Theristicus spp., and rosette spoonbills Ajaia Ajaia. From Wordnik.com. [Marajó varzea] Reference
They are also an important feeding and reproductive area for herons (Ardeidae) and spoonbills (Ajaia ajaja). From Wordnik.com. [Maranhao mangroves] Reference
Many aquatic birds are here, such as herons and egrets (Egretta, Ardea), ducks (Dendrocygna), ibis (Cercibis, Theristicus), and the rosette spoonbill (Ajaia Ajaia). From Wordnik.com. [Monte Alegre varzea] Reference
Also, the magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), the roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), the anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), and the jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) are common. From Wordnik.com. [Coastal Venezuelan mangroves] Reference
There are many aquatic birds such as herons Egretta, Ardea and Bulbulcus species, sharptailed and buffnecked ibis Cercibis oxycerca and Theristicus caudatus, roseate spoonbill Ajaia Ajaia and ducks Dendrocygna spp. From Wordnik.com. [Central Amazonian Conservation Complex, Brazil] Reference
Among the bird species the following are the commonest: military macaw Ara militaris (VU), rufescent tinamu Crypturellus cinnamomeus, spot‑bellied bobwhite Colinus leucopogon, great curassow Crax rubra, crested guan Penelope purpurascens, blue‑winged teal Anas discors, roseate spoonbill Ajaia ajaja, thick knee Burhinus bistriatus, jabiru Jabiru mycteria (VU), ibis Eudocimus albus and laughing falcon Herpetotheres cachinans. From Wordnik.com. [Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica] Reference
A roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) flies at The Rookery at Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary in High Island on Thursday, April 21, 2005. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-04-01] Reference
Of the 62 species of aquatic birds, many of them migratory, we mention the pink flamingoes (Phoenicopterus ruber), roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), green-backed heron (Butorides striatus), little blue heron (Egretta caerulea), tricoloured heron (Hydranassa tricolor) and Bahama pintail (Anas bahamensis). From Wordnik.com. [Enriquillo wetlands] Reference
Birds most specific to mangroves include roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), gray-necked wood rail (Aramides cajanea), rufous-necked wood rail (A. axillaris), mangrove black-hawk (Buteogallus subtilis), yellow-billed cotinga (Carpodectes antoniae) (now rare), green kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana), Amazon kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) lesser nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis), rufous-browed peppershrike (Cyclarhis gujanensis) and many others. From Wordnik.com. [Gulf of Panama mangroves] Reference
Birds are the most numerous fauna in the ecoregion with lesser yellow-headed vulture (Cathartes burrovianus), ocellated turkey (Agriocharis ocellata), white-crowned pigeon (Columba leucocephala), black catbird (Melanoptila glabrirostris), reddish egret (Egretta rufescens), anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), clapper rail (Rallus longirostris) cormarant (Phalacrocorax spp.), roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), and jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) listed as a sampling. From Wordnik.com. [Mayan Corridor mangroves] Reference
Theristicus spp.), and rosette spoonbills (Ajaia Ajaia). From Wordnik.com. [Gurupa varzea] Reference
Spoonbill, Roseate Ajaia Ajaia 81, 132. From Wordnik.com. [The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Eastern United States] Reference
Common inhabitants of the area include Double-crested Cormorants (Phalocrocorax auritus), Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) and White ibis (Eudocimus albus), Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), flamincos (Phoenicopterus ruber), Common Black-Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus), Fish hawk (Pandion haliaetus), Black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), shorebirds and seagulls of various species, anatidae, columbidae, estrigidae and passeriformes. From Wordnik.com. [Cuban wetlands] Reference
Other birds most specific to mangroves include roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), gray-necked wood rail (Aramides cajanea), rufous-necked wood rail (A. axillaris), mangrove black-hawk (Buteogallus subtilis), green-backed heron (Butorides striatus), Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata), boat-billed heron (Cochlearius cochlearius), white ibis (Eudocimus albus), Amazon kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona), mangrove cuckoo (Coccyzus minor), mangrove warbler (Dendroica petechia), and black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) just to name a few. From Wordnik.com. [Moist Pacific Coast mangroves] Reference
Some of the many representative avifauna are black-bellied tree duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis), great blue heron (Ardea herodias), roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), snowy egret (Egretta thula), sanderling (Calidris alba), American kestrel (Falco sparverius), blue-winged teal (Anas discors), northern jacana (Jacana spinosa), elegant trogan (Trogan ambiguus), summer tanager (Piranga rubra), white-tailed hawk (Buteo albicaudatus), merlin (Falco columbarius), plain-capped starthroat (Heliomaster constantii), painted bunting (Passerina ciris) and wood stork (Mycteria americana). From Wordnik.com. [Marismas Nacionales-San Blas mangroves] Reference
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