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Birds of South America
Lore covers 3,404 bird species that have been recorded in South America, and 2,343 of them are regular birds you can reasonably expect to see. You learn them from real photos taken by birders, one question at a time: pick the right name, earn points and keep a daily streak. It is free and it works in your browser, no app needed.
The most common birds in South America
These are the birds you will meet first. Lore starts every guide with the common species, so you learn what you actually see in the field.
- Saffron FinchResident
Sicalis flaveola - Rufous-collared SparrowResident
Zonotrichia capensis - Eared DoveResident
Zenaida auriculata - Great KiskadeeResident
Pitangus sulphuratus - Southern LapwingResident
Vanellus chilensis - Crested CaracaraResident
Caracara plancus - Tropical KingbirdResident
Tyrannus melancholicus - Black VultureResident
Coragyps atratus - Great EgretResident
Ardea alba - Neotropic CormorantResident
Nannopterum brasilianum - Rufous HorneroResident
Furnarius rufus - Rock PigeonResident
Columba livia - Burrowing OwlResident
Athene cunicularia - Roadside HawkResident
Rupornis magnirostris - Chalk-browed MockingbirdResident
Mimus saturninus - Shiny CowbirdResident
Molothrus bonariensis - Vermilion FlycatcherResident
Pyrocephalus rubinus - Southern House WrenResident
Troglodytes musculus - Snowy EgretResident
Egretta thula - Chimango CaracaraResident
Daptrius chimango - Rufous-bellied ThrushResident
Turdus rufiventris - Black-crowned Night HeronResident
Nycticorax nycticorax - House SparrowResident
Passer domesticus - Cocoi HeronResident
Ardea cocoi - Blue-gray TanagerResident
Thraupis episcopus - Ruddy Ground DoveResident
Columbina talpacoti - Yellow-headed CaracaraResident
Daptrius chimachima - Cattle TyrantResident
Machetornis rixosa - Turkey VultureResident
Cathartes aura - Kelp GullResident
Larus dominicanus - American KestrelResident
Falco sparverius - Smooth-billed AniResident
Crotophaga ani - Bare-faced IbisResident
Phimosus infuscatus - Common GallinuleResident
Gallinula galeata - Palm TanagerResident
Thraupis palmarum - Wattled JacanaResident
Jacana jacana
Birds in South America through the year
Of the 2,343 regular birds in South America, Lore counts 2,139 resident species that stay all year and 86 winter visitors. The rest are partly migratory or irregular.
Most species are present in November (2,318 regular birds) and the fewest in June (2,205). Lore's guides follow the seasons, so you can learn the birds that are around this month, or the ones that arrive next month.
Regular birds present per month.
Which bird families are most common in South America?
The families with the most regular species in South America are Tanagers and Allies (285), Tyrant Flycatchers (250), Hummingbirds (188), Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (173) and Typical Antbirds (127).
How Lore teaches you the birds
- Real photos. Every picture was taken by a birder and credited in the game.
- Guides for your region. Common birds, year-round birds, summer and winter visitors, birds by family, and more.
- A daily mystery bird. Clues first, the photo last.
- Challenges. Play the same birds as your friends in a group, or join the open Ultimate Birders' Challenge.
Countries and regions in South America
Frequently asked questions
How many birds can I learn in South America? Lore has 3,404 species for South America, of which 2,343 are regular. The most common are the Saffron Finch, Rufous-collared Sparrow and Eared Dove.
Is Lore free? Yes. Lore is free, has no ads and is made as a hobby. You do not need an account to start.
Where do the photos and data come from? Photos come from iNaturalist and Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences, and rarity and names come from eBird. See the photo credits.
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