Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Long-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma longirostre

A resident of the sun-drenched thorny scrub, the Long-billed Thrasher is a charismatic songster with a piercing gaze....

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Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

With its striking orange eyes and dramatic feather 'ears,' the Long-eared Owl is the phantom of the forest edge. Mast...

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Long-tailed Hermit

Phaethornis superciliosus

With its sweeping, curved bill and iconic white-tipped tail, the Long-tailed Hermit is a master of the tropical under...

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Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

The Long-tailed Jaeger is the graceful acrobat of the Arctic skies, famous for its incredible migration and stunning,...

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Long-tailed Meadowlark

Leistes loyca

Boasting a brilliant scarlet breast and a flute-like song, the Long-tailed Meadowlark is a vibrant highlight of the P...

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Long-tailed Mockingbird

Mimus longicaudatus

A master mimic with a flair for the dramatic, the Long-tailed Mockingbird is the vocal heart of the South American dr...

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Long-toed Stint

Calidris subminuta

The Long-toed Stint is a diminutive traveler that journeys from the Siberian tundra to the tropical wetlands of Asia....

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Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

A crown jewel of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Lucifer Hummingbird enchants observers with its unique curved bill and vi...

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Lucy's Warbler

Leiothlypis luciae

The 'Desert Grayback' is the smallest warbler in North America, a tiny dynamo that thrives in the heat of the Southwe...

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MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

A secretive gem of the western thickets, MacGillivray's Warbler is a ground-dwelling beauty with a striking slate-gra...

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Madeira Firecrest

Regulus madeirensis

Madeira's smallest avian treasure, the Madeira Firecrest is a high-speed marvel of the North Atlantic. With its fiery...

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Magellanic Cormorant

Leucocarbo magellanicus

A master of the southern kelp forests, the Magellanic Cormorant is a striking seabird defined by its vibrant red faci...

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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

South America's most famous coastal bird, the Magellanic Penguin is a master of the surf and a diligent burrow-dwelle...

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Magellanic Woodpecker

Campephilus magellanicus

The undisputed king of the Patagonian forests, the Magellanic Woodpecker is a prehistoric-looking giant known for its...

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Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

The ultimate pirate of the tropical skies, the Magnificent Frigatebird is a master of the air. With a wingspan over s...

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Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

A vibrant jewel of the boreal forest, the Magnolia Warbler is famous for its 'necklace' of black streaks and its habi...

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Maguari Stork

Ciconia maguari

Often mistaken for its European cousin, the Maguari Stork is a titan of the South American wetlands, standing nearly ...

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Malabar Parakeet

Psittacula columboides

A hidden gem of the Western Ghats, the Malabar Parakeet dazzles with its smoky grey plumage and vibrant blue wings. T...

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Malachite Kingfisher

Corythornis cristatus

The Malachite Kingfisher is a dazzling jewel of the African waterways, recognizable by its brilliant metallic blue pl...

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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

The iconic green-headed Mallard is the quintessential wild duck, found in almost every wetland and suburban pond acro...

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Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

A masterpiece of nature, the Mandarin Duck is widely considered the world's most beautiful waterfowl. With its kaleid...

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Mangrove Hummingbird

Chrysuronia boucardi

A glittering turquoise gem found only in the salty mangroves of Costa Rica, this endangered hummingbird is a masterpi...

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Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

The ultimate Atlantic voyager, the Manx Shearwater spends its life bridging the gap between the ocean's surface and s...

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Many-banded Aracari

Pteroglossus pluricinctus

A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Many-banded Aracari is famous for its double-banded belly and ...

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Marabou Stork

Leptoptilos crumenifer

With its massive wingspan and prehistoric profile, the Marabou Stork is one of Africa's most imposing and adaptable b...

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Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

The Marbled Godwit is a master of the mudflats, using its long, slightly upturned bill to probe for hidden treasures....

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Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus

The ghost of the old-growth forest, the Marbled Murrelet is a mysterious seabird that links the deep Pacific to the a...

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Maroon-bellied Parakeet

Pyrrhura frontalis

Meet the charming Maroon-bellied Parakeet, a social acrobat of the South American canopy. Known for its playful perso...

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Marsh Sandpiper

Tringa stagnatilis

An elegant, long-legged traveler of the world's wetlands, the Marsh Sandpiper stands out with its needle-thin bill an...

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Marsh Tit

Poecile palustris

The Marsh Tit is a glossy-capped marvel of memory, famous for hiding thousands of seeds across its territory. A shy b...

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Marsh Warbler

Acrocephalus palustris

A master of vocal disguise, the Marsh Warbler weaves the songs of dozens of other birds into a breathtaking acoustic ...

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Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

The spirited voice of the wetlands, the Marsh Wren is a master of camouflage and construction. Famous for building do...

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Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Meet the largest of the booby family, a striking white-and-black seabird known for its dramatic plunge-dives and icon...

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Masked Duck

Nomonyx dominicus

A master of disappearance, the Masked Duck is the ultimate prize for wetland observers. With its striking cinnamon pl...

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Masked Flowerpiercer

Diglossa cyanea

With its striking ultramarine plumage and piercing red eyes, the Masked Flowerpiercer is a jewel of the Andean cloud ...

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Masked Lapwing

Vanellus miles

The bold architect of the suburban lawn, the Masked Lapwing is impossible to miss with its striking yellow wattles an...