Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Meves's Starling

Lamprotornis mevesii

A masterpiece of iridescence and elegance, Meves's Starling is famous for its shimmering purple-blue plumage and exce...

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Mexican Jay

Aphelocoma wollweberi

Meet the Mexican Jay, the social architect of the southwestern mountains. Known for their complex family lives and st...

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Mexican Violetear

Colibri thalassinus

A shimmering emerald jewel of the highlands, the Mexican Violetear is as bold as it is beautiful, known for its strik...

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Middle Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocoptes medius

Meet the specialist of the ancient oaks. The Middle Spotted Woodpecker is a vibrant, red-crowned beauty that trades t...

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Military Macaw

Ara militaris

With their striking olive-green 'uniform' and brilliant red accents, Military Macaws are the emerald jewels of the mo...

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Milky Stork

Mycteria cinerea

The Milky Stork is a majestic, snowy-white wader and one of Southeast Asia's most endangered coastal birds. Watch as ...

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Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

The Mississippi Kite is a master of the summer skies, known for its sleek silver plumage and incredible aerial agilit...

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Mistle Thrush

Turdus viscivorus

Meet the 'Stormcock' of the bird world, a bold and hardy thrush that sings in the face of the wind. With its striking...

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Mistletoe Tyrannulet

Zimmerius parvus

A tiny dynamo of the tropical canopy, the Mistletoe Tyrannulet is famous for its specialized diet and energetic tail-...

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Mitred Parakeet

Psittacara mitratus

A vibrant burst of Andean green and red, the Mitred Parakeet is the charismatic parrot that has turned North American...

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Ménétries's Warbler

Curruca mystacea

A spirited desert voyager, Ménétries's Warbler is famous for its striking white 'moustache' and its energetic, tail-f...

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Moltoni's Warbler

Curruca subalpina

A hidden gem of the Mediterranean thickets, Moltoni's Warbler is a master of stealth and song. With its delicate salm...

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Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

The only parrot that builds its own 'apartment complex' out of sticks, the Monk Parakeet is a social, bright-green ma...

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Montagu's Harrier

Circus pygargus

The Montagu's Harrier is an elegant, long-winged specialist of the open plains, famous for its 'sky-dancing' displays...

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Montane Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia striaticollis

A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Montane Foliage-gleaner is an acrobatic insect-hunter that brings life to th...

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Montezuma Oropendola

Psarocolius montezuma

The architect of the tropical canopy, the Montezuma Oropendola is famous for its massive hanging nests and a call tha...

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Montezuma Quail

Cyrtonyx montezumae

Meet the 'Harlequin of the Woods,' a master of camouflage with one of the most striking facial patterns in the bird w...

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Morelet's Seedeater

Sporophila morelleti

A dapper little bird with a tuxedo-like appearance, Morelet's Seedeater is a cheerful resident of grassy meadows and ...

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Mottle-backed Elaenia

Elaenia gigas

A spirited resident of the Andean foothills, the Mottle-backed Elaenia is a master of the forest edge. With its disti...

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Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

The Mottled Duck is the 'homebody' of the southern marshes, a non-migratory beauty that stays loyal to the Gulf Coast...

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Mottled Petrel

Pterodroma inexpectata

A master of the Pacific skies, the Mottled Petrel travels from the Antarctic ice edge to the Alaskan coast, returning...

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Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

The Mountain Bluebird is a vibrant splash of sky fallen to earth. This hardy mountain traveler is beloved for its bri...

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Mountain Chickadee

Poecile gambeli

The Mountain Chickadee is the high-altitude acrobat of the West, easily identified by the striking white 'racing stri...

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Mountain Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus nipalensis

The Mountain Hawk-Eagle is a powerful forest ghost, distinguished by its magnificent crest and feathered legs. Ruling...

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Mountain Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aurifrons

The Mountain Parakeet is a resilient and vibrant resident of the high Andes. With its brilliant green plumage and soc...

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Mountain Quail

Oreortyx pictus

The largest and most secretive quail in North America, the Mountain Quail is a master of the high-altitude brush. Wit...

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Mountain Trogon

Trogon mexicanus

With its brilliant red breast and iridescent green plumage, the Mountain Trogon is a crown jewel of the pine-oak high...

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Mourning Collared Dove

Streptopelia decipiens

Not to be confused with its North American namesake, the Mourning Collared Dove is a gem of the African savanna. Know...

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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Famous for their soulful, rhythmic cooing and elegant pointed tails, Mourning Doves are one of North America’s most f...

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Mourning Sierra-Finch

Rhopospina fruticeti

Dressed in a sophisticated slate-gray suit with a striking black bib, the Mourning Sierra-Finch is the dapper gentlem...

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Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

A hidden gem of the undergrowth, the Mourning Warbler is a vibrant neotropical migrant known for its striking slate-g...

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Mouse-colored Tyrannulet

Nesotriccus murinus

A master of camouflage, the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet is a charmingly understated flycatcher that thrives from the Pan...

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Moustached Flowerpiercer

Diglossa mystacalis

A dapper specialist of the high Andes, the Moustached Flowerpiercer is famous for its bold white facial markings and ...

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Multicolored Tanager

Chlorochrysa nitidissima

Endemic to the misty cloud forests of Colombia, the Multicolored Tanager is widely considered one of the most beautif...

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Murphy's Petrel

Pterodroma ultima

A mysterious wanderer of the deep Pacific, Murphy's Petrel spends its life riding the ocean winds. This dark-winged t...

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Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Meet the 'perching duck' of the Americas. With their unmistakable red-masked faces and quiet, hissing charm, Muscovy ...