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Birds from South America

9 birds worldwide

Peregrine Falcon on a perch
FeaturedLeast Concern
Birds of Prey

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

The fastest bird in the world, capable of speeds over 240 mph.

34-58 cm
Barn Owl in flight
FeaturedLeast Concern
Nocturnal Birds

Barn Owl

Tyto alba

The most widely distributed species of owl.

32-40 cm
Toco Toucan on a branch
FeaturedLeast Concern
Tropical Birds

Toco Toucan

Ramphastos toco

The largest and most recognizable toucan species.

55-65 cm
Scarlet Macaw on a tree
FeaturedLeast Concern
Tropical Birds

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

One of the most beautiful parrots in the world.

81-96 cm
Emperor Penguin on ice
FeaturedNear Threatened
Flightless Birds

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

The tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species.

100-122 cm
House Sparrow
Least Concern
Songbirds

House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

A familiar bird found in close association with human settlements.

14-18 cm
King Penguin colony
Least Concern
Flightless Birds

King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

The second largest species of penguin.

70-100 cm
Great Horned Owl
Least Concern
Nocturnal Birds

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

A large, powerful owl with prominent ear tufts.

43-64 cm
Harpy Eagle close-up
Near Threatened
Birds of Prey

Harpy Eagle

Harpia harpyja

One of the most powerful eagles in the world.

86-107 cm
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