Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Common Sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

The Common Sandpiper is a tireless traveler of the world's waterways, instantly recognizable by its rhythmic tail-bob...

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Common Scimitarbill

Rhinopomastus cyanomelas

With its signature sickle-shaped bill and shimmering midnight plumage, the Common Scimitarbill is the acrobat of the ...

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Common Shelduck

Tadorna tadorna

With its striking piebald plumage and bright red bill, the Common Shelduck is a majestic sight on coastal mudflats. O...

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Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

A master of the air and sea, the Common Tern is a graceful visitor to shorelines across the globe. Known for its stri...

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Common Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum cinereum

Meet the tiny powerhouse of the tropical garden. With its striking white eyes and an unmistakable side-to-side tail w...

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Common Whitethroat

Curruca communis

With its brilliant white throat and energetic song flights, the Common Whitethroat is the quintessential sound of a t...

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Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

Meet the 'Yellow Bandit' of the brush—a charismatic warbler known for its bold black mask and rhythmic 'witchety' son...

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Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

A secretive ghost of the boreal bogs, the Connecticut Warbler is a master of the forest floor, distinguished by its r...

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Cook's Petrel

Pterodroma cookii

A master of the Pacific winds, Cook's Petrel journeys from the deep ocean to the high forests of New Zealand. This el...

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Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

The 'fighter pilot' of the backyard, the Cooper's Hawk is a master of speed and agility, turning suburban gardens int...

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Copper-rumped Hummingbird

Saucerottia tobaci

A bold and territorial jewel of the Caribbean, the Copper-rumped Hummingbird dazzles with its metallic green plumage ...

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Coppery-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis cupreoventris

A high-altitude gem of the Andes, the Coppery-bellied Puffleg dazzles with its metallic orange belly and whimsical wh...

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Corn Bunting

Emberiza calandra

The quintessential bird of the open fields, the Corn Bunting is famous for its 'jangling keys' song and its mastery o...

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Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris borealis

The ghost of the Atlantic waves, Cory’s Shearwater is a master glider that travels thousands of miles across the open...

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Costa Rican Brushfinch

Arremon costaricensis

A dapper resident of the Central American undergrowth, the Costa Rican Brushfinch is easily recognized by its strikin...

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Costa Rican Warbler

Basileuterus melanotis

A restless gem of the Central American highlands, the Costa Rican Warbler is instantly recognizable by its bold black...

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Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

A tiny desert jewel with a regal purple crown, the Costa's Hummingbird is the Southwestern desert's most dazzling aer...

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Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

A bold and vocal icon of the Rio Grande Valley, the Couch's Kingbird brings a splash of tropical yellow and high-ener...

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Cozumel Emerald

Cynanthus forficatus

An island treasure found only on Cozumel, this shimmering emerald hummingbird is famous for the male's dramatic, deep...

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Creamy-bellied Thrush

Turdus amaurochalinus

A familiar and melodic presence in South American backyards, the Creamy-bellied Thrush is a master of the garden lawn...

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Crested Auklet

Aethia cristatella

With a whimsical forehead crest and the scent of fresh tangerines, the Crested Auklet is the North Pacific's most cha...

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Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

Part falcon, part vulture, and entirely unique, the Crested Caracara is the 'Mexican Eagle' of the Americas. Watch fo...

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Crested Goshawk

Lophospiza trivirgata

The ghost of the canopy, the Crested Goshawk is a master of the ambush. With its distinctive short crest and piercing...

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Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

An ancient arboreal giant of the tropical forest, the Crested Guan is a master of the canopy. With its striking red d...

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Crested Oropendola

Psarocolius decumanus

Master architects of the tropical canopy, Crested Oropendolas are famous for their hanging teardrop nests and liquid,...

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Crested Pigeon

Ocyphaps lophotes

The Crested Pigeon is one of Australia's most stylish backyard visitors, easily recognized by its pointed black crest...

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Crested Quetzal

Pharomachrus antisianus

A shimmering emerald of the Andes, the Crested Quetzal is a crown jewel of the South American cloud forest. With its ...

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Crested Serpent-Eagle

Spilornis cheela

A striking specialist of the Asian tropics, the Crested Serpent-Eagle is famous for its crown of feathers and its fea...

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Crestless Curassow

Mitu tomentosum

A shy giant of the South American understory, the Crestless Curassow is famous for its glossy black plumage and its l...

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Crimson-backed Tanager

Ramphocelus dimidiatus

Known locally as 'Sangre de Toro' for its intense blood-red plumage, the Crimson-backed Tanager is a jewel of the tro...

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Crimson-crested Woodpecker

Campephilus melanoleucos

With its striking scarlet crest and powerful double-tap drum, the Crimson-crested Woodpecker is a magnificent sight i...

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Crimson-mantled Woodpecker

Colaptes rivolii

A jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker stands out with its vivid red back and golden-yel...

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Crissal Thrasher

Toxostoma crissale

A master of the desert undergrowth, the Crissal Thrasher is famous for its sickle-shaped bill and beautiful, melodic ...

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Croaking Ground Dove

Columbina cruziana

Meet the charming, frog-voiced resident of the South American coast. With its bright yellow bill and gentle dispositi...

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Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus coronatus

The bold sentinel of the African plains, the Crowned Lapwing is instantly recognizable by its striking 'halo' crown a...

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Crowned Woodnymph

Thalurania colombica

A glittering jewel of the Neotropical understory, the Crowned Woodnymph dazzles with its violet crown and emerald thr...