Animals - Tropical and Exotic Birds

Here you will learn the names of tropical and exotic birds in English such as "parrot", "magpie", and "toucan".

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a bird with a drill-like beak that makes holes in trees in search of insects to feed on

cuckoo [noun]

a medium-sized bird with a grayish-brown plumage that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds

Ex: The cuckoo 's distinctive song served as a natural alarm clock , awakening the forest with its cheerful melody .

a small Australian parrot with gray plumage and a yellow crest

macaw [noun]

a large long-tailed parrot with colorful feathers and a long tail originally from Central and South America

lorikeet [noun]

a tribe of small to mid-sized parrots originally from Australia with a brush-like tongue used for feeding on nectar

toucan [noun]

a tropical American bird with black plumage and a large colorful bill that feeds on fruits

hornbill [noun]

a tropical bird with a very large beak that curves downwards, the male of which often keeps the female inside the nest

lovebird [noun]

a very small African or Madagascan parrot with gray or green plumage that is noted for showing affection for its mate

a small Australian bird of the parrot family that is green in the wild but has been bred in many colors

parrot [noun]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

Ex: The parrot imitated the sound of a ringing phone perfectly .
cockatoo [noun]

an Australian songbird of the parrot family with a brightly colored crest

parakeet [noun]

a small long-tailed parrot that feeds on seeds and has green, yellow and black plumage

swift [noun]

a small bird with narrow wings that flies high in the sky and is very fast

a small bird with black plumage and an orange beak that is found in Eurasia and Northern Africa

a nocturnal North American bird of the nightjar family with a loud call that is its namesake

a large Eurasian thrush with a spotted breast that feeds on mistletoe berries

hoopoe [noun]

a pinkish bird with a large crest and a long curved beak and black-and-white wings and tail

a Eurasian bird of the rail family, with a loud call and no tail that makes its nest on the ground

a small tropical bird with colorful plumage and a long narrow bill that can sip nectar and hover or fly backwards

nightjar [noun]

a mid-sized nocturnal bird with a long tail, long wings and large eyes that has short legs and a short beak

manakin [noun]

a small, colorful bird found in tropical forests known for its vibrant plumage and unique courtship displays

trogon [noun]

a colorful, medium-sized bird found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive perching behavior

kingbird [noun]

a medium-sized bird found in the Americas, characterized by its distinctive plumage and aggressive defense of its territory

a large, white parrot native to Australia and New Guinea, known for its striking yellow crest and sociable nature

galah [noun]

a medium-sized cockatoo native to Australia, characterized by its distinct pink underparts and white upperparts

a small European songbird that is migratory with black-and-white plumage, which nests under roofs

magpie [noun]

a black-and-white crow with a long tail that is noted for its intelligence

lark [noun]

a small songbird with brownish feathers and a crest

a highly intelligent and renowned species of parrot native to West and Central Africa

amazon [noun]

a group of brightly colored parrots native to Central and South America, known for their vivid green plumage and ability to mimic sounds

Ex: Amazons are popular in aviculture for their intelligence and vocal skills .

a seabird species found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, recognized by its striking red tail feathers and long, pointed beak

ani [noun]

a group of medium-sized, black-plumaged birds belonging to the family Crotophagidae, known for their distinctively long tails and raucous calls

avadavat [noun]

a small bird with vibrant red plumage, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia

babbler [noun]

a group of small to medium-sized birds known for their sociable behavior and melodious vocalizations

a vibrant North American bird species with striking orange and black plumage, known for its distinctive woven nests

barbet [noun]

a type of colorful bird with a stout body, strong bill, and distinctive vocalizations

a brightly colored bird with a slender body and pointed bill, known for its aerial hunting of bees and other flying insects

bellbird [noun]

a small New Zealand bird known for its vibrant plumage and melodic song

blackcap [noun]

a small migratory songbird found in Europe, known for its distinctive black cap and melodious singing

boatbill [noun]

a unique bird species found in parts of Australia and New Guinea, characterized by its distinctive, broad beak resembling the shape of a boat

a bird characterized by its broad, flattened bill, typically found in tropical regions and known for its agile flight and insect-catching capabilities

cacique [noun]

a bird found in Central and South America, known for its striking appearance and communal nesting behavior,

wryneck [noun]

a small bird species characterized by its ability to twist its neck in a peculiar manner, found in parts of Europe and Asia

a small bird species with a distinctive ability to climb vertical surfaces, such as cliffs and walls, using its specialized feet and beak

a large bird species known for its distinctively broad and drooping crest resembling an open umbrella

touraco [noun]

a colorful bird species found in sub-Saharan Africa, known for its vibrant plumage, prominent crest, and distinctive vocalizations

tanager [noun]

a colorful bird species found in the Americas, known for its vibrant plumage, melodious songs, and important ecological role in seed dispersal

a small songbird known for its unique ability to sew leaves together to create nests, using plant fibers and spider silk

quetzal [noun]

a colorful bird species known for its vibrant plumage, long tail feathers, and cultural significance in Mesoamerican civilizations

puffbird [noun]

a bird species characterized by its stocky body, large head, and stout beak

oilbird [noun]

a nocturnal bird species that possesses excellent echolocation abilities and feeds primarily on oil-rich palm fruits

motmot [noun]

a bird species found in the tropical regions of the Americas, known for its distinctive, colorful plumage and the unique racket-tipped tail feathers

jacamar [noun]

a bird species found in the tropical regions of the Americas, known for its vibrant plumage, long bills, and exceptional aerial hunting skills

a small bird species known for its slender build, long curved bill, and specialized feeding on nectar from flowers

a bird species known for its distinctive appearance, including a stocky body, large head, wide beak, and nocturnal hunting behavior

firebird [noun]

a species of flycatcher native to tropical regions of the Americas, characterized by its vibrant scarlet and black feather

shoebill [noun]

a large bird species native to the wetlands of Africa, characterized by its unique shoe-shaped bill and blue-gray plumage

seriema [noun]

a bird species native to South America, characterized by its long legs, loud vocalizations, and a carnivorous diet that includes small animals and insects

a type of woodpecker known for its distinctive behavior of drilling sap wells in tree bark to feed on sap and attract insects

a large bird species found in Africa, characterized by its distinctive red and yellow bill with a saddle-shaped marking

rosella [noun]

a group of colorful parrots native to Australia, recognized for their bright plumage, distinctive crest, and playful personalities

a bird species known for the striking appearance of the male with its glossy black plumage and elaborate courtship display