Wildlife Species Library

Birds

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Known as the 'baldpate' for the male's snowy-white forehead, the American Wigeon is a vibrant and vocal dabbler. Whet...

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American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

With its oversized eyes and long, prehensile bill, the American Woodcock is one of the most eccentric characters of t...

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Amur Falcon

Falco amurensis

Witness the marathon traveler of the raptor world. The Amur Falcon completes a staggering 22,000-kilometer annual loo...

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Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

The Ancient Murrelet is a master of the North Pacific, known for its striking silver 'shawl' and a truly remarkable u...

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Andean Emerald

Uranomitra franciae

A shimmering jewel of the high Andes, the Andean Emerald is easily identified by its snow-white underparts and glitte...

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Andean Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus andinus

The Andean Flamingo is a master of survival, thriving in the thin air and salty lagoons of the high Andes. Easily ide...

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Andean Flicker

Colaptes rupicola

Meet the woodpecker that traded trees for the high-altitude plains of the Andes. The Andean Flicker is a charismatic,...

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Andean Guan

Penelope montagnii

Meet the 'chicken of the cloud forest,' an agile climber with a vibrant red throat that thrives in the misty heights ...

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Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Often mistaken for a swimming serpent, the Anhinga is a master of the wetlands. With its spear-like bill and silver-s...

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Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

The boldest jewel of the Pacific Coast, Anna's Hummingbirds are year-round garden residents known for their dazzling ...

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Antillean Crested Hummingbird

Orthorhyncus cristatus

A tiny, crested jewel of the West Indies, the Antillean Crested Hummingbird brings a flash of iridescent green and a ...

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Antipodean Albatross

Diomedea antipodensis

Witness the Southern Ocean's most majestic voyager. With a wingspan that defies the wind, the Antipodean Albatross is...

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Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

The world's greatest traveler, the Arctic Tern follows the sun from the top of the world to the bottom and back again...

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Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch

Geospizopsis plebejus

A hardy resident of the high Andes, the Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch is a master of the mountain winds. Often found in s...

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Ashy-throated Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus canigularis

A subtle beauty of the tropical highlands, the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus is the restless engine of mixed-species fl...

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Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

A tiny, high-altitude specialist known for its distinctive ashy throat and energetic foraging style. This Himalayan g...

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Asian Openbill

Anastomus oscitans

A specialist of the marshlands, the Asian Openbill is famous for the unique 'nutcracker' gap in its bill. This elegan...

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Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula arctica

The Atlantic Puffin is the 'clown of the sea,' a hardy maritime survivor that braves the North Atlantic's fiercest st...

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Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche chlororhynchos

A slender master of the Southern winds, the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross is easily recognized by the vibrant yello...

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Audubon's Oriole

Icterus graduacauda

The Audubon's Oriole is a master of hide-and-seek, draped in brilliant yellow and a signature black hood. A year-roun...

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Austral Blackbird

Curaeus curaeus

The iconic 'Tordo' of the South, the Austral Blackbird is a master of melody and a social star of the Andean foothill...

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Austral Thrush

Turdus falcklandii

The Austral Thrush is the soulful voice of the southern Andes and the most familiar garden companion of the Southern ...

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Australasian Swamphen

Porphyrio melanotus

With its brilliant indigo feathers and unmistakable red bill, the Australasian Swamphen is the bold, social architect...

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Australian Hobby

Falco longipennis

A master of aerial acrobatics, the Australian Hobby is a pint-sized powerhouse that brings the thrill of the high-spe...

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Australian Ibis

Threskiornis molucca

Meet Australia’s most misunderstood icon. From ancient wetlands to city parks, the Australian Ibis is a master of ada...

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Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Boasting the longest bill in the avian world, the Australian Pelican is a masterpiece of prehistoric design and grace...

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Azure-crowned Hummingbird

Saucerottia cyanocephala

With its shimmering violet-blue cap and snowy white breast, the Azure-crowned Hummingbird is a crown jewel of Central...

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Azure-hooded Jay

Cyanolyca cucullata

A striking denizen of the misty cloud forests, the Azure-hooded Jay is easily recognized by its brilliant sky-blue cr...

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Azure Jay

Cyanocorax caeruleus

Meet the brilliant blue 'gardener' of the Atlantic Forest. The Azure Jay is a social mastermind known for its strikin...

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Azure-naped Jay

Cyanocorax heilprini

A social and striking inhabitant of the Amazon's white-sand forests, the Azure-naped Jay stands out with its brillian...

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Azure-shouldered Tanager

Thraupis cyanoptera

The Azure-shouldered Tanager is a vibrant jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, easily identified by its shimmering...

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Azure-winged Magpie

Cyanopica cyanus

A masterpiece of East Asian nature, the Azure-winged Magpie combines striking sapphire plumage with a brilliant, soci...