Species: Fregata ariel

English Name: Lesser Frigatebird

Chinese Name: 白斑軍艦鳥

Family: Fregatidae

Description:

This large seabird has 70-80 cm in length and 175-193 cm in wingspan. The plumage is mostly all black with a white patch on the flank (males) or white collar and breast (females). The bill is slate-blue (males) or pinkish (females). Occasionally wanders at Macao coastal area.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR:... Read more »

Species: Accipiter gularis

English Name: Japanese Sparrowhak

Chinese Name: 日本松雀鷹

Family: Accipitridae

Description:

This is the smallest bird of prey in the region, with 23-30 cm in length. It is very similar to Besra, but is smaller and has a uppertail pattern.  It occurs in Macao as a passage migrant.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

Species: Pycnonotus sinensis

English Name: Light-ventend Bulbul

Chinese Name: 白頭鵯

Family: Pycnonotidae

Description:

Small (18-19 cm) Bulbul with greenish upperparts and pale underparts. Adults have a distinctive broad white nape and throat contrasting with a black cap. It is a common resident found in almost every park, gardens and urban habitats in Macao.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

Species: Pycnonotus jocosus

English Name: Red-whiskered Bulbul

Chinese Name: 紅耳鵯

Family: Pycnonotidae

Description:

Small (17-21 cm) Bulbul with a distinctive black crest and a red patch behind the eye. The plumage is brown upperparts and mainly white underparts with a red vent. It is a common resident in Macao and found in woodlands, gardens and city parks.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

Species: Alauda gulgula

English Name: Oriental Skylark

Chinese Name: 小雲雀

Family: Alaudidae

Description:

Small (15-18 cm), short-crested lark with brown, dark streaked head and upperparts, and whitish underparts. The bill is brownish, sometimes with a pinkish base, legs and feet are dull grey-pink. It is a Macao resident, found in open grassland.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

Species: Parus major

English Name: Great Tit

Chinese Name: 大山雀

Family: Paridae

Description:

Medium sized tit (13-17 cm), with black head and neck contrasting with white cheeks, dark-olive upperparts and yellowish underparts. Adults have a black stripe from the throat to the belly. In Macao, it is a common resident found in a variety of wooded habitats.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

Species: Culicicapa ceylonensis

English Name: Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher

Chinese Name: 方尾鶲

Family: Stenostiridae

Description:

Small (12-13 cm) canary flycatcher with grey (head and breast) and yellowish plumage. The bill is mainly black and the legs and feet are dark pink. It visits Macao on the winter and can be seen in forest areas foraging for insects.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

Species: Corvus macrorhynchos

English Name: Large-billed Crow

Chinese Name: 大嘴烏鴉

Family: Corvidae

Description:

Large (46-59 cm), stout, arched billed crow. Bill, legs and feet are black and the plumage is all glossy black. In Macao, it is a resident found in a variety of habitats.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

Species: Pica pica

English Name: Eurasian Magpie

Chinese Name: 喜鵲

Family: Corvidae

Description:

Large (40-51 cm), long tailed Magpie. The plumage is black with metallic sheen (head and upperparts) and white. The Eurasian Magpie is one of the most intelligent birds. In Macao, it is a common resident.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

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Species: Urocissa erythrorhyncha

English Name: Red-billed Blue Magpie

Chinese Name: 紅嘴藍鵲

Family: Corvidae

Description:

Large (65-68 cm), long tailed Magpie with a red bill, legs and feet. Plumage is blue above and white bellow with a black hood contrasting with a prominent white hindcrown and nape patch. It is a Macao resident.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.