Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Greater Sand-Plover

Anarhynchus leschenaultii

A globetrotting shorebird known for its striking chestnut breast band and impressive migrations across continents. Th...

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Greater Spotted Eagle

Clanga clanga

The Greater Spotted Eagle is a rare, dark-plumaged wanderer of the world's wetlands. A master of both the sky and the...

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Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

With its sunshine-bright legs and spirited 'tew-tew-tew' call, the Greater Yellowlegs is the elegant sentinel of the ...

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Green-and-gold Tanager

Tangara schrankii

Draped in iridescent emerald and sun-drenched gold, the Green-and-gold Tanager is a high-energy gem of the Amazonian ...

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Green-and-white Hummingbird

Elliotomyia viridicauda

Meet the Green-and-white Hummingbird, a dazzling gem found only in the misty mountain forests of Peru. With its snowy...

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Green Aracari

Pteroglossus viridis

Meet the Green Aracari, the social and acrobatic 'mini-toucan' of the Amazonian canopy. With its vibrant yellow belly...

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Green-backed Sparrow

Arremonops chloronotus

A master of the undergrowth, the Green-backed Sparrow adds a splash of olive-green and a rhythmic song to Central Ame...

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Green-backed Trogon

Trogon viridis

A shimmering jewel of the Amazonian canopy, the Green-backed Trogon is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' lifestyle. With...

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Green-barred Woodpecker

Colaptes melanochloros

Meet South America's golden-barred beauty, a versatile woodpecker that is just as comfortable hopping on your lawn as...

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Green-breasted Mango

Anthracothorax prevostii

A large, stunning hummingbird of the tropics, the Green-breasted Mango is famous for its shimmering emerald plumage, ...

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Green-cheeked Parakeet

Pyrrhura molinae

A splash of vibrant green and maroon, the Green-cheeked Parakeet is one of South America's most playful and social fo...

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Green-crowned Brilliant

Heliodoxa jacula

A glittering emerald gem of the cloud forest, the Green-crowned Brilliant is a bold, large hummingbird famous for its...

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Green-fronted Lancebill

Doryfera ludovicae

A mist-dwelling specialist of the Andes, the Green-fronted Lancebill is famous for its sword-like bill and shimmering...

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Green-headed Tanager

Tangara seledon

Meet the Atlantic Forest's most colorful resident. With a palette of neon green, turquoise, and fire-orange, the Gree...

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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

A master of patience and one of the few birds to use tools, the Green Heron is a secretive but stunning gem of the we...

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Green Honeycreeper

Chlorophanes spiza

With its neon-emerald plumage and striking black mask, the Green Honeycreeper is a jewel of the tropical canopy. A fr...

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Green Ibis

Mesembrinibis cayennensis

A shadow of the tropical twilight, the Green Ibis is a master of camouflage in the muddy riverbanks of the Neotropics...

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Green Mango

Anthracothorax viridis

An emerald gem found only in Puerto Rico, the Green Mango is a large, shimmering hummingbird that brings a flash of m...

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Green Oropendola

Psarocolius viridis

With its shimmering olive plumage and unmistakable orange-tipped bill, the Green Oropendola is a master of the Amazon...

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Green Parakeet

Psittacara holochlorus

The Green Parakeet is a social, emerald-hued marvel that brings a touch of the tropics to the backyard. Known for the...

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Green-rumped Parrotlet

Forpus passerinus

Meet the Green-rumped Parrotlet, the smallest parrot in the Americas. These pint-sized socialites bring a flash of em...

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Green Sandpiper

Tringa ochropus

The Green Sandpiper is the elusive hermit of the wetland world, identifiable by its dark, speckled plumage and a star...

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Green-striped Brushfinch

Arremon virenticeps

A secretive treasure of the Mexican highlands, the Green-striped Brushfinch is a master of the forest floor. With its...

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Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

With its vibrant rufous cap and olive-green wings, the Green-tailed Towhee is a hidden gem of the Western brushlands....

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Green-throated Carib

Eulampis holosericeus

A shimmering gem of the Caribbean islands, the Green-throated Carib is a bold hummingbird known for its brilliant eme...

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Green-throated Mango

Anthracothorax viridigula

With a shimmering emerald throat and a bold, territorial personality, the Green-throated Mango is a crown jewel of So...

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Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

The Green-winged Teal is a vibrant, pint-sized marvel of the marshlands. Famous for its lightning-fast flight and str...

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Green Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus purpureus

With their iridescent emerald feathers and long, curved red bills, Green Woodhoopoes are among Africa's most charisma...

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Greenish Elaenia

Myiopagis viridicata

A restless gem of the tropical canopy, the Greenish Elaenia is a master of camouflage and acrobatic flight. This smal...

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Grey-faced Petrel

Pterodroma gouldi

The ōi is a master of the New Zealand night, a seafaring petrel that returns from the deep ocean to nest in the rugge...

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Grey Falcon

Falco hypoleucos

Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' Australia's rarest and most elusive falcon. With its striking pale plumage and incred...

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Grey Goshawk

Tachyspiza novaehollandiae

Often called the 'Ghost of the Forest,' the Grey Goshawk is one of Australia's most stunning raptors, appearing in bo...

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Grey-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

A striking wader of the Asian wetlands, the Grey-headed Lapwing is easily recognized by its smoky-grey hood, bold bla...

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Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

A silent, statuesque sentinel of the water's edge, the Grey Heron is the ultimate master of the 'long game.' Watch as...

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Grey Petrel

Procellaria cinerea

A champion of the Southern Ocean's stormy latitudes, the Grey Petrel is one of the few seabirds brave enough to breed...

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Grey-tailed Tattler

Tringa brevipes

A master of the intertidal zone, the Grey-tailed Tattler is a sleek, silver-grey traveler that journeys from Siberian...