List of birds of Réunion
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Réunion. The avifauna of Réunion include a total of 91 species, of which four are endemic, 21 have been introduced by humans and 20 are rare or accidental. One species listed is extirpated in Réunion and is not included in the species count. Six 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 Clements Checklist of Birds of the World, 5th edition. The family accounts at the beginning of each heading reflect this taxonomy, as do the species counts found in each family account. Introduced and accidental species are included in the total counts for Réunion.
The following tags have been used to highlight several categories. 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 Réunion
- (E) Endemic - a species endemic to Réunion
- (I) Introduced - a species introduced to Réunion as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions
- (Ex) Extirpated - a species that no longer occurs in Réunion although populations exist elsewhere
- (X) Extinct - a species formerly found on Réunion, but no longer exists alive globally
Albatrosses
Order: Procellariiformes Family: Diomedeidae
- Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans
- Black-browed albatross, Thalassarche melanophris (A)
- Salvin's albatross, Thalassarche salvini (A)
- Indian yellow-nosed albatross, Thalassarche carteri
- Sooty albatross, Phoebetria fusca (A)
- Light-mantled albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata (A)
Shearwaters and petrels
Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae
- Antarctic giant petrel, Macronectes giganteus
- Hall's giant petrel, Macronectes halli (A)
- Cape petrel, Daption capense
- Mascarene petrel, Pterodroma aterrima
- Barau's petrel, Pterodroma baraui
- Broad-billed prion, Pachyptila vittata (A)
- Slender-billed prion, Pachyptila belcheri (A)
- Flesh-footed shearwater, Ardenna carneipes
- Wedge-tailed shearwater, Ardenna pacificus
- Tropical shearwater, Puffinus bailloni
Storm petrels
Order: Procellariiformes Family: Hydrobatidae
- Wilson's storm petrel, Oceanites oceanicus
- White-bellied storm petrel, Fregetta grallaria (A)
Tropicbirds
Order: Phaethontiformes Family: Phaethontidae
- White-tailed tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus
Boobies and gannets
Order: Suliformes Family: Sulidae
- Masked booby, Sula dactylatra
- Red-footed booby, Sula sula
Frigatebirds
Order: Suliformes Family: Fregatidae
- Great frigatebird, Fregata minor (A)
- Lesser frigatebird, Fregata ariel (A)
Bitterns, herons and egrets
Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae
- Cattle egret, Bubulcus ibis
- Striated heron, Butorides striata
Ibises and spoonbills
Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae
- Réunion ibis, Threskiornis solitarius (Ex)
Flamingos
Order: Phoenicopteriformes Family: Phoenicopteridae
- Greater flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus
- Lesser flamingo, Phoenicopterus minor
Ducks, geese and swans
Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae
- Réunion sheldgoose, Alopochen kervazoi (X)
- White-faced whistling duck, Dendrocygna viduata (A)
- Meller's duck, Anas melleri (I)
- Garganey, Anas querquedula
Hawks, kites and eagles
Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae
- Black kite, Milvus migrans
- Réunion harrier, Circus maillardi
Caracaras and falcons
Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae
- Eleonora's falcon, Falco eleonorae
- Sooty falcon, Falco concolor (A)
Pheasants and partridges
Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae
- Chinese francolin, Francolinus pintadeanus
- Grey francolin, Francolinus pondicerianus (I)
- Madagascan partridge, Margaroperdix madagarensis (I)
- Common quail, Coturnix coturnix (I)
- Blue quail, Excalfactoria adansonii (I)
- Jungle bush quail, Perdicula asiatica (I)
- Red junglefowl, Gallus gallus (I)
Rails, crakes, gallinules and coots
Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae
- Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus
- Mascarene coot, Fulica newtonii (X)
Crab-plover
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Dromadidae
- Crab-plover, Dromas ardeola
Pratincoles and coursers
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Glareolidae
- Oriental pratincole, Glareola maldivarum (A)
- Madagascar pratincole, Glareola ocularis
Buttonquails
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Turnicidae
- Madagascan buttonquail, Turnix nigricollis (I)
Plovers and lapwings
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae
- Black-bellied plover, Pluvialis squatarola
- Common ringed plover, Charadrius hiaticula
- Greater sandplover, Charadrius leschenaultii
Sandpipers and allies
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae
- Bar-tailed godwit, Limosa lapponica
- Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus
- Eurasian curlew, Numenius arquata
- Common greenshank, Tringa nebularia
- Terek sandpiper, Xenus cinereus
- Common sandpiper, Actitis hypoleucos
- Ruddy turnstone, Arenaria interpres
- Sanderling, Calidris alba
- Curlew sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea
Terns
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Sternidae
- Great crested tern, Thalasseus bergii
- Roseate tern, Sterna dougallii (A)
- Bridled tern, Onychoprion anaethetus (A)
- Sooty tern, Onychoprion fuscatus
- Whiskered tern, Chlidonias hybrida (A)
- White-winged tern, Chlidonias leucopterus (A)
- Lesser noddy, Anous tenuirostris (A)
- Brown noddy, Anous stolidus
- White tern, Gygis alba (A)
Pigeons and doves
Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae
- Malagasy turtle dove, Nesoenas picturatus (I)
- Zebra dove, Geopelia striata (I)
Old World parrots
Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittaculidae
- Rose-ringed parakeet, Psittacula krameri (I)
Swifts
Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae
- Mascarene swiftlet, Aerodramus francicus
Typical rollers
Order: Coraciiformes Family: Coraciidae
- Broad-billed roller, Eurystomus glaucurus (A)
Swallows and martins
Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae
- Mascarene martin, Phedina borbonica
Cuckooshrikes
Order: Passeriformes Family: Campephagidae
- Réunion cuckooshrike, Coracina newtoni (E)
Bulbuls
Order: Passeriformes Family: Pycnonotidae
- Red-whiskered bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus (I)
- Réunion bulbul, Hypsipetes borbonicus (E)
Old World flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Muscicapidae
- Réunion stonechat, Saxicola tectes (E)
Monarch flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Monarchidae
- Mascarene paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone bourbonnensis
White-eyes
Order: Passeriformes Family: Zosteropidae
- Réunion grey white-eye, Zosterops borbonicus (E)
- Réunion olive white-eye, Zosterops olivaceus (E)
Starlings
Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae
- Common myna, Acridotheres tristis (I)
Weavers and allies
Order: Passeriformes Family: Ploceidae
- Village weaver, Ploceus cucullatus (I)
- Red fody, Foudia madagascariensis (I)
Waxbills and allies
Order: Passeriformes Family: Estrildidae
- Common waxbill, Estrilda astrild (I)
- Red avadavat, Amandava amandava (I)
- Nutmeg mannikin, Lonchura punctulata (I)
Siskins, crossbills and allies
Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae
- Cape canary, Serinus canicollis (I)
- Yellow-fronted canary, Crithagra mozambicus (I)
Sparrows
Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae
- House sparrow, Passer domesticus (I)
See also
References
- Lepage, Denis. "Checklist of birds of Réunion". Bird Checklists of the World. Avibase. Retrieved 27 April 2007.
- Clements, James F. (2000). Birds of the World: a Checklist. Cornell University Press. p. 880. ISBN 0-934797-16-1.
