Acrochordopus burmeisteri
Southern beardless-tyrannulet, Camptostoma obsoletum
White-lored tyrannulet, Ornithion inerme
Mouse-colored tyrannulet, Phaeomyias murina
Bearded tachuri, Polystictus pectoralis
Gray-backed tachuri, Polystictus superciliaris (E)
Sharp-tailed tyrant, Culicivora caudacuta
Crested doradito, Pseudocolopteryx sclateri
Subtropical doradito, Pseudocolopteryx acutipennis
Dinelli's doradito, Pseudocolopteryx dinelliana (H)
Warbling doradito, Pseudocolopteryx flaviventris
River tyrannulet, Serpophaga hypoleuca
Sooty tyrannulet, Serpophaga nigricans
White-crested tyrannulet, Serpophaga subcristata
Straneck's tyrannulet, Serpophaga griseicapilla
Rufous-tailed attila, Attila phoenicurus
Cinnamon attila, Attila cinnamomeus
Citron-bellied attila, Attila citriniventris
Dull-capped attila, Attila bolivianus
Gray-hooded attila, Attila rufus (E)
Bright-rumped attila, Attila spadiceus
Piratic flycatcher, Legatus leucophaius
Large-headed flatbill, Ramphotrigon megacephalum
Rufous-tailed flatbill, Ramphotrigon ruficauda
Dusky-tailed flatbill, Ramphotrigon fuscicauda
Great kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus
Lesser kiskadee, Philohydor lictor
Cattle tyrant, Machetornis rixosa
Sulphury flycatcher, Tyrannopsis sulphurea
Boat-billed flycatcher, Megarynchus pitangua
Sulphur-bellied flycatcher, Myiodynastes luteiventris (V)
Streaked flycatcher, Myiodynastes maculatus
Rusty-margined flycatcher, Myiozetetes cayanensis
Social flycatcher, Myiozetetes similis
Gray-capped flycatcher, Myiozetetes granadensis
Dusky-chested flycatcher, Myiozetetes luteiventris
Yellow-throated flycatcher, Conopias parvus
Three-striped flycatcher, Conopias trivirgatus
Variegated flycatcher, Empidonomus varius
Crowned slaty flycatcher, Empidonomus aurantioatrocristatus
White-throated kingbird, Tyrannus albogularis
Tropical kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus
Fork-tailed flycatcher, Tyrannus savana
Eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus
Gray kingbird, Tyrannus dominicensis
Grayish mourner, Rhytipterna simplex
Pale-bellied mourner, Rhytipterna immunda
Rufous casiornis, Casiornis rufus
Ash-throated casiornis, Casiornis fuscus (E)
White-rumped sirystes, Sirystes albocinereus
Todd's sirystes, Sirystes subcanescens
Sibilant sirystes, Sirystes sibilator
Dusky-capped flycatcher, Myiarchus tuberculifer
Swainson's flycatcher, Myiarchus swainsoni
Short-crested flycatcher, Myiarchus ferox
Brown-crested flycatcher, Myiarchus tyrannulus
Long-tailed tyrant, Colonia colonus
Roraiman flycatcher, Myiophobus roraimae
Bran-colored flycatcher, Myiophobus fasciatus (see note)
Chapada flycatcher, Guyramemua affinis
Amazonian scrub-flycatcher, Sublegatus obscurior
Southern scrub-flycatcher, Sublegatus modestus
Vermilion flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus
Pied water-tyrant, Fluvicola pica
Black-backed water-tyrant, Fluvicola albiventer
Masked water-tyrant, Fluvicola nengeta
White-headed marsh tyrant, Arundinicola leucocephala
Streamer-tailed tyrant, Gubernetes yetapa
Black-and-white monjita, Heteroxolmis dominicanus
Cock-tailed tyrant, Alectrurus tricolor
Strange-tailed tyrant, Alectrurus risora (V)
Austral negrito, Lessonia rufa
Spectacled tyrant, Hymenops perspicillatus
Riverside tyrant, Knipolegus orenocensis
Rufous-tailed tyrant, Knipolegus poecilurus
Amazonian black-tyrant, Knipolegus poecilocercus
Caatinga black-tyrant, Knipolegus franciscanus (E)
Crested black-tyrant, Knipolegus lophotes
Velvety black-tyrant, Knipolegus nigerrimus (E)
Blue-billed black-tyrant, Knipolegus cyanirostris
Cinereous tyrant, Knipolegus striaticeps (V)
White-winged black-tyrant, Knipolegus aterrimus (V)
Hudson's black-tyrant, Knipolegus hudsoni (V)
Yellow-browed tyrant, Satrapa icterophrys
Little ground-tyrant, Muscisaxicola fluviatilis
Spot-billed ground-tyrant, Muscisaxicola maculirostris (V)
Dark-faced ground-tyrant, Muscisaxicola maclovianus (V)
Cinnamon-bellied ground-tyrant, Muscisaxicola capistratus (V)
White-rumped monjita, Xolmis velatus
White monjita, Xolmis irupero
Gray monjita, Nengetus cinereus
Black-crowned monjita, Neoxolmis coronatus
Rusty-backed monjita, Neoxolmis rubetra (V)
Chocolate-vented tyrant, Neoxolmis rufiventris (V)
Gray-bellied shrike-tyrant, Agriornis micropterus (V)
Lesser shrike-tyrant, Agriornis murinus (V)
Drab water tyrant, Ochthornis littoralis
Fuscous flycatcher, Cnemotriccus fuscatus
Euler's flycatcher, Lathrotriccus euleri
Alder flycatcher, Empidonax alnorum
Olive-sided flycatcher, Contopus cooperi
Smoke-colored pewee, Contopus fumigatus
Western wood-pewee, Contopus sordidulus (V)
Eastern wood-pewee, Contopus virens
Tropical pewee, Contopus cinereus
White-throated pewee, Contopus albogularis
Blackish pewee, Contopus nigrescens
Shear-tailed gray tyrant, Muscipipra vetula
Many-colored rush tyrant, Tachuris rubrigastra
Vireos
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Vireonidae
The vireos are a group of small to medium-sized passerine birds. They are typically greenish in color and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills.
Rufous-browed peppershrike, Cyclarhis gujanensis
Gray-eyed greenlet, Hylophilus amaurocephalus (E)
Rufous-crowned greenlet, Hylophilus poicilotis
Ashy-headed greenlet, Hylophilus pectoralis
Gray-chested greenlet, Hylophilus semicinereus
Brown-headed greenlet, Hylophilus brunneiceps
Lemon-chested greenlet, Hylophilus thoracicus
Slaty-capped shrike-vireo, Vireolanius leucotis
Tawny-crowned greenlet, Tunchiornis ochraceiceps
Dusky-capped greenlet, Pachysylvia hypoxantha
Buff-cheeked greenlet, Pachysylvia muscicapina
Tepui vireo, Vireo sclateri
Red-eyed vireo, Vireo olivaceus
Chivi vireo, Vireo chivi
Noronha vireo, Vireo gracilirostris (E) (near-threatened)
Yellow-green vireo, Vireo flavoviridis
Black-whiskered vireo, Vireo altiloquus
Jays
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Corvidae
The family Corvidae includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. Corvids are above average in size among the Passeriformes, and some of the larger species show high levels of intelligence.
Violaceous jay, Cyanocorax violaceus
Purplish jay, Cyanocorax cyanomelas
Azure jay, Cyanocorax caeruleus (near-threatened)
Curl-crested jay, Cyanocorax cristatellus
Cayenne jay, Cyanocorax cayanus
Azure-naped jay, Cyanocorax heilprini
Plush-crested jay, Cyanocorax chrysops
White-naped jay, Cyanocorax cyanopogon (E)
Swallows
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Hirundinidae
The family Hirundinidae is adapted to aerial feeding. They have a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings, and a short bill with a wide gape. The feet are adapted to perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base.
Blue-and-white swallow, Pygochelidon cyanoleuca
Black-collared swallow, Pygochelidon melanoleuca
Tawny-headed swallow, Alopochelidon fucata
White-banded swallow, Atticora fasciata
White-thighed swallow, Atticora tibialis
Southern rough-winged swallow, Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
Brown-chested martin, Progne tapera
Purple martin, Progne subis
Caribbean martin, Progne dominicensis (V)
Cuban martin, Progne cryptoleuca (V)
Gray-breasted martin, Progne chalybea
Southern martin, Progne elegans
White-winged swallow, Tachycineta albiventer
White-rumped swallow, Tachycineta leucorrhoa
Chilean swallow, Tachycineta leucopyga
Bank swallow, Riparia riparia
Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica
Cliff swallow, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Wrens
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Troglodytidae
The wrens are mainly small and inconspicuous except for their loud songs. These birds have short wings and thin down-turned bills. Several species often hold their tails upright. All are insectivorous.
Scaly-breasted wren, Microcerculus marginatus
Flutist wren, Microcerculus ustulatus
Wing-banded wren, Microcerculus bambla
Tooth-billed wren, Odontorchilus cinereus
House wren, Troglodytes aedon
Tepui wren, Troglodytes rufulus
Grass wren, Cistothorus platensis
Bicolored wren, Campylorhynchus griseus
Thrush-like wren, Campylorhynchus turdinus
Moustached wren, Pheugopedius genibarbis
Coraya wren, Pheugopedius coraya
Buff-breasted wren, Cantorchilus leucotis
Long-billed wren, Cantorchilus longirostris (E)
Fawn-breasted wren, Cantorchilus guarayanus
Gray wren, Cantorchilus griseus (E)
White-breasted wood-wren, Henicorhina leucosticta
Musician wren, Cyphorhinus aradus
Gnatcatchers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Polioptilidae
These dainty birds resemble Old World warblers in their build and habits, moving restlessly through the foliage seeking insects. The gnatcatchers and gnatwrens are mainly soft bluish gray in color and have the typical insectivore's long sharp bill. They are birds of fairly open woodland or scrub, which nest in bushes or trees.
Collared gnatwren, Microbates collaris
Trilling gnatwren, Ramphocaenus melanurus
Chattering gnatwren, Ramphocaenus sticturus
Tropical gnatcatcher, Polioptila plumbea
Rio Negro gnatcatcher, Polioptila facilis
Creamy-bellied gnatcatcher, Polioptila lactea (near-threatened)
Guianan gnatcatcher, Polioptila guianensis
Klages's gnatcatcher, Polioptila paraensis
Inambari gnatcatcher, Polioptila attenboroughi (E)
Masked gnatcatcher, Polioptila dumicola
Donacobius
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Donacobiidae
The black-capped donacobius is found in wet habitats from Panama across northern South America and east of the Andes to Argentina and Paraguay.
Black-capped donacobius Donacobius atricapilla
Thrushes
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Turdidae
The thrushes are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly in the Old World. They are plump, soft plumaged, small to medium-sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores, often feeding on the ground. Many have attractive songs.
Orange-billed nightingale-thrush, Catharus aurantiirostris
Veery, Catharus fuscescens
Gray-cheeked thrush, Catharus minimus
Swainson's thrush, Catharus ustulatus
Rufous-brown solitaire, Cichlopsis leucogenys
Pale-eyed thrush, Turdus leucops
Yellow-legged thrush, Turdus flavipes
Pale-breasted thrush, Turdus leucomelas
Cocoa thrush, Turdus fumigatus
Hauxwell's thrush, Turdus hauxwelli
Rufous-bellied thrush, Turdus rufiventris
Spectacled thrush, Turdus nudigenis
Varzea thrush, Turdus sanchezorum
Lawrence's thrush, Turdus lawrencii
Pantepui thrush, Turdus murinus
Creamy-bellied thrush, Turdus amaurochalinus
Black-billed thrush, Turdus ignobilis
Campina thrush, Turdus arthuri
Black-hooded thrush, Turdus olivater
Blacksmith thrush, Turdus subalaris
White-necked thrush, Turdus albicollis
Mockingbirds
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Mimidae
The mimids are a family of passerine birds that includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. These birds are notable for their vocalizations, especially their ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. Their coloring tends towards dull-grays and browns.
Tropical mockingbird, Mimus gilvus
Chalk-browed mockingbird, Mimus saturninus
White-banded mockingbird, Mimus triurus
Starlings
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Sturnidae
Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. Their flight is strong and direct and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country. They eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen.
European starling, Sturnus vulgaris (I)
Estreldids
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Estrildidae
The estrildid finches are small passerine birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. They are gregarious and often colonial seed eaters with short thick but pointed bills. They are all similar in structure and habits, but have wide variation in plumage colours and patterns.
Common waxbill, Estrilda astrild (I)
Old World sparrows
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Passeridae
Old World sparrows are small passerine birds. In general, sparrows tend to be small, plump, brown or gray birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Old World sparrow are seed eaters, but they also consume small insects.
House sparrow, Passer domesticus (I)
Pipits and wagtails
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Motacillidae
Motacillidae is a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They include the wagtails, longclaws and pipits. They are slender, ground feeding insectivores of open country.
Yellowish pipit, Anthus chii
Short-billed pipit, Anthus furcatus
Correndera pipit, Anthus correndera
Ochre-breasted pipit, Anthus nattereri (vulnerable)
Hellmayr's pipit, Anthus hellmayri
Finches
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Fringillidae
Finches are seed-eating passerine birds, that are small to moderately large and have a strong beak, usually conical and in some species very large. All have twelve tail feathers and nine primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well.
European greenfinch, Chloris chloris (H)
European goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis (I)
Yellow-faced siskin, Spinus yarrellii (E) (vulnerable)
Hooded siskin, Spinus magellanicus
Golden-rumped euphonia, Chlorophonia cyanocephala
Blue-naped chlorophonia, Chlorophonia cyanea
Plumbeous euphonia, Euphonia plumbea
Purple-throated euphonia, Euphonia chlorotica
Finsch's euphonia, Euphonia finschi
Golden-bellied euphonia, Euphonia chrysopasta
White-vented euphonia, Euphonia minuta
Green-throated euphonia, Euphonia chalybea (near-threatened)
Violaceous euphonia, Euphonia violacea
Thick-billed euphonia, Euphonia laniirostris
Orange-bellied euphonia, Euphonia xanthogaster
Golden-sided euphonia, Euphonia cayennensis
Rufous-bellied euphonia, Euphonia rufiventris
Chestnut-bellied euphonia, Euphonia pectoralis
Sparrows
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Passerellidae
Most of the species are known as sparrows, but these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae. Many of these have distinctive head patterns.
Grassland sparrow, Ammodramus humeralis
Yellow-browed sparrow, Ammodramus aurifrons
Black-striped sparrow, Arremonops conirostris
Pectoral sparrow, Arremon taciturnus
São Francisco sparrow, Arremon franciscanus (E)
Half-collared sparrow, Arremon semitorquatus (E)
Saffron-billed sparrow, Arremon flavirostris
Rufous-collared sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis
Tepui brushfinch, Atlapetes personatus
Blackbirds
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Icteridae
The icterids are a group of small to medium-sized, often colorful, passerine birds restricted to the New World and include the grackles, New World blackbirds and New World orioles. Most species have black as the predominant plumage color, often enlivened by yellow, orange, or red.
Bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Eastern meadowlark, Sturnella magna
Red-breasted meadowlark, Leistes militaris
White-browed meadowlark, Leistes superciliaris
Pampas meadowlark, Leistes defilippii (extirpated) (vulnerable)
Russet-backed oropendola, Psarocolius angustifrons
Green oropendola, Psarocolius viridis
Crested oropendola, Psarocolius decumanus
Olive oropendola, Psarocolius bifasciatus
Solitary black cacique, Cacicus solitarius
Golden-winged cacique, Cacicus chrysopterus
Selva cacique, Cacicus koepckeae
Yellow-rumped cacique, Cacicus cela
Band-tailed cacique, Cacicus latirostris
Red-rumped cacique, Cacicus haemorrhous
Casqued cacique, Cacicus oseryi
Orange-backed troupial, Icterus croconotus
Campo troupial, Icterus jamacaii (E)
Epaulet oriole, Icterus cayanensis
Variable oriole, Icterus pyrrhopterus
Baltimore oriole, Icterus galbula (V)
Yellow oriole, Icterus nigrogularis
Screaming cowbird, Molothrus rufoaxillaris
Giant cowbird, Molothrus oryzivorus
Shiny cowbird, Molothrus bonariensis
Carib grackle, Quiscalus lugubris
Velvet-fronted grackle, Lampropsar tanagrinus
Oriole blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus
Golden-tufted grackle, Macroagelaius imthurni
Scarlet-headed blackbird, Amblyramphus holosericeus
Forbes's blackbird, Anumara forbesi (E) (endangered)
Chopi blackbird, Gnorimopsar chopi
Grayish baywing, Agelaioides badius
Pale baywing, Agelaioides fringillarius (E)
Unicolored blackbird, Agelasticus cyanopus
Yellow-winged blackbird, Agelasticus thilius
Chestnut-capped blackbird, Chrysomus ruficapillus
Yellow-hooded blackbird, Chrysomus icterocephalus
Saffron-cowled blackbird, Xanthopsar flavus (vulnerable)
Yellow-rumped marshbird, Pseudoleistes guirahuro
Brown-and-yellow marshbird, Pseudoleistes virescens
Wood-warblers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Parulidae
The wood-warblers are a group of small, often colorful, passerine birds restricted to the New World. Most are arboreal, but some are terrestrial. Most members of this family are insectivores.
Northern waterthrush, Parkesia noveboracensis (V)
Louisiana waterthrush, Parkesia motacilla (V)
Black-and-white warbler, Mniotilta varia (V)
Prothonotary warbler, Protonotaria citrea (H)
Tennessee warbler, Leiothlypis peregrina (V)
Connecticut warbler, Oporornis agilis (V)
Masked yellowthroat, Geothlypis aequinoctialis
American redstart, Setophaga ruticilla (V)
Cerulean warbler, Setophaga cerulea (V)
Tropical parula, Setophaga pitiayumi
Blackburnian warbler, Setophaga fusca
Yellow warbler, Setophaga petechia
Blackpoll warbler, Setophaga striata
Black-throated green warbler, Setophaga virens (V)
White-striped warbler, Myiothlypis leucophrys (E)
Flavescent warbler, Myiothlypis flaveolus
White-browed warbler, Myiothlypis leucoblephara
Buff-rumped warbler, Myiothlypis fulvicauda
Riverbank warbler, Myiothlypis rivularis
Two-banded warbler, Myiothlypis bivittatus
Golden-crowned warbler, Basileuterus culicivorus
Canada warbler, Cardellina canadensis (H)
Slate-throated redstart, Myioborus miniatus
Tepui redstart, Myioborus castaneocapillus
Mitrospingids
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Mitrospingidae
Until 2017 the four species in this family were included in the family Thraupidae, the "true" tanagers.
Olive-backed tanager, Mitrospingus oleagineus
Red-billed pied tanager, Lamprospiza melanoleuca
Olive-green tanager, Orthogonys chloricterus (E)
Cardinal grosbeaks
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Cardinalidae
The cardinals are a family of robust, seed-eating birds with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages.
Hepatic tanager, Piranga flava
Summer tanager, Piranga rubra
Scarlet tanager, Piranga olivacea
White-winged tanager, Piranga leucoptera
Red-crowned ant-tanager, Habia rubica
Black-backed grosbeak, Pheucticus aureoventris
Rose-breasted grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus (V)
Rose-breasted chat, Granatellus pelzelni
Yellow-green grosbeak, Caryothraustes canadensis
Red-and-black grosbeak, Periporphyrus erythromelas
Blackish-blue seedeater, Amaurospiza moesta
Glaucous-blue grosbeak, Cyanoloxia glaucocaerulea
Amazonian grosbeak, Cyanoloxia rothschildii
Ultramarine grosbeak, Cyanoloxia brissonii
Dickcissel, Spiza americana (V)
Tanagers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Thraupidae
The tanagers are a large group of small to medium-sized passerine birds restricted to the New World, mainly in the tropics. Many species are brightly colored. As a family they are omnivorous, but individual species specialize in eating fruits, seeds, insects, or other types of food. Most have short, rounded wings.
Blue-backed tanager, Cyanicterus cyanicterus
Hooded tanager, Nemosia pileata
Cherry-throated tanager, Nemosia rourei (E) (critically endangered)
Scarlet-throated tanager, Compsothraupis loricata (E)
Brown tanager, Orchesticus abeillei (E) (near-threatened)
Yellow-shouldered grosbeak, Parkerthraustes humeralis
Green honeycreeper, Chlorophanes spiza
Guira tanager, Hemithraupis guira
Rufous-headed tanager, Hemithraupis ruficapilla (E)
Yellow-backed tanager, Hemithraupis flavicollis
Bicolored conebill, Conirostrum bicolor
Pearly-breasted conebill, Conirostrum margaritae
Chestnut-vented conebill, Conirostrum speciosum
Stripe-tailed yellow-finch, Sicalis citrina
Orange-fronted yellow-finch, Sicalis columbiana
Saffron finch, Sicalis flaveola
Grassland yellow-finch, Sicalis luteola
Mourning sierra finch, Rhopospina fruticeti (V)
Blue finch, Rhopospina caerulescens
Paramo seedeater, Catamenia homochroa
Scaled flowerpiercer, Diglossa duidae
Greater flowerpiercer, Diglossa major
Uniform finch, Haplospiza unicolor
Blue-black grassquit, Volatinia jacarina
Black-and-white tanager, Conothraupis speculigera (near-threatened)
Cone-billed tanager, Conothraupis mesoleuca (E) (endangered)
Flame-crested tanager, Loriotus cristatus
Yellow-crested tanager, Loriotus rufiventer
White-shouldered tanager, Loriotus luctuosus
Fulvous-crested tanager, Tachyphonus surinamus
Ruby-crowned tanager, Tachyphonus coronatus
White-lined tanager, Tachyphonus rufus
Red-shouldered tanager, Tachyphonus phoenicius
Gray-headed tanager, Eucometis penicillata
Black-goggled tanager, Trichothraupis melanops
Pileated finch, Coryphospingus pileatus
Red-crested finch, Coryphospingus cucullatus
Masked crimson tanager, Ramphocelus nigrogularis
Silver-beaked tanager, Ramphocelus carbo
Brazilian tanager, Ramphocelus bresilius (E)
Fulvous shrike-tanager, Lanio fulvus
White-winged shrike-tanager, Lanio versicolor
Coal-crested finch, Charitospiza eucosma (near-threatened)
Short-billed honeycreeper, Cyanerpes nitidus
Purple honeycreeper, Cyanerpes caeruleus
Red-legged honeycreeper, Cyanerpes cyaneus
Swallow tanager, Tersina viridis
White-bellied dacnis, Dacnis albiventris
Black-faced dacnis, Dacnis lineata
Yellow-bellied dacnis, Dacnis flaviventer
Black-legged dacnis, Dacnis nigripes (E) (near-threatened)
Blue dacnis, Dacnis cayana
Lesson's seedeater, Sporophila bouvronides
Lined seedeater, Sporophila lineola
White-bellied seedeater, Sporophila leucoptera
Chestnut-bellied seedeater, Sporophila castaneiventris
Ruddy-breasted seedeater, Sporophila minuta
Black-and-tawny seedeater, Sporophila nigrorufa
Copper seedeater, Sporophila bouvreuil
Pearly-bellied seedeater, Sporophila pileata
Tawny-bellied seedeater, Sporophila hypoxantha
Ibera seedeater, Sporophila iberaensis
Dark-throated seedeater, Sporophila ruficollis (near-threatened)
Marsh seedeater, Sporophila palustris
Rufous-rumped seedeater, Sporophila hypochroma (near-threatened)
Chestnut seedeater, Sporophila cinnamomea
Black-bellied seedeater, Sporophila melanogaster (E) (near-threatened)
Chestnut-bellied seed-finch, Sporophila angolensis
Great-billed seed-finch, Sporophila maximiliani
Large-billed seed-finch, Sporophila crassirostris
Gray seedeater, Sporophila intermedia
Wing-barred seedeater, Sporophila americana
White-naped seedeater, Sporophila fringilloides
Black-and-white seedeater, Sporophila luctuosa (V)
Yellow-bellied seedeater, Sporophila nigricollis
Dubois's seedeater, Sporophila ardesiaca (E)
Double-collared seedeater, Sporophila caerulescens
Slate-colored seedeater, Sporophila schistacea
Temminck's seedeater, Sporophila falcirostris (vulnerable)
Buffy-fronted seedeater, Sporophila frontalis (E) (vulnerable)
Plumbeous seedeater, Sporophila plumbea
Tropeiro seedeater, Sporophila beltoni (E)
Rusty-collared seedeater, Sporophila collaris
White-throated seedeater, Sporophila albogularis (E)
Many-colored chaco finch, Saltatricula multicolor (V)
Black-throated saltator, Saltatricula atricollis
Buff-throated saltator, Saltator maximus
Olive-gray saltator, Saltator olivascens
Bluish-gray saltator, Saltator coerulescens
Green-winged saltator, Saltator similis
Thick-billed saltator, Saltator maxillosus
Golden-billed saltator, Saltator aurantiirostris
Slate-colored grosbeak, Saltator grossus
Black-throated grosbeak, Saltator fuliginosus
Black-masked finch, Coryphaspiza melanotis (vulnerable)
Great Pampa-finch, Embernagra platensis
Pale-throated Pampa-finch, Embernagra longicauda (E)
Wedge-tailed grass-finch, Emberizoides herbicola
Lesser grass-finch, Emberizoides ypiranganus
Bay-chested warbling finch, Castanozoster thoracicus (E)
Black-and-rufous warbling finch, Poospiza nigrorufa
Orange-headed tanager, Thlypopsis sordida
Chestnut-headed tanager, Thlypopsis pyrrhocoma
Buff-throated warbling finch, Microspingus lateralis (E)
Gray-throated warbling finch, Microspingus cabanisi
Black-capped warbling finch, Microspingus melanoleucus
Cinereous warbling finch, Microspingus cinereus (E)
White-rumped tanager, Cypsnagra hirundinacea
Long-tailed reed finch, Donacospiza albifrons
Bananaquit, Coereba flaveola
Dull-colored grassquit, Asemospiza obscura
Sooty grassquit, Asemospiza fuliginosa
White-banded tanager, Neothraupis fasciata (near-threatened)
Diuca finch, Diuca diuca (V)
Yellow cardinal, Gubernatrix cristata (endangered)
Red-crested cardinal, Paroaria coronata
Red-cowled cardinal, Paroaria dominicana (E)
Red-capped cardinal, Paroaria gularis
Crimson-fronted cardinal, Paroaria baeri (E)
Yellow-billed cardinal, Paroaria capitata
Diademed tanager, Stephanophorus diadematus
Black-faced tanager, Schistochlamys melanopis
Cinnamon tanager, Schistochlamys ruficapillus (E)
Magpie tanager, Cissopis leverianus
Fawn-breasted tanager, Pipraeidea melanonota
Blue-and-yellow tanager, Rauenia bonariensis
Black-headed tanager, Stilpnia cyanoptera
Black-backed tanager, Stilpnia peruviana (E) (vulnerable)
Chestnut-backed tanager, Stilpnia preciosa
Burnished-buff tanager, Stilpnia cayana
Masked tanager, Stilpnia nigrocincta
Blue-necked tanager, Stilpnia cyanicollis
Turquoise tanager, Tangara mexicana
Paradise tanager, Tangara chilensis
Opal-rumped tanager, Tangara velia
Opal-crowned tanager, Tangara callophrys
Green-headed tanager, Tangara seledon
Seven-colored tanager, Tangara fastuosa (E) (vulnerable)
Red-necked tanager, Tangara cyanocephala (E)
Brassy-breasted tanager, Tangara desmaresti (E)
Gilt-edged tanager, Tangara cyanoventris (E)
Bay-headed tanager, Tangara gyrola
Green-and-gold tanager, Tangara schrankii
Blue-gray tanager, Thraupis episcopus
Sayaca tanager, Thraupis sayaca
Azure-shouldered tanager, Thraupis cyanoptera (E) (near-threatened)
Golden-chevroned tanager, Thraupis ornata (E)
Palm tanager, Thraupis palmarum
Dotted tanager, Ixothraupis varia
Speckled tanager, Ixothraupis guttata
Yellow-bellied tanager, Ixothraupis xanthogastra
Spotted tanager, Ixothraupis punctata
Notes
References
See also
Wildlife of Brazil
Lists of birds by region
List of amphibians of Brazil
List of reptiles of Brazil
List of mammals of Brazil
List of macaws
List of amazon parrots
List of Aratinga parakeets
WikiAves - website dedicated to the Brazilian community of birdwatchers
External links
National and state bird lists of Brazil - World Institute for Conservation and Environment
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