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ʻAlawī (Hawaiʻi Creeper)The ʻAlawī is a small, inconspicuous Hawaiian honeycreeper, so unassuming in appearance that the first scientists who collected it didn’t even realize that this bird was a unique species.

Velvety Black-TyrantThe sleek Velvety Black-tyrant, or maria-preta-de-garganta-vermelha in Portuguese, is found only in dry grasslands and forests of eastern Brazil.

Lava GullThe use of “lava” in this bird’s common name refers to the dark basalt lava rocks of its favored coastline habitats.

Black PhoebeThe handsome little Black Phoebe is a common and conspicuous flycatcher of the western Americas, typically seen near the water, singly or in pairs.

Rough-legged HawkThe Rough-legged Hawk is a raptor that breeds in Arctic and high subarctic regions around the world, migrating to more southerly regions each year to delight intrepid winter birders.

Bell’s VireoThe Bell’s Vireo is a small, drab-looking songbird, ranging from dull gray to greenish above and white to yellow below, sometimes with a brownish-gray wash on the breast.

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