List of birds of Bermuda

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The endangered Bermuda Petrel or Cahow breeds only in Bermuda.
The endangered Bermuda Petrel or Cahow breeds only in Bermuda.

This is a list of the bird species recorded in Bermuda. The avifauna of Bermuda includes a total of 368 species. 10 of these have been introduced by humans; the Mallard also occurs naturally as a non-breeding migrant. 207 are rare or accidental. 2 species listed are extirpated in Bermuda; Audubon's Shearwater formerly bred but is now only a vagrant while there are a few old records of Eskimo Curlew occurring on migration but none since 1930. 7 species are globally threatened.

This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families, and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of the American Ornithologists' Union checklist (7th edition and supplements). The species counts found in each family account reflect this taxonomy. Introduced and accidental species are included in the total counts for Bermuda. Species marked accidental are those listed as "rare" or "very rare" in Dobson (2002).

The following tags have been used to highlight certain relevant categories. It must be noted that not all species fall into one of these categories. Those that do not are commonly occurring, native species.

  • (A) Accidental A species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Bermuda.
  • (I) Introduced A species introduced to Bermuda as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions.
  • (Ex) Extirpated A species that no longer occurs in Bermuda although populations exist elsewhere.


Table of contents

Non-passerines: Ducks, Geese and Swans . Loons . Grebes . Shearwaters and Petrels . Storm-Petrels . Tropicbirds . Pelicans . Boobies and Gannets . Cormorants . Frigatebirds . Bitterns, Herons and Egrets . Ibises . Flamingos . New World vultures . Hawks, Kites and Eagles . Falcons . Rails, Crakes, Gallinules, and Coots . Cranes . Avocets and Stilts . Plovers and Lapwings . Sandpipers and allies . Skuas and Jaegers . Gulls, Terns and Skimmers . Auks and Puffins . Pigeons and Doves . Cuckoos . Barn owls . Typical owls . Nightjars . Swifts . Hummingbirds . Kingfishers . Woodpeckers and allies .

Passerines: Tyrant flycatchers . Shrikes . Vireos . Crows and Jays . Larks . Swallows and Martins . Nuthatches . Treecreepers . Wrens . Kinglets . Old World flycatchers . Thrushes and allies . Mockingbirds and Thrashers . Starlings . Wagtails and Pipits . Waxwings . New World warblers . Tanagers . Buntings, Sparrows and allies . Cardinals and allies . Troupials and allies . Finches . Old World sparrows . Waxbills and allies .

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[edit] Ducks, Geese and Swans

Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae

The Blue-winged Teal is the commonest of the migrant ducks.
The Blue-winged Teal is the commonest of the migrant ducks.

The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These are birds that are modified for an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating. There are 131 species worldwide and 36 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Loons

Order: Gaviiformes Family: Gaviidae

Loons, known as Divers in Europe, are group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Europe. They are the size of a large duck or small goose, which they somewhat resembles in shape when swimming, but they completely unrelated to these waterfowl. There are 5 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Grebes

Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae

Grebes are small to medium-large sized 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. There are 20 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Shearwaters and Petrels

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae

Large numbers of Greater Shearwaters pass offshore between May and July.
Large numbers of Greater Shearwaters pass offshore between May and July.

The procellariids are the main group of medium-sized 'true petrels', characterised by united nostrils with a medium septum, and a long outer functional primary. There are 75 species worldwide and 7 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Storm-Petrels

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Hydrobatidae

The storm-petrels are relatives of the petrels, and are the smallest of sea-birds. They feed on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. There are 21 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Tropicbirds

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Phaethontidae

The White-tailed Tropicbird or "longtail" arrives in spring to breed.
The White-tailed Tropicbird or "longtail" arrives in spring to breed.

Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. Their heads and long wings have black markings. There are 3 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Boobies and Gannets

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Sulidae

The sulids comprise the gannets and boobies. Both groups comprise medium-to-large coastal sea-birds that plunge-dive for fish. There are 9 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Pelicans

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Pelecanidae

Pelicans are large water birds with a distinctive pouch under the beak. As with other members of the order Pelecaniformes, they have webbed feet with four toes. There are 8 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Cormorants

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae

The Phalacrocoracidae is a family of medium-to-large coastal, fish-eating sea-birds that includes cormorants and shags. Plumage colouration varies with the majority having mainly dark plumage, some species being black and white, and a few being colourful. There are 38 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Frigatebirds

Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Fregatidae

Frigatebirds are large sea-birds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black and white or completely black, with long wings and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable coloured 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. There are 5 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Bitterns, Herons and Egrets

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ardeidae

Yellow-crowned Night-Herons were released between 1976 and 1978 in order to re-establish heron colonies on Bermuda.
Yellow-crowned Night-Herons were released between 1976 and 1978 in order to re-establish heron colonies on Bermuda.

The family Ardeidae contains the bitterns, herons and egrets. Herons and egrets are medium to large sized wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more wary. Unlike other long-necked birds suck as storks, ibises and spoonbills, members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted. There are 61 species worldwide and 15 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Ibises

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Threskiornithidae

The 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. There are 36 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Flamingos

Order: Phoenicopteriformes Family: Phoenicopteridae

Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually 3 to 5 feet (1.5 m) high, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. They are more numerous in the latter. 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 are uniquely used upside-down. There are 6 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] New World vultures

Order: Falconiformes Family: 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. There are 7 species worldwide, all of which are found only in the Americas, and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Hawks, Kites and Eagles

Order: Falconiformes Family: Accipitridae

The Osprey is a regular passage migrant.
The Osprey is a regular passage migrant.

Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include 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. There are 234 species worldwide and 11 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Falcons

Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae

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 feet. There are 62 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Rails, Crakes, Gallinules, and Coots

Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae

The Common Moorhen breeds on most ponds.
The Common Moorhen breeds on most ponds.

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, difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs, and have long toes which are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and be weak fliers. There are 143 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Cranes

Order: Gruiformes Family: Gruidae

Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. Most have elaborate and noisy courting displays or "dances". There are 15 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Plovers and Lapwings

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae

Threatened in much of its range, the Piping Plover has become rare in Bermuda.
Threatened in much of its range, the Piping Plover has become rare in Bermuda.

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, although there are some exceptions. There are 66 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Avocets and Stilts

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae

Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds, which includes the avocets and the stilts. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills. There are 9 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Sandpipers and allies

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae

Semipalmated Sandpiper - one of the commonest migrant shorebirds.
Semipalmated Sandpiper - one of the commonest migrant shorebirds.

The Scolopacidae are 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 species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Variation in length of legs and bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. There are 90 species worldwide and 38 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Gulls, Terns and Skimmers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae

Ring-billed Gulls - common along the coast in winter.
Ring-billed Gulls - common along the coast in winter.

Laridae is a family of medium to large seabirds and includes gulls, terns and skimmers. They are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have webbed feet. Gulls have stout bills while terns have long dagger-like bils. There are 102 species worldwide and 30 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Skuas and Jaegers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Stercorariidae

The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with grey 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. There are 7 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Auks and Puffins

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Alcidae

Alcids are superficially similar to penguins due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits, however they are not related to the penguins bnd differ in being able to fly. Auks live on the open sea, only deliberately coming ashore to nest. There are 24 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Pigeons and Doves

Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae

The Mourning Dove first bred in Bermuda in the 1950s and is now common.
The Mourning Dove first bred in Bermuda in the 1950s and is now common.

Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. There are 308 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Cuckoos

Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae

The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs. Unlike the cuckoo species of the Old World, North American cuckoos are not brood parasites. There are 138 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Barn owls

Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae

The Barn Owl colonized Bermuda in the 1930s.
The Barn Owl colonized Bermuda in the 1930s.

Barn owls are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are 16 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Typical owls

Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae

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. There are 195 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Nightjars

Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae

Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves. There are 86 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Swifts

Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae

Swifts are small aerial birds, spending 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 that resemble a crescent or a boomerang. There are 98 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Hummingbirds

Order: Trochiliformes Family: Trochilidae

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. There are 337 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Kingfishers

Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae

Belted Kingfisher - a regular migrant to ponds and coasts.
Belted Kingfisher - a regular migrant to ponds and coasts.

Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. There are 93 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Woodpeckers and allies

Order: Piciformes Family: 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. There are 218 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Tyrant flycatchers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae

Great Kiskadee - introduced from Trinidad in 1951 in an unsuccessful attempt to control Anolis lizards.
Great Kiskadee - introduced from Trinidad in 1951 in an unsuccessful attempt to control Anolis lizards.

Tyrant flycatchers are passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust with stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds. Most, but not all, have plain colouring. As the name implies, most are insectivorous. There are 429 species worldwide, all found only in the Americas and 18 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Shrikes

Order: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae

Shrikes are passerine birds known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns. A typical shrike's beak is hooked, like a bird of prey. There are 31 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Vireos

Order: Passeriformes Family: Vireonidae

White-eyed Vireo - Bermuda has an endemic subspecies of this bird. In addition, birds from mainland North America like the one pictured are seen outside the breeding season.
White-eyed Vireo - Bermuda has an endemic subspecies of this bird. In addition, birds from mainland North America like the one pictured are seen outside the breeding season.

The vireos are a group of small to medium sized passerine birds restricted to the New World. They are typically greenish in colour and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills. There are 52 species worldwide and 7 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Crows and Jays

Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae

The American Crow was introduced in 1840 and is now considered to be a pest.
The American Crow was introduced in 1840 and is now considered to be a pest.

The Corvidae family includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. Corvids are above average in size for the bird order Passeriformes. Some of the larger species show high levels of learning behavior. There are 120 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Larks

Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae

Larks are small terrestrial birds with often extravagant songs and display flights. Most larks are fairly dull in appearance. Their food is insects and seeds. There are 91 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Swallows and Martins

Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae

Barn Swallow - common over open country during the migration seasons.
Barn Swallow - common over open country during the migration seasons.

The Hirundinidae family is a group of passerines characterized by their adaptation to aerial feeding. Their adaptations include a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings and short bills with wide gape. The feet are designed for perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base. There are 75 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Nuthatches

Order: Passeriformes Family: Sittidae

Nuthatches are small woodland birds. They have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first, unlike other birds which can only go upwards. Nuthatches have big heads, short tails and powerful bills and feet. There are 24 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Treecreepers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Certhiidae

Treecreepers are small woodland birds, brown above and white below. They have thin pointed down-curved bills, which they use to extricate insects from bark. They have stiff tail feathers, like woodpeckers, which they use to support themselves on vertical trees. There are 6 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Wrens

Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae

The wrens are mainly small and inconspicuous except for their loud songs. These birds have short wings and a thin down-turned bill. Several species often hold their tails upright. All are insectivorous. There are 80 species worldwide (of which all but one are New World species) and 3 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Kinglets

Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae

The kinglets or crests are a small group of birds often included in the Old World warblers, but frequently given family status because they also resemble the titmice. There are 7 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Old World flycatchers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Muscicapidae

Old World flycatchers are a large group of small passerine birds native to the Old World. They are mainly small arboreal insectivores. The appearance of these birds is very varied, but they mostly have weak songs and harsh calls. There are 120 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Thrushes and allies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae

The Eastern Bluebird has suffered from competition with introduced species and from the decline of the Bermuda cedar.
The Eastern Bluebird has suffered from competition with introduced species and from the decline of the Bermuda cedar.

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. There are 335 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Mockingbirds and Thrashers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Mimidae

The Gray Catbird, known locally as the "blackbird", is a native breeding resident.
The Gray Catbird, known locally as the "blackbird", is a native breeding resident.

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 colouring tends towards dull greys and browns . There are 35 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Starlings

Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae

The European Starling reached Bermuda from the introduced population in the USA. It is now the commonest breeding bird on the islands.
The European Starling reached Bermuda from the introduced population in the USA. It is now the commonest breeding bird on the islands.

Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country. They eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. There are 125 species worldwide and1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Wagtails and Pipits

Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae

The Motacillidae are 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. There are 54 species worldwide and1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Waxwings

Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae

The waxwings are a group of passerine birds characterized by soft silky plumage and unique red tips to some of the wing feathers. In the Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings, these tips look like sealing wax, and give the group its name. These are arboreal birds of northern forests. They live on insects in summer and berries in winter. There are 3 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] New World warblers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae

Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler - a common migrant, often seen in flocks.
Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler - a common migrant, often seen in flocks.

The New World warblers are a group of small, often colourful, passerine birds restricted to the New World. Most are arboreal, but some are terrestrial. Most members of this family are insectivores. There are 119 species worldwide and 39 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Tanagers

Order: Passeriformes Family: Thraupidae

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 coloured. They are seed eaters, but their preference tends towards fruit and nectar. Most have short, rounded wings. There are 256 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Buntings, Sparrows and allies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Emberizidae

The Savannah Sparrow is the most frequent of the migrant sparrows.
The Savannah Sparrow is the most frequent of the migrant sparrows.

The emberizids are a large family of passerine birds. They are seed-eating birds with a distinctively shaped bill. In Europe, most species are named as buntings. In North America, most of the species in this family are known as Sparrows, but these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae. Many emberizid species have distinctive head patterns. There are species 275 worldwide and 18 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Cardinals and allies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae

Northern Cardinal - an introduced species often seen in parks and gardens.
Northern Cardinal - an introduced species often seen in parks and gardens.

The cardinals are a family of passerine birds that are robust, seed-eating birds, with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. There are 43 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Troupials and allies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Icteridae

Large numbers of Bobolinks pass through in September and October.
Large numbers of Bobolinks pass through in September and October.

The icterids are a group of small to medium, often colourful, 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 colour, often enlivened by yellow, orange or red. There are 98 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Finches

Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae

European Goldfinch - a common introduced species.
European Goldfinch - a common introduced species.

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 12 tail feathers and 9 primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. There are 137 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in Bermuda.

[edit] Old World sparrows

Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae

The House Sparrow was introduced in 1875 and quickly became common.
The House Sparrow was introduced in 1875 and quickly became common.

Sparrows are small passerine birds. In general, sparrows tend to be small, plump, brown or grey birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Sparrows are seed-eaters, and they also consume small insects. There are 35 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Bermuda.

[edit] Waxbills and allies

Order: Passeriformes Family: Estrildidae

The estrildid finches are small passerine birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. They are gregarious and often colonial seed-eaters with short thick but pointed bills. They are all similar in structure and habits, but have a wide variation in plumage colours and pattern. There are 141 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Bermuda.

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