Wildlife Species Library

Birds

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 ...

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Gadwall

Mareca strepera

The Gadwall is the 'gentleman duck' of the wetlands, sporting sophisticated, understated patterns and a clever person...

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Galápagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

The Galápagos Dove is a jewel of the archipelago, famous for its striking cobalt-blue eye-rings and its remarkably tr...

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Galápagos Penguin

Spheniscus mendiculus

The only penguin species to cross into the Northern Hemisphere, the Galápagos Penguin is a resilient island dweller t...

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Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

The iconic 'top-knotted' socialite of the American Southwest, Gambel's Quail are famous for their scurrying coveys an...

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Garden Emerald

Chlorostilbon assimilis

A shimmering jewel of the Central American Pacific coast, the Garden Emerald is a tiny but feisty hummingbird that br...

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Garden Warbler

Sylvia borin

The master of disguise in the bird world, the Garden Warbler trades bright colors for a beautiful, flute-like song. D...

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Gartered Violaceous Trogon

Trogon caligatus

A flash of violet and gold in the tropical canopy, the Gartered Violaceous Trogon is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' h...

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Giant Conebill

Conirostrum binghami

A specialist of the high Andes, the Giant Conebill is an acrobatic master of the Polylepis forests, recognized by its...

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Giant Cowbird

Molothrus oryzivorus

The largest of the cowbirds, this iridescent Neotropical specialist is famous for its clever brood parasitism and str...

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Giant Hummingbird

Patagona gigas

The Giant Hummingbird is a true marvel of the Andes, standing as the largest hummingbird in the world with the wingsp...

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Giant Kingfisher

Megaceryle maxima

The largest kingfisher on the African continent, this striking bird is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunting techniq...

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Gila Woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis

The spirited architect of the desert, the Gila Woodpecker is as famous for its bold personality as it is for its icon...

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Gilded Flicker

Colaptes chrysoides

The golden-winged architect of the Sonoran Desert, the Gilded Flicker is a striking woodpecker that makes its home in...

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Gilded Hummingbird

Hylocharis chrysura

With its shimmering bronze-green feathers and striking coral-red bill, the Gilded Hummingbird is a jewel of South Ame...

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Gilt-edged Tanager

Tangara cyanoventris

A shimmering jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, the Gilt-edged Tanager captivates with its brilliant golden plum...

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Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

The Glaucous Gull is a ghostly titan of the north, ruling the Arctic skies with its massive wingspan and distinctive ...

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Glaucous Macaw

Anodorhynchus glaucus

A turquoise ghost of the South American rivers, the Glaucous Macaw is a majestic parrot that remains one of the world...

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Glaucous Tanager

Thraupis glaucocolpa

A shimmering pale-blue gem of the northern South American lowlands, the Glaucous Tanager is a social and vocal visito...

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Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

Meet the undisputed king of the Pacific Northwest coast. With its pearly grey wings and bold personality, the Glaucou...

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Glistening-green Tanager

Chlorochrysa phoenicotis

The Glistening-green Tanager is a living emerald of the Andean cloud forests. With its luminous plumage and energetic...

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Glittering-bellied Emerald

Chlorostilbon lucidus

A shimmering jewel of the southern hemisphere, the Glittering-bellied Emerald brings a flash of metallic green and a ...

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Glittering-throated Emerald

Chionomesa fimbriata

A shimmering jewel of South American gardens, the Glittering-throated Emerald is as bold as it is beautiful. With its...

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Glossy-black Thrush

Turdus serranus

The Glossy-black Thrush is the 'midnight' songster of the Andes, recognizable by its jet-black plumage and glowing or...

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Glossy Flowerpiercer

Diglossa lafresnayii

The Glossy Flowerpiercer is the clever 'nectar thief' of the Andes, easily recognized by its uniquely hooked bill and...

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Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

With its shimmering iridescent plumage and elegant curved bill, the Glossy Ibis is a stunning visitor to wetlands acr...

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Glowing Puffleg

Eriocnemis vestita

A high-altitude marvel of the Andes, the Glowing Puffleg dazzles with iridescent violet plumage and its signature whi...

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Goldcrest

Regulus regulus

As Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest is a featherweight marvel with a fiery crown. This energetic 'petty king' is...

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Golden-bellied Euphonia

Euphonia chrysopasta

A radiant jewel of the Amazonian canopy, the Golden-bellied Euphonia is famous for its shimmering yellow plumage and ...

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Golden-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis mosquera

A shimmering jewel of the high Andes, the Golden-breasted Puffleg is instantly recognizable by its bronzed plumage an...