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Birds by habitat

Urban & human-modified

120 birds

The Birbs encyclopedia features 120 urban & human-modified birds. They range from the lightest in our records, the Scintillant Hummingbird, to the heaviest, the Red-headed Vulture. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

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Notable urban & human-modified birds

Frequently asked

How many urban & human-modified birds are there?
The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 120 urban & human-modified birds, each with photos, range and conservation status.
What is the largest of the urban & human-modified birds?
By body weight, the heaviest of the urban & human-modified birds in our records is the Red-headed Vulture.
Are urban & human-modified birds endangered?
At least 6 of the urban & human-modified birds we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.