Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Abdim's Stork

Ciconia abdimii

Meet the 'Rain Bird,' the world's smallest stork and a beloved symbol of coming storms across Africa. With its irides...

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Abert's Towhee

Melozone aberti

A secretive specialist of the desert Southwest, the Abert's Towhee is a master of the undergrowth. With its soulful b...

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Abyssinian Ground Hornbill

Bucorvus abyssinicus

A prehistoric-looking giant of the African savanna, the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is a master of the grasslands. Wit...

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Abyssinian Roller

Coracias abyssinicus

A flash of sapphire and turquoise against the dusty Sahel, the Abyssinian Roller is a master of the aerial hunt. With...

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Abyssinian Scimitarbill

Rhinopomastus minor

With its striking scimitar-shaped orange bill and iridescent midnight plumage, the Abyssinian Scimitarbill is a maste...

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Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

A hidden gem of the humid woods, the Acadian Flycatcher is a vibrant olive-green hunter that thrives near forest stre...

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Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

The social architect of the oak woods, Acorn Woodpeckers are famous for building massive 'pantry' trees and living in...

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African Black Duck

Anas sparsa

The African Black Duck is the elegant, dark-plumed sentinel of Africa's waterways. Unlike its boisterous relatives, t...

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African Collared-Dove

Streptopelia roseogrisea

A resilient beauty of the Sahel, the African Collared-Dove brings a touch of desert elegance to any backyard. Recogni...

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African Cuckoo-Hawk

Aviceda cuculoides

A master of canopy camouflage, the African Cuckoo-Hawk uses its cuckoo-like plumage to move undetected through the tr...

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African Dwarf Kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei

The African Dwarf Kingfisher is the world's smallest kingfisher, a tiny crimson-billed gem that haunts the shadows of...

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African Fish-Eagle

Icthyophaga vocifer

Known as the iconic 'Voice of Africa,' the African Fish-Eagle is a master of the skies and the water. With its striki...

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African Goshawk

Aerospiza tachiro

The silent ghost of the African canopy, this agile raptor has turned leafy suburbs into its personal hunting ground. ...

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African Harrier-Hawk

Polyboroides typus

Witness the most flexible predator in the sky. Known for its 'double-jointed' legs and acrobatic 'wall-walking' hunti...

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African Openbill

Anastomus lamelligerus

Master of the marshlands, the African Openbill features one of nature's most specialized tools: a nutcracker-like bil...

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African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

The only penguin species native to Africa, these 'tuxedoed' coastal residents are as famous for their donkey-like bra...

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African Pygmy Kingfisher

Ispidina picta

The African Pygmy Kingfisher is a tiny, jewel-toned marvel of the African woodland. Though it carries the kingfisher ...

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African Sacred Ibis

Threskiornis aethiopicus

Symbol of the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, this striking bird is a master of adaptation, thriving in both wild wetland...

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African Woolly-necked Stork

Ciconia microscelis

A striking wader with a unique 'woolly' white neck and iridescent black plumage. Once a shy wetland resident, this ad...

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Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

A master of the northern thickets, the Alder Flycatcher is a long-distance traveler known for its distinctive 'free-b...

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Alexandrine Parakeet

Psittacula eupatria

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a regal, emerald-hued icon of the Asian canopy. Named after Alexander the Great, these in...

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Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

A copper-colored jewel of the Pacific coast, the Allen's Hummingbird is a feisty aerial acrobat famous for its brilli...

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Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

A hardy specialist of the high peaks, the Alpine Accentor thrives where few other birds dare to go. Known for its 'ta...

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Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

The crown jewel of the Rio Grande Valley, the Altamira Oriole brings a burst of tropical orange to the borderlands. A...

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Amazilia Hummingbird

Amazilis amazilia

A shimmering jewel of the Pacific coast, the Amazilia Hummingbird is a bold and feisty resident of South American gar...

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Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

A striking master of the tropical waterways, the Amazon Kingfisher is easily identified by its shaggy green crest and...

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Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

With its stunning turquoise crown and unique 'racquet' tail, the Amazonian Motmot is one of the most iconic sights of...

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Amazonian Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium hardyi

The Amazonian Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the rainforest canopy. Though barely larger than a sparrow, thi...

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Amazonian Violaceous Trogon

Trogon ramonianus

Decked in iridescent violet and brilliant gold, the Amazonian Violaceous Trogon is a tropical treasure. This elusive ...

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American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

With its elegantly upturned bill and striking cinnamon breeding plumage, the American Avocet is one of North America'...

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American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

Known as the 'Ghost Owl' for its silent flight and stark white face, the American Barn Owl is nature's most elegant n...

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American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

A master of disguise and a phantom of the marsh, the American Bittern is famous for its 'sky-pointing' camouflage and...

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American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

The American Black Duck is the 'shadow' of the marsh—a dark, elegant, and notoriously shy dabbler that haunts the qui...

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American Coot

Fulica americana

Often mistaken for a duck, the American Coot is a charismatic marsh bird with a striking white bill and a rhythmic he...

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American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Brilliant, social, and remarkably adaptable, the American Crow is a highly intelligent neighbor with a complex family...

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American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

The American Flamingo is a masterpiece of evolution, sporting brilliant coral plumage and a specialized bill for filt...