Bird Species of the World Photo Gallery by Geert Bauke Kortleve at pbase.com

Bird Species of the World

This is an overview of pictures I have taken of wild bird species from 2010-2024 in: The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switserland, Austria, Poland, Finland, Norway
Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Portugal & Madeira, Spain & Canary Islands, Italy, Istanbul, Oman, Morocco, USA: Arizona, Florida & New York,
Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Suriname, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Kenya, The Gambia and Hong Kong.
I have also included lower quality record shots to make my collection complete. New pictures will be added regularly.
All species depicted are genuine wild birds.
So far I have observed 2.594 bird species from 168 birdfamilies, with 1.883 species photographed. Most recent lifers:
Panama & Costa Rica Feb/March 2024: 130 lifers https://pbase.com/geertbauke/panama__costa_rica_febmarch_2024
Colombia November 2023: 80 lifers https://pbase.com/geertbauke/colombia_santa_marta_tayrona__guajira_peninsula__november_2023
Florida US April 2023: 28 Lifers https://pbase.com/geertbauke/florida_birds__nature__april_2023
My observations are recorded on:
http://observation.org
https://ebird.org/profile/MTM3NjA3Nw/world.
Classification follows: http://www.worldbirdnames.org
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Struthioniformes: Struthionidae - Ostriches
Rheiformes: Rheidae - Rheas
Tinamiformes: Tinamidae - Tinamous

Anseriformes: Anhimidae - Screamers
Anseriformes: Anatidae - Ducks, Geese and Swans
Galliformes: Gracidae - Chachalacas, Curassows & Guans

Galliformes: Numididae - Guineafowl
Galliformes: Odontophoridae - New World Quail
Galliformes: Phasianidae - Turkeys, Grouse, Pheasants, Partridges

Caprimulgiformes: Caprimulgidae - Nightjars, Nighthawks
Caprimulgiformes: Nyctibiidae - Potoos
Apodiformes: Apodidae - Swifts

Apodiformes: Trochilidae - Hummingbirds
Musophagiformes: Musophagidae - Turacos
Otidiformes: Otididae - Bustards

Cuculiformes: Cuculidae - Cuckoos
Pteroclidiformes: Pteroclidae - Sandgrouse
Columbiformes: Columbidae - Doves, Pigeons

Gruiformes: Heliornithidae - Finfoots
Gruiformes: Sarothruridae - Flufftails
Gruiformes: Rallidae - Rails, Gallinules and Coots

Gruiformes: Gruidae - Cranes
Gruiformes: Aramidae - Limpkin
Podicipediformes: Podicipedidae - Grebes

Phoenicopteriformes: Phoenicopteridae - Flamingos
Charadriiformes: Burhinidae - Stonecurlews, Thickknees
Charadriiformes: Haematopodidae - Oystercatchers

Charadriiformes: Recurvirostridae - Stilts, Avocets
Charadriiformes: Charadriidae - Plovers
Charadriiformes: Pluvianidae - Egyptian Plover

Charadriiformes: Rostratulidae - Painted Snipes
Charadriiformes: Jacanidae - Jacanas
Charadriiformes: Thinocoridae - Seedsnipes

Charadriiformes: Scolopacidae - Sandpipers, Snipes and allies
Charadriiformes: Dromadidae - Crab-plover
Charadriiformes: Glareolidae - Coursers, Pratincoles

Charadriiformes: Laridae - Gulls, Terns and Skimmers
Charadriiformes: Stercorariidae - Skuas
Charadriiformes: Alcidae - Auks

Eurypygiformes: Eurypygidae - Sunbittern
Gaviiformes: Gaviidae - Loons
Sphenisciformes: Spheniscidae - Penguins

Procellariiformes: Oceanitidae - Southern Stormpetrels
Procellariiformes: Diomedeidae - Albatrosses
Procellariiformes: Hydrobatidae - Northern Stormpetrels

Procellariiformes: Procellariidae - Petrels, Shearwaters
Ciconiiformes: Ciconiidae - Storks
Suliformes: Fregatidae - Frigatebirds

Suliformes: Sulidae - Gannets, Boobies
Suliformes: Anhingidae - Anhingas
Suliformes: Phalacrocoracidae - Cormorants

Plataleiformes: Threskiornithidae: Ibises, Spoonbills
Ardeiformes: Ardeidae - Herons, Egrets and Bitterns
Pelecaniformes: Scopidae - Hamerkop

Pelecaniformes: Pelecanidae - Pelicans
Cathartiformes: Cathartidae - New World Vultures
Accipitriformes: Sagittariidae - Secretarybird

Accipitriformes: Pandionidae - Osprey
Accipitriformes: Accipitridae - Hawks, Kites, Eagles
Strigiformes: Strigidae - Typical Owls

Coliiformes: Coliidae - Mousebirds
Trogoniformes: Trogonidae - Trogons
Bucerotiformes: Upupidae - Hoopoes

Bucerotiformes: Phoeniculidae - Wood Hoopoes
Bucerotiformes: Bucorvidae - Ground Hornbills
Bucerotiformes: Bucerotidae - Hornbills

Coraciiformes: Coraciidae - Rollers
Coraciiformes: Alcedinidae - Kingfishers
Coraciiformes: Momotidae - Motmots

Coraciiformes: Meropidae - Bee-eaters
Piciformes: Galbulidae - Jacamars
Piciformes: Bucconidae - Puffbirds

Piciformes: Capitonidae - New World Barbets
Piciformes: Semnornithidae - Toucan Barbets
Piciformes: Ramphastidae - Toucans

Piciformes: Lybiidae - African Barbets
Piciformes: Indicatoridae - Honeyguides
Piciformes: Picidae - Woodpeckers

Falconiformes: Falconidae - Falcons, Caracaras
Psittaciformes: Cacatuidae - Cockatoos
Psittaciformes: Psittacidae - African & New World Parrots

Psittaciformes: Psittaculidae - Old World Parrots
Passeriformes: Furnariidae - Ovenbirds, Woodcreepers
Passeriformes: Thamnophilidae - Antbirds

Passeriformes: Formicariidae - Antthrushes
Passeriformes: Grallariidae - Antpittas
Passeriformes: Rhinocryptidae - Tapaculos

Passeriformes: Tyrannidae - Tyrant Flycatchers
Passeriformes: Cotingidae - Cotingas
Passeriformes: Pipridae - Manakins

Passeriformes: Tityridae - Sharpbill, Tityras, Becards
Passeriformes: Platysteiridae - Wattle-eyes, Batises
Passeriformes: Malaconotidae - Bushshrikes

Passeriformes: Vangidae - Vangas and allies
Passeriformes: Campephagidae - Cuckooshrikes and allies
Passeriformes: Laniidae - Shrikes

Passeriformes: Vireonidae - Vireos, Greenlets
Passeriformes: Oriolidae - Orioles and Figbirds
Passeriformes: Dicruridae - Drongos

Passeriformes: Monarchidae - Monarchs
Passeriformes: Corvidae - Crows, Jays
Passeriformes: Chaetopidae - Rockjumpers

Passeriformes: Bombycillidae - Waxwings
Passeriformes: Ptiliogonatidae - Silky-flycatchers
Passeriformes: Hypocoliidae - Hypocolius

Passeriformes: Paridae - Tits, Chickadees
Passeriformes: Remizidae - Penduline Tits
Passeriformes: Panuridae - Bearded Reedling

Passeriformes: Alaudidae, Larks
Passeriformes: Pycnonotidae - Bulbuls
Passeriformes: Hirundinidae - Swallows, Martins

Passeriformes: Macrosphenidae - Crombecs, African Warblers
Passeriformes: Cettiidae - Cettia Warblers and allies
Passeriformes: Hyliidae - Hylias

Passeriformes: Aegithalidae - Bushtits, Long-tailed Tits
Passeriformes: Phylloscopidae - Leaf Warblers and allies
Passeriformes: Acrocephalidae - Reed Warblers and allies

Passeriformes: Locustellidae - Grass Warblers, Grassbirds and allies
Passeriformes: Donacobiidae - Black-capped Donacobius
Passeriformes: Cisticolidae - Cisticolas and allies

Passeriformes: Sylviidae - Sylviid Babblers
Passeriformes: Zosteropidae - White-eyes
Passeriformes: Leiothrichidae - Laughingthrushes, Turdoides Babblers, Barwings, Sibias

Passeriformes: Promeropidae - Sugarbirds
Passeriformes: Regulidae - Goldcrests, Kinglets
Passeriformes: Troglodytidae - Wrens

Passeriformes: Polioptilidae - Gnatcatchers
Passeriformes: Sittidae - Nuthatches
Passeriformes: Tichodromidae - Wallcreeper

Passeriformes: Certhiidae - Treecreepers
Passeriformes: Mimidae - Mockingbirds, Thrashers
Passeriformes: Sturnidae - Starlings

Passeriformes: Buphagidae - Oxpeckers
Passeriformes: Turdidae - Thrushes
Passeriformes: Muscicapidae - Chats, Old World Flycatchers

Passeriformes: Cinclidae - Dippers
Passeriformes: Nectariniidae - Sunbirds
Passeriformes: Passeridae - Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches

Passeriformes: Ploceidae - Weavers, Widowbirds
Passeriformes: Estrildidae - Waxbills, Munias and allies
Viduidae - Indigobirds, Whydahs

Passeriformes: Prunellidae - Accentors
Passeriformes: Motacillidae - Wagtails, Pipits
Passeriformes: Fringillidae - Finches, Euphonias

Passeriformes: Calcariidae - Longspurs, Snow Buntings
Passeriformes: Emberizidae - Buntings
Passeriformes: Passerellidae - New World Sparrows

Passeriformes: Zeledoniidae - Wrenthrush
Icteriidae - Yellow-breasted Chat
Passeriformes: Icteridae - Oropendolas, Orioles and Blackbirds

Passeriformes: Parulidae - New World Warblers
Passeriformes: Mitrospingidae - Mitrospingid Tanagers
Passeriformes: Cardinalidae - Cardinals, Grosbeaks and allies

Passeriformes: Thraupidae - Tanagers and allies

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Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal 12-Jul-2022 16:04
geweldige collectie foto's. Wat een verscheidenheid aan soorten.

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography 28-Nov-2021 19:59
Stunning collection of excellent images, Vote.

Rob Hermans 17-Sep-2012 17:32
prachtige pics!

Hennie & Lies Lammers 02-Aug-2012 22:33
Mooie verzameling vogels heb je gemaakt Geert.

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Very nice collection

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Struthioniformes: Struthionidae - Ostriches	Rheiformes: Rheidae - Rheas	Tinamiformes: Tinamidae - Tinamous
Anseriformes: Anhimidae - Screamers	Anseriformes: Anatidae - Ducks, Geese and Swans	Galliformes: Gracidae - Chachalacas, Curassows & Guans
Galliformes: Numididae - Guineafowl	Galliformes: Odontophoridae - New World Quail	Galliformes: Phasianidae - Turkeys, Grouse, Pheasants, Partridges
Caprimulgiformes: Caprimulgidae - Nightjars, Nighthawks	Caprimulgiformes: Nyctibiidae - Potoos	Apodiformes: Apodidae - Swifts
Apodiformes: Trochilidae - Hummingbirds	Musophagiformes: Musophagidae - Turacos	Otidiformes: Otididae - Bustards
Cuculiformes: Cuculidae - Cuckoos	Pteroclidiformes: Pteroclidae - Sandgrouse	Columbiformes: Columbidae - Doves, Pigeons
Gruiformes: Heliornithidae - Finfoots	Gruiformes: Sarothruridae - Flufftails	Gruiformes: Rallidae - Rails, Gallinules and Coots
Gruiformes: Gruidae - Cranes	Gruiformes: Aramidae - Limpkin	Podicipediformes: Podicipedidae - Grebes
Phoenicopteriformes: Phoenicopteridae - Flamingos	Charadriiformes: Burhinidae - Stonecurlews, Thickknees	Charadriiformes: Haematopodidae - Oystercatchers
Charadriiformes: Recurvirostridae - Stilts, Avocets	Charadriiformes: Charadriidae - Plovers	Charadriiformes: Pluvianidae - Egyptian Plover
Charadriiformes: Rostratulidae - Painted Snipes	Charadriiformes: Jacanidae - Jacanas	Charadriiformes: Thinocoridae - Seedsnipes
Charadriiformes: Scolopacidae - Sandpipers, Snipes and allies	Charadriiformes: Dromadidae - Crab-plover	Charadriiformes: Glareolidae - Coursers, Pratincoles
Charadriiformes: Laridae - Gulls, Terns and Skimmers	Charadriiformes: Stercorariidae - Skuas	Charadriiformes: Alcidae - Auks
Eurypygiformes: Eurypygidae - Sunbittern	Gaviiformes: Gaviidae - Loons	Sphenisciformes: Spheniscidae - Penguins
Procellariiformes: Oceanitidae - Southern Stormpetrels	Procellariiformes: Diomedeidae - Albatrosses	Procellariiformes: Hydrobatidae - Northern Stormpetrels
Procellariiformes: Procellariidae - Petrels, Shearwaters	Ciconiiformes: Ciconiidae - Storks	Suliformes: Fregatidae - Frigatebirds
Suliformes: Sulidae - Gannets, Boobies	Suliformes: Anhingidae - Anhingas	Suliformes: Phalacrocoracidae - Cormorants
Plataleiformes: Threskiornithidae: Ibises, Spoonbills	Ardeiformes: Ardeidae - Herons, Egrets and Bitterns	Pelecaniformes: Scopidae - Hamerkop
Pelecaniformes: Pelecanidae - Pelicans	Cathartiformes: Cathartidae - New World Vultures	Accipitriformes: Sagittariidae - Secretarybird
Accipitriformes: Pandionidae - Osprey	Accipitriformes: Accipitridae - Hawks, Kites, Eagles	Strigiformes: Strigidae - Typical Owls
Coliiformes: Coliidae - Mousebirds	Trogoniformes: Trogonidae - Trogons	Bucerotiformes: Upupidae - Hoopoes
Bucerotiformes: Phoeniculidae - Wood Hoopoes	Bucerotiformes: Bucorvidae - Ground Hornbills	Bucerotiformes: Bucerotidae - Hornbills
Coraciiformes: Coraciidae - Rollers	Coraciiformes: Alcedinidae - Kingfishers	Coraciiformes: Momotidae - Motmots
Coraciiformes: Meropidae - Bee-eaters	Piciformes: Galbulidae - Jacamars	Piciformes: Bucconidae - Puffbirds
Piciformes: Capitonidae - New World Barbets	Piciformes: Semnornithidae - Toucan Barbets	Piciformes: Ramphastidae - Toucans
Piciformes: Lybiidae - African Barbets	Piciformes: Indicatoridae - Honeyguides	Piciformes: Picidae - Woodpeckers
Falconiformes: Falconidae - Falcons, Caracaras	Psittaciformes: Cacatuidae - Cockatoos	Psittaciformes: Psittacidae - African & New World Parrots
Psittaciformes: Psittaculidae - Old World Parrots	Passeriformes: Furnariidae - Ovenbirds, Woodcreepers	Passeriformes: Thamnophilidae - Antbirds
Passeriformes: Formicariidae - Antthrushes	Passeriformes: Grallariidae - Antpittas	Passeriformes: Rhinocryptidae - Tapaculos
Passeriformes: Tyrannidae - Tyrant Flycatchers	Passeriformes: Cotingidae - Cotingas	Passeriformes: Pipridae - Manakins
Passeriformes: Tityridae - Sharpbill, Tityras, Becards	Passeriformes: Platysteiridae - Wattle-eyes, Batises	Passeriformes: Malaconotidae - Bushshrikes
Passeriformes: Vangidae - Vangas and allies	Passeriformes: Campephagidae - Cuckooshrikes and allies	Passeriformes: Laniidae - Shrikes
Passeriformes: Vireonidae - Vireos, Greenlets	Passeriformes: Oriolidae - Orioles and Figbirds	Passeriformes: Dicruridae - Drongos
Passeriformes: Monarchidae - Monarchs	Passeriformes: Corvidae - Crows, Jays	Passeriformes: Chaetopidae - Rockjumpers
Passeriformes: Bombycillidae - Waxwings	Passeriformes: Ptiliogonatidae - Silky-flycatchers	Passeriformes: Hypocoliidae - Hypocolius
Passeriformes: Paridae - Tits, Chickadees	Passeriformes: Remizidae - Penduline Tits	Passeriformes: Panuridae - Bearded Reedling
Passeriformes: Alaudidae, Larks	Passeriformes: Pycnonotidae - Bulbuls	Passeriformes: Hirundinidae - Swallows, Martins
Passeriformes: Macrosphenidae - Crombecs, African Warblers	Passeriformes: Cettiidae - Cettia Warblers and allies	Passeriformes: Hyliidae - Hylias
Passeriformes: Aegithalidae - Bushtits, Long-tailed Tits	Passeriformes: Phylloscopidae - Leaf Warblers and allies	Passeriformes: Acrocephalidae - Reed Warblers and allies
Passeriformes: Locustellidae - Grass Warblers, Grassbirds and allies	Passeriformes: Donacobiidae - Black-capped Donacobius	Passeriformes: Cisticolidae - Cisticolas and allies
Passeriformes: Sylviidae - Sylviid Babblers	Passeriformes: Zosteropidae - White-eyes	Passeriformes: Leiothrichidae - Laughingthrushes, Turdoides Babblers, Barwings, Sibias
Passeriformes: Promeropidae - Sugarbirds	Passeriformes: Regulidae - Goldcrests, Kinglets	Passeriformes: Troglodytidae - Wrens
Passeriformes: Polioptilidae - Gnatcatchers	Passeriformes: Sittidae - Nuthatches	Passeriformes: Tichodromidae - Wallcreeper
Passeriformes: Certhiidae - Treecreepers	Passeriformes: Mimidae - Mockingbirds, Thrashers	Passeriformes: Sturnidae - Starlings
Passeriformes: Buphagidae - Oxpeckers	Passeriformes: Turdidae - Thrushes	Passeriformes: Muscicapidae - Chats, Old World Flycatchers
Passeriformes: Cinclidae - Dippers	Passeriformes: Nectariniidae - Sunbirds	Passeriformes: Passeridae - Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches
Passeriformes: Ploceidae - Weavers, Widowbirds	Passeriformes: Estrildidae - Waxbills, Munias and allies	Viduidae - Indigobirds, Whydahs
Passeriformes: Prunellidae - Accentors	Passeriformes: Motacillidae - Wagtails, Pipits	Passeriformes: Fringillidae - Finches, Euphonias
Passeriformes: Calcariidae - Longspurs, Snow Buntings	Passeriformes: Emberizidae - Buntings	Passeriformes: Passerellidae - New World Sparrows
Passeriformes: Zeledoniidae - Wrenthrush	Icteriidae - Yellow-breasted Chat	Passeriformes: Icteridae - Oropendolas, Orioles and Blackbirds
Passeriformes: Parulidae - New World Warblers	Passeriformes: Mitrospingidae - Mitrospingid Tanagers	Passeriformes: Cardinalidae - Cardinals, Grosbeaks and allies
Passeriformes: Thraupidae - Tanagers and allies

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Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		12-Jul-2022 16:04
geweldige collectie foto's. Wat een verscheidenheid aan soorten.

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		28-Nov-2021 19:59
Stunning collection of excellent images, Vote.

Hennie & Lies Lammers		02-Aug-2012 22:33
Mooie verzameling vogels heb je gemaakt Geert.