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The critically endangered Raso Lark is endemic to Cape Verde
The critically endangered Raso Lark is endemic to Cape Verde

. The Raso Lark ( Alauda razae) is a small Passerine bird with a highly restricted range being found only on Raso islet in the Cape Verde Islands Endemism is the Ecological state of being unique to a place Endemic species are not naturally found elsewhere

This is a list of the bird species recorded in Cape Verde. The avifauna of Cape Verde includes a total of 187 species, of which 4 are endemic, 3 have been introduced by humans, and 75 are rare or accidental. The Republic of Cape Verde ( Portuguese: Cabo Verde, 'kabu 'veɾdɨ is a Republic located on an Archipelago in the Macaronesia This article is a parent page for a series of articles providing information about Endemism among birds in the World's various zoogeographic zones An introduced species (also known as naturalized species or exotic species) is an Organism that is not indigenous to a given location but 1 species listed is extirpated in Cape Verde and is not included in the species count. Local extinction is where a Species (or other Taxon) ceases to exist in the chosen area of study but still exists elsewhere 4 species are globally threatened.

This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families, and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of Clements's 5th edition. Taxonomy is the practice and science of classification The word comes from the Greek, taxis (meaning 'order' 'arrangement' and, nomos Dr James Franklin ( Jim) Clements ( October 31, 1927 – June 9, 2005) was an ornithologist and Author 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 Cape Verde.

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.


Table of contents

Non-passerines: Grebes . Shearwaters and Petrels . Storm-Petrels . Tropicbirds . Boobies and Gannets . Cormorants . Frigatebirds . Bitterns, Herons and Egrets . Storks . Ibises and Spoonbills . Flamingos . Ducks, Geese and Swans . Osprey . Hawks, Kites and Eagles . Caracaras and Falcons . Pheasants and Partridges . Guineafowl . Rails, Crakes, Gallinules, and Coots . Oystercatchers . Avocets and Stilts . Pratincoles and Coursers . Plovers and Lapwings . Sandpipers and allies . Skuas and Jaegers . Gulls . Terns . Auks, Murres, and Puffins . Pigeons and Doves . Parrots, Macaws and allies . Cuckoos and Anis . Barn owls . Typical owls . Swifts . Kingfishers . Bee-eaters . Typical Rollers . Hoopoes .

Passerines: Larks . Swallows and Martins . Wagtails and Pipits . Thrushes and allies . Old World warblers . Old World flycatchers . Crows, Jays, Ravens and Magpies . Starlings . Weavers and allies . Waxbills and allies . Siskins, Crossbills and allies . Sparrows .

See also       References

Grebes

Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae

Grebes are small to medium-large sized freshwater diving birds. Grebes are members of the Podicipediformes order, a widely distributed order of freshwater diving birds some of which visit the sea when migrating Grebes are members of the Podicipediformes order, a widely distributed order of freshwater diving birds some of which visit the sea when migrating Grebes are members of the Podicipediformes order, a widely distributed order of freshwater diving birds some of which visit the sea when migrating They have lobed toes, and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. There are 20 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

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. The Little Grebe ( Tachybaptus ruficollis, formerly known as Dabchick) is 23 to 29 cm in length Procellariiformes is an order of Seabirds that comprises four families: the Albatrosses procellariids, Storm-petrels and Diving The family Procellariidae is a group of Seabirds that comprises the Fulmarine petrels the Gadfly petrels the prions, and the Shearwaters There are 75 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Storm-Petrels

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Hydrobatidae

The storm-petrels are relatives of the petrels, and are the smallest of sea-birds. Fea's Petrel ( Pterodroma feae) is a small Seabird in the Gadfly petrel Genus, Pterodroma. The Bulwer's Petrel ( Bulweria bulwerii) is a small Petrel in the family Procellariidae, and is one of two Species in the genus The Cory's Shearwater ( Calonectris diomedea) is a large Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Cory's Shearwater ( Calonectris diomedea) is a large Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Great Shearwater ( Puffinus gravis) is a large Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Sooty Shearwater ( Puffinus griseus) is a medium-large Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Manx Shearwater ( Puffinus puffinus) is a medium-sized Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Balearic Shearwater ( Puffinus mauretanicus) is a medium-sized Shearwater in the Seabird family Procellariidae. The Little Shearwater ( Puffinus assimilis) sometimes called Southern Little Shearwater to distinguish it from the North Atlantic Little Shearwater The Audubon's Shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri, also known as the Tropical Shearwater, is a common Seabird of the Tropics from the family Procellariiformes is an order of Seabirds that comprises four families: the Albatrosses procellariids, Storm-petrels and Diving The storm-petrels are Seabirds in the family Hydrobatidae, part of the order Procellariiformes. The storm-petrels are Seabirds in the family Hydrobatidae, part of the order Procellariiformes. This article is about the petrel seabirds For other uses see Petrel (disambiguation. They feed on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. Plankton consist of any drifting Organisms ( Animals Plants Archaea, or Bacteria) that inhabit the Pelagic zone of The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. There are 21 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Tropicbirds

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Phaethontidae

Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. The Wilson's Storm-petrel ( Oceanites oceanicus) also known as Wilson's Petrel, is a small Seabird of the Storm-petrel family Hydrobatidae The White-faced Storm-petrel, Pelagodroma marina also known as White-faced Petrel is a small Seabird of the Storm-petrel family UserPolbot. -->The White-bellied Storm-petrel ( Fregetta grallaria) is a species of Seabird in the The European Storm-petrel or Storm Petrel ( Hydrobates pelagicus) is a small Bird of the Storm-petrel family, Hydrobatidae part Madeiran Petrel redirects here For Madeira Petrel ( Pterodroma madeira) see Zino's Petrel The Madeiran Storm-petrel, Oceanodroma The Leach's Storm-petrel or Leach's Petrel ( Oceanodroma leucorhoa) is a small Seabird of the Tubenose family The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide Tropicbirds are a family, Phaethontidae, of tropical pelagic Seabirds There are three species in one Genus Phaethon Tropicbirds are a family, Phaethontidae, of tropical pelagic Seabirds There are three species in one Genus Phaethon Their heads and long wings have black markings. There are 3 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Boobies and Gannets

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Sulidae

The sulids comprise the gannets and boobies. The Red-billed Tropicbird Phaethon aethereus also known as the Boatswain Bird is a Tropicbird, one of three closely related Seabirds of tropical The White-tailed Tropicbird Phaethon lepturus is a Tropicbird, smallest of three closely related Seabirds of the tropical oceans and smallest member of The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide The Bird family Sulidae comprises the Gannets and boobies. Both groups are medium-large coastal Seabirds that plunge-dive for fish Gannets are Seabirds in the family Sulidae, closely related to the boobies. Both groups comprise medium-to-large coastal sea-birds that plunge-dive for fish. There are 9 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Cormorants

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae

The Phalacrocoracidae is a family of medium-to-large coastal, fish-eating sea-birds that includes cormorants and shags. The Northern Gannet ( Morus bassanus, formerly Sula bassana) is a Seabird and is the largest member of the Gannet family Sulidae The Masked Booby, Sula dactylatra, is a large Seabird of the Gannet family Sulidae. The Red-footed Booby, Sula sula, is a large Seabird of the Gannet family Sulidae. The Brown Booby ( Sula leucogaster) is a large Seabird of the Gannet family Sulidae. The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide The Bird family Phalacrocoracidae is represented by some 40 Species of 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 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Frigatebirds

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Fregatidae

Frigatebirds are large sea-birds usually found over tropical oceans. The Great Cormorant ( Phalacrocorax carbo) known as the Great Black Cormorant across the Northern Hemisphere the Black Cormorant in Australia and the The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide The frigatebirds are a family Fregatidae, of Seabirds There are five Species in the single Genus Fregata. The frigatebirds are a family Fregatidae, of Seabirds There are five Species in the single Genus Fregata. 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 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Bitterns, Herons and Egrets

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ardeidae

The family Ardeidae contains the bitterns, herons and egrets. The Magnificent Frigatebird ( Fregata magnificens) was sometimes previously known as Man O'War, reflecting its rakish lines speed and aerial piracy of other Traditionally the order Ciconiiformes has included a variety of large long-legged wading birds with large bills Storks Herons Egrets The herons are wading Birds in the Ardeidae family Some are called Egrets or Bitterns instead of herons Bitterns are a classification of wading birds in the Heron family Ardeidae The herons are wading Birds in the Ardeidae family Some are called Egrets or Bitterns instead of herons This is an article about a type of bird For the EGRET satellite mission see Energetic Gamma Ray Experiment Telescope. 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 suck as storks, ibises and spoonbills, members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted. There are 61 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Storks

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ciconiidae

Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked, wading birds with long, stout bills. The Grey Heron ( Ardea cinerea) is a wading Bird of the Heron family Ardeidae native throughout temperate Europe and Asia The Purple Heron ( Ardea purpurea) is a wading Bird in the Heron family Ardeidae, breeding in Africa, central and southern Europe The Great Egret Ardea alba, also known as the Great White Egret, or Common Egret, is a wading Egret, found in most of the tropical and The Black Heron, Egretta ardesiaca, also known as the Black Egret, is an African Heron. The Intermediate Egret or Median, or Yellow-billed, Egret, ( Ardea intermedia) is a medium-sized Heron. The Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis, also known as the Western Reef Egret, is a medium-sized Heron. The Little Egret, Egretta garzetta is a small white Heron. It is the Old World counterpart to the very similar New World Snowy Egret. The Squacco Heron, Ardeola ralloides, is a small Heron, 40-49 cm long with 82-95 cm wingspan The Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of Heron ( family Ardeidae) found in the tropics subtropics and warm The Black-crowned Night Heron (or just Night Heron in Eurasia ( Nycticorax nycticorax) is a medium-sized Heron. Traditionally the order Ciconiiformes has included a variety of large long-legged wading birds with large bills Storks Herons Egrets Storks are large long-legged long-necked wading Birds with long stout bills, belonging to the family Ciconiidae. 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 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Ibises and Spoonbills

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Threskiornithidae

The Threskiornithidae is a family of large terrestrial and wading birds which includes the ibises and spoonbills. The White Stork ( Ciconia ciconia) is a large wading Bird in the Stork family Ciconiidae, breeding in the warmer parts of Europe Traditionally the order Ciconiiformes has included a variety of large long-legged wading birds with large bills Storks Herons Egrets The family Threskiornithidae includes 36 Species of large terrestrial and wading Birds falling into two subfamilies the Ibises The ibises (pronounced /ˈaɪbɪsɪz/ are a group of long-legged wading Birds in the family Threskiornithidae. "Spoonbill" could also mean Northern Shoveler or Paddlefish. 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 3 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Flamingos

Order: Phoenicopteriformes Family: Phoenicopteridae

Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually 3 to 5 feet high, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. The Northern Bald Ibis, Hermit Ibis, or Waldrapp ( Geronticus eremita) is a large migratory Bird found in barren semi-desert The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus is a Wading bird in the Ibis family Threskiornithidae The Common Spoonbill ( Platalea leucorodia) is a wading Bird of the Ibis and Spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, breeding in southern Flamingos or flamingoes ( are gregarious Wading birds in the Genus Phoenicopterus and family Flamingos or flamingoes ( are gregarious Wading birds in the Genus Phoenicopterus and family Flamingos or flamingoes ( are gregarious Wading birds in the Genus Phoenicopterus and family 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 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Ducks, Geese and Swans

Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae

The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. The Greater Flamingo ( Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread Species of the Flamingo family The order Anseriformes contains about 150 living Species of Birds in three extant families the Anhimidae (the screamers Anseranatidae For duck as a food see Duck (food; for other meanings see Duck (disambiguation. Goose (plural geese) is the English name for a considerable number of Birds belonging to the family Anatidae. Swans are Birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and Ducks Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in 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 7 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Osprey

Order: Falconiformes Family: Pandionidae

The Pandionidae family contains only one species, the Osprey. The Fulvous Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna bicolor, is a Whistling duck which breeds across the world's tropical regions in much of Central and The White-faced Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna viduata, is a Whistling duck which breeds in sub- Saharan Africa and much of South America The Common Teal / Eurasian Teal or simply Teal ( Anas crecca) is a common and widespread Duck which breeds in the northernmost The Marbled Duck, or Marbled Teal ( Marmaronetta angustirostris) is a medium-sized Duck. The Common Pochard ( Aythya ferina) is a medium-sized Diving duck. The Ferruginous Duck ( Aythya nyroca) is a medium-sized Diving duck. The Tufted Duck, Aythya fuligula, is a medium-sized Diving duck with a population of close to one million birds The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 Species of Birds that include the diurnal birds of prey. The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus, also called Sea Hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating Bird of prey. The Osprey is a medium large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution. Birds of prey are Birds that hunt for food primarily on the wing using their keen senses especially vision

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. The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus, also called Sea Hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating Bird of prey. The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 Species of Birds that include the diurnal birds of prey. The Accipitridae is one of the two major families within the order Falconiformes (the diurnal birds of prey) The term hawk can be used in several ways In strict usage in Europe and Asia, to mean any of the Species in the Subfamily Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the Bird order Falconiformes and family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera Kites are raptors with long wings and weak legs which spend a great deal of time soaring A Harrier is any of several species of diurnal birds of prey which fly low over meadows and marshes and hunt or harry small animals or birds (hence their common 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 7 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Caracaras and Falcons

Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae

Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey. The Red Kite ( Milvus milvus) is a medium-large Bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such The Black Kite ( Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized Bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors The Egyptian Vulture ( Neophron percnopterus) is a small Old World vulture, found from southwestern Europe and northern Africa The Western Marsh Harrier ( Circus aeruginosus) also called Eurasian Marsh Harrier or simply Marsh Harrier, is a large Bird of prey belonging The Montagu's Harrier ( Circus pygargus) is a migratory Bird of prey of the harrier family The Common Buzzard ( Buteo buteo) is a medium to large Bird of prey, whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. The Long-legged Buzzard ( Buteo rufinus) prefers the dry open plains of Turkey, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 Species of Birds that include the diurnal birds of prey. The falcons and caracaras are around 60 Species of diurnal birds of prey that comprise the family Falconidae. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their feet. There are 62 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Pheasants and Partridges

Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae

The Phasianidae are a family of terrestrial birds which consists of quails, partridges, snowcocks, francolins, spurfowls, tragopans, monals, pheasants, peafowls and jungle fowls. The Common Kestrel ( Falco tinnunculus) is a Bird of prey Species belonging to the Kestrel group of the Falcon family The Peregrine Falcon ( Falco peregrinus) also known simply as the Peregrine, and historically as the "Duck Hawk" in North America is a Galliformes are an order of Birds containing turkeys, Grouse, Chickens Quails and Pheasants More than 250 The Phasianidae is a family of Birds which consists of the Pheasants and Partridges and including the junglefowl Old World quail francolins Quail is a collective name for several genera of mid-sized Birds in the Pheasant family Phasianidae, or in the family Odontophoridae. Partridges are Birds in the Pheasant family Phasianidae. They are a non-migratory Old World group The snowcocks are a group of bird Species in the genus Tetraogallus of the pheasant family Phasianidae. The francolins are Birds of the genus Francolinus. They are members of the pheasant family Phasianidae. The spurfowls are the three Species of bird in the genus Galloperdix of the pheasant family Phasianidae. Tragopan is a genus of bird in the family Phasianidae. These birds are commonly called "horned pheasants" because of two brightly-colored fleshy horns A Monal is a Bird of genus Lophophorus of the Pheasant family Phasianidae. Pheasants are a group of large Birds in the order Galliformes. The term peafowl refers to Gallinaceous Birds classified within the genera Rheinardia Argusianus Afropavoand Pavo Junglefowl are a group of four living Species of Bird in the Pheasant family which occur in India, Sri Lanka and Southeast In general, they are plump (although they may vary in size) and have broad, relatively short wings. There are 156 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Guineafowl

Order: Galliformes Family: Numididae

Guineafowl are a group of African, seed-eating, ground-nesting birds that resemble partridges, but with featherless heads and spangled grey plumage. The Common Quail, Coturnix coturnix, is from the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds Galliformes are an order of Birds containing turkeys, Grouse, Chickens Quails and Pheasants More than 250 The guineafowl (sometimes called guineahen are a family of birds in the same order as the Pheasants turkeys and other game birds and is native to There are 6 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

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. The Helmeted Guineafowl ( Numida meleagris) is the best known of the Guineafowl Bird family Numididae, and the only member of the genus The diverse order Gruiformes contains a considerable number of living and extinct Bird families with on first sight little in common The rails, or Rallidae, are a large cosmopolitan family of small to medium-sized Birds The family exhibits considerable diversity The rails, or Rallidae, are a large cosmopolitan family of small to medium-sized Birds The family exhibits considerable diversity The rails, or Rallidae, are a large cosmopolitan family of small to medium-sized Birds The family exhibits considerable diversity Coots, are medium-sized water birds which are members of the rail family Rallidae. The rails, or Rallidae, are a large cosmopolitan family of small to medium-sized Birds The family exhibits considerable diversity 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 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Oystercatchers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Haematopodidae

The oystercatchers are large and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. The Little Crake ( Porzana parva) is a very small waterbird of the family Rallidae. The Common Moorhen ( Gallinula chloropus) is a Bird in the Rail family with an almost worldwide distribution outside Australasia as well Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world "Oystercatchers" is also a novel by Susan Fletcher. The oystercatchers are a group of Waders they form the family "Oystercatchers" is also a novel by Susan Fletcher. The oystercatchers are a group of Waders they form the family Plovers are a widely distributed group of wading Birds belonging to the Subfamily Charadriinae. Molluscs are animals belonging to the phylum Mollusca. There are around 250000 extant Species within the phylum with an estimated 70000 There are 11 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Avocets and Stilts

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae

Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds, which includes the avocets and the stilts. The Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, also known as the Common Pied Oystercatcher, or (in Europe) just Oystercatcher, is a Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world Recurvirostridae is a family of Birds in the Wader suborder Charadrii The four species of Avocets are Waders in the same Avian family as the Stilts They are found in warm or hot climates For the journal of the Australasian Wader Studies Group, see Stilt Stilts are Waders in the same Bird family as the 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 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Pratincoles and Coursers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Glareolidae

Glareolidae is a family of wading birds comprising the pratincoles, which have short legs, long pointed wings and long forked tails, and the coursers, which have long legs, short wings and long pointed bills which curve downwards. The Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus, is a widely distibuted very long-legged Wader in the Avocet and Stilt family The Pied Avocet ( Recurvirostra avosetta) is a large Wader in the Avocet and Stilt family Recurvirostridae Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world Glareolidae is a family of Birds in the Wader suborder Charadri The Pratincoles are a group of Birds which together with the Coursers and Egyptian Plover make up the family Glareolidae. The Coursers are a group of Birds which together with the Pratincoles make up the family Glareolidae There are 17 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Plovers and Lapwings

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae

The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The Cream-coloured Courser, Cursorius cursor, is a Wader in the Pratincole and Courser family Glareolidae. The Collared Pratincole or Common Pratincole, Glareola pratincola, is a Wader in the Pratincole family Glareolidae Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world The bird family Charadriidae includes the Plovers Dotterels and Lapwings about 64 to 66 Species in all Plovers are a widely distributed group of wading Birds belonging to the Subfamily Charadriinae. The Eurasian Dotterel ( Charadrius morinellus) or in Europe just Dotterel, is a small Wader in the Plover family of Birds Vanellinae are a Subfamily of medium-sized wading Birds belonging to the family Charadriidae, which also includes the Plovers 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 10 species which occur in Cape Verde.

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 Pacific Golden Plover ( Pluvialis fulva) is a medium-sized Plover. The American Golden Plover ( la Pluvialis dominica) is a medium-sized Plover. The Eurasian Golden Plover, Pluvialis apricaria, is a largish Plover. The Grey Plover ( Pluvialis squatarola) known as the Black-bellied Plover in North America, is a medium-sized Plover breeding in Arctic The Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula is a small Plover. Adults are 17-19 The Semipalmated Plover ( Charadrius semipalmatus) is a small Plover. The Little Ringed Plover ( Charadrius dubius) is a small Plover. The White-fronted Plover or White-fronted Sandplover, Charadrius marginatus, is a small Wader. The Kentish Plover, Charadrius alexandrinus, is a small Wader in the Plover Bird family Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world "Sandpiper" redirects here For the 1965 film see The Sandpiper. "Sandpiper" redirects here For the 1965 film see The Sandpiper. For alternative meanings of Numenius see Numenius (disambiguation. The godwits are a group of large long-billed long-legged and strongly migratory wading Birds of the Genus Limosa. "Shanks" redirects here For other meanings see Shanks (disambiguation and Shank. The tattlers are the two very similar Bird Species in the Shorebird Genus Tringa. The woodcocks are a group of seven extant very similar wading Bird Species in the Genus Scolopax, characterised by a long slender A snipe is any of nearly 20 wading bird species in three genera in the family Scolopacidae. The three dowitchers are medium-sized long-billed wading Birds They resemble Godwits in body and bill shape and the reddish underparts in summer but are A phalarope is any of three living Species of slender-necked shorebirds in the genus Phalaropus of the Bird family Scolopacidae 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 30 species which occur in Cape Verde.

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. The Eurasian Woodcock, Scolopax rusticola is a medium-small Wader. The Jack Snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus is a small stocky Wader. The Great Snipe, Gallinago media is a small stocky Wader. This bird's breeding habitat is marshes and wet meadows with short vegetation in north eastern The Common Snipe or Fantail Snipe ( Gallinago gallinago) is a small stocky shorebird. The Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa limosa, is a large Shorebird. The Bar-tailed Godwit, Limosa lapponica, is a large Wader in the family Scolopacidae, which breeds on Arctic coasts and tundra The Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus, is a Wader in the large family Scolopacidae The Eurasian Curlew, Numenius arquata, is a Wader in the large family Scolopacidae. The Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus is a Wader in the large Bird family Scolopacidae the typical waders For the Plant named Redshank ( Persicaria maculosa, formerly Polygonum persicaria) see Redshank (plant. The Marsh Sandpiper, Tringa stagnatilis, is a small Wader. It is a rather small shank, and breeds in open grassy steppe and taiga wetlands from easternmost The Greenshank Tringa nebularia is a Wader in the large family Scolopacidae the typical waders The Greater Yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca, is a large North American Shorebird, similar in appearance to the smaller Lesser Yellowlegs. The Lesser Yellowlegs, Tringa flavipes, is a medium-sized Shorebird similar in appearance to the larger Greater Yellowlegs. The Green Sandpiper, Tringa ochropus, is a small Wader (shorebird The Wood Sandpiper, Tringa glareola, is a small Wader. It is the smallest of the Shanks, and breeds in subarctic wetlands from the Scottish thumb|left| at [[Puri]] in [[Orissa]] [[India]] The Common Sandpiper, Actitis hypoleucos, is a small Wader, 18 - 20 cm long with a 32-35 cm wingspan The Ruddy Turnstone ( Arenaria interpres) is a small wading Bird, one of two species of Turnstone in the genus Arenaria. The Sanderling ( Calidris alba, syn Crocethia alba or Erolia alba) is a small Wader. The Little Stint, Calidris or Erolia minuta, is a very small Wader. Temminck's Stint, Calidris or Erolia temminckii, is a small Wader. The Least Sandpiper, Calidris or Erolia minutilla, is the smallest Shorebird. The Pectoral Sandpiper, Calidris melanotos, is a small Wader. The Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea, is a small Wader which breeds on the Tundra of Arctic Siberia. The Dunlin, Calidris alpina, is a small Wader, sometimes separated with the other " Stints quot in Erolia. The Purple Sandpiper, Calidris or Erolia maritima is a small Shorebird. The Ruff ( Philomachus pugnax) is a medium-sized Wader. It is usually considered the only member of its Genus Philomachus, but more recent research The Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus, is a small Wader. The Red Phalarope (called Grey Phalarope in Europe Phalaropus fulicarius, is a small Wader. Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world Skuas are Seabirds in the family Stercorariidae. The three smaller skuas are called jaegers in North America They nest on the ground in temperate and arctic regions and are long-distance migrants. There are 7 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Gulls

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae

Laridae is a family of medium to large birds seabirds and includes gulls and kittiwakes. The Great Skua, Stercorarius skua, is a large Seabird in the Skua family Stercorariidae The Pomarine Skua, Stercorarius pomarinus, known as Pomarine Jaeger in North America, is a Seabird in the Skua family Stercorariidae The Arctic Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus, known as the Parasitic Jaeger in North America, is a Seabird in the Skua family Stercorariidae The Long-tailed Skua, Stercorarius longicaudus, is a Seabird in the Skua family Stercorariidae Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world Gulls (often informally Seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae Gulls (often informally Seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae The kittiwakes ( Genus Rissa) are two closely related Seabird species in the Gull family Laridae the Black-legged Kittiwake 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 7 species which occur in Cape Verde.

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. The Lesser Black-backed Gull ( Larus fuscus) is a large Gull which breeds on the Atlantic coasts of Europe. Caspian Gull is a name applied to the Gull Taxon Larus (argentatus cachinnans, a member of the Herring Gull / Lesser Black-backed The Yellow-legged Gull ( Larus michahellis) is a large Gull of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Black-headed Gull ( Chroicocephalus ridibundus) is a small Gull which breeds in much of Europe and Asia, and also in coastal eastern The Slender-billed Gull, Chroicocephalus genei, is a mid-sized Gull which breeds very locally around the Mediterranean and the north of the western The Sabine's Gull is a small Gull. Its generic placement is disputed some authors treat it as the sole species in the genus Xema as Xema sabini The Black-legged Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla is a Seabird species in the Gull family Laridae Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world Terns are Seabirds in the family Sternidae, previously considered a subfamily (Sterninae of the gull family Laridae (van Tuinen et al Terns are Seabirds in the family Sternidae, previously considered a subfamily (Sterninae of the gull family Laridae (van Tuinen et al 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 10 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Alcidae

Alcids are superficially similar to penguins due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits, however they are not related to the penguins bnd differ in being able to fly. The Gull-billed Tern, Gelochelidon nilotica, formerly Sterna nilotica (Bridge et al The Caspian Tern ( Hydroprogne caspia, formerly Sterna caspia; syn The Sandwich Tern ( Thalasseus sandvicensis, syn Sterna sandvicensis is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae The Royal Tern ( Thalasseus maximus, syn Sterna maxima - see Bridge et al The Roseate Tern ( Sterna dougallii) is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae The Common Tern ( Sterna hirundo) is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae The Arctic Tern ( Sterna paradisaea) is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae. The Little Tern ( Sternula albifrons) is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae The Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscatus (formerly Sterna fuscata) is a Seabird of the Tern family (Sternidae The Whiskered Tern ( Chlidonias hybridus) is a Seabird of the Tern family Sternidae Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large Birds It includes about 350 Species and has members in all parts of the world This article is about a family of birds For the American ornithological journal see The Auk. Auks live on the open sea, only deliberately coming ashore to nest. There are 24 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

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. The Common Guillemot or Common Murre ( Uria aalge) is a large Auk. The Bird order Columbiformes includes the very widespread and successful Doves and pigeons, classified in the family Columbidae and the Anatomy Stegosaurus --> Beaks can vary significantly in size and shape from species to species There are 308 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Parrots, Macaws and allies

Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae

Parrots are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak shape. The Turtle Dove ( Streptopelia turtur) is a member of the bird family Columbidae, which includes the Doves and Pigeons. The Red-eyed Dove ( Streptopelia semitorquata) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in Africa south of the Sahara. Parrots are birds of the roughly 350 Species in 85 genera comprising the order Psittaciformes, found in most warm and tropical regions The true parrots are about 330 species of bird belonging to the Psittacidae family, one of the two "traditional" families in the biological order Parrots are birds of the roughly 350 Species in 85 genera comprising the order Psittaciformes, found in most warm and tropical regions 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 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Cuckoos and Anis

Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae

The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners and anis. The Rose-ringed Parakeet ( Psittacula krameri) also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical Parakeet species that is popular as The Near passerine Bird order Cuculiformes traditionally included three families as below Musophagidae - turacos and allies The cuckoos are a family Cuculidae, of Near passerine Birds The order Cuculiformes, in addition to the cuckoos also includes the The cuckoos are a family Cuculidae, of Near passerine Birds The order Cuculiformes, in addition to the cuckoos also includes the The roadrunners are two species of Bird in the genus Geococcyx of the Cuckoo family Cuculidae native to North and The Anis are the three species of Near-passerine Birds in the genus Crotophaga of the Cuckoo family 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 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Barn owls

Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae

Barn owls are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. The Great Spotted Cuckoo, Clamator glandarius, is a member of the Cuckoo order of Birds the Cuculiformes which also includes the roadrunners The Common Cuckoo ( Cuculus canorus) (formerly European Cuckoo is a member of the Cuckoo order of Birds the Cuculiformes which also includes the The Owls are an order of birds of prey. Most are Solitary, and nocturnal, with some exceptions (e Barn-owls (family Tytonidae) are one of the two families of owls the other being the Typical owls Strigidae The city in Russia is spelled Barnaul. The Barn Owl ( Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are 16 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Typical owls

Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae

Typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. The city in Russia is spelled Barnaul. The Barn Owl ( Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of The Owls are an order of birds of prey. Most are Solitary, and nocturnal, with some exceptions (e True owls or typical owls ( family Strigidae) are one of the two generally accepted families of Owls the other being the barn owls True owls or typical owls ( family Strigidae) are one of the two generally accepted families of Owls the other being the barn owls 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 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Swifts

Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae

Swifts are small aerial birds, spending the majority of their lives flying. The Short-eared Owl ( Asio flammeus) is a species of Typical owl (family Strigidae) The swifts are a family Apodidae, of highly aerial Birds They are superficially similar to Swallows but are actually not closely related to those The swifts are a family Apodidae, of highly aerial Birds They are superficially similar to Swallows but are actually not closely related to those 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 4 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Kingfishers

Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae

Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. The Alpine Swift ( Tachymarptis melba) syn ( Apus melba) is a small bird superficially similar to a large Barn Swallow or Alexander's Swift or Cape Verde Swift ( Apus alexandri) is a small Bird of the Swift family found only in the Cape Verde Islands The Common Swift ( Apus apus) is a small Bird, superficially similar to the barn swallow or house martin. The Pallid Swift ( Apus pallidus) is a small Bird, superficially similar to a Barn Swallow or House Martin. The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colourful Near passerine Birds including the Kingfishers the Hoopoe, the Bee-eaters the The river kingfishers or Alcedinidae, are one of the three families of Bird in the Kingfisher group There are 93 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Bee-eaters

Order: Coraciiformes Family: Meropidae

The bee-eaters are a group of near passerine birds in the family Meropidae. The Grey-headed Kingfisher ( Halcyon leucocephala) has a wide distribution from the Cape Verde Islands off the north-west coast of Africa to Mauritania The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colourful Near passerine Birds including the Kingfishers the Hoopoe, the Bee-eaters the The bee-eaters are a group of Near passerine Birds in the family Meropidae Near passerine or higher land-bird assemblage are terms often given to Arboreal Birds or those most often believed to be related to the true Passerines Most species are found in Africa but others occur in southern Europe, Madagascar, Australia and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies and usually elongated central tail feathers. All are colorful and have long downturned bills and pointed wings, which give them a swallow-like appearance when seen from afar. There are 26 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Typical Rollers

Order: Coraciiformes Family: Coraciidae

Rollers resemble crows in size and build, but are more closely related to the kingfishers and bee-eaters. The Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Merops persicus, is a Near passerine bird in the Bee-eater family, Meropidae The European Bee-eater, Merops apiaster, is a Near passerine Bird in the Bee-eater family Meropidae. The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colourful Near passerine Birds including the Kingfishers the Hoopoe, the Bee-eaters the The rollers are an Old World family of Near passerine Birds related to the Kingfishers and Bee-eaters The group gets its name The true crows are large Passerine Birds that comprise the Genus Corvus in the family Corvidae. Kingfishers are small bright colored Birds of the three families Alcedinidae ( River kingfishers, Halcyonidae ( Tree kingfishers, and Cerylidae ( Water The bee-eaters are a group of Near passerine Birds in the family Meropidae They share the colourful appearance of those groups with blues and browns predominating. The two inner front toes are connected, but the outer toe is not. There are 12 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Hoopoes

Order: Coraciiformes Family: Upupidae

Hoopoes have black, white and orangey-pink colouring with a large erectile crest on their head. The European Roller, Coracias garrulus, is the only member of the Roller family of Birds to breed in Europe. The Broad-billed Roller, Eurystomus glaucurus, is a member of the Roller family of birds which breeds across tropical Africa and Madagascar The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colourful Near passerine Birds including the Kingfishers the Hoopoe, the Bee-eaters the The Hoopoe (ˈhuːpuː Upupa epops is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers There are 2 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Larks

Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae

Larks are small terrestrial birds with often extravagant songs and display flights. The Hoopoe (ˈhuːpuː Upupa epops is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers Larks are Passerine Birds of the family Alaudidae. All species occur in the Old World, including northern and eastern Australia Most larks are fairly dull in appearance. Their food is insects and seeds. There are 91 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Swallows and Martins

Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae

The Hirundinidae family is a group of passerines characterized by their adaptation to aerial feeding. UserPolbot. -->The Black-crowned Sparrow-lark ( Eremopterix nigriceps) is a species of Lark in the UserPolbot. -->The Bar-tailed Lark ( Ammomanes cinctura) is a species of Lark in the Alaudidae The Greater Hoopoe-lark or Hoopoe Lark ( Alaemon alaudipes) is a passerine Bird which is a resident breeder in deserts from the Cape The Raso Lark ( Alauda razae) is a small Passerine bird with a highly restricted range being found only on Raso islet in the Cape Verde Islands The swallows and martins are a group of Passerine Birds in the family Hirundinidae which are characterised by their adaptation to aerial 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 5 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Wagtails and Pipits

Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae

The Motacillidae are a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. The Sand Martin ( Riparia riparia) is a migratory Passerine Bird in the Swallow family The Brown-throated Sand Martin, Brown-throated Martin or Plain Martin, Riparia paludicola, is a small Passerine Bird in the The Barn Swallow ( Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of Swallow in the world The Red-rumped Swallow ( Cecropis daurica) is a small Passerine Bird in the swallow family The House Martin ( Delichon urbicum) sometimes called the Northern House Martin or Common House Martin, is a migratory Passerine 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 4 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Thrushes and allies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae

The thrushes are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly in the Old World. The White Wagtail ( Motacilla alba) is a small Passerine Bird in the Wagtail family Motacillidae which also includes the Pipits The Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla flava, is a small passerine in the Wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the Pipits The Tawny Pipit, Anthus campestris, is a medium-large Passerine Bird which breeds in much of temperate Europe and Asia, and northwest Tree Pipit, Anthus trivialis, is a small Passerine Bird which breeds across most of Europe and temperate western and central Asia. See also other birds with "thrush" in their name Waterthrush, Shrike-thrush, Thrush Nightingale The Thrushes, See also other birds with "thrush" in their name Waterthrush, Shrike-thrush, Thrush Nightingale The Thrushes, 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 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Old World warblers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Sylviidae

The family Sylviidae is a group of small insectivorous passerine birds. The Song Thrush ( Turdus philomelos) is a thrush that breeds across much of Eurasia. The " Old World Warblers " family Sylviidae are a family of small Passerine Bird species the names sylviid warblers The Sylviidae mainly occur as breeding species, as the common name implies, in Europe, Asia and, to a lesser extent Africa. Most are of generally undistinguished appearance, but many have distinctive songs. There are 291 species worldwide and 11 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Old World flycatchers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Muscicapidae

Old World flycatchers are a large group of small passerine birds native to the Old World. The Grasshopper Warbler, Locustella naevia, is an Old World warbler in the Grass warbler genus Locustella. The Cape Verde Swamp Warbler ( Acrocephalus brevipennis) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. The Booted Warbler, Hippolais caligata, is an Old World warbler in the Tree warbler genus Hippolais. The Olivaceous Warbler ( Hippolais pallida) is a "warbler" formerly placed in the Old World warblers when these were a Paraphyletic The Olivaceous Warbler ( Hippolais pallida) is a "warbler" formerly placed in the Old World warblers when these were a Paraphyletic The Willow Warbler, Phylloscopus trochilus, is a very common and widespread Leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and The Blackcap, Sylvia atricapilla, is a common and widespread sylviid warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe. The Whitethroat, Sylvia communis, is a common and widespread Typical warbler which breeds throughout Europe and across much of temperate The Desert Warblers are Typical warblers which consist of two distinctive forms The Subalpine Warbler, Sylvia cantillans, is a small Typical warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe and northwest The Spectacled Warbler, Sylvia conspicillata, is a Species in the Typical warbler genus Sylvia. The Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae is a large family of small Passerine Birds restricted to the Old World. They are mainly small arboreal insectivores. The appearance of these birds is very varied, but they mostly have weak songs and harsh calls. There 274 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Crows, Jays, Ravens and Magpies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae

The Corvidae family includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. The Spotted Flycatcher, Muscicapa striata, is a small Passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family The Pied Flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca, is a small Passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family one of the four Species of The Nightingale ( Luscinia megarhynchos) also known as Rufous and Common Nightingale, is a small Passerine Bird that was formerly The Common Redstart ( Phoenicurus phoenicurus) or just Redstart is a small Passerine Bird that was formerly classed as a member of the The Northern Wheatear or Wheatear ( Oenanthe oenanthe) is a small Passerine Bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush Corvidae is a cosmopolitan family of Oscine Passerine Birds that contains the Crows Ravens rooks The true crows are large Passerine Birds that comprise the Genus Corvus in the family Corvidae. Raven is the common name given to the largest species of Passerine Birds in the Genus Corvus. The jays are several Species of medium-sized usually colorful and noisy Passerine Birds in the Crow family Corvidae Chough is the Genus Pyrrhocorax of Birds in the Corvidae ( Crow) family. Magpies are Passerine Birds of the Crow family, Corvidae. The names ' Jay ' and 'magpie' are to a certain extent interchangeable The treepies comprise four closely related genera ( Dendrocitta Crypsirina Temnurus and as of recently also Platysmurus) of long-tailed A nutcracker is a Mechanical device for cracking nuts. It works on the Principle of moments as described in Archimedes ' analysis The ground jays or ground choughs belong to a distinct group of the Passerine order of birds in the genus Podoces of the Crow 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 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Starlings

Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae

Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. The Brown-necked Raven ( Corvus ruficollis) is a larger bird (52-56 cm in length than the Carrion Crow though not as large as the Common Raven. Starlings are small to medium-sized Passerine Birds in the family Sturnidae. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country. They eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. There are 125 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Weavers and allies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Ploceidae

The weavers are small passerine birds related to the finches. The European Starling, Common Starling or just Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is a Passerine Bird in the family Finches are Passerine Birds often Seed -eating found chiefly in the northern hemisphere and Africa. They are seed-eating birds with rounded conical bills. The males of many species are brightly coloured, usually in red or yellow and black, some species show variation in colour only in the breeding season. There are 116 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Cape Verde.

Waxbills and allies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Estrildidae

The estrildid finches are small passerine birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. The Village Weaver ( Ploceus cucullatus) is a resident breeding Bird species in much of sub-Saharan Africa, and has been introduced to The estrildid finches are small Passerine Birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. The estrildid finches are small Passerine Birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. Australasia is a Region of Oceania: New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and neighbouring Islands in the Pacific They are gregarious and often colonial seed-eaters with short thick but pointed bills. They are all similar in structure and habits, but have a wide variation in plumage colours and pattern. There are 141 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Cape Verde.

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. The Red-billed Firefinch or Senegal Firefinch ( Lagonosticta senegala) is a very small Passerine Bird. The Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu, Uraeginthus bengalus is a small Passerine Bird. The Common Waxbill ( Estrilda astrild) also known as St Helena Waxbill, is a small Passerine bird belonging to the Estrildid finch family Finches are Passerine Birds often Seed -eating found chiefly in the northern hemisphere and Africa. Finches are Passerine Birds often Seed -eating found chiefly in the northern hemisphere and Africa. 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 2 species which occur in Cape Verde.

Sparrows

Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae

Sparrows are small passerine birds. The Goldfinch or European Goldfinch ( Carduelis carduelis) is a small Passerine Bird in the Finch family The Trumpeter Finch, Rhodopechys githaginea, is a small Passerine Bird in the Finch family Fringillidae The "true sparrows" the Old World sparrows in the family Passeridae, are small Passerine Birds Generally sparrows tend to be The "true sparrows" the Old World sparrows in the family Passeridae, are small Passerine Birds Generally sparrows tend to be 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 3 species which occur in Cape Verde.

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