Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

With its iconic sickle-shaped bill and piercing orange eyes, the Curve-billed Thrasher is the bold sentry of the Amer...

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Cuzco Warbler

Myiothlypis chrysogaster

A vibrant golden gem of the Peruvian Andes, the Cuzco Warbler is a master of the humid cloud forest understory.

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Dalmatian Pelican

Pelecanus crispus

The Dalmatian Pelican is an avian heavyweight with a prehistoric silhouette and a magnificent 'curly' crest. As one o...

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Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

Often called the 'Snowbird,' the Dark-eyed Junco is a charming and social sparrow that signals the change of seasons....

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Dartford Warbler

Curruca undata

A hardy survivor of the windswept heath, the Dartford Warbler is famous for its striking red eye and deep burgundy br...

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Daurian Jackdaw

Coloeus dauuricus

A social genius of the East Asian skies, the Daurian Jackdaw stands out with its unique 'panda-like' plumage and shar...

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Demoiselle Crane

Grus virgo

The Demoiselle Crane is the smallest and most elegant member of the crane family, known for its breathtaking migratio...

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Diamond Dove

Geopelia cuneata

Meet the Diamond Dove, a tiny, desert-dwelling gem of the Australian outback. With its shimmering spotted wings and v...

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Dickcissel

Spiza americana

Often called the 'miniature meadowlark,' the Dickcissel is a vibrant icon of the American grasslands. With its bright...

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Dollarbird

Eurystomus orientalis

The Dollarbird is a master of the skies, named for the shimmering 'silver dollars' on its wings. A colorful summer vi...

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Dot-fronted Woodpecker

Veniliornis frontalis

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Dot-fronted Woodpecker is a small, energetic climber known for its uniq...

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Double-banded Plover

Anarhynchus bicinctus

A striking shorebird of the South Pacific, the Double-banded Plover is famous for its twin chest bands and its incred...

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Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus vitiosus

The Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny dynamo of the Amazonian understory, easily identified by its twin yellow win...

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Double-banded Sandgrouse

Pterocles bicinctus

A master of desert camouflage, the Double-banded Sandgrouse is famous for its sunset pilgrimages to waterholes and it...

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Double-collared Seedeater

Sporophila caerulescens

A beloved South American songbird known for its striking 'double collar' and cheerful, whistling melodies. This adapt...

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Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

A striking sight on the water's edge, the Double-crested Cormorant is known for its primitive silhouette and its sign...

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Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

Meet the smallest and most energetic woodpecker in North America. A frequent visitor to backyard feeders, the Downy W...

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Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Meet the 'sewing machine' of the shore. The Dunlin is a master of migration, famous for its synchronized aerial displ...

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Dunnock

Prunella modularis

The Dunnock is the 'quiet neighbor' of the bird world—a subtle, ground-dwelling accentor with a lead-grey breast and ...

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Dusky Flycatcher

Empidonax oberholseri

A master of the mountain brush, the Dusky Flycatcher is a subtle beauty known for its acrobatic aerial hunts and rhyt...

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Dusky-legged Guan

Penelope obscura

The 'forest chicken' of the Atlantic Forest, the Dusky-legged Guan is a large, charismatic bird known for its strikin...

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Dusky Moorhen

Gallinula tenebrosa

With its iconic red face and expressive tail-flicking, the Dusky Moorhen is the charismatic socialite of the local we...

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Dwarf Cassowary

Casuarius bennetti

The Dwarf Cassowary is a living relic of the prehistoric world, a solitary 'mountain muruk' that haunts the misty hig...

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Eared Dove

Zenaida auriculata

South America's most common dove, the Eared Dove is a master of adaptation, famous for its gentle coo and the elegant...

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Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

With their fiery red eyes and golden 'ear' fans, Eared Grebes are the jewels of the marsh. Watch as these master dive...

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Eared Quetzal

Euptilotis neoxenus

A hidden gem of the mountain canyons, the Eared Quetzal dazzles with its emerald back and brilliant red breast. This ...

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Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

A flash of brilliant azure in the garden, the Eastern Bluebird is a symbol of spring and one of North America's most ...

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Eastern Bonelli's Warbler

Phylloscopus orientalis

A hidden gem of the Balkan woodlands, the Eastern Bonelli's Warbler is a master of the canopy. With its silky white p...

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Eastern Crested Guineafowl

Guttera pucherani

With its wild 'mop-top' of curly black feathers and striking blue face, the Eastern Crested Guineafowl is the punk-ro...

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Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Meet the 'tyrant' of the backyard—a sleek, monochromatic flycatcher known for its fearless attitude and remarkable ae...

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Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

With its brilliant yellow breast and melodic, flute-like song, the Eastern Meadowlark is the golden crown of the Amer...

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Eastern Orphean Warbler

Curruca crassirostris

With its piercing gaze and sophisticated song, the Eastern Orphean Warbler is a highlight of the Mediterranean summer...

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Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

The Eastern Phoebe is a friendly, tail-wagging flycatcher that marks the arrival of spring. Known for its habit of ne...

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Eastern Screech-Owl

Megascops asio

The ultimate backyard ghost, the Eastern Screech-Owl blends perfectly into the bark of your favorite oak tree. Small ...

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Eastern Subalpine Warbler

Curruca cantillans

A Mediterranean jewel, the Eastern Subalpine Warbler is a master of disguise in the thickets. With its striking white...

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Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

With their striking 'drink-your-tea' song and bold rufous-sided plumage, Eastern Towhees are the charismatic giants o...