Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Fan-tailed Warbler

Euthlypis lachrymosa

A restless gem of the forest floor, the Fan-tailed Warbler captivates observers with its rhythmic tail-flicking and b...

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Far Eastern Curlew

Numenius madagascariensis

The Far Eastern Curlew is the world's largest sandpiper, an endangered giant of the wetlands famous for its incredibl...

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Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Heliodoxa rubinoides

A robust gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Fawn-breasted Brilliant is easily recognized by its warm cinnamon pluma...

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Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

As the largest Buteo in North America, the Ferruginous Hawk is a master of the western prairies. With its feathered l...

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Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium brasilianum

The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the bird world, known for its fierce hunting skills, daytime ...

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Festive Amazon

Amazona festiva

A vibrant specialist of the South American riverfronts, the Festive Amazon is easily identified by its striking red r...

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Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

With its signature pink bill and warm, rusty cap, the Field Sparrow is a gentle soul of the overgrown meadow. Watch f...

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Fieldfare

Turdus pilaris

A social and striking winter visitor, the Fieldfare is a grey-headed thrush that brings a touch of wild Scandinavia t...

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Fiery-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus frantzii

With its neon-orange bill and striking yellow-and-red chest, the Fiery-billed Aracari is a crown jewel of the Central...

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Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

The clever, nasal-voiced cousin of the American Crow, this wetland specialist is a master of the shoreline and a risi...

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Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

A rare resident of the rugged canyons along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Five-striped Sparrow is a master of the thorn...

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Flame-faced Tanager

Tangara parzudakii

With a face like a glowing ember and wings that shimmer like green opals, the Flame-faced Tanager is one of the Andes...

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Flame-rumped Tanager

Ramphocelus flammigerus

A jewel of the Colombian Andes, the Flame-rumped Tanager dazzles with its velvety black plumage and a rump that glows...

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Flammulated Owl

Psiloscops flammeolus

Meet the 'Pinecone Owl,' a tiny, dark-eyed master of disguise that migrates thousands of miles across the Americas. T...

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Flesh-footed Shearwater

Ardenna carneipes

A master of the open ocean, the Flesh-footed Shearwater is a long-distance traveler known for its distinct pink bill ...

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Flock Bronzewing

Phaps histrionica

A true desert nomad, the Flock Bronzewing is a master of survival in Australia's arid heart, known for its stunning h...

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Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Meet Florida's only endemic bird, a charming and intelligent socialite of the ancient oak scrub. Known for its bold p...

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Forbes's Plover

Thinornis forbesi

A distinctive inland wader of West Africa, Forbes's Plover is easily recognized by its striking double breast bands a...

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Forest Elaenia

Myiopagis gaimardii

A tiny, energetic architect of the tropical canopy, the Forest Elaenia is a master of camouflage. With its subtle oli...

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Forest Wagtail

Dendronanthus indicus

Meet the rebel of the wagtail family—the only one that wags its tail sideways and nests high in the trees. A master o...

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Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

A master of the skies with a tail that defies gravity, the Fork-tailed Flycatcher is one of the most elegant visitors...

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Fork-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania furcata

With its shimmering emerald throat and deep violet plumage, the Fork-tailed Woodnymph is a jewel of the South America...

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Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

A master of the marsh, the Forster's Tern is a sleek, acrobatic hunter known for its dramatic plunge-dives and distin...

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Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

The Fox Sparrow is the industrious dancer of the forest floor, recognizable by its rich, rusty colors and its rhythmi...

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Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

The 'Prairie Dove' of the American heartland, Franklin's Gull is a striking traveler known for its elegant black hood...

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Fulvous-dotted Treerunner

Margarornis stellatus

A master of the vertical climb, the Fulvous-dotted Treerunner shimmers in the misty Andean cloud forests with its uni...

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Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

With its elegant long neck and warm cinnamon plumage, the Fulvous Whistling-Duck is a social wanderer of the world's ...