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Koklass Pheasant

Animals; Birds

The Koklass (Pucrasia macrolopha) is a species of the Pheasant family, Phasianidae, and is the only species in the genus Pucrasia.

Pink-backed Pelican

Animals; Birds

The Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) is a member of the pelican family of birds. It is a resident breeder in Africa, southern Arabia and apparently extinct in Madagascar in swamps and ...

Spot-billed Pelican

Animals; Birds

The Spot-billed Pelican or Grey Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) is a member of the pelican family. It breeds in southern Asia from southern Pakistan across India east to Indonesia.

Lesser Frigatebird

Animals; Birds

The Lesser Frigatebird, Fregata ariel, is a species of frigatebird. It nests in Australia, among other locations.

Magnificent Frigatebird

Animals; Birds

The Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) was sometimes previously known as Man O'War, reflecting its rakish lines, speed, and aerial piracy of other birds. It is widespread in the tropical ...

Great Frigatebird

Animals; Birds

The Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) is a large dispersive seabird in the frigatebird family. Major nesting populations are found in the Pacific (including Galapagos Islands) and Indian Oceans, as ...

Ascension Frigatebird

Animals; Birds

The Ascension Frigatebird (Fregata aquila) breeds only on the tiny Boatswain Bird Island just off Ascension Island in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.

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