This is a list of the bird species recorded in Guyana. The avifauna of Guyana include a total of 785 confirmed species, of which one has been introduced by humans and two are extinct or extirpated. None are endemic. An additional 33 species are hypothetical and one is uncertain (see below).
The hoatzin is the national bird of Guyana.
Except as an entry is cited otherwise, the list of species is that of the South American Classification Committee (SACC) of the American Ornithological Society.[1][2][3] The list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families, and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) are also those of the SACC.
The following tags have been used to highlight certain categories of occurrence.
(I) Introduced - a species introduced to Guyana as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions
(H) Hypothetical - a species recorded but with "no tangible evidence" according to the SACC
(?) Uncertain - a species whose presence is suspected but not confirmed according to the SACC
Tinamous
Order: TinamiformesFamily: Tinamidae
The tinamous are one of the most ancient groups of bird. Although they look similar to other ground-dwelling birds like quail and grouse, they have no close relatives and are classified as a single family, Tinamidae, within their own order, the Tinamiformes. They are distantly related to the ratites (order Struthioniformes), that includes the rheas, emus, and kiwis. Seven species have been recorded in Guyana.
Great tinamou, Tinamus major
Cinereous tinamou, Crypturellus cinereus
Little tinamou, Crypturellus soui
Undulated tinamou, Crypturellus undulatus
Red-legged tinamou, Crypturellus erythropus
Variegated tinamou, Crypturellus variegatus
Rusty tinamou, Crypturellus brevirostris
Screamers
Order: AnseriformesFamily: Anhimidae
The screamers are a small family of birds related to the ducks. They are large, bulky birds, with a small downy head, long legs, and large feet which are only partially webbed. They have large spurs on their wings which are used in fights over mates and in territorial disputes. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Horned screamer, Anhima cornuta (Extirpated)
Ducks
Order: AnseriformesFamily: Anatidae
Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating. Eleven species have been recorded in Guyana.
The Cracidae are large birds, similar in general appearance to turkeys. The guans and curassows live in trees, but the smaller chachalacas are found in more open scrubby habitats. They are generally dull-plumaged, but the curassows and some guans have colorful facial ornaments. Six species have been recorded in Guyana.
Marail guan, Penelope marail
Spix's guan, Penelope jacquacu
Blue-throated piping-guan, Pipile cumanensis
Variable chachalaca, Ortalis motmot
Black curassow, Crax alector
Crestless curassow, Mitu tomentosum
New World quails
Order: GalliformesFamily: Odontophoridae
The New World quails are small, plump terrestrial birds only distantly related to the quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits. Two species have been recorded in Guyana.
Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5m) tall, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. 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, uniquely, are used upside-down. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
American flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber
Grebes
Order: PodicipediformesFamily: Podicipedidae
Grebes are small to medium-large freshwater diving birds. 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. Two species have been recorded in Guyana.
Least grebe, Tachybaptus dominicus
Pied-billed grebe, Podilymbus podiceps
Pigeons
Order: ColumbiformesFamily: Columbidae
Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. Fourteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Rock pigeon, Columba livia (I)
Scaled pigeon, Patagioenas speciosa
Pale-vented pigeon, Patagioenas cayennensis
Plumbeous pigeon, Patagioenas plumbea
Ruddy pigeon, Patagioenas subvinacea
Ruddy quail-dove, Geotrygon montana
Violaceous quail-dove, Geotrygon violacea
White-tipped dove, Leptotila verreauxi
Gray-fronted dove, Leptotila rufaxilla
Eared dove, Zenaida auriculata
Blue ground dove, Claravis pretiosa
Common ground dove, Columbina passerina
Plain-breasted ground dove, Columbina minuta
Ruddy ground dove, Columbina talpacoti
Cuckoos
Order: CuculiformesFamily: Cuculidae
The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners, and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs. Twelve species have been recorded in Guyana.
The oilbird is a slim, long-winged bird related to the nightjars. It is nocturnal and a specialist feeder on the fruit of the oil palm.
Oilbird, Steatornis caripensis
Potoos
Order: NyctibiiformesFamily: Nyctibiidae
The potoos (sometimes called poor-me-ones) are large near passerine birds related to the nightjars and frogmouths. They are nocturnal insectivores which lack the bristles around the mouth found in the true nightjars. Five species have been recorded in Guyana.
Rufous potoo, Phyllaemulor bracteatus
Great potoo, Nyctibius grandis
Long-tailed potoo, Nyctibius aethereus
Common potoo, Nyctibius griseus
White-winged potoo, Nyctibius leucopterus
Nightjars
Order: CaprimulgiformesFamily: Caprimulgidae
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. They have long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves. Thirteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Nacunda nighthawk, Chordeiles nacunda
Least nighthawk, Chordeiles pusillus
Lesser nighthawk, Chordeiles acutipennis
Short-tailed nighthawk, Lurocalis semitorquatus
Band-tailed nighthawk, Nyctiprogne leucopyga
Blackish nightjar, Nyctipolus nigrescens
Band-winged nightjar, Systellura longirostris
Common pauraque, Nyctidromus albicollis
Roraiman nightjar, Setopagis whitelyi
White-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis cayennensis
Spot-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis maculicaudus
Ladder-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis climacocerca
Rufous nightjar, Antrostomus rufus
Swifts
Order: ApodiformesFamily: Apodidae
Swifts are small birds which spend the majority of their lives flying. 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 which resemble a crescent or boomerang. Eleven species have been recorded in Guyana.
Hummingbirds are small birds capable of hovering in mid-air due to the rapid flapping of their wings. They are the only birds that can fly backwards. Thirty-nine species have been recorded in Guyana.
The Hoatzin is pheasant-sized, but much slimmer. It has a long tail and neck, but a small head with an unfeathered blue face and red eyes which are topped by a spiky crest. It is a weak flier which is found in the swamps of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers.
Hoatzin, Opisthocomus hoazin
Limpkin
Order: GruiformesFamily: Aramidae
The limpkin resembles a large rail. It has drab-brown plumage and a grayer head and neck.
Limpkin, Aramus guarauna
Trumpeters
Order: GruiformesFamily: Psophiidae
The trumpeters are dumpy birds with long necks and legs and chicken-like bills. They are named for the trumpeting call of the males. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Gray-winged trumpeter, Psophia crepitans
Rails
Order: GruiformesFamily: Rallidae
Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. Typically they inhabit dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, making them difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs and long toes which are well adapted to soft uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and to be weak fliers. Sixteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Mangrove rail, Rallus longirostris
Purple gallinule, Porphyrio martinica
Azure gallinule, Porphyrio flavirostris
Russet-crowned crake, Anurolimnas viridis
Rufous-sided crake, Laterallus melanophaius
Gray-breasted crake, Laterallus exilis
Speckled rail, Coturnicops notatus
Ocellated crake, Micropygia schomburgkii
Ash-throated crake, Mustelirallus albicollis
Paint-billed crake, Mustelirallus erythrops
Gray-cowled wood-rail, Aramides cajaneus
Rufous-necked wood-rail, Aramides axillaris
Uniform crake, Amaurolimnas concolor
Yellow-breasted crake, Porzana flaviventer
Sora, Porzana carolina
Common gallinule, Gallinula galeata
Finfoots
Order: GruiformesFamily: Heliornithidae
Heliornithidae is a small family of tropical birds with webbed lobes on their feet similar to those of grebes and coots. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Sungrebe, Heliornis fulica
Plovers
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Charadriidae
The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. 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. Seven species have been recorded in Guyana.
American golden-plover, Pluvialis dominica
Black-bellied plover, Pluvialis squatarola
Pied lapwing, Vanellus cayanus
Southern lapwing, Vanellus chilensis
Semipalmated plover, Charadrius semipalmatus
Wilson's plover, Charadrius wilsonia
Collared plover, Charadrius collaris
Avocets and stilts
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds which includes the avocets and stilts. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Black-necked stilt, Himantopus mexicanus
Thick-knees
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Burhinidae
The thick-knees are a group of largely tropical waders in the family Burhinidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone, with some species also breeding in temperate Europe and Australia. They are medium to large waders with strong black or yellow-black bills, large yellow eyes, and cryptic plumage. Despite being classed as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semi-arid habitats. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Double-striped thick-knee, Burhinus bistriatus
Sandpipers
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Scolopacidae
Scolopacidae is a large diverse family of small to medium-sized shorebirds including the sandpipers, curlews, godwits, shanks, tattlers, woodcocks, snipes, dowitchers, and phalaropes. The majority of these species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Variation in length of legs and bills enables multiple species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. Twenty-three species have been recorded in Guyana.
The jacanas are a family of waders found throughout the tropics. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Wattled jacana, Jacana jacana
Skuas
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Stercorariidae
The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with gray or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings. They nest on the ground in temperate and arctic regions and are long-distance migrants. Three species have been recorded in Guyana.
Great skua, Stercorarius skua
Pomarine jaeger, Stercorarius pomarinus
Parasitic jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus (H)
Skimmers
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Rynchopidae
Skimmers are a small family of tropical tern-like birds. They have an elongated lower mandible which they use to feed by flying low over the water surface and skimming the water for small fish. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Black skimmer, Rynchops niger
Gulls
Order: CharadriiformesFamily: Laridae
Laridae is a family of medium to large seabirds and includes gulls, kittiwakes, terns, and skimmers. Gulls are typically gray or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have longish bills and webbed feet. Terns are a group of generally medium to large seabirds typically with gray or white plumage, often with black markings on the head. 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 known to live in excess of 30 years. Skimmers are a small family of tropical tern-like birds. They have an elongated lower mandible which they use to feed by flying low over the water surface and skimming the water for small fish. Fifteen species of Laridae have been recorded in Guyana.
Laughing gull, Leucophaeus atricilla
Lesser black-backed gull, Larus fuscus (H)
Brown noddy, Anous stolidus
Sooty tern, Onychoprion fuscatus
Bridled tern, Onychoprion anaethetus (H)
Least tern, Sternula antillarum
Yellow-billed tern, Sternula superciliaris
Large-billed tern, Phaetusa simplex
Gull-billed tern, Gelochelidon nilotica
Black tern, Chlidonias niger (H)
Common tern, Sterna hirundo
Roseate tern, Sterna dougallii
Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea (H)
Sandwich tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis
Royal tern, Thalasseus maximus (H)
Sunbittern
Order: EurypygiformesFamily: Eurypygidae
The sunbittern is a bittern-like bird of tropical regions of the Americas and the sole member of the family Eurypygidae (sometimes spelled Eurypigidae) and genus Eurypyga.
Sunbittern, Eurypyga helias
Southern storm-petrels
Order: ProcellariiformesFamily: Oceanitidae
The storm-petrels are the smallest seabirds, relatives of the petrels, feeding on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. Until 2018, this family's species were included with the other storm-petrels in family Hydrobatidae. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Wilson's storm-petrel, Oceanites oceanicus
Northern storm-petrels
Order: ProcellariiformesFamily: Hydrobatidae
Though the members of this family are similar in many respects to the southern storm-petrels, including their general appearance and habits, there are enough genetic differences to warrant their placement in a separate family. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Leach's storm-petrel, Hydrobates leucorhoa
Shearwaters
Order: ProcellariiformesFamily: Procellariidae
The procellariids are the main group of medium-sized "true petrels", characterized by united nostrils with medium septum and a long outer functional primary. Three species have been recorded in Guyana.
Cory's shearwater, Calonectris diomedea
Great shearwater, Ardenna gravis (H)
Audubon's shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri
Storks
Order: CiconiiformesFamily: Ciconiidae
Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills. Storks are mute, but bill-clattering is an important mode of communication at the nest. Their nests can be large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. Three species have been recorded in Guyana.
Maguari stork, Ciconia maguari
Jabiru, Jabiru mycteria
Wood stork, Mycteria americana
Frigatebirds
Order: SuliformesFamily: Fregatidae
Frigatebirds are large seabirds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black-and-white, or completely black, with long wings and deeply forked tails. The males have colored inflatable 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. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Magnificent frigatebird, Fregata magnificens
Boobies
Order: SuliformesFamily: Sulidae
The sulids comprise the gannets and boobies. Both groups are medium to large coastal seabirds that plunge-dive for fish. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Brown booby, Sula leucogaster
Anhingas
Order: SuliformesFamily: Anhingidae
Anhingas are often called "snake-birds" because of their long thin neck, which gives a snake-like appearance when they swim with their bodies submerged. The males have black and dark-brown plumage, an erectile crest on the nape, and a larger bill than the female. The females have much paler plumage especially on the neck and underparts. The darters have completely webbed feet and their legs are short and set far back on the body. Their plumage is somewhat permeable, like that of cormorants, and they spread their wings to dry after diving. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Anhinga, Anhinga anhinga
Cormorants
Order: SuliformesFamily: Phalacrocoracidae
Phalacrocoracidae is a family of medium to large coastal, fish-eating seabirds that includes cormorants and shags. Plumage coloration varies, with the majority having mainly dark plumage, some species being black-and-white, and a few being colorful. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Neotropic cormorant, Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Pelicans
Order: PelecaniformesFamily: Pelecanidae
Pelicans are large water birds with a distinctive pouch under their beak. As with other members of the order Pelecaniformes, they have webbed feet with four toes. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis
Herons
Order: PelecaniformesFamily: Ardeidae
The family Ardeidae contains the bitterns, herons, and egrets. Herons and egrets are medium to large wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more wary. Members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted, unlike other long-necked birds such as storks, ibises, and spoonbills. Eighteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Rufescent tiger-heron, Tigrisoma lineatum
Fasciated tiger-heron, Tigrisoma fasciatum
Agami heron, Agamia agami
Boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius
Zigzag heron, Zebrilus undulatus
Pinnated bittern, Botaurus pinnatus
Least bittern, Ixobrychus exilis
Stripe-backed bittern, Ixobrychus involucris
Black-crowned night-heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
Yellow-crowned night-heron, Nyctanassa violacea
Striated heron, Butorides striata
Cattle egret, Bubulcus ibis
Cocoi heron, Ardea cocoi
Great egret, Ardea alba
Capped heron, Pilherodius pileatus
Tricolored heron, Egretta tricolor
Snowy egret, Egretta thula
Little blue heron, Egretta caerulea
Ibises
Order: PelecaniformesFamily: Threskiornithidae
Threskiornithidae is a family of large terrestrial and wading birds which includes the ibises and spoonbills. 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. Seven species have been recorded in Guyana.
Scarlet ibis, Eudocimus ruber
Glossy ibis, Plegadis falcinellus (H)
Sharp-tailed ibis, Cercibis oxycerca
Green ibis, Mesembrinibis cayennensis
Bare-faced ibis, Phimosus infuscatus (H)
Buff-necked ibis, Theristicus caudatus
Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja
New World vultures
Order: CathartiformesFamily: Cathartidae
The New World vultures are not closely related to Old World vultures, but superficially resemble them because of convergent evolution. Like the Old World vultures, they are scavengers. However, unlike Old World vultures, which find carcasses by sight, New World vultures have a good sense of smell with which they locate carrion. Five species have been recorded in Guyana.
The family Pandionidae contains only one species, the osprey. The osprey is a medium-large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution.
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
Hawks
Order: AccipitriformesFamily: Accipitridae
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Thirty-five species have been recorded in Guyana.
Barn owls are medium to large owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Barn owl, Tyto alba
Owls
Order: StrigiformesFamily: Strigidae
The typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. 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. Fifteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Tropical screech-owl, Megascops choliba
Foothill screech-owl, Megascops roraimae
Tawny-bellied screech-owl, Megascops watsonii
Crested owl, Lophostrix cristata
Spectacled owl, Pulsatrix perspicillata
Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus
Mottled owl, Strix virgata
Black-banded owl, Strix huhula
Amazonian pygmy-owl, Glaucidium hardyi
Ferruginous pygmy-owl, Glaucidium brasilianum
Burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia
Buff-fronted owl, Aegolius harrisii
Striped owl, Asio clamator
Stygian owl, Asio stygius
Short-eared owl, Asio flammeus
Trogons
Order: TrogoniformesFamily: Trogonidae
The family Trogonidae includes trogons and quetzals. Found in tropical woodlands worldwide, they feed on insects and fruit, and their broad bills and weak legs reflect their diet and arboreal habits. Although their flight is fast, they are reluctant to fly any distance. Trogons have soft, often colorful, feathers with distinctive male and female plumage. Six species have been recorded in Guyana.
Black-tailed trogon, Trogon melanurus
Green-backed trogon, Trogon viridis
Guianan trogon, Trogon violaceus
Black-throated trogon, Trogon rufus (see note)[note 1]
Collared trogon, Trogon collaris
Masked trogon, Trogon personatus
Motmots
Order: CoraciiformesFamily: Momotidae
The motmots have colorful plumage and long, graduated tails which they display by waggling back and forth. In most of the species, the barbs near the ends of the two longest (central) tail feathers are weak and fall off, leaving a length of bare shaft and creating a racket-shaped tail. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Amazonian motmot, Momotus momota
Kingfishers
Order: CoraciiformesFamily: Alcedinidae
Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. Six species have been recorded in Guyana.
Ringed kingfisher, Megaceryle torquatus
Belted kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon (H)
Amazon kingfisher, Chloroceryle amazona
American pygmy kingfisher, Chloroceryle aenea
Green kingfisher, Chloroceryle americana
Green-and-rufous kingfisher, Chloroceryle inda
Jacamars
Order: GalbuliformesFamily: Galbulidae
The jacamars are near passerine birds from tropical South America, with a range that extends up to Mexico. They feed on insects caught on the wing, and are glossy, elegant birds with long bills and tails. In appearance and behavior they resemble the Old World bee-eaters, although they are more closely related to puffbirds. Seven species have been recorded in Guyana.
Brown jacamar, Brachygalba lugubris
Yellow-billed jacamar, Galbula albirostris
Rufous-tailed jacamar, Galbula ruficauda
Green-tailed jacamar, Galbula galbula
Bronzy jacamar, Galbula leucogastra
Paradise jacamar, Galbula dea
Great jacamar, Jacamerops aureus
Puffbirds
Order: GalbuliformesFamily: Bucconidae
The puffbirds are related to the jacamars and have the same range, but lack the iridescent colors of that family. They are mainly brown, rufous, or gray, with large heads and flattened bills with hooked tips. The loose abundant plumage and short tails makes them look stout and puffy, giving rise to the English common name of the family. Eight species have been recorded in Guyana.
Guianan puffbird, Notharchus macrorhynchos
Pied puffbird, Notharchus tectus
Spotted puffbird, Bucco tamatia
Collared puffbird, Bucco capensis
White-chested puffbird, Malacoptila fusca
Rusty-breasted nunlet, Nonnula rubecula
Black nunbird, Monasa atra
Swallow-winged puffbird, Chelidoptera tenebrosa
New World barbets
Order: PiciformesFamily: Capitonidae
The barbets are plump birds with short necks and large heads. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. Most species are brightly colored. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Black-spotted barbet, Capito niger
Toucans
Order: PiciformesFamily: Ramphastidae
Toucans are near passerine birds from the Neotropics. They are brightly marked and have enormous colorful bills which in some species amount to half their body length. Eight species have been recorded in Guyana.
Toco toucan, Ramphastos toco
White-throated toucan, Ramphastos tucanus
Channel-billed toucan, Ramphastos vitellinus
Tepui toucanet, Aulacorhynchus whitelianus
Guianan toucanet, Selenidera culik
Tawny-tufted toucanet, Selenidera nattereri (H)
Green aracari, Pteroglossus viridis
Black-necked aracari, Pteroglossus aracari
Woodpeckers
Order: PiciformesFamily: Picidae
Woodpeckers are small to medium-sized birds with chisel-like beaks, short legs, stiff tails, and long tongues used for capturing insects. Some species have feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, while several species have only three toes. Many woodpeckers have the habit of tapping noisily on tree trunks with their beaks. Twenty-one species have been recorded in Guyana.
Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their talons. Fifteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Laughing falcon, Herpetotheres cachinnans
Barred forest-falcon, Micrastur ruficollis
Lined forest-falcon, Micrastur gilvicollis
Slaty-backed forest-falcon, Micrastur mirandollei
Collared forest-falcon, Micrastur semitorquatus
Crested caracara, Caracara plancus
Red-throated caracara, Ibycter americanus
Black caracara, Daptrius ater
Yellow-headed caracara, Milvago chimachima
American kestrel, Falco sparverius
Merlin, Falco columbarius (H)
Bat falcon, Falco rufigularis
Orange-breasted falcon, Falco deiroleucus
Aplomado falcon, Falco femoralis
Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus
New World and African parrots
Order: PsittaciformesFamily: Psittacidae
Parrots are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak. Their upper mandibles have slight mobility in the joint with the skull and they have a generally erect stance. All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two to the back. Twenty-nine species have been recorded in Guyana.
Lilac-tailed parrotlet, Touit batavicus
Scarlet-shouldered parrotlet, Touit huetii
Sapphire-rumped parrotlet, Touit purpuratus
Tepui parrotlet, Nannopsittaca panychlora
Cobalt-winged parakeet, Brotogeris cyanoptera
Golden-winged parakeet, Brotogeris chrysoptera
Caica parrot, Pyrilia caica
Dusky parrot, Pionus fuscus
Blue-headed parrot, Pionus menstruus
Festive parrot, Amazona festiva
Blue-cheeked parrot, Amazona dufresniana
Yellow-crowned parrot, Amazona ochrocephala
Mealy parrot, Amazona farinosa
Orange-winged parrot, Amazona amazonica
Dusky-billed parrotlet, Forpus modestus
Green-rumped parrotlet, Forpus passerinus
Black-headed parrot, Pionites melanocephalus
Red-fan parrot, Deroptyus accipitrinus
Painted parakeet, Pyrrhura picta
Fiery-shouldered parakeet, Pyrrhura egregia
Brown-throated parakeet, Eupsittula pertinax
Sun parakeet, Aratinga solstitialis
Red-bellied macaw, Orthopsittaca manilatus
Blue-and-yellow macaw, Ara ararauna
Chestnut-fronted macaw, Ara severus
Scarlet macaw, Ara macao
Red-and-green macaw, Ara chloropterus
Red-shouldered macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis
White-eyed parakeet, Psittacara leucophthalmus
Antbirds
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Thamnophilidae
The antbirds are a large family of small passerine birds of subtropical and tropical Central and South America. They are forest birds which tend to feed on insects at or near the ground. A sizable minority of them specialize in following columns of army ants to eat small invertebrates that leave their hiding places to flee from the ants. Many species lack bright color; brown, black and white being the dominant tones. Fifty species have been recorded in Guyana.
Common scale-backed antbird, Willisornis poecilinotus
Gnateaters
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Conopophagidae
The gnateaters are round, short-tailed, and long-legged birds, which are closely related to the antbirds. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Chestnut-belted gnateater, Conopophaga aurita
Antpittas
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Grallariidae
Antpittas resemble the true pittas with strong, longish legs, very short tails, and stout bills. Six species have been recorded in Guyana.
Variegated antpitta, Grallaria varia
Scaled antpitta, Grallaria guatimalensis
Slate-crowned antpitta, Grallaricula nana
Spotted antpitta, Hylopezus macularius
Thrush-like antpitta, Myrmothera campanisona
Tepui antpitta, Myrmothera simplex
Antthrushes
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Formicariidae
Antthrushes resemble small rails. Three species have been recorded in Guyana.
Rufous-capped antthrush, Formicarius colma
Black-faced antthrush, Formicarius analis
Short-tailed antthrush, Chamaeza campanisona
Ovenbirds
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Furnariidae
Ovenbirds comprise a large family of small sub-oscine passerine bird species found in Central and South America. They are a diverse group of insectivores which gets its name from the elaborate "oven-like" clay nests built by some species, although others build stick nests or nest in tunnels or clefts in rock. The woodcreepers are brownish birds which maintain an upright vertical posture, supported by their stiff tail vanes. They feed mainly on insects taken from tree trunks. Forty-four species have been recorded in Guyana.
The manakins are a family of subtropical and tropical mainland Central and South America, and Trinidad and Tobago. They are compact forest birds, the males typically being brightly colored, although the females of most species are duller and usually green-plumaged. Manakins feed on small fruits, berries and insects. Fifteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
The cotingas are birds of forests or forest edges in tropical South America. Comparatively little is known about this diverse group, although all have broad bills with hooked tips, rounded wings, and strong legs. The males of many of the species are brightly colored or decorated with plumes or wattles. Sixteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Red-banded fruiteater, Pipreola whitelyi
Guianan red-cotinga, Phoenicircus carnifex
Guianan cock-of-the-rock, Rupicola rupicola
Crimson fruitcrow, Haematoderus militaris
Purple-throated fruitcrow, Querula purpurata
Red-ruffed fruitcrow, Pyroderus scutatus
Amazonian umbrellabird, Cephalopterus ornatus
Capuchinbird, Perissocephalus tricolor
Purple-breasted cotinga, Cotinga cotinga
Spangled cotinga, Cotinga cayana
Rose-collared piha, Lipaugus streptophorus
Screaming piha, Lipaugus vociferans
White bellbird, Procnias alba
Bearded bellbird, Procnias averano
Pompadour cotinga, Xipholena punicea
Bare-necked fruitcrow, Gymnoderus foetidus
Tityras
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Tityridae
Tityridae are suboscine passerine birds found in forest and woodland in the Neotropics. The species in this family were formerly spread over the families Tyrannidae, Pipridae, and Cotingidae. They are small to medium-sized birds. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, have plain coloring. Twelve species have been recorded in Guyana.
Black-crowned tityra, Tityra inquisitor
Black-tailed tityra, Tityra cayana
Olivaceous schiffornis, Schiffornis olivacea
Cinereous mourner, Laniocera hypopyrra
Dusky purpletuft, Iodopleura fusca
White-naped xenopsaris, Xenopsaris albinucha
Green-backed becard, Pachyramphus viridis (H)
Cinereous becard, Pachyramphus rufus
White-winged becard, Pachyramphus polychopterus
Black-capped becard, Pachyramphus marginatus
Glossy-backed becard, Pachyramphus surinamus
Pink-throated becard, Pachyramphus minor
Sharpbill
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Oxyruncidae
The sharpbill is a small bird of dense forests in Central and South America. It feeds mostly on fruit but also eats insects.
Sharpbill, Oxyruncus cristatus
Royal flycatchers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Onychorhynchidae
In 2019 the SACC determined that these species, which were formerly considered tyrant flycatchers, belonged in their own family.
Royal flycatcher, Onychorhynchus coronatus
Ruddy-tailed flycatcher, Terenotriccus erythrurus
Sulphur-rumped flycatcher, Myiobius barbatus
Tyrant flycatchers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Tyrannidae
Tyrant flycatchers are passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust and have stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, have plain coloring. As the name implies, most are insectivorous. Ninety-seven species have been recorded in Guyana.
The vireos are a group of small to medium-sized passerine birds. They are typically greenish in color and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills. Nine species have been recorded in Guyana.
Rufous-browed peppershrike, Cyclarhis gujanensis
Ashy-headed greenlet, Hylophilus pectoralis
Lemon-chested greenlet, Hylophilus thoracicus
Slaty-capped shrike-vireo, Vireolanius leucotis
Tawny-crowned greenlet, Tunchiornis ochraceiceps
Buff-cheeked greenlet, Pachysylvia muscicapinua
Tepui vireo, Vireo sclateri
Red-eyed vireo, Vireo olivaceus (?)
Chivi vireo, Vireo chivi
Black-whiskered vireo, Vireo altiloquus
Jays
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Corvidae
The family Corvidae includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. Corvids are above average in size among the Passeriformes, and some of the larger species show high levels of intelligence. Two species have been recorded in Guyana.
Violaceous jay, Cyanocorax violaceus (H)
Cayenne jay, Cyanocorax cayanus
Swallows
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Hirundinidae
The family Hirundinidae is adapted to aerial feeding. They have a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings, and a short bill with a wide gape. The feet are adapted to perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base. Fifteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
The wrens are mainly small and inconspicuous except for their loud songs. These birds have short wings and thin down-turned bills. Several species often hold their tails upright. All are insectivorous. Ten species have been recorded in Guyana.
Flutist wren, Microcerculus ustulatus
Wing-banded wren, Microcerculus bambla
House wren, Troglodytes aedon
Tepui wren, Troglodytes rufulus
Grass wren, Cistothorus platensis
Bicolored wren, Campylorhynchus griseus
Coraya wren, Pheugopedius coraya
Buff-breasted wren, Cantorchilus leucotis
White-breasted wood-wren, Henicorhina leucosticta
Musician wren, Cyphorhinus aradus
Gnatcatchers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Polioptilidae
These dainty birds resemble Old World warblers in their build and habits, moving restlessly through the foliage seeking insects. The gnatcatchers and gnatwrens are mainly soft bluish gray in color and have the typical insectivore's long sharp bill. They are birds of fairly open woodland or scrub, which nest in bushes or trees. Four species have been recorded in Guyana.
Collared gnatwren, Microbates collaris
Trilling gnatwren, Ramphocaenus melanurus
Tropical gnatcatcher, Polioptila plumbea
Guianan gnatcatcher, Polioptila guianensis
Donacobius
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Donacobiidae
The black-capped donacobius is found in wet habitats from Panama across northern South America and east of the Andes to Argentina and Paraguay.
Black-capped donacobius, Donacobius atricapilla
Thrushes
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Turdidae
The thrushes are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly in the Old World. They are plump, soft plumaged, small to medium-sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores, often feeding on the ground. Many have attractive songs. Twelve species have been recorded in Guyana.
Veery, Catharus fuscescens
Gray-cheeked thrush, Catharus minimus
Rufous-brown solitaire, Cichlopsis leucogenys
Pale-eyed thrush, Turdus leucops
Yellow-legged thrush, Turdus flavipes
Pale-breasted thrush, Turdus leucomelas
Cocoa thrush, Turdus fumigatus
Spectacled thrush, Turdus nudigenis
Pantepui thrush, Turdus murinus
Campina thrush, Turdus arthuri
Black-hooded thrush, Turdus olivater
White-necked thrush, Turdus albicollis
Mockingbirds
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Mimidae
The mimids are a family of passerine birds that includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. These birds are notable for their vocalizations, especially their ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. Their coloring tends towards dull-grays and browns. one species has been recorded in Guyana.
Tropical mockingbird, Mimus gilvus
Pipits and wagtails
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Motacillidae
Motacillidae is 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. One species has been recorded in Guyana.
Yellowish pipit, Anthus chii
Finches
Order: PasseriformesFamily: 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. All have twelve tail feathers and nine primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. Eleven species have been recorded in Guyana.
Red siskin, Spinus cucullatus
Hooded siskin, Spinus magellanica
Blue-naped chlorophonia, Chlorophonia cyanea
Plumbeous euphonia, Euphonia plumbea
Purple-throated euphonia, Euphonia chlorotica
Finsch's euphonia, Euphonia finschi
Orange-bellied euphonia, Euphonia xanthogaster
Golden-bellied euphonia, Euphonia chrysopasta
White-vented euphonia, Euphonia minuta
Violaceous euphonia, Euphonia violacea
Golden-sided euphonia, Euphonia cayennensis
Sparrows
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Passerellidae
Most of the species are known as sparrows, but these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae. Many of these have distinctive head patterns. Four species have been recorded in Guyana.
Grassland sparrow, Ammodramus humeralis
Pectoral sparrow, Arremon taciturnus
Rufous-collared sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis
Tepui brushfinch, Atlapetes personatus
Blackbirds
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Icteridae
The icterids are a group of small to medium-sized, often colorful, passerine birds restricted to the New World and include the grackles, New World blackbirds, and New World orioles. Most species have black as the predominant plumage color, often enlivened by yellow, orange, or red. Sixteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Eastern meadowlark, Sturnella magna
Red-breasted meadowlark, Leistes militaris
Green oropendola, Psarocolius viridis
Crested oropendola, Psarocolius decumanus
Yellow-rumped cacique, Cacicus cela
Red-rumped cacique, Cacicus haemorrhous
Venezuelan troupial, Icterus icterus
Epaulet oriole, Icterus cayanensis
Yellow oriole, Icterus nigrogularis
Giant cowbird, Molothrus oryzivorus
Shiny cowbird, Molothrus bonariensis
Carib grackle, Quiscalus lugubris
Velvet-fronted grackle, Lampropsar tanagrinus
Golden-tufted grackle, Macroagelaius imthurni
Yellow-hooded blackbird, Chrysomus icterocephalus
Wood-warblers
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Parulidae
The wood-warblers are a group of small, often colorful, passerine birds restricted to the New World. Most are arboreal, but some are terrestrial. Most members of this family are insectivores. Fifteen species have been recorded in Guyana.
Northern waterthrush, Parkesia noveboracensis
Prothonotary warbler, Protonotaria citrea
Masked yellowthroat, Geothlypis aequinoctialis
American redstart, Setophaga ruticilla
Tropical parula, Setophaga pitiayumi
Bay-breasted warbler, Setophaga castanea (H)
Blackburnian warbler, Setophaga fusca (H)
Yellow warbler, Setophaga petechia
Blackpoll warbler, Setophaga striata
Flavescent warbler, Myiothlypis flaveola
Riverbank warbler, Myiothlypis rivularis
Two-banded warbler, Myiothlypis bivittata
Golden-crowned warbler, Basileuterus culicivorus
Slate-throated redstart, Myioborus miniatus
Tepui redstart, Myioborus castaneocapillus
Mitrospingids
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Mitrospingidae
Until 2017 the four species in this family were included in the family Thraupidae, the "true" tanagers.
Olive-backed tanager, Mitrospingus oleagineus
Red-billed pied tanager, Lamprospiza melanoleuca
Cardinal grosbeaks
Order: PasseriformesFamily: Cardinalidae
The cardinals are a family of robust, seed-eating birds with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. Nine species have been recorded in Guyana.
The tanagers are a large group of small to medium-sized passerine birds restricted to the New World, mainly in the tropics. Many species are brightly colored. As a family they are omnivorous, but individual species specialize in eating fruits, seeds, insects, or other types of food. Most have short, rounded wings. Sixty-four species have been recorded in Guyana.
The SACC has split black-throated trogon into five species (Proposal 921) but has not assigned English names, so the proposal has not been implemented and the counts do not reflect the change.
Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, J. F. Pacheco, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 24 July 2022. Species Lists of Birds for South American Countries and Territories. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCCountryLists.htm retrieved July 24, 2022
Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, J. F. Pacheco, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 24 July 2022. A classification of the bird species of South America. American Ornithological Society. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCBaseline.htm retrieved July 24, 2022
See also
List of birds
Lists of birds by region
External links
Birds of Guayana - World Institute for Conservation and Environment
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