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List of birds of Peru
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Peru. The avifauna of Peru includes a total of 1879 species, of which 139 are endemic, 3 have been introduced by humans, and 72 are rare or accidental. 91 species are globally threatened.
This list's taxonomic treatment and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of Clements's 5th edition. The family accounts at the beginning of each heading reflects this taxonomy, as do the species counts found in each family account. Introduced and accidental species are included in the total counts for Peru.
The following tags have been used to highlight certain relevant categories. It must be noted that not all species fall into one of these categories. Those that do not are commonly occurring, native species.
(A) Accidental A species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Peru.
(E) Endemic A species endemic to Peru.
(I) Introduced A species introduced to Peru as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions.
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Rheas
Order: Struthioniformes
Family: 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. There are 2 species and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Lesser Rhea Rhea pennata
Tinamous
Order: Tinamiformes
Family: 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), that includes the rheas, emu, and kiwi. There are 47 species worldwide and 29 species which occur in Peru. Peru contains the largest number of tinamous of any country.
Gray Tinamou Tinamus tao
Black Tinamou Tinamus osgoodi
Great Tinamou Tinamus major
White-throated Tinamou Tinamus guttatus
Highland Tinamou Nothocercus bonapartei
Tawny-breasted Tinamou Nothocercus julius
Hooded Tinamou Nothocercus nigrocapillus
Cinereous Tinamou Crypturellus cinereus
Red-legged Tinamou Crypturellus erythropus
Little Tinamou Crypturellus soui
Brown Tinamou Crypturellus obsoletus
Undulated Tinamou Crypturellus undulatus
Pale-browed Tinamou Crypturellus transfasciatus
Brazilian Tinamou Crypturellus strigulosus
Gray-legged Tinamou Crypturellus duidae
Black-capped Tinamou Crypturellus atrocapillus
Variegated Tinamou Crypturellus variegatus
Rusty Tinamou Crypturellus brevirostris
Bartlett's Tinamou Crypturellus bartletti
Small-billed Tinamou Crypturellus parvirostris
Barred Tinamou Crypturellus casiquiare
Tataupa Tinamou Crypturellus tataupa
Red-winged Tinamou Rhynchotus rufescens
Ornate Tinamou Nothoprocta ornata
Andean Tinamou Nothoprocta pentlandii
Curve-billed Tinamou Nothoprocta curvirostris
Taczanowski's Tinamou Nothoprocta taczanowskii (E)
Darwin's Nothura Nothura darwinii
Puna Tinamou Tinamotis pentlandii
Penguins
Order: Sphenisciformes
Family: 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. There are 17 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Peru.
King Penguin Aptenodytes patagonicus
Humboldt Penguin Spheniscus humboldti
Grebes
Least Grebe Tachybaptus dominicus
Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps
White-tufted Grebe Rollandia rolland
Short-winged Grebe Rollandia microptera
Great Grebe Podiceps major
Silvery Grebe Podiceps occipitalis
Junin Grebe Podiceps taczanowskii (E)
Albatrosses
Order: Procellariiformes
Family: 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. There are 21 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Peru.
Wandering Albatross Diomedea exulans
Royal Albatross Diomedea epomophora
Waved Albatross Phoebastria irrorata
Gray-headed Albatross Thalassarche chrysostoma
Black-browed Albatross Thalassarche melanophris
Buller's Albatross Thalassarche bulleri
Shy Albatross Thalassarche cauta
Light-mantled Albatross Phoebetria palpebrata (A)
Shearwaters and Petrels
Order: Procellariiformes
Family: Procellariidae
The procellariids are the main group of medium-sized 'true petrels', characterised by united nostrils with a medium septum, and a long outer functional primary. There are 75 species worldwide and 27 species which occur in Peru.
Antarctic Giant Petrel Macronectes giganteus
Hall's Giant Petrel Macronectes halli
Southern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialoides
Cape Petrel Daption capense
Murphy's Petrel Pterodroma ultima (A)
Kermadec Petrel Pterodroma neglecta (A)
Galapagos Petrel Pterodroma phaeopygia
Juan Fernandez Petrel Pterodroma externa (A)
Cook's Petrel Pterodroma cookii
Defilippe's Petrel Pterodroma defilippiana
Black-winged Petrel Pterodroma nigripennis (A)
Stejneger's Petrel Pterodroma longirostris (A)
Blue Petrel Halobaena caerulea (A)
Broad-billed Prion Pachyptila vittata (A)
Antarctic Prion Pachyptila desolata
Slender-billed Prion Pachyptila belcheri
Fairy Prion Pachyptila turtur
Gray Petrel Procellaria cinerea
White-chinned Petrel Procellaria aequinoctialis
Parkinson's Petrel Procellaria parkinsoni
Westland Petrel Procellaria westlandica (A)
Pink-footed Shearwater Puffinus creatopus
Flesh-footed Shearwater Puffinus carneipes (A)
Buller's Shearwater Puffinus bulleri
Sooty Shearwater Puffinus griseus
Little Shearwater Puffinus assimilis
Audubon's Shearwater Puffinus lherminieri (A)
Storm-Petrels
Order: Procellariiformes
Family: Hydrobatidae
The storm-petrels are relatives of the petrels, and are the smallest of sea-birds. They feed on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. There are 21 species worldwide and 12 species which occur in Peru.
Wilson's Storm-Petrel Oceanites oceanicus
White-vented Storm-Petrel Oceanites gracilis
White-faced Storm-Petrel Pelagodroma marina
Black-bellied Storm-Petrel Fregetta tropica
White-bellied Storm-Petrel Fregetta grallaria (A)
Least Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma microsoma
Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma tethys
Band-rumped Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma castro (A)
Leach's Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma leucorhoa
Markham's Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma markhami
Black Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma melania
Ringed Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma hornbyi
Diving petrels
Order: Procellariiformes
Family: Pelecanoididae
The diving petrels are small auk-like birds found in the southern oceans. They feed on krill, copepods and small fish and squid. There are 4 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Peruvian Diving-Petrel Pelecanoides garnotii
Tropicbirds
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Phaethontidae
Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. Their heads and long wings have black markings. There are 3 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Peru.
Red-billed Tropicbird Phaethon aethereus
Red-tailed Tropicbird Phaethon rubricauda (A)
Pelicans
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Pelecanidae
Pelicans are large water birds with a distinctive pouch under the beak. As with other members of the order Pelecaniformes, they have webbed feet with four toes. There are 8 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Peru.
Peruvian Pelican Pelecanus thagus
Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis
Boobies and Gannets
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Sulidae
The sulids comprise the gannets and boobies. Both groups comprise medium-to-large coastal sea-birds that plunge-dive for fish. There are 9 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Peru.
Blue-footed Booby Sula nebouxii
Peruvian Booby Sula variegata
Masked Booby Sula dactylatra
Nazca Booby Sula granti (A)
Red-footed Booby Sula sula (A)
Brown Booby Sula leucogaster
Cormorants
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Phalacrocoracidae
The Phalacrocoracidae is a family of medium-to-large coastal, fish-eating sea-birds that includes cormorants and shags. Plumage colouration varies with the majority having mainly dark plumage, some species being black and white, and a few being colourful. There are 38 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Peru.
Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Guanay Cormorant Phalacrocorax bougainvillii
Red-legged Cormorant Phalacrocorax gaimardi
Darters
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Anhingidae
Darters are frequently referred to as "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 a 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. There are 4 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Anhinga Anhinga anhinga
Frigatebirds
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Fregatidae
Frigatebirds are large sea-birds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black and white or completely black, with long wings and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable coloured 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. There are 5 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Peru.
Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens
Great Frigatebird Fregata minor (A)
Bitterns, Herons and Egrets
Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Ardeidae
The family Ardeidae contains the bitterns, herons and egrets. Herons and egrets are medium to large sized wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more wary. Unlike other long-necked birds such as storks, ibises and spoonbills, members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted. There are 61 species worldwide and 21 species which occur in Peru.
Capped Heron Pilherodius pileatus
Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias (A)
Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi
Great Egret Ardea alba
Tricolored Heron Egretta tricolor
Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea
Snowy Egret Egretta thula
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
Striated Heron Butorides striata
Green Heron Butorides virescens (A)
Agami Heron Agamia agami
Black-crowned Night-Heron Nycticorax nycticorax
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Nyctanassa violacea
Boat-billed Heron Cochlearius cochlearius
Bare-throated Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma mexicanum (A)
Fasciated Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma fasciatum
Rufescent Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma lineatum
Zigzag Heron Zebrilus undulatus
Stripe-backed Bittern Ixobrychus involucris
Least Bittern Ixobrychus exilis
Pinnated Bittern Botaurus pinnatus
Storks
Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Ciconiidae
Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked, wading birds with long, stout bills. Storks are mute; bill-clattering is an important mode of stork communication at the nest. Their nests can be large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. There are 19 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Peru.
Wood Stork Mycteria americana
Maguari Stork Ciconia maguari (A)
Jabiru Jabiru mycteria
Ibises and Spoonbills
Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Threskiornithidae
The 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. There are 36 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Peru.
Plumbeous Ibis Theristicus caerulescens (A)
Andean Ibis Theristicus branickii
Black-faced Ibis Theristicus melanopis
Green Ibis Mesembrinibis cayennensis
White Ibis Eudocimus albus
White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi
Puna Ibis Plegadis ridgwayi
Roseate Spoonbill Platalea ajaja
Flamingos
Order: Phoenicopteriformes
Family: Phoenicopteridae
Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually 3 to 5 feet high, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. They are more numerous in the latter. 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 are uniquely used upside-down. There are 6 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Peru.
Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis
Andean Flamingo Phoenicopterus andinus
Puna Flamingo Phoenicopterus jamesi
Screamers
Order: Anseriformes
Family: 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 territorial disputes. There are 3 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Peru.
Horned Screamer Anhima cornuta
Southern Screamer Chauna torquata (A)
Ducks, Geese and Swans
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These are birds that are modified for an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating. There are 131 species worldwide and 23 species which occur in Peru.
Fulvous Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna bicolor
White-faced Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna viduata
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis
Andean Goose Chloephaga melanoptera
Orinoco Goose Neochen jubata
Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata
Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos
Brazilian Teal Amazonetta brasiliensis
Torrent Duck Merganetta armata
Chiloe Wigeon Anas sibilatrix (A)
Speckled Teal Anas flavirostris
Mallard Anas platyrhynchos (I)
Crested Duck Anas specularioides
Yellow-billed Pintail Anas georgica
White-cheeked Pintail Anas bahamensis
Puna Teal Anas puna
Blue-winged Teal Anas discors
Cinnamon Teal Anas cyanoptera
Red Shoveler Anas platalea
Rosy-billed Pochard Netta peposaca (A)
Southern Pochard Netta erythrophthalma
Masked Duck Nomonyx dominica
Andean Duck Oxyura ferruginea
New World vultures
Order: Falconiformes
Family: 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. There are 7 species worldwide, all of which are found only in the Americas, and 6 species which occur in Peru.
Black Vulture Coragyps atratus
Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes burrovianus
Greater Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes melambrotus
Andean Condor Vultur gryphus
King Vulture Sarcoramphus papa
Osprey
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Pandionidae
The Pandionidae family 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, Kites and Eagles
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Accipitridae
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include 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. There are 233 species worldwide and 49 species which occur in Peru.
Gray-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis
Hook-billed Kite Chondrohierax uncinatus
Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus
Pearl Kite Gampsonyx swainsonii
White-tailed Kite Elanus leucurus (A)
Snail Kite Rostrhamus sociabilis
Slender-billed Kite Rostrhamus hamatus
Double-toothed Kite Harpagus bidentatus
Mississippi Kite Ictinia mississippiensis
Plumbeous Kite Ictinia plumbea
Long-winged Harrier Circus buffoni (A)
Cinereous Harrier Circus cinereus
Gray-bellied Goshawk Accipiter poliogaster
Tiny Hawk Accipiter superciliosus
Semicollared Hawk Accipiter collaris
Plain-breasted Hawk Accipiter ventralis
Bicolored Hawk Accipiter bicolor
Crane Hawk Geranospiza caerulescens
Plumbeous Hawk Leucopternis plumbeus
Slate-colored Hawk Leucopternis schistaceus
Barred Hawk Leucopternis princeps (A)
Black-faced Hawk Leucopternis melanops
White-browed Hawk Leucopternis kuhli
White Hawk Leucopternis albicollis
Gray-backed Hawk Leucopternis occidentalis
Mangrove Black-Hawk Buteogallus subtilis
Great Black-Hawk Buteogallus urubitinga
Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis
Harris's Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus
Black-collared Hawk Busarellus nigricollis
Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus
Solitary Eagle Harpyhaliaetus solitarius
Gray Hawk Asturina nitida
Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris
Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus
White-rumped Hawk Buteo leucorrhous
Short-tailed Hawk Buteo brachyurus
White-throated Hawk Buteo albigula
Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni
White-tailed Hawk Buteo albicaudatus
Red-backed Hawk Buteo polyosoma
Puna Hawk Buteo poecilochrous
Zone-tailed Hawk Buteo albonotatus
Crested Eagle Morphnus guianensis
Harpy Eagle Harpia harpyja
Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle Spizastur melanoleucus
Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus
Ornate Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus ornatus
Black-and-chestnut Eagle Oroaetus isidori
Caracaras and Falcons
Order: Falconiformes
Family: 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 feet. There are 62 species worldwide and 18 species which occur in Peru.
Black Caracara Daptrius ater
Red-throated Caracara Ibycter americanus
Mountain Caracara Phalcoboenus megalopterus
Northern Caracara Caracara cheriway
Southern Caracara Caracara plancus
Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima
Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans
Barred Forest-falcon Micrastur ruficollis
Lined Forest-falcon Micrastur gilvicollis
Slaty-backed Forest-falcon Micrastur mirandollei
Collared Forest-falcon Micrastur semitorquatus
Buckley's Forest-falcon Micrastur buckleyi
American Kestrel Falco sparverius
Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis
Merlin Falco columbarius
Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis
Orange-breasted Falcon Falco deiroleucus
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
Guans, Chachalacas and allies
Order: Galliformes
Family: 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 colourful facial ornaments. There are 50 species worldwide and 16 species which occur in Peru.
Rufous-headed Chachalaca Ortalis erythroptera
Speckled Chachalaca Ortalis guttata
Bearded Guan Penelope barbata
Andean Guan Penelope montagnii
Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens
White-winged Guan Penelope albipennis (E)
Spix's Guan Penelope jacquacu
Blue-throated Piping-Guan Pipile cumanensis
Red-throated Piping-Guan Pipile cujubi
Wattled Guan Aburria aburri
Sickle-winged Guan Chamaepetes goudotii
Nocturnal Curassow Nothocrax urumutum
Salvin's Curassow Mitu salvini
Razor-billed Curassow Mitu tuberosa
Horned Curassow Pauxi unicornis
Wattled Curassow Crax globulosa
New World quails
Order: Galliformes
Family: 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. There are 32 species worldwide, all found only in the Americas, and 4 species which occur in Peru.
Marbled Wood-Quail Odontophorus gujanensis
Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail Odontophorus speciosus
Stripe-faced Wood-Quail Odontophorus balliviani
Starred Wood-Quail Odontophorus stellatus
Hoatzin
Order: Opisthocomiformes
Family: Opisthocomidae
The Hoatzin is pheasant-sized - but much slimmer - long-tailed, long-necked and has a small head. It has an unfeathered blue face with red eyes, and its head is topped by spiky crest. It is a weak flier which is found in the swamps of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers.
Hoatzin Opisthocomus hoazin
Limpkins
Order: Gruiformes
Family: Aramidae
The Limpkin resembles a large rail. It has drab brown plumage and a greyer head and neck.
Limpkin Aramus guarauna
Trumpeters
Order: Gruiformes
Family: 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. There are 3 species worldwide, restricted to the Amazon basin, and 2 species which occur in Peru.
Gray-winged Trumpeter Psophia crepitans
Pale-winged Trumpeter Psophia leucoptera
Rails, Crakes, Gallinules, and Coots
Order: Gruiformes
Family: 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, difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs, and have long toes which are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and be weak fliers. There are 143 species worldwide and 31 species which occur in Peru.
Ocellated Crake Micropygia schomburgkii
Chestnut-headed Crake Anurolimnas castaneiceps
Russet-crowned Crake Anurolimnas viridis
Black-banded Crake Anurolimnas fasciatus
Rufous-sided Crake Laterallus melanophaius
White-throated Crake Laterallus albigularis
Gray-breasted Crake Laterallus exilis
Junin Rail Laterallus tuerosi (E)
Black Rail Laterallus jamaicensis
Clapper Rail Rallus longirostris
Virginia Rail Rallus limicola
Bogota Rail Rallus semiplumbeus
Rufous-necked Wood-Rail Aramides axillaris
Gray-necked Wood-Rail Aramides cajanea
Brown Wood-Rail Aramides wolfi
Red-winged Wood-Rail Aramides calopterus
Uniform Crake Amaurolimnas concolor
Sora Porzana carolina
Ash-throated Crake Porzana albicollis
Paint-billed Crake Neocrex erythrops
Spotted Rail Pardirallus maculatus
Blackish Rail Pardirallus nigricans
Plumbeous Rail Pardirallus sanguinolentus
Purple Gallinule Porphyrio martinica
Azure Gallinule Porphyrio flavirostris
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
Spot-flanked Gallinule Gallinula melanops
American Coot Fulica americana
Slate-colored Coot Fulica ardesiaca
Red-fronted Coot Fulica rufifrons
Giant Coot Fulica gigantea
Sungrebe and Finfoots
Order: Gruiformes
Family: Heliornithidae
The Heliornithidae are small family of tropical birds with webbed lobes on their feet similar to those of grebes and coots. There are 3 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Sungrebe Heliornis fulica
Sunbittern
Order: Gruiformes
Family: 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
Jacanas
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Jacanidae
The jacanas are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found worldwide in 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. There 8 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana
Oystercatchers
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Haematopodidae
The oystercatchers are large and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. There are 11 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Peru.
Blackish Oystercatcher Haematopus ater
American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus
Avocets and Stilts
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds, which includes the avocets and the stilts. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills. There are 9 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Peru.
Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus
White-backed Stilt Himantopus melanurus
Andean Avocet Recurvirostra andina
Thick-knees
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: 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. There are 9 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Peruvian Thick-knee Burhinus superciliaris
Plovers and Lapwings
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: 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, although there are some exceptions. There are 66 species worldwide and 15 species which occur in Peru.
Pied Lapwing Vanellus cayanus
Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis
Andean Lapwing Vanellus resplendens
American Golden-Plover Pluvialis dominica
Black-bellied Plover Pluvialis squatarola
Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus
Wilson's Plover Charadrius wilsonia
Killdeer Charadrius vociferus
Snowy Plover Charadrius alexandrinus
Collared Plover Charadrius collaris
Puna Plover Charadrius alticola
Two-banded Plover Charadrius falklandicus (A)
Rufous-chested Dotterel Charadrius modestus
Diademed Sandpiper-Plover Phegornis mitchellii
Tawny-throated Dotterel Oreopholus ruficollis
Sandpipers and allies
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Scolopacidae
The Scolopacidae are 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 species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Variation in length of legs and bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. There are 89 species worldwide and 37 species which occur in Peru.
Wilson's Snipe Gallinago delicata
South American Snipe Gallinago paraguaiae
Puna Snipe Gallinago andina
Noble Snipe Gallinago nobilis
Andean Snipe Gallinago jamesoni
Imperial Snipe Gallinago imperialis
Short-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus griseus
Long-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus scolopaceus (A)
Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica
Marbled Godwit Limosa fedoa
Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus
Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda
Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca
Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes
Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria
Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularia
Wandering Tattler Heterosceles incanus
Willet Catoptrophorus semipalmatus
Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres
Surfbird Aphriza virgata
Red Knot Calidris canutus
Sanderling Calidris alba
Semipalmated Sandpiper Calidris pusilla
Western Sandpiper Calidris mauri
Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis (A)
Least Sandpiper Calidris minutilla
White-rumped Sandpiper Calidris fuscicollis
Baird's Sandpiper Calidris bairdii
Pectoral Sandpiper Calidris melanotos
Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (A)
Dunlin Calidris alpina (A)
Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus
Buff-breasted Sandpiper Tryngites subruficollis
Ruff Philomachus pugnax (A)
Wilson's Phalarope Phalaropus tricolor
Red-necked Phalarope Phalaropus lobatus
Red Phalarope Phalaropus fulicarius
Seedsnipes
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Thinocoridae
The seedsnipes are a small family of birds that superficially resemble sparrows. They have short legs and long wings and are herbivorous waders. There are 4 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Peru.
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe Attagis gayi
Gray-breasted Seedsnipe Thinocorus orbignyianus
Least Seedsnipe Thinocorus rumicivorus
Skuas and Jaegers
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Stercorariidae
The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with grey 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. There are 7 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Peru.
Chilean Skua Stercorarius chilensis
South Polar Skua Stercorarius maccormicki
Pomarine Jaeger Stercorarius pomarinus
Parasitic Jaeger Stercorarius parasiticus
Long-tailed Jaeger Stercorarius longicaudus
Gulls
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Laridae
Laridae is a family of medium to large birds seabirds and includes gulls and kittiwakes. They are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet. There are 55 species worldwide and 12 species which occur in Peru.
Belcher's Gull Larus belcheri
Gray Gull Larus modestus
Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus
American Herring Gull Larus smithsonianus (A)
Gray-headed Gull Larus cirrocephalus
Brown-hooded Gull Larus maculipennis
Andean Gull Larus serranus
Laughing Gull Larus atricilla
Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan
Sabine's Gull Xema sabini
Swallow-tailed Gull Creagrus furcatus
Black-legged Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla
Terns
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Sternidae
Terns are a group of generally general medium to large sea-birds typically with grey 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 now known to live in excess of 25 to 30 years. There are 44 species worldwide and 16 species which occur in Peru.
Gull-billed Tern Sterna nilotica
Elegant Tern Sterna elegans
Sandwich Tern Sterna sandvicensis
Royal Tern Sterna maxima
South American Tern Sterna hirundinacea
Common Tern Sterna hirundo
Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea
Snowy-crowned Tern Sterna trudeaui
Least Tern Sterna antillarum
Yellow-billed Tern Sterna superciliaris
Peruvian Tern Sterna lorata
Sooty Tern Sterna fuscata
Black Tern Chlidonias niger
Large-billed Tern Phaetusa simplex
Brown Noddy Anous stolidus
Inca Tern Larosterna inca
Skimmers
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: 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. There are 3 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Black Skimmer Rynchops niger
Pigeons and Doves
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. There are 308 species worldwide and 28 species which occur in Peru.
Rock Pigeon Columba livia (I)
Scaled Pigeon Patagioenas speciosa
Spot-winged Pigeon Patagioenas maculosa
Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata
Pale-vented Pigeon Patagioenas cayennensis
Peruvian Pigeon Patagioenas oenops (E)
Plumbeous Pigeon Patagioenas plumbea
Ruddy Pigeon Patagioenas subvinacea
Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata
Pacific Dove Zenaida meloda
Plain-breasted Ground Dove Columbina minuta
Ecuadorian Ground Dove Columbina buckleyi
Ruddy Ground Dove Columbina talpacoti
Picui Ground Dove Columbina picui
Croaking Ground Dove Columbina cruziana
Blue Ground Dove Claravis pretiosa
Maroon-chested Ground Dove Claravis mondetoura
Bare-faced Ground Dove Metriopelia ceciliae
Black-winged Ground Dove Metriopelia melanoptera
Golden-spotted Ground Dove Metriopelia aymara
White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi
White-faced Dove Leptotila megalura
Gray-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla
Ochre-bellied Dove Leptotila ochraceiventris
Sapphire Quail Dove Geotrygon saphirina
White-throated Quail Dove Geotrygon frenata
Violaceous Quail Dove Geotrygon violacea (A)
Ruddy Quail Dove Geotrygon montana
Parrots, Macaws and allies
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Parrots are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak shape. Their upper mandibles have slight mobility in the joint with the skull and the have a generally erect stance. All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two back. There are 335 species worldwide and 53 species which occur in Peru.
Blue-and-yellow Macaw Ara ararauna
Military Macaw Ara militaris
Scarlet Macaw Ara
Red-and-green Macaw Ara chloroptera
Chestnut-fronted Macaw Ara severa
Red-bellied Macaw Orthopsittaca manilata
Blue-headed Macaw Primolius couloni
Red-shouldered Macaw Diopsittaca nobilis
Scarlet-fronted Parakeet Aratinga wagleri
Mitred Parakeet Aratinga mitrata
Red-masked Parakeet Aratinga erythrogenys
White-eyed Parakeet Aratinga leucophthalmus
Dusky-headed Parakeet Aratinga weddellii
Peach-fronted Parakeet Aratinga aurea
Golden-plumed Parakeet Leptosittaca branickii
Green-cheeked Parakeet Pyrrhura molinae
Red-crowned Parakeet Pyrrhura roseifrons
Deville's Parakeet Pyrrhura lucianii
Wavy-breasted Parakeet Pyrrhura peruviana
Maroon-tailed Parakeet Pyrrhura melanura
Black-capped Parakeet Pyrrhura rupicola
Andean Parakeet Bolborhynchus orbygnesius
Barred Parakeet Bolborhynchus lineola
Mountain Parakeet Psilopsiagon aurifrons
Blue-winged Parrotlet Forpus xanthopterygius
Dusky-billed Parrotlet Forpus sclateri
Pacific Parrotlet Forpus coelestis
Yellow-faced Parrotlet Forpus xanthops (E)
White-winged Parakeet Brotogeris versicolurus
Gray-cheeked Parakeet Brotogeris pyrrhopterus
Cobalt-winged Parakeet Brotogeris cyanoptera
Tui Parakeet Brotogeris sanctithomae
Amazonian Parrotlet Nannopsittaca dachilleae
Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet Touit huetii
Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet Touit purpurata
Spot-winged Parrotlet Touit stictoptera
Black-headed Parrot Pionites melanocephala
White-bellied Parrot Pionites leucogaster
Orange-cheeked Parrot Pionopsitta barrabandi
Black-winged Parrot Hapalopsittaca melanotis
Rusty-faced Parrot Hapalopsittaca amazonina
Red-faced Parrot Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops
Short-tailed Parrot Graydidascalus brachyurus
Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus
Red-billed Parrot Pionus sordidus
Speckle-faced Parrot Pionus tumultuosus
Bronze-winged Parrot Pionus chalcopterus
Festive Parrot Amazona festiva
Yellow-crowned Parrot Amazona ochrocephala
Orange-winged Parrot Amazona amazonica
Scaly-naped Parrot Amazona mercenaria
Mealy Parrot Amazona farinosa
Red-fan Parrot Deroptyus accipitrinus
Cuckoos and Anis
Order: Cuculiformes
Family: Cuculidae
The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs. Unlike the cuckoo species of the Old World, North American cuckoos are not brood parasites. There are 138 species worldwide and 16 species which occur in Peru.
Ash-colored Cuckoo Coccyzus cinereus
Black-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus
Dark-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus melacoryphus
Gray-capped Cuckoo Coccyzus lansbergi
Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana
Black-bellied Cuckoo Piaya melanogaster
Little Cuckoo Piaya minuta
Greater Ani Crotophaga major
Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani
Groove-billed Ani Crotophaga sulcirostris
Striped Cuckoo Tapera naevia
Pheasant Cuckoo Dromococcyx phasianellus
Pavonine Cuckoo Dromococcyx pavoninus
Rufous-vented Ground-Cuckoo Neomorphus geoffroyi
Red-billed Ground-Cuckoo Neomorphus pucheranii
Barn owls
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Tytonidae
Barn owls are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are 16 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Barn Owl Tyto alba
Typical owls
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
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. There are 195 species worldwide and 31 species which occur in Peru.
Tropical Screech-Owl Megascops choliba
Koepcke's Screech-Owl Megascops koepckeae
West Peruvian Screech-Owl Megascops roboratus
Rufescent Screech-Owl Megascops ingens
Colombian Screech-Owl Megascops colombianus
Cinnamon Screech-Owl Megascops petersoni
Cloud-forest Screech-Owl Megascops marshalli (E)
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl Megascops watsonii
Rio Napo Screech-owl Megascops napensis
White-throated Screech-Owl Megascops albogularis
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus
Magellanic Horned Owl Bubo magellanicus
Mottled Owl Ciccaba virgata
Black-and-white Owl Ciccaba nigrolineata
Black-banded Owl Ciccaba huhula
Rufous-banded Owl Ciccaba albitarsus
Crested Owl Lophostrix cristata
Spectacled Owl Pulsatrix perspicillata
Band-bellied Owl Pulsatrix melanota
Andean Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium jardinii
Subtropical Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium parkeri
Yungas Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium bolivianum
Amazonian Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium hardyi
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium brasilianum
Peruvian Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium peruanum
Long-whiskered Owlet Xenoglaux loweryi (E)
Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia
Buff-fronted Owl Aegolius harrisii
Striped Owl Pseudoscops clamator
Stygian Owl Asio stygius (A)
Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus
Oilbird
Order: Caprimulgiformes
Family: 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: Caprimulgiformes
Family: 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. There are 5 species, all of which are from the South American tropical region, and 6 species which occur in Peru.
Great Potoo Nyctibius grandis
Long-tailed Potoo Nyctibius aethereus
Andean Potoo Nyctibius maculosus
Common Potoo Nyctibius griseus
White-winged Potoo Nyctibius leucopterus (A)
Rufous Potoo Nyctibius bracteatus
Nightjars
Order: Caprimulgiformes
Family: Caprimulgidae
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves. There are 86 species worldwide and 20 species which occur in Peru.
Short-tailed Nighthawk Lurocalis semitorquatus
Rufous-bellied Nighthawk Lurocalis rufiventris
Sand-colored Nighthawk Chordeiles rupestris
Lesser Nighthawk Chordeiles acutipennis
Common Nighthawk Chordeiles minor
Nacunda Nighthawk Podager nacunda
Band-tailed Nighthawk Nyctiprogne leucopyga
Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis
Ocellated Poorwill Nyctiphrynus ocellatus
Rufous Nightjar Caprimulgus rufus
Silky-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus sericocaudatus
Band-winged Nightjar Caprimulgus longirostris
Little Nightjar Caprimulgus parvulus
Spot-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus maculicaudus
Scrub Nightjar Caprimulgus anthonyi
Blackish Nightjar Caprimulgus nigrescens
Lyre-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis lyra
Swallow-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis segmentata
Ladder-tailed Nightjar Hydropsalis climacocerca
Scissor-tailed Nightjar Hydropsalis torquata
Swifts
Order: Apodiformes
Family: Apodidae
Swifts are small aerial birds, spending 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 that resemble a crescent or a boomerang. There are 98 species worldwide and 15 species which occur in Peru.
Rothschild's Swift Cypseloides rothschildi (A)
White-chinned Swift Cypseloides cryptus
Chestnut-collared Swift Streptoprocne rutila
White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris
Gray-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris
Pale-rumped Swift Chaetura egregia
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
Chapman's Swift Chaetura chapmani
Short-tailed Swift Chaetura brachyura
Tumbes Swift Chaetura ocypetes
Ashy-tailed Swift Chaetura andrei
White-tipped Swift Aeronautes montivagus
Andean Swift Aeronautes andecolus
Fork-tailed Palm-Swift Tachornis squamata
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift Panyptila cayennensis
Hummingbirds
Order: Trochiliformes
Family: 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. There are 337 species worldwide and 135 species which occur in Peru.
White-tipped Sicklebill Eutoxeres aquila
Buff-tailed Sicklebill Eutoxeres condamini
Rufous-breasted Hermit Glaucis hirsuta
Pale-tailed Barbthroat Threnetes niger
Green Hermit Phaethornis guy
White-bearded Hermit Phaethornis hispidus
Western Long-tailed Hermit Phaethornis longirostris
Eastern Long-tailed Hermit Phaethornis superciliosus
Great-billed Hermit Phaethornis malaris
Tawny-bellied Hermit Phaethornis syrmatophorus
Koepcke's Hermit Phaethornis koepckeae (E)
Needle-billed Hermit Phaethornis philippii
Straight-billed Hermit Phaethornis bourcieri
Reddish Hermit Phaethornis ruber
White-browed Hermit Phaethornis stuarti
Black-throated Hermit Phaethornis atrimentalis
Gray-chinned Hermit Phaethornis griseogularis
Green-fronted Lancebill Doryfera ludovicae
Blue-fronted Lancebill Doryfera johannae
Gray-breasted Sabrewing Campylopterus largipennis
Napo Sabrewing Campylopterus villaviscensio
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird Eupetomena macrourus
White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora
Brown Violet-ear Colibri delphinae
Green Violet-ear Colibri thalassinus
Sparkling Violet-ear Colibri coruscans
White-vented Violet-ear Colibri serrirostris
Green-breasted Mango Anthracothorax prevostii
Black-throated Mango Anthracothorax nigricollis
Fiery Topaz Topaza pyra
Violet-headed Hummingbird Klais guimeti
Rufous-crested Coquette Lophornis delattrei
Spangled Coquette Lophornis stictolophus
Festive Coquette Lophornis chalybeus
Wire-crested Thorntail Popelairia popelairii
Black-bellied Thorntail Popelairia langsdorffi
Green Thorntail Discosura conversii
Blue-chinned Sapphire Chlorostilbon notatus
Blue-tailed Emerald Chlorostilbon mellisugus
Glittering-bellied Emerald Chlorostilbon aureoventris (A)
Short-tailed Emerald Chlorostilbon poortmani
Green-crowned Woodnymph Thalurania fannyi (A)
Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata
Violet-bellied Hummingbird Damophila julie
Rufous-throated Sapphire Hylocharis sapphirina
White-chinned Sapphire Hylocharis cyanus
Golden-tailed Sapphire Chrysuronia oenone
White-tailed Goldenthroat Polytmus guainumbi
Green-tailed Goldenthroat Polytmus theresiae
Tumbes Hummingbird Leucippus baeri (E)
Spot-throated Hummingbird Leucippus taczanowskii (E)
Olive-spotted Hummingbird Leucippus chlorocercus (E)
White-bellied Hummingbird Leucippus chionogaster
Green-and-white Hummingbird Leucippus viridicauda (E)
Many-spotted Hummingbird Leucippus hypostictus
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia tzacatl
Amazilia Hummingbird Amazilia amazilia
Versicolored Emerald Agyrtria versicolor (A)
Andean Emerald Agyrtria franciae
Sapphire-spangled Emerald Polyerata lactea
Glittering-throated Emerald Polyerata fimbriata
White-vented Plumeleteer Chalybura buffonii
Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer Chalybura urochrysia
Ecuadorian Piedtail Phlogophilus hemileucurus
Peruvian Piedtail Phlogophilus harterti (E)
Speckled Hummingbird Adelomyia melanogenys
Gould's Jewelfront Heliodoxa aurescens
Fawn-breasted Brilliant Heliodoxa rubinoides
Violet-fronted Brilliant Heliodoxa leadbeateri
Black-throated Brilliant Heliodoxa schreibersii
Pink-throated Brilliant Heliodoxa gularis
Rufous-webbed Brilliant Heliodoxa branickii (E)
White-tailed Hillstar Urochroa bougueri
Chestnut-breasted Coronet Boissonneaua matthewsii
Shining Sunbeam Aglaeactis cupripennis
White-tufted Sunbeam Aglaeactis castelnaudii (E)
Purple-backed Sunbeam Aglaeactis aliciae (E)
Andean Hillstar Oreotrochilus estella
Green-headed Hillstar Oreotrochilus stolzmanni (E)
Black-breasted Hillstar Oreotrochilus melanogaster (E)
Mountain Velvetbreast Lafresnaya lafresnayi
Bronzy Inca Coeligena coeligena
Gould's Inca Coeligena inca
Collared Inca Coeligena torquata
Buff-winged Starfrontlet Coeligena lutetiae
Violet-throated Starfrontlet Coeligena violifer
Rainbow Starfrontlet Coeligena iris
Sword-billed Hummingbird Ensifera ensifera
Great Sapphirewing Pterophanes cyanopterus
Giant Hummingbird Patagona gigas
Amethyst-throated Sunangel Heliangelus amethysticollis
Little Sunangel Heliangelus micraster
Purple-throated Sunangel Heliangelus viola
Royal Sunangel Heliangelus regalis (E)
Glowing Puffleg Eriocnemis vestitus
Sapphire-vented Puffleg Eriocnemis luciani
Coppery-naped Puffleg Eriocnemis sapphiropygia (E)
Emerald-bellied Puffleg Eriocnemis alinae
Greenish Puffleg Haplophaedia aureliae
Buff-thighed Puffleg Haplophaedia assimilis
Purple-bibbed Whitetip Urosticte benjamini
Rufous-vented Whitetip Urosticte ruficrissa
Booted Racket-tail Ocreatus underwoodii
Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae
Green-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia nuna
Red-tailed Comet Sappho sparganura
Bronze-tailed Comet Polyonymus caroli (E)
Purple-backed Thornbill Ramphomicron microrhynchum
Bearded Mountaineer Oreonympha nobilis (E)
Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina
Scaled Metaltail Metallura aeneocauda
Fire-throated Metaltail Metallura eupogon (E)
Coppery Metaltail Metallura theresiae (E)
Neblina Metaltail Metallura odomae
Black Metaltail Metallura phoebe (E)
Rufous-capped Thornbill Chalcostigma ruficeps
Olivaceous Thornbill Chalcostigma olivaceum
Blue-mantled Thornbill Chalcostigma stanleyi
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill Chalcostigma herrani
Mountain Avocetbill Opisthoprora euryptera
Gray-bellied Comet Taphrolesbia griseiventris (E)
Long-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus kingi
Wedge-billed Hummingbird Augastes geoffroyi
Black-eared Fairy Heliothryx aurita
Marvelous Spatuletail Loddigesia mirabilis (E)
Long-billed Starthroat Heliomaster longirostris
Blue-tufted Starthroat Heliomaster furcifer
Oasis Hummingbird Rhodopis vesper
Peruvian Sheartail Thaumastura cora (E)
Amethyst Woodstar Calliphlox amethystina
Purple-collared Woodstar Myrtis fanny
Chilean Woodstar Eulidia yarrellii
Short-tailed Woodstar Myrmia micrura
White-bellied Woodstar Chaetocercus mulsant
Little Woodstar Chaetocercus bombus
Trogons and Quetzals
Order: Trogoniformes
Family: 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 colourful, feathers with distinctive male and female plumage. There are 33 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Peru.
White-tailed Trogon Trogon viridis
Violaceous Trogon Trogon violaceus
Collared Trogon Trogon collaris
Masked Trogon Trogon personatus
Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus
Blue-crowned Trogon Trogon curucui
Black-tailed Trogon Trogon melanurus
Crested Quetzal Pharomachrus antisianus
Golden-headed Quetzal Pharomachrus auriceps
Pavonine Quetzal Pharomachrus pavoninus
Kingfishers
Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Alcedinidae
Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. There are 93 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Peru.
Ringed Kingfisher Ceryle torquatus
Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona
Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana
Green-and-rufous Kingfisher Chloroceryle inda
American Pygmy Kingfisher Chloroceryle aenea
Motmots
Order: Coraciiformes
Family: 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. There are 10 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Peru.
Blue-crowned Motmot Momotus momota
Highland Motmot Momotus aequatorialis
Rufous Motmot Baryphthengus martii
Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum
Jacamars
Order: Piciformes
Family: Galbulidae
The jacamars are near passerine birds from tropical South America, with a range that extends up to Mexico. They are glossy elegant birds with long bills and tails, which feed on insects caught on the wing. In appearance and behaviour they show resemblances to the Old World bee-eaters, although they are more closely related to woodpeckers. There are 18 species and 13 species that occur in Peru.
White-eared Jacamar Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis
Chestnut Jacamar Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus
Brown Jacamar Brachygalba lugubris
White-throated Jacamar Brachygalba albogularis (E)
Yellow-billed Jacamar Galbula albirostris
Blue-cheeked Jacamar Galbula cyanicollis
Rufous-tailed Jacamar Galbula ruficauda
Coppery-chested Jacamar Galbula pastazae
Bluish-fronted Jacamar Galbula cyanescens
White-chinned Jacamar Galbula tombacea
Purplish Jacamar Galbula chalcothorax
Paradise Jacamar Galbula dea
Great Jacamar Jacamerops aureus
Puffbirds
Order: Piciformes
Family: Bucconidae
The puffbirds are related to the jacamars, and have the same range, but lack the iridescent colours of that family. They are mainly brown, rufous or grey, with large heads and flattened bills with a hooked tip. The loose abundant plumage and short tails makes them look stout and puffy, giving rise to the English common name of the family. There are 34 species and 22 species which occur in Peru.
White-necked Puffbird Notharchus macrorhynchos
Brown-banded Puffbird Notharchus ordii
Pied Puffbird Notharchus tectus
Chestnut-capped Puffbird Bucco macrodactylus
Spotted Puffbird Bucco tamatia
Collared Puffbird Bucco capensis
White-eared Puffbird Nystalus chacuru
Striolated Puffbird Nystalus striolatus
White-chested Puffbird Malacoptila fusca
Semicollared Puffbird Malacoptila semicincta
Black-streaked Puffbird Malacoptila fulvogularis
Rufous-necked Puffbird Malacoptila rufa
Lanceolated Monklet Micromonacha lanceolata
Fulvous-chinned Nunlet Nonnula sclateri
Rusty-breasted Nunlet Nonnula rubecula
Brown Nunlet Nonnula brunnea
Rufous-capped Nunlet Nonnula ruficapilla
White-faced Nunbird Hapaloptila castanea
Black-fronted Nunbird Monasa nigrifrons
White-fronted Nunbird Monasa morphoeus
Yellow-billed Nunbird Monasa flavirostris
Swallow-wing Chelidoptera tenebrosa
Barbets
Order: Piciformes
Family: 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 coloured. There are 84 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Peru.
Scarlet-crowned Barbet Capito aurovirens
Scarlet-banded Barbet Capito wallacei (E)
Black-spotted Barbet Capito niger
Gilded Barbet Capito auratus
Lemon-throated Barbet Eubucco richardsoni
Red-headed Barbet Eubucco bourcierii
Scarlet-hooded Barbet Eubucco tucinkae (E)
Versicolored Barbet Eubucco versicolor
Toucans
Order: Piciformes
Family: Ramphastidae
Toucans are near passerine birds from the neotropics. They are brightly marked and have enormous, colourful bills which in some species may amount to half their body length. There are 40 species worldwide and 21 species which occur in Peru.
Chestnut-tipped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus derbianus
Crimson-rumped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus haematopygus
Yellow-browed Toucanet Aulacorhynchus huallagae (E)
Blue-banded Toucanet Aulacorhynchus coeruleicinctis
Lettered Aracari Pteroglossus inscriptus
Green Aracari Pteroglossus viridis
Ivory-billed Aracari Pteroglossus azara
Chestnut-eared Aracari Pteroglossus castanotis
Collared Aracari Pteroglossus torquatus (A)
Many-banded Aracari Pteroglossus pluricinctus
Curl-crested Aracari Pteroglossus beauharnaesii
Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan Andigena hypoglauca
Hooded Mountain-Toucan Andigena cucullata
Black-billed Mountain-Toucan Andigena nigrirostris (A)
Golden-collared Toucanet Selenidera reinwardtii
Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus
Black-mandibled Toucan Ramphastos ambiguus
Red-billed Toucan Ramphastos tucanus
Toco Toucan Ramphastos toco
Andean Toucanet Aulacorhynchus albivitta
Black-throated Toucanet Aulacorhynchus atrogularis
Woodpeckers and allies
Order: Piciformes
Family: 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. There are 218 species worldwide and 39 species which occur in Peru.
Bar-breasted Piculet Picumnus aurifrons
Lafresnaye's Piculet Picumnus lafresnayi
Ecuadorian Piculet Picumnus sclateri
Speckle-chested Piculet Picumnus steindachneri (E)
Ocellated Piculet Picumnus dorbignyanus
Rufous-breasted Piculet Picumnus rufiventris
Plain-breasted Piculet Picumnus castelnau
Fine-barred Piculet Picumnus subtilis (E)
Olivaceous Piculet Picumnus olivaceus
White Woodpecker Melanerpes candidus
Black-cheeked Woodpecker Melanerpes pucherani
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker Melanerpes cruentatus
White-fronted Woodpecker Melanerpes cactorum
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker Veniliornis callonotus
Yellow-vented Woodpecker Veniliornis dignus
Bar-bellied Woodpecker Veniliornis nigriceps
Smoky-brown Woodpecker Veniliornis fumigatus
Little Woodpecker Veniliornis passerinus
Red-rumped Woodpecker Veniliornis kirkii
Red-stained Woodpecker Veniliornis affinis
White-throated Woodpecker Piculus leucolaemus
Yellow-throated Woodpecker Piculus flavigula
Golden-green Woodpecker Piculus chrysochloros
Golden-olive Woodpecker Piculus rubiginosus
Crimson-mantled Woodpecker Piculus rivolii
Black-necked Woodpecker Colaptes atricollis (E)
Spot-breasted Woodpecker Colaptes punctigula
Andean Flicker Colaptes rupicola
Scaly-breasted Woodpecker Celeus grammicus
Chestnut Woodpecker Celeus elegans
Cream-colored Woodpecker Celeus flavus
Rufous-headed Woodpecker Celeus spectabilis
Ringed Woodpecker Celeus torquatus
Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus
Powerful Woodpecker Campephilus pollens
Crimson-bellied Woodpecker Campephilus haematogaster
Red-necked Woodpecker Campephilus rubricollis
Crimson-crested Woodpecker Campephilus melanoleucos
Guayaquil Woodpecker Campephilus gayaquilensis
Ovenbirds
Order: Passeriformes
Family: 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. There are 243 species worldwide and 122 species which occur in Peru. Peru contains the greatest diversity of ovenbirds of any country.
Coastal Miner Geositta peruviana (E)
Grayish Miner Geositta maritima
Common Miner Geositta cunicularia
Puna Miner Geositta punensis
Dark-winged Miner Geositta saxicolina (E)
Thick-billed Miner Geositta crassirostris (E)
Slender-billed Miner Geositta tenuirostris
Scale-throated Earthcreeper Upucerthia dumetaria
Plain-breasted Earthcreeper Upucerthia jelskii
White-throated Earthcreeper Upucerthia albigula
Striated Earthcreeper Upucerthia serrana (E)
Straight-billed Earthcreeper Upucerthia ruficauda
Peruvian Seaside Cinclodes Cinclodes taczanowskii (E)
Bar-winged Cinclodes Cinclodes fuscus
Royal Cinclodes Cinclodes aricomae
White-winged Cinclodes Cinclodes atacamensis
White-bellied Cinclodes Cinclodes palliatus (E)
Pale-legged Hornero Furnarius leucopus
Bay Hornero Furnarius torridus
Lesser Hornero Furnarius minor
Andean Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura andicola
Streaked Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura striata
Rusty-crowned Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura pileata (E)
White-browed Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura xenothorax (E)
Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura aegithaloides
Tawny Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura yanacensis
Wren-like Rushbird Phleocryptes melanops
Russet-bellied Spinetail Synallaxis zimmeri (E)
Rufous Spinetail Synallaxis unirufa
Azara's Spinetail Synallaxis azarae
Apurimac Spinetail Synallaxis courseni (E)
Cinereous-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis hypospodia
Pale-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albescens
Dark-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albigularis
Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyura
Cabanis's Spinetail Synallaxis cabanisi
Dusky Spinetail Synallaxis moesta
Plain-crowned Spinetail Synallaxis gujanensis
Maranon Spinetail Synallaxis maranonica
White-bellied Spinetail Synallaxis propinqua
Blackish-headed Spinetail Synallaxis tithys
Ruddy Spinetail Synallaxis rutilans
Chestnut-throated Spinetail Synallaxis cherriei
Necklaced Spinetail Synallaxis stictothorax
Chinchipe Spinetail Synallaxis chinchipensis (E)
Great Spinetail Siptornopsis hypochondriacus (E)
White-browed Spinetail Hellmayrea gularis
Creamy-crested Spinetail Cranioleuca albicapilla (E)
Light-crowned Spinetail Cranioleuca albiceps
Marcapata Spinetail Cranioleuca marcapatae (E)
Baron's Spinetail Cranioleuca baroni (E)
Line-cheeked Spinetail Cranioleuca antisiensis
Ash-browed Spinetail Cranioleuca curtata
Rusty-backed Spinetail Cranioleuca vulpina
Parker's Spinetail Cranioleuca vulpecula
Speckled Spinetail Cranioleuca gutturata
Red-and-white Spinetail Certhiaxis mustelina
Yellow-chinned Spinetail Certhiaxis cinnamomea
White-chinned Thistletail Schizoeaca fuliginosa
Mouse-colored Thistletail Schizoeaca griseomurina
Eye-ringed Thistletail Schizoeaca palpebralis (E)
Vilcabamba Thistletail Schizoeaca vilcabambae (E)
Puna Thistletail Schizoeaca helleri (E)
Creamy-breasted Canastero Asthenes dorbignyi
Dark-winged Canastero Asthenes arequipae
Pale-tailed Canastero Asthenes huancavelicae (E)
Canyon Canastero Asthenes pudibunda (E)
Rusty-fronted Canastero Asthenes ottonis (E)
Cordilleran Canastero Asthenes modesta
Cactus Canastero Asthenes cactorum (E)
Streak-throated Canastero Asthenes humilis
Streak-backed Canastero Asthenes wyatti
Puna Canastero Asthenes sclateri
Scribble-tailed Canastero Asthenes maculicauda
Junin Canastero Asthenes virgata (E)
Line-fronted Canastero Asthenes urubambensis
Many-striped Canastero Asthenes flammulata
Plain Softtail Phacellodomus fusciceps
Russet-mantled Softtail Phacellodomus berlepschi (E)
Common Thornbird Phacellodomus rufifrons
Streak-fronted Thornbird Phacellodomus striaticeps
Chestnut-backed Thornbird Phacellodomus dorsalis (E)
Orange-fronted Plushcrown Metopothrix aurantiacus
Equatorial Graytail Xenerpestes singularis
Spectacled Prickletail Siptornis striaticollis
Rusty-winged Barbtail Premnornis guttuligera
Spotted Barbtail Premnoplex brunnescens
Pearled Treerunner Margarornis squamiger
Rufous-tailed Xenops Xenops milleri
Slender-billed Xenops Xenops tenuirostris
Plain Xenops Xenops minutus
Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans
Montane Foliage-gleaner Anabacerthia striaticollis
Streaked Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii
Flammulated Treehunter Thripadectes flammulatus
Buff-throated Treehunter Thripadectes scrutator
Striped Treehunter Thripadectes holostictus
Black-billed Treehunter Thripadectes melanorhynchus
Lineated Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla subalaris
Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla rufosuperciliata
Rufous-necked Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla ruficollis
Point-tailed Palmcreeper Berlepschia rikeri
Peruvian Recurvebill Simoxenops ucayalae
Striped Woodhaunter Hyloctistes subulatus
Chestnut-winged Hookbill Ancistrops strigilatus
Chestnut-winged Foliage-gleaner Philydor erythropterus
Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner Philydor erythrocercus
Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner Philydor ruficaudatus
Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner Philydor rufus
Cinnamon-rumped Foliage-gleaner Philydor pyrrhodes
Crested Foliage-gleaner Automolus dorsalis
Chestnut-crowned Foliage-gleaner Automolus rufipileatus
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner Automolus ochrolaemus
Olive-backed Foliage-gleaner Automolus infuscatus
Brown-rumped Foliage-gleaner Automolus melanopezus
Ruddy Foliage-gleaner Automolus rubiginosus
Henna-hooded Foliage-gleaner Hylocryptus erythrocephalus
Short-billed Leaftosser Sclerurus rufigularis
Tawny-throated Leaftosser Sclerurus mexicanus
Gray-throated Leaftosser Sclerurus albigularis
Black-tailed Leaftosser Sclerurus caudacutus
Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper Lochmias nematura
Woodcreepers
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Dendrocolaptidae
The Dendrocolaptidae are brownish birds and maintain an upright vertical posture, supported by their stiff tail vanes. They feed mainly on insects taken from tree trunks. There are 57 species worldwide and 30 species which occur in Peru.
Tyrannine Woodcreeper Dendrocincla tyrannina
Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa
White-chinned Woodcreeper Dendrocincla merula
Long-tailed Woodcreeper Deconychura longicauda
Spot-throated Woodcreeper Deconychura stictolaema
Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus
Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus
Long-billed Woodcreeper Nasica longirostris
Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper Dendrexetastes rufigula
Bar-bellied Woodcreeper Hylexetastes stresemanni
Strong-billed Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus
Amazonian Barred-Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes certhia
Black-banded Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes picumnus
Striped Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus obsoletus
Ocellated Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus ocellatus
Tschudi's Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus chunchotambo
Elegant Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus elegans
Jurua Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus juruanus
Buff-throated Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus guttatus
Lafresnaye's Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus guttatoides
Olive-backed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus triangularis
Straight-billed Woodcreeper Dendroplex picus
Zimmer's Woodcreeper Dendroplex kienerii (A)
Streak-headed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes souleyetii
Montane Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger
Lineated Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes albolineatus
Greater Scythebill Campylorhamphus pucherani
Red-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus trochilirostris
Brown-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus pusillus
Curve-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus procurvoides
Typical antbirds
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thamnophilidae
The antbirds are a large family of small passerine birds of subtropical and tropical Central and South America. They are forest birds, and tend to feed on insects at or near the ground. A sizable minority of them specialize in following columns of army ants to eat the small invertebrates that leave hiding to flee the ants.Many species lack bright colour; brown, black and white being the dominant tones. There are about 212 species worldwide and 107 species which occur in Peru.
Fasciated Antshrike Cymbilaimus lineatus
Bamboo Antshrike Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae
Undulated Antshrike Frederickena unduligera
Great Antshrike Taraba major
Collared Antshrike Sakesphorus bernardi
Black-crested Antshrike Sakesphorus canadensis
Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus
Chapman's Antshrike Thamnophilus zarumae
Chestnut-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus palliatus
Lined Antshrike Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus
Castelnau's Antshrike Thamnophilus cryptoleucus
White-shouldered Antshrike Thamnophilus aethiops
Uniform Antshrike Thamnophilus unicolor
Upland Antshrike Thamnophilus aroyae
Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus
Mouse-colored Antshrike Thamnophilus murinus
Western Slaty-Antshrike Thamnophilus atrinucha (A)
Northern Slaty-Antshrike Thamnophilus punctatus
Maranon Slaty-Antshrike Thamnophilus leucogaster (E)
Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus
Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens
Rufous-capped Antshrike Thamnophilus ruficapillus
Spot-winged Antshrike Pygiptila stellaris
Pearly Antshrike Megastictus margaritatus
Black Bushbird Neoctantes niger
Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus
Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis
White-streaked Antvireo Dysithamnus leucostictus (A)
Saturnine Antshrike Thamnomanes saturninus
Dusky-throated Antshrike Thamnomanes ardesiacus
Cinereous Antshrike Thamnomanes caesius
Bluish-slate Antshrike Thamnomanes schistogynus
Pygmy Antwren Myrmotherula brachyura
Moustached Antwren Myrmotherula ignota
Sclater's Antwren Myrmotherula sclateri
Cherrie's Antwren Myrmotherula cherriei (A)
Amazonian Antwren Myrmotherula multostriata
Stripe-chested Antwren Myrmotherula longicauda
Plain-throated Antwren Myrmotherula hauxwelli
White-eyed Antwren Myrmotherula leucophthalma
Brown-backed Antwren Myrmotherula fjeldsaai
Stipple-throated Antwren Myrmotherula haematonota
Foothill Antwren Myrmotherula spodionota
Ornate Antwren Myrmotherula ornata
Rufous-tailed Antwren Myrmotherula erythrura
White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris
Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor
Rio Suno Antwren Myrmotherula sunensis
Long-winged Antwren Myrmotherula longipennis
Ihering's Antwren Myrmotherula iheringi
Gray Antwren Myrmotherula menetriesii
Leaden Antwren Myrmotherula assimilis
Banded Antwren Dichrozona cincta
Ash-throated Antwren Herpsilochmus parkeri (E)
Creamy-bellied Antwren Herpsilochmus motacilloides (E)
Dugand's Antwren Herpsilochmus dugandi
Ancient Antwren Herpsilochmus gentryi
Yellow-breasted Antwren Herpsilochmus axillaris
Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus
Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis
Rusty-backed Antwren Formicivora rufa
Striated Antbird Drymophila devillei
Long-tailed Antbird Drymophila caudata
Rufous-rumped Antwren Terenura callinota
Chestnut-shouldered Antwren Terenura humeralis
Yellow-rumped Antwren Terenura sharpei
Ash-winged Antwren Terenura spodioptila (A)
Gray Antbird Cercomacra cinerascens
Blackish Antbird Cercomacra nigrescens
Black Antbird Cercomacra serva
Manu Antbird Cercomacra manu
White-backed Fire-eye Pyriglena leuconota
White-browed Antbird Myrmoborus leucophrys
Ash-breasted Antbird Myrmoborus lugubris
Black-faced Antbird Myrmoborus myotherinus
Black-tailed Antbird Myrmoborus melanurus (E)
Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis cantator
Yellow-browed Antbird Hypocnemis hypoxantha
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
Allpahuayo Antbird Percnostola arenarum (E)
Slate-colored Antbird Percnostola schistacea
Spot-winged Antbird Percnostola leucostigma
White-lined Antbird Percnostola lophotes (E)
Northern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Myrmeciza castanea
Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Myrmeciza hemimelaena
Plumbeous Antbird Myrmeciza hyperythra
White-shouldered Antbird Myrmeciza melanoceps
Goeldi's Antbird Myrmeciza goeldii
Sooty Antbird Myrmeciza fortis
Gray-headed Antbird Myrmeciza griseiceps
Black-throated Antbird Myrmeciza atrothorax
White-plumed Antbird Pithys albifrons
White-masked Antbird Pithys castanea (E)
Bicolored Antbird Gymnopithys leucaspis
Lunulated Antbird Gymnopithys lunulata (E)
White-throated Antbird Gymnopithys salvini
Wing-banded Antbird Myrmornis torquata
Hairy-crested Antbird Rhegmatorhina melanosticta
Spot-backed Antbird Hylophylax naevia
Dot-backed Antbird Hylophylax punctulata
Scale-backed Antbird Hylophylax poecilinota
Black-spotted Bare-eye Phlegopsis nigromaculata
Reddish-winged Bare-eye Phlegopsis erythroptera
Antthrushes and Antpittas
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Formicariidae
The ground antbirds are a family comprising the antthrushes and antpittas. Antthrushes resemble small rails while antpittas resemble the true pittas with longish strong legs, very short tails and stout bills. There are about 63 species worldwide and 35 species which occur in Peru.
Rufous-capped Antthrush Formicarius colma
Black-faced Antthrush Formicarius analis
Rufous-fronted Antthrush Formicarius rufifrons (E)
Rufous-breasted Antthrush Formicarius rufipectus
Striated Antthrush Chamaeza nobilis
Short-tailed Antthrush Chamaeza campanisona
Barred Antthrush Chamaeza mollissima
Undulated Antpitta Grallaria squamigera
Variegated Antpitta Grallaria varia
Scaled Antpitta Grallaria guatimalensis
Plain-backed Antpitta Grallaria haplonota (A)
Ochre-striped Antpitta Grallaria dignissima
Elusive Antpitta Grallaria eludens (E)
Chestnut-crowned Antpitta Grallaria ruficapilla
Watkins's Antpitta Grallaria watkinsi
Stripe-headed Antpitta Grallaria andicola
Chestnut-naped Antpitta Grallaria nuchalis
Pale-billed Antpitta Grallaria carrikeri (E)
White-bellied Antpitta Grallaria hypoleuca
Rusty-tinged Antpitta Grallaria przewalskii (E)
Bay Antpitta Grallaria capitalis (E)
Red-and-white Antpitta Grallaria erythroleuca (E)
White-throated Antpitta Grallaria albigula
Rufous Antpitta Grallaria rufula
Chestnut Antpitta Grallaria blakei (E)
Tawny Antpitta Grallaria quitensis
Spotted Antpitta Hylopezus macularius
White-lored Antpitta Hylopezus fulviventris
Amazonian Antpitta Hylopezus berlepschi
Thrush-like Antpitta Myrmothera campanisona
Ochre-breasted Antpitta Grallaricula flavirostris
Rusty-breasted Antpitta Grallaricula ferrugineipectus
Peruvian Antpitta Grallaricula peruviana (E)
Ochre-fronted Antpitta Grallaricula ochraceifrons (E)
Slate-crowned Antpitta Grallaricula nana
Gnateaters
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Conopophagidae
The gnateaters are round, short-tailed, and long-legged birds, which are closely related to the antbirds. There are 8 species worldwide, all found in South America, and 4 species which occur in Peru.
Chestnut-belted Gnateater Conopophaga aurita
Ash-throated Gnateater Conopophaga peruviana
Slaty Gnateater Conopophaga ardesiaca
Chestnut-crowned Gnateater Conopophaga castaneiceps
Tapaculos
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Rhinocryptidae
The tapaculos are a group of small suboscine passeriform birds with numerous species, found in South 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. There are 56 species worldwide and 22 species which occur in Peru. Peru has the largest number of tapaculos of any country.
Rusty-belted Tapaculo Liosceles thoracicus
Elegant Crescent-chest Melanopareia elegans
Maranon Crescent-chest Melanopareia maranonica
Ash-colored Tapaculo Myornis senilis
Unicolored Tapaculo Scytalopus unicolor (E)
Blackish Tapaculo Scytalopus latrans
Trilling Tapaculo Scytalopus parvirostris
Large-footed Tapaculo Scytalopus macropus (E)
Rufous-vented Tapaculo Scytalopus femoralis (E)
Long-tailed Tapaculo Scytalopus micropterus
Bolivian Tapaculo Scytalopus bolivianus
White-crowned Tapaculo Scytalopus atratus
Puna Tapaculo Scytalopus simonsi
Vilcabamba Tapaculo Scytalopus urubambae (E)
Neblina Tapaculo Scytalopus altirostris (E)
Ancash Tapaculo Scytalopus affinis (E)
Paramo Tapaculo Scytalopus opacus
Matorral Tapaculo Scytalopus griseicollis
Tschudi's Tapaculo Scytalopus acutirostris (E)
Diademed Tapaculo Scytalopus schulenbergi
Chusquea Tapaculo Scytalopus parkeri
Ocellated Tapaculo Acropternis orthonyx
Cotingas
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Cotingidae
The cotingas are birds of forests or forest edges of 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 coloured, or decorated with plumes or wattles. There are 71 species worldwide and 34 species which occur in Peru
Sharpbill Oxyruncus cristatus
Peruvian Plantcutter Phytotoma raimondii (E)
Black-necked Red-Cotinga Phoenicircus nigricollis
Shrike-like Cotinga Laniisoma elegans
Red-crested Cotinga Ampelion rubrocristata
Chestnut-crested Cotinga Ampelion rufaxilla
Chestnut-bellied Cotinga Doliornis remseni
Bay-vented Cotinga Doliornis sclateri (E)
White-cheeked Cotinga Zaratornis stresemanni (E)
Green-and-black Fruiteater Pipreola riefferii
Band-tailed Fruiteater Pipreola intermedia
Barred Fruiteater Pipreola arcuata
Black-chested Fruiteater Pipreola lubomirskii
Masked Fruiteater Pipreola pulchra (E)
Fiery-throated Fruiteater Pipreola chlorolepidota
Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola frontalis
Scaled Fruiteater Ampelioides tschudii
White-browed Purpletuft Iodopleura isabellae
Gray-tailed Piha Snowornis subalaris
Olivaceous Piha Snowornis cryptolophus
Dusky Piha Lipaugus fuscocinereus
Scimitar-winged Piha Lipaugus uropygialis
Screaming Piha Lipaugus vociferans
Purple-throated Cotinga Porphyrolaema porphyrolaema
Plum-throated Cotinga Cotinga maynana
Purple-breasted Cotinga Cotinga cotinga (A)
Spangled Cotinga Cotinga cayana
Pompadour Cotinga Xipholena punicea (A)
Black-faced Cotinga Conioptilon mcilhennyi (E)
Bare-necked Fruitcrow Gymnoderus foetidus
Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula purpurata
Red-ruffed Fruitcrow Pyroderus scutatus
Amazonian Umbrellabird Cephalopterus ornatus
Andean Cock-of-the-rock Rupicola peruviana
Manakins
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pipridae
The manakins are a family bird species of subtropical and tropical mainland Central and South America, and Trinidad and Tobago. They are compact forest birds, the males typically being brightly coloured, although the females of most species are duller and usually green-plumaged. Manakins feed on small fruits, berries and insects. There are 57 species worldwide and 26 species which occur in Peru.
Jet Manakin Chloropipo unicolor
Green Manakin Chloropipo holochlora
White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus
Blue-backed Manakin Chiroxiphia pareola
Yungas Manakin Chiroxiphia boliviana
Band-tailed Manakin Pipra fasciicauda
Wire-tailed Manakin Pipra filicauda
White-crowned Manakin Dixiphia pipra
Blue-crowned Manakin Lepidothrix coronata
Golden-headed Manakin Pipra erythrocephala
Red-headed Manakin Pipra rubrocapilla
Round-tailed Manakin Pipra chloromeros
Blue-rumped Manakin Lepidothrix isidorei
Cerulean-capped Manakin Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla (E)
Golden-winged Manakin Masius chrysopterus
Fiery-capped Manakin Machaeropterus pyrocephalus
Western Striped Manakin Machaeropterus striolatus
Black Manakin Xenopipo atronitens
Orange-crested Manakin Heterocercus aurantiivertex
Flame-crested Manakin Heterocercus linteatus
Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin Neopelma chrysocephalum (A)
Sulphur-bellied Tyrant-Manakin Neopelma sulphureiventer
Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin Tyranneutes stolzmanni
Wing-barred Piprites Piprites chloris
Greater Schiffornis Schiffornis major
Thrush-like Schiffornis Schiffornis turdinus
Tyrant flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Tyrant flycatchers are passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust with stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, have plain colouring. As the name implies, most are insectivorous. There are 429 species worldwide, all found only in the Americas and 259 species which occur in Peru. This is the largest number of tyrant flycatchers contained in any country and indeed is the largest assemblage of a family in any country on earth.
White-lored Tyrannulet Ornithion inerme
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet Camptostoma obsoletum
Mouse-colored Tyrannulet Phaeomyias murina
Yellow Tyrannulet Capsiempis flaveola
Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Tyrannulus elatus
Forest Elaenia Myiopagis gaimardii
Foothill Elaenia Myiopagis olallai
Gray Elaenia Myiopagis caniceps
Pacific Elaenia Myiopagis subplacens
Yellow-crowned Elaenia Myiopagis flavivertex
Greenish Elaenia Myiopagis viridicata
Gray-and-white Tyrannulet Pseudelaenia leucospodia
Large Elaenia Elaenia spectabilis
Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster
White-crested Elaenia Elaenia albiceps
Small-billed Elaenia Elaenia parvirostris
Slaty Elaenia Elaenia strepera
Mottle-backed Elaenia Elaenia gigas
Brownish Elaenia Elaenia pelzelni
Plain-crested Elaenia Elaenia cristata
Lesser Elaenia Elaenia chiriquensis
Highland Elaenia Elaenia obscura
Sierran Elaenia Elaenia pallatangae
Torrent Tyrannulet Serpophaga cinerea
River Tyrannulet Serpophaga hypoleuca
Ochre-bellied Flycatcher Mionectes oleagineus
Streak-necked Flycatcher Mionectes striaticollis
Olive-striped Flycatcher Mionectes olivaceus
MacConnell's Flycatcher Mionectes macconnelli
Rufous-breasted Flycatcher Leptopogon rufipectus
Inca Flycatcher Leptopogon taczanowskii (E)
Sepia-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon amaurocephalus
Slaty-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon superciliaris
Bronze-olive Pygmy-Tyrant Pseudotriccus pelzelni
Hazel-fronted Pygmy-Tyrant Pseudotriccus simplex
Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant Pseudotriccus ruficeps
Variegated Bristle-Tyrant Pogonotriccus poecilotis
Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant Pogonotriccus ophthalmicus
Spectacled Bristle-Tyrant Pogonotriccus orbitalis
Ecuadorian Tyrannulet Phylloscartes gualaquizae
Rufous-lored Tyrannulet Phylloscartes flaviventris
Cinnamon-faced Tyrannulet Phylloscartes parkeri
Mottle-cheeked Tyrannulet Phylloscartes ventralis
Rufous-browed Tyrannulet Phylloscartes superciliaris (A)
Rough-legged Tyrannulet Phyllomyias burmeisteri
Sclater's Tyrannulet Phyllomyias sclateri
Sooty-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias griseiceps
Plumbeous-crowned Tyrannulet Phyllomyias plumbeiceps
Black-capped Tyrannulet Phyllomyias nigrocapillus
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias cinereiceps
Tawny-rumped Tyrannulet Phyllomyias uropygialis
Bolivian Tyrannulet Zimmerius bolivianus
Red-billed Tyrannulet Zimmerius cinereicapillus
Mishana Tyrannulet Zimmerius villarejoi (E)
Slender-footed Tyrannulet Zimmerius gracilipes
Peruvian Tyrannulet Zimmerius viridiflavus (E)
Golden-faced Tyrannulet Zimmerius chrysops
Amazonian Scrub-Flycatcher Sublegatus obscurior
Southern Scrub-Flycatcher Sublegatus modestus
White-throated Tyrannulet Mecocerculus leucophrys
White-tailed Tyrannulet Mecocerculus poecilocercus
Buff-banded Tyrannulet Mecocerculus hellmayri
Rufous-winged Tyrannulet Mecocerculus calopterus
Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet Mecocerculus minor
White-banded Tyrannulet Mecocerculus stictopterus
Plain Tyrannulet Inezia inornata
Lesser Wagtail-Tyrant Stigmatura napensis
Unstreaked Tit-Tyrant Anairetes agraphia (E)
Ash-breasted Tit-Tyrant Anairetes alpinus
Black-crested Tit-Tyrant Anairetes nigrocristatus
Pied-crested Tit-Tyrant Anairetes reguloides
Yellow-billed Tit-Tyrant Anairetes flavirostris
Tufted Tit-Tyrant Anairetes parulus
Many-colored Rush-Tyrant Tachuris rubrigastra
Subtropical Doradito Pseudocolopteryx acutipennis
Tawny-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant Euscarthmus meloryphus
White-bellied Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis albiventris
Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis ecaudatus
Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant Lophotriccus pileatus
Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant Lophotriccus vitiosus
Long-crested Pygmy-Tyrant Lophotriccus eulophotes
Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant Lophotriccus galeatus (A)
Rufous-crowned Tody-Tyrant Poecilotriccus ruficeps
Lulu's Tody-Tyrant Poecilotriccus luluae (E)
White-cheeked Tody-Tyrant Poecilotriccus albifacies (E)
Black-and-white Tody-Tyrant Poecilotriccus capitalis
Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus plumbeiceps
Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus latirostris
Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus pulchellus (E)
Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus minor
Flammulated Bamboo-Tyrant Hemitriccus flammulatus
White-eyed Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus zosterops
White-bellied Tody Tyrant Hemitriccus griseipectus
Zimmer's Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus minimus
Johannes's Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus iohannis
Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus striaticollis
Pearly-vented Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus margaritaceiventer
Black-throated Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus granadensis
Buff-throated Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus rufigularis
Cinnamon-breasted Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus cinnamomeipectus
Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum
Spotted Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum maculatum
Golden-winged Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus calopterus
Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum
Ringed Antpipit Corythopis torquata
Brownish Flycatcher Cnipodectes subbrunneus
Large-headed Flatbill Ramphotrigon megacephala
Dusky-tailed Flatbill Ramphotrigon fuscicauda
Rufous-tailed Flatbill Ramphotrigon ruficauda
Olivaceous Flatbill Rhynchocyclus olivaceus
Fulvous-breasted Flatbill Rhynchocyclus fulvipectus
Yellow-olive Flycatcher Tolmomyias sulphurescens
Yellow-margined Flycatcher Tolmomyias assimilis
Gray-crowned Flycatcher Tolmomyias poliocephalus
Orange-eyed Flycatcher Tolmomyias traylori
Yellow-breasted Flycatcher Tolmomyias flaviventris
Cinnamon-crested Spadebill Platyrinchus saturatus
Yellow-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus flavigularis
Golden-crowned Spadebill Platyrinchus coronatus
White-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus mystaceus
White-crested Spadebill Platyrinchus platyrhynchos
Amazonian Royal-Flycatcher Onychorhynchus coronatus
Pacific Royal-Flycatcher Onychorhynchus occidentalis
Ornate Flycatcher Myiotriccus ornatus
Flavescent Flycatcher Myiophobus flavicans
Orange-crested Flycatcher Myiophobus phoenicomitra
Roraiman Flycatcher Myiophobus roraimae
Unadorned Flycatcher Myiophobus inornatus
Handsome Flycatcher Myiophobus pulcher
Orange-banded Flycatcher Myiophobus lintoni
Ochraceous-breasted Flycatcher Myiophobus ochraceiventris
Bran-colored Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus
Olive-chested Flycatcher Myiophobus cryptoxanthus
Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher Terenotriccus erythrurus
Tawny-breasted Flycatcher Myiobius villosus
Whiskered Flycatcher Myiobius barbatus
Black-tailed Flycatcher Myiobius atricaudus
Cinnamon Tyrant Neopipo cinnamomea
Cinnamon Flycatcher Pyrrhomyias cinnamomea
Cliff Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea
Fuscous Flycatcher Cnemotriccus fuscatus
Euler's Flycatcher Lathrotriccus euleri
Gray-breasted Flycatcher Lathrotriccus griseipectus
Olive Flycatcher Mitrephanes olivaceus
Olive-sided Flycatcher Contopus cooperi
Smoke-colored Pewee Contopus fumigatus
Western Wood-Pewee Contopus sordidulus
Eastern Wood-Pewee Contopus virens
Tropical Pewee Contopus cinereus
Blackish Pewee Contopus nigrescens
Alder Flycatcher Empidonax alnorum
Willow Flycatcher Empidonax traillii
Black Phoebe Sayornis nigricans
Vermilion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus
Crowned Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca frontalis
Peruvian Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca spodionota (E)
Jelski's Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca jelskii
Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca diadema
Golden-browed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca pulchella
Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris
Maroon-chested Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca thoracica
Piura Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca piurae (E)
D'Orbigny's Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca oenanthoides
Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca rufipectoralis
Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca fumicolor
White-browed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca leucophrys
Tumbes Tyrant Tumbezia salvini (E)
Drab Water-Tyrant Ochthornis littoralis
Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant Cnemarchus erythropygius
Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant Myiotheretes striaticollis
Smoky Bush-Tyrant Myiotheretes fumigatus
Rufous-bellied Bush-Tyrant Myiotheretes fuscorufus
Gray Monjita Xolmis cinerea
Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant Agriornis montana
White-tailed Shrike-Tyrant Agriornis andicola
Gray-bellied Shrike-Tyrant Agriornis microptera
Rufous-webbed Tyrant Polioxolmis rufipennis
Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola maculirostris
Little Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola fluviatilis
Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola maclovianus
Cinnamon-bellied Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola capistratus
Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola rufivertex
Puna Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola juninensis
White-browed Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola albilora
Plain-capped Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola alpinus
Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola griseus
Cinereous Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola cinereus
White-fronted Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola albifrons
Ochre-naped Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola flavinucha
Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola frontalis
Short-tailed Field-Tyrant Muscigralla brevicauda
Andean Negrito Lessonia oreas
Austral Negrito Lessonia rufa
Hudson's Black-Tyrant Knipolegus hudsoni (A)
Amazonian Black-Tyrant Knipolegus poecilocercus
Andean Tyrant Knipolegus signatus
Rufous-tailed Tyrant Knipolegus poecilurus
Riverside Tyrant Knipolegus orenocensis
White-winged Black-Tyrant Knipolegus aterrimus
Spectacled Tyrant Hymenops perspicillatus
Black-backed Water-Tyrant Fluvicola albiventer
Masked Water-Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta
White-headed Marsh-Tyrant Arundinicola leucocephala
Yellow-browed Tyrant Satrapa icterophrys
Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus
Cinnamon Attila Attila cinnamomeus
Ochraceous Attila Attila torridus
Citron-bellied Attila Attila citriniventris
Bright-rumped Attila Attila spadiceus
Dull-capped Attila Attila bolivianus
Cinereous Mourner Laniocera hypopyrra
Rufous Casiornis Casiornis rufa
Sirystes Sirystes sibilator
Grayish Mourner Rhytipterna simplex
Rufous Flycatcher Myiarchus semirufus (E)
Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer
Swainson's Flycatcher Myiarchus swainsoni
Short-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus ferox
Pale-edged Flycatcher Myiarchus cephalotes
Sooty-crowned Flycatcher Myiarchus phaeocephalus
Great Crested Flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus (A)
Brown-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus tyrannulus
Lesser Kiskadee Philohydor lictor
Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus
Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua
Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis
Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similis
Gray-capped Flycatcher Myiozetetes granadensis
Dusky-chested Flycatcher Myiozetetes luteiventris
Three-striped Flycatcher Conopias trivirgata
Yellow-throated Flycatcher Conopias parva
Lemon-browed Flycatcher Conopias cinchoneti
Golden-crowned Flycatcher Myiodynastes chrysocephalus
Baird's Flycatcher Myiodynastes bairdii
Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculatus
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher Myiodynastes luteiventris
Piratic Flycatcher Legatus leucophaius
Variegated Flycatcher Empidonomus varius
Crowned Slaty Flycatcher Griseotyrannus aurantioatrocristatus
Sulphury Flycatcher Tyrannopsis sulphurea
Snowy-throated Kingbird Tyrannus niveigularis
White-throated Kingbird Tyrannus albogularis
Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus
Eastern Kingbird Tyrannus tyrannus
Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus savana
Chestnut-crowned Becard Pachyramphus castaneus
Yellow-cheeked Becard Pachyramphus xanthogenys
Barred Becard Pachyramphus versicolor
White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus
Black-and-white Becard Pachyramphus albogriseus
Black-capped Becard Pachyramphus marginatus
Cinereous Becard Pachyramphus rufus
Slaty Becard Pachyramphus spodiurus
Pink-throated Becard Pachyramphus minor
One-colored Becard Pachyramphus homochrous
Crested Becard Pachyramphus validus
Black-tailed Tityra Tityra cayana
Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata
Black-crowned Tityra Tityra inquisitor
Swallows and Martins
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Hirundinidae
The Hirundinidae family is a group of passerines characterized by their adaptation to aerial feeding. Their adaptations include a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings and short bills with wide gape. The feet are designed for perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base. There are 75 species worldwide and 23 species which occur in Peru.
Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera
Purple Martin Progne subis
Caribbean Martin Progne dominicensis (A)
Gray-breasted Martin Progne chalybea
Southern Martin Progne elegans
Peruvian Martin Progne murphyi
Tree Swallow Tachycineta bicolor (A)
Tumbes Swallow Tachycineta stolzmanni (E)
White-winged Swallow Tachycineta albiventer
White-rumped Swallow Tachycineta leucorrhoa
Chilean Swallow Tachycineta meyeni (A)
Blue-and-white Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca
Brown-bellied Swallow Notiochelidon murina
Pale-footed Swallow Notiochelidon flavipes
White-banded Swallow Atticora fasciata
White-thighed Swallow Neochelidon tibialis
Andean Swallow Haplochelidon andecola
Tawny-headed Swallow Alopochelidon fucata
Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
Bank Swallow Riparia riparia
Cliff Swallow Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Chestnut-collared Swallow Petrochelidon rufocollaris
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
Wagtails and Pipits
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Motacillidae
The Motacillidae are 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. There are 54 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Peru.
Correndera Pipit Anthus correndera
Short-billed Pipit Anthus furcatus
Hellmayr's Pipit Anthus hellmayri
Paramo Pipit Anthus bogotensis
Yellowish Pipit Anthus lutescens
Dippers
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Cinclidae
Dippers are a group of perching birds whose habitat includes aquatic environments in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. They are named for their bobbing or dipping movements. There are 5 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
White-capped Dipper Cinclus leucocephalus
Wrens
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Troglodytidae
The wrens are mainly small and inconspicuous except for their loud songs. These birds have short wings and a thin down-turned bill. Several species often hold their tails upright. All are insectivorous. There are 80 species worldwide (of which all but one are New World species) and 26 species which occur in Peru.
Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapilla
Thrush-like Wren Campylorhynchus turdinus
Fasciated Wren Campylorhynchus fasciatus
Gray-mantled Wren Odontorchilus branickii
Rufous Wren Cinnycerthia unirufa
Sharpe's Wren Cinnycerthia olivascens
Peruvian Wren Cinnycerthia peruana (E)
Fulvous Wren Cinnycerthia fulva
Inca Wren Thryothorus eisenmanni (E)
Plain-tailed Wren Thryothorus euophrys
Moustached Wren Thryothorus genibarbis
Coraya Wren Thryothorus coraya
Speckle-breasted Wren Thryothorus sclateri
Buff-breasted Wren Thryothorus leucotis
Superciliated Wren Thryothorus superciliaris
Gray Wren Thryothorus griseus
House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Mountain Wren Troglodytes solstitialis
Sedge Wren Cistothorus platensis
White-breasted Wood-Wren Henicorhina leucosticta
Gray-breasted Wood-Wren Henicorhina leucophrys
Bar-winged Wood-Wren Henicorhina leucoptera (E)
Scaly-breasted Wren Microcerculus marginatus
Wing-banded Wren Microcerculus bambla
Chestnut-breasted Wren Cyphorhinus thoracicus
Musician Wren Cyphorhinus aradus
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Order: Passeriformes
Family: 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 colouring tends towards dull greys and browns . There are 35 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
Long-tailed Mockingbird Mimus longicaudatus
Thrushes and allies
Order: Passeriformes
Family: 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. There are 335 species worldwide and 24 species which occur in Peru.
Andean Solitaire Myadestes ralloides
Rufous-brown Solitaire Cichlopsis leucogenys
White-eared Solitaire Entomodestes leucotis
Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush Catharus fuscater
Spotted Nightingale-Thrush Catharus dryas
Veery Catharus fuscescens (A)
Gray-cheeked Thrush Catharus minimus
Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus
Pale-eyed Thrush Platycichla leucops
Chiguanco Thrush Turdus chiguanco
Great Thrush Turdus fuscater
Glossy-black Thrush Turdus serranus
Andean Slaty-Thrush Turdus nigriceps
Plumbeous-backed Thrush Turdus reevei
Maranon Thrush Turdus maranonicus (E)
Chestnut-bellied Thrush Turdus fulviventris
Pale-breasted Thrush Turdus leucomelas
Creamy-bellied Thrush Turdus amaurochalinus
Black-billed Thrush Turdus ignobilis
Lawrence's Thrush Turdus lawrencii
Pale-vented Thrush Turdus obsoletus (A)
Hauxwell's Thrush Turdus hauxwelli
Ecuadorian Thrush Turdus maculirostris
White-necked Thrush Turdus albicollis
Gnatcatchers
Order: Passeriformes
Family: 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 grey in colour, and have the typical insectivore's long sharp bill. They are birds of fairly open woodland or scrub, and nest in bushes or trees. There are 15 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Peru.
Collared Gnatwren Microbates collaris
Tawny-faced Gnatwren Microbates cinereiventris
Long-billed Gnatwren Ramphocaenus melanurus
Iquitos Gnatcatcher Polioptila clementsi (E)
Tropical Gnatcatcher Polioptila plumbea
Crows, Jays, Ravens and Magpies
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Corvidae
The Corvidae family includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. Corvids are above average in size for the bird order Passeriformes. Some of the larger species show high levels of learning behavior. There are 120 species worldwide and 7 species which occur in Peru.
Green Jay Cyanocorax yncas
Purplish Jay Cyanocorax cyanomelas
Violaceous Jay Cyanocorax violaceus
White-tailed Jay Cyanocorax mystacalis
Turquoise Jay Cyanolyca turcosa
White-collared Jay Cyanolyca viridicyana
Beautiful Jay Cyanolyca pulchra
Vireos
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Vireonidae
The vireos are a group of small to medium sized passerine birds restricted to the New World. They are typically greenish in colour and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills. There are 52 species worldwide and 14 species which occur in Peru.
Brown-capped Vireo Vireo leucophrys
Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus
Yellow-green Vireo Vireo flavoviridis
Lemon-chested Greenlet Hylophilus thoracicus
Gray-chested Greenlet Hylophilus semicinereus (A)
Ashy-headed Greenlet Hylophilus pectoralis (A)
Dusky-capped Greenlet Hylophilus hypoxanthus
Rufous-naped Greenlet Hylophilus semibrunneus (A)
Olivaceous Greenlet Hylophilus olivaceus
Tawny-crowned Greenlet Hylophilus ochraceiceps
Lesser Greenlet Hylophilus decurtatus
Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo Vireolanius leucotis
Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cyclarhis gujanensis
Black-billed Peppershrike Cyclarhis nigrirostris (A)
New World warblers
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Parulidae
The New World warblers are a group of small, often colourful, passerine birds restricted to the New World. Most are arboreal, but some are terrestrial. Most members of this family are insectivores. There are 119 species worldwide and 25 species which occur in Peru.
Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera (A)
Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi
Yellow Warbler Dendroica petechia
Blackburnian Warbler Dendroica fusca
Blackpoll Warbler Dendroica striata
Cerulean Warbler Dendroica cerulea
Black-and-white Warbler Mniotilta varia
American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla
Northern Waterthrush Seiurus noveboracensis
Connecticut Warbler Oporornis agilis
Masked Yellowthroat Geothlypis aequinoctialis
Canada Warbler Wilsonia canadensis
Slate-throated Redstart Myioborus miniatus
Spectacled Redstart Myioborus melanocephalus
Gray-and-gold Warbler Basileuterus fraseri
Two-banded Warbler Basileuterus bivittatus
Golden-bellied Warbler Basileuterus chrysogaster (E)
Pale-legged Warbler Basileuterus signatus
Citrine Warbler Basileuterus luteoviridis
Black-crested Warbler Basileuterus nigrocristatus
Russet-crowned Warbler Basileuterus coronatus
Three-banded Warbler Basileuterus trifasciatus
Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus
Buff-rumped Warbler Basileuterus fulvicauda
Neotropical River Warbler Basileuterus rivularis
Bananaquit
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Coerebidae
The Bananaquit is a small passerine bird. It has a slender, curved bill, adapted to taking nectar from flowers and is the only member of the genus Coereba and is normally placed within the family Coerebidae, although there is uncertainty whether that placement is correct.
Bananaquit Coereba flaveola
Tanagers
Order: Passeriformes
Family: 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 coloured. They are seed eaters, but their preference tends towards fruit and nectar. Most have short, rounded wings. There are 256 species worldwide and 135 species which occur in Peru.
Chestnut-vented Conebill Conirostrum speciosum
Bicolored Conebill Conirostrum bicolor
Pearly-breasted Conebill Conirostrum margaritae
Cinereous Conebill Conirostrum cinereum
Tamarugo Conebill Conirostrum tamarugense
White-browed Conebill Conirostrum ferrugineiventre
Blue-backed Conebill Conirostrum sitticolor
Capped Conebill Conirostrum albifrons
Giant Conebill Oreomanes fraseri
Black-faced Tanager Schistochlamys melanopis
Black-and-white Tanager Conothraupis speculigera
Magpie Tanager Cissopis leveriana
Red-billed Pied Tanager Lamprospiza melanoleuca
Grass-green Tanager Chlorornis riefferii
White-capped Tanager Sericossypha albocristata
Common Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus ophthalmicus
Short-billed Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus parvirostris
Yellow-throated Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus flavigularis
Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus canigularis
Gray-hooded Bush-Tanager Cnemoscopus rubrirostris
Black-capped Hemispingus Hemispingus atropileus
Orange-browed Hemispingus Hemispingus calophrys
Parodi's Hemispingus Hemispingus parodii (E)
Superciliaried Hemispingus Hemispingus superciliaris
Oleaginous Hemispingus Hemispingus frontalis
Black-eared Hemispingus Hemispingus melanotis
Rufous-browed Hemispingus Hemispingus rufosuperciliaris (E)
Black-headed Hemispingus Hemispingus verticalis
Drab Hemispingus Hemispingus xanthophthalmus
Three-striped Hemispingus Hemispingus trifasciatus
Rufous-chested Tanager Thlypopsis ornata
Brown-flanked Tanager Thlypopsis pectoralis (E)
Orange-headed Tanager Thlypopsis sordida
Buff-bellied Tanager Thlypopsis inornata (E)
Rust-and-yellow Tanager Thlypopsis ruficeps
Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira
Yellow-backed Tanager Hemithraupis flavicollis
Hooded Tanager Nemosia pileata
Olive Tanager Chlorothraupis carmioli
Gray-headed Tanager Eucometis penicillata
Fulvous Shrike-Tanager Lanio fulvus
White-winged Shrike-Tanager Lanio versicolor
Rufous-crested Tanager Creurgops verticalis
Slaty Tanager Creurgops dentata
Flame-crested Tanager Tachyphonus cristatus
Yellow-crested Tanager Tachyphonus rufiventer
Fulvous-crested Tanager Tachyphonus surinamus
White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus
White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus
Red-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus phoenicius
Black-goggled Tanager Trichothraupis melanops
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager Habia rubica
Hepatic Tanager Piranga flava
Scarlet Tanager Piranga olivacea
Summer Tanager Piranga rubra
White-winged Tanager Piranga leucoptera
Red-hooded Tanager Piranga rubriceps
Vermilion Tanager Calochaetes coccineus
Masked Crimson Tanager Ramphocelus nigrogularis
Huallaga Tanager Ramphocelus melanogaster (E)
Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo
Blue-gray Tanager Thraupis episcopus
Sayaca Tanager Thraupis sayaca
Blue-capped Tanager Thraupis cyanocephala
Blue-and-yellow Tanager Thraupis bonariensis
Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum
Hooded Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis montana
Black-chested Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis eximia
Golden-backed Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis aureodorsalis (E)
Masked Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis wetmorei
Orange-throated Tanager Wetmorethraupis sterrhopteron (E)
Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus lacrymosus
Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus igniventris
Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus somptuosus
Yellow-throated Tanager Iridosornis analis
Golden-collared Tanager Iridosornis jelskii
Golden-crowned Tanager Iridosornis rufivertex
Yellow-scarfed Tanager Iridosornis reinhardti (E)
Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager Dubusia taeniata
Chestnut-bellied Mountain-Tanager Delothraupis castaneoventris
Fawn-breasted Tanager Pipraeidea melanonota
Plumbeous Euphonia Euphonia plumbea
Purple-throated Euphonia Euphonia chlorotica
Orange-crowned Euphonia Euphonia saturata
Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris
Golden-rumped Euphonia Euphonia cyanocephala
Bronze-green Euphonia Euphonia mesochrysa
White-lored Euphonia Euphonia chrysopasta
White-vented Euphonia Euphonia minuta
Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster
Rufous-bellied Euphonia Euphonia rufiventris
Blue-naped Chlorophonia Chlorophonia cyanea
Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys
Orange-eared Tanager Chlorochrysa calliparaea
Turquoise Tanager Tangara mexicana
Paradise Tanager Tangara chilensis
Green-and-gold Tanager Tangara schrankii
Golden Tanager Tangara arthus
Golden-eared Tanager Tangara chrysotis
Saffron-crowned Tanager Tangara xanthocephala
Flame-faced Tanager Tangara parzudakii
Yellow-bellied Tanager Tangara xanthogastra
Spotted Tanager Tangara punctata
Dotted Tanager Tangara varia (A)
Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola
Burnished-buff Tanager Tangara cayana
Green-capped Tanager Tangara meyerdeschauenseei (E)
Golden-naped Tanager Tangara ruficervix
Metallic-green Tanager Tangara labradorides
Blue-browed Tanager Tangara cyanotis
Blue-necked Tanager Tangara cyanicollis
Masked Tanager Tangara nigrocincta
Beryl-spangled Tanager Tangara nigroviridis
Blue-and-black Tanager Tangara vassorii
Black-capped Tanager Tangara heinei
Sira Tanager Tangara phillipsi (E)
Silver-backed Tanager Tangara viridicollis
Straw-backed Tanager Tangara argyrofenges
Opal-rumped Tanager Tangara velia
Opal-crowned Tanager Tangara callophrys
Golden-collared Honeycreeper Iridophanes pulcherrima
White-bellied Dacnis Dacnis albiventris
Black-faced Dacnis Dacnis lineata
Yellow-bellied Dacnis Dacnis flaviventer
Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana
Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza
Short-billed Honeycreeper Cyanerpes nitidus
Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus
Red-legged Honeycreeper Cyanerpes cyaneus
Tit-like Dacnis Xenodacnis parina
Swallow-Tanager Tersina viridis
Plush-capped Finch Catamblyrhynchus diadema
Pardusco Nephelornis oneilli (E)
White-browed Hemispingus Hemispingus auricularis (E)
Piura Hemispingus Hemispingus piurae
Buntings, Sparrows, Seedeaters and allies
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Emberizidae
The emberizids are a large family of passerine birds. They are seed-eating birds with a distinctively shaped bill. In Europe, most species are named as buntings. In North America, most of the species in this family are known as Sparrows, but these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae. Many emberizid species have distinctive head patterns. There are species 275 worldwide and 99 species which occur in Peru. Peru has the greatest diversity of emberizids of any country on earth.
Black-masked Finch Coryphaspiza melanotis
Red-crested Finch Coryphospingus cucullatus
Crimson-breasted Finch Rhodospingus cruentus
Black-hooded Sierra-Finch Phrygilus atriceps
Peruvian Sierra-Finch Phrygilus punensis
Mourning Sierra-Finch Phrygilus fruticeti
Plumbeous Sierra-Finch Phrygilus unicolor
Red-backed Sierra-Finch Phrygilus dorsalis
White-throated Sierra-Finch Phrygilus erythronotus
Band-tailed Sierra-Finch Phrygilus alaudinus
Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch Phrygilus plebejus
White-winged Diuca-Finch Diuca speculifera
Short-tailed Finch Idiopsar brachyurus
Cinereous Finch Piezorhina cinerea (E)
Slender-billed Finch Xenospingus concolor
Great Inca-Finch Incaspiza pulchra (E)
Rufous-backed Inca-Finch Incaspiza personata (E)
Gray-winged Inca-Finch Incaspiza ortizi (E)
Buff-bridled Inca-Finch Incaspiza laeta (E)
Little Inca-Finch Incaspiza watkinsi (E)
Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch Poospiza alticola (E)
Rufous-breasted Warbling-Finch Poospiza rubecula (E)
Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Finch Poospiza caesar (E)
Collared Warbling-Finch Poospiza hispaniolensis
Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina
Slate-colored Seedeater Sporophila schistacea
Plumbeous Seedeater Sporophila plumbea
Caqueta Seedeater Sporophila murallae
Wing-barred Seedeater Sporophila americana
Variable Seedeater Sporophila corvina
Lesson's Seedeater Sporophila bouvronides
Lined Seedeater Sporophila lineola
Black-and-white Seedeater Sporophila luctuosa
Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis
Double-collared Seedeater Sporophila caerulescens
Drab Seedeater Sporophila simplex
White-bellied Seedeater Sporophila leucoptera
Parrot-billed Seedeater Sporophila peruviana
Tawny-bellied Seedeater Sporophila hypoxantha (A)
Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis (A)
Chestnut-bellied Seedeater Sporophila castaneiventris
Chestnut-throated Seedeater Sporophila telasco
Large-billed Seed-Finch Oryzoborus crassirostris
Black-billed Seed-Finch Oryzoborus atrirostris
Great-billed Seed-Finch Oryzoborus maximiliani
Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch Oryzoborus angolensis
Blue Seedeater Amaurospiza concolor (A)
Band-tailed Seedeater Catamenia analis
Plain-colored Seedeater Catamenia inornata
Paramo Seedeater Catamenia homochroa
Dull-colored Grassquit Tiaris obscura
Yellow-faced Grassquit Tiaris olivacea
Slaty Finch Haplospiza rustica
Rusty Flower-piercer Diglossa sittoides
White-sided Flower-piercer Diglossa albilatera
Glossy Flower-piercer Diglossa lafresnayii
Moustached Flower-piercer Diglossa mystacalis
Black Flower-piercer Diglossa humeralis
Black-throated Flower-piercer Diglossa brunneiventris
Deep-blue Flower-piercer Diglossopis glauca
Bluish Flower-piercer Diglossopis caerulescens
Masked Flower-piercer Diglossopis cyanea
Puna Yellow-Finch Sicalis lutea
Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola
Grassland Yellow-Finch Sicalis luteola
Stripe-tailed Yellow-Finch Sicalis citrina
Bright-rumped Yellow-Finch Sicalis uropygialis
Greenish Yellow-Finch Sicalis olivascens
Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch Sicalis columbiana
Raimondi's Yellow-Finch Sicalis raimondii (E)
Sulphur-throated Finch Sicalis taczanowskii
Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch Emberizoides herbicola
Red-capped Cardinal Paroaria gularis
Olive Finch Lysurus castaneiceps
Pale-naped Brush-Finch Atlapetes pallidinucha
Yellow-breasted Brush-Finch Atlapetes latinuchus
Vilcabamba Brush-Finch Atlapetes terborghi (E)
Black-faced Brush-Finch Atlapetes melanolaimus (E)
Slaty Brush-Finch Atlapetes schistaceus
Cusco Brush-Finch Atlapetes canigenis (E)
Tricolored Brush-Finch Atlapetes tricolor
Bay-crowned Brush-Finch Atlapetes seebohmi
Rusty-bellied Brush-Finch Atlapetes nationi (E)
White-winged Brush-Finch Atlapetes leucopterus
White-headed Brush-Finch Atlapetes albiceps
Rufous-eared Brush-Finch Atlapetes rufigenis (E)
Apurimac Brush-Finch Atlapetes forbesi (E)
Black-spectacled Brush-Finch Atlapetes melanopsis (E)
Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch Buarremon brunneinucha
Stripe-headed Brush-Finch Buarremon torquatus
Orange-billed Sparrow Arremon aurantiirostris
Pectoral Sparrow Arremon taciturnus
Black-capped Sparrow Arremon abeillei
Saffron-billed Sparrow Arremon flavirostris
Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops conirostris
Tumbes Sparrow Aimophila stolzmanni
Grassland Sparrow Ammodramus humeralis
Yellow-browed Sparrow Ammodramus aurifrons
Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis
Saltators, Cardinals and allies
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Cardinalidae
The cardinals are a family of passerine birds that are robust, seed-eating birds, with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. There are 43 species worldwide and 12 species which occur in Peru.
Streaked Saltator Saltator striatipectus
Grayish Saltator Saltator coerulescens
Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus
Slate-colored Grosbeak Saltator grossus
Black-cowled Saltator Saltator nigriceps
Golden-billed Saltator Saltator aurantiirostris
Masked Saltator Saltator cinctus
Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak Parkerthraustes humeralis
Golden-bellied Grosbeak Pheucticus chrysogaster
Black-backed Grosbeak Pheucticus aureoventris
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus (A)
Blue-black Grosbeak Cyanocompsa cyanoides
Troupials and allies
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Icteridae
The icterids are a group of small to medium, often colourful, 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 colour, often enlivened by yellow, orange or red. There are 98 species worldwide and 35 species which occur in Peru.
Bobolink Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Yellow-winged Blackbird Agelasticus thilius
Pale-eyed Blackbird Agelasticus xanthophthalmus
Yellow-hooded Blackbird Chrysomus icterocephalus
Red-breasted Blackbird Sturnella militaris
White-browed Blackbird Sturnella superciliaris
Peruvian Meadowlark Sturnella bellicosa
Scrub Blackbird Dives warszewiczi
Great-tailed Grackle Quiscalus mexicanus
Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis
Giant Cowbird Molothrus oryzivorus
Moriche Oriole Icterus chrysocephalus
Epaulet Oriole Icterus cayanensis
Yellow-tailed Oriole Icterus mesomelas
White-edged Oriole Icterus graceannae
Venezuelan Troupial Icterus icterus
Yellow-billed Cacique Amblycercus holosericeus
Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela
Red-rumped Cacique Cacicus haemorrhous
Scarlet-rumped Cacique Cacicus uropygialis
Selva Cacique Cacicus koepckeae (E)
Mountain Cacique Cacicus chrysonotus
Ecuadorian Cacique Cacicus sclateri
Solitary Cacique Cacicus solitarius
Casqued Oropendola Psarocolius oseryi
Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus
Green Oropendola Psarocolius viridis
Dusky-green Oropendola Psarocolius atrovirens
Russet-backed Oropendola Psarocolius angustifrons
Band-tailed Oropendola Ocyalus latirostris
Amazonian Oropendola Gymnostinops bifasciatus
Oriole Blackbird Gymnomystax mexicanus
Chopi Blackbird Gnorimopsar chopi
Velvet-fronted Grackle Lampropsar tanagrinus
Orange-backed Troupial Icterus croconotus
Siskins, Crossbills and allies
Order: Passeriformes
Family: 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 12 tail feathers and 9 primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. There are 137 species worldwide and 8 species which occur in Peru.
Thick-billed Siskin Carduelis crassirostris
Hooded Siskin Carduelis magellanica
Yellow-bellied Siskin Carduelis xanthogastra
Saffron Siskin Carduelis siemiradzkii
Olivaceous Siskin Carduelis olivacea
Lesser Goldfinch Carduelis psaltria
Black Siskin Carduelis atrata
Yellow-rumped Siskin Carduelis uropygialis
Sparrows
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passeridae
Sparrows are small passerine birds. In general, sparrows tend to be small, plump, brown or grey birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Sparrows are seed-eaters, and they also consume small insects. There are 35 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Peru.
House Sparrow Passer domesticus (I)
See also
List of birds
Lists of birds by region
External links
Birds of Peru Birdlist, multi-lingual website by country with standardized codes for abundance and seasonal presence.
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