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2. Kingfisher - Wikipedia

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   Kingfishers are a family, the Alcedinidae, of small to medium-sized, brightly coloured birds in the order Coraciiformes. They have a cosmopolitan distribution, with most species living in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania, but also can be found in Europe and the Americas.

3. Flamingo - Wikipedia

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   Flamingos or flamingoes[a] (/ fləˈmɪŋɡoʊz /) are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are four flamingo species distributed throughout the Americas (including the Caribbean), and two species native to Afro-Eurasia.

4. Crane (bird) - Wikipedia

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   Cranes are very large birds, often considered the world's tallest flying birds. They range in size from the demoiselle crane , which measures 90 cm (35 in) in length, to the sarus crane , which can be up to 176 cm (69 in), although the heaviest is the red-crowned crane , which can weigh 12 kg (26 lb) prior to migrating.

5. Water bird - Wikipedia

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   A water bird, alternatively waterbird or aquatic bird, is a bird that lives on or around water. In some definitions, the term water bird is especially applied to birds in freshwater ecosystems, although others make no distinction from seabirds that inhabit marine environments. Some water birds (e.g. wading birds) are more terrestrial while ...

6. Tit (bird) - Wikipedia

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   These birds are mainly small, stocky, woodland species with short, stout bills. Some have crests. They range in length from 10 to 22 cm (3.9 to 8.7 in). They are adaptable birds, with a mixed diet including seeds and insects. [3] Many species live around human habitation and come readily to bird feeders for nuts or seed, and learn to take other ...

7. Belted kingfisher - Wikipedia

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   Description. The belted kingfisher is a stocky, medium-sized bird that measures between 28–35 cm (11–14 in) in length with a wingspan of between 48–58 cm (19–23 in). This kingfisher can weigh from 113 to 178 g (4.0 to 6.3 oz). [6][7] The adult female averages slightly larger than the adult male. This species has a large head with a ...

8. Merlin (bird) - Wikipedia

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   The merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, [2] with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia. A bird of prey once known colloquially as a pigeon hawk in North America, the merlin breeds in the northern Holarctic; some migrate to subtropical and northern tropical regions in winter ...

9. Toco toucan - Wikipedia

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   The toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) is a species of bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is the largest species of toucan and has a distinctive appearance, with a black body, a white throat, chest and uppertail- coverts, and red undertail-coverts. Its most conspicuous feature is its massive beak, which is yellow-orange with a black base and ...