Wildlife Species Library

Birds

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 ...

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Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

The Mute Swan is a symbol of elegance and tranquility, easily recognized by its snowy plumage and graceful S-curved n...

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Namaqua Dove

Oena capensis

The Namaqua Dove is a tiny, long-tailed desert gem known for the male's striking black mask and incredible flying spe...

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Namaqua Sandgrouse

Pterocles namaqua

The Namaqua Sandgrouse is a master of desert survival, known for its incredible ability to carry water in its feather...

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Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

With its striking black mask and vibrant green plumage, the Nanday Parakeet is a charismatic visitor to backyard feed...

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Nankeen Kestrel

Falco cenchroides

The Nankeen Kestrel is Australia's master of the stationary flight. With its cinnamon plumage and piercing gaze, this...

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Napo Sabrewing

Campylopterus villaviscensio

A rare gem of the Andean foothills, the Napo Sabrewing captivates with its brilliant violet crown and majestic, power...

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Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

A splash of morning sunlight in the undergrowth, the Nashville Warbler is a tiny dynamo defined by its sharp gray hoo...

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Nazca Booby

Sula granti

Master of the volcanic cliffs and high-speed ocean dives, the Nazca Booby is the masked icon of the Galápagos. With i...

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Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

The Nelson's Sparrow is a master of disguise, painted in rich autumnal oranges and soft grays to blend perfectly with...

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Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

The Neotropic Cormorant is a sleek, long-tailed diver that brings a touch of the tropics to backyards across the Amer...

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New Zealand Plover

Anarhynchus obscurus

A resilient icon of the New Zealand coastline, the New Zealand Plover is a master of camouflage and a devoted guardia...

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Nocturnal Curassow

Nothocrax urumutum

A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the Nocturnal Curassow is one of the world's most mysterious ...

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Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet

Camptostoma imberbe

Meet the tiny, energetic master of the thicket. Though small and subtly colored, the Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet is...

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Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

Meet the 'prince of game birds,' a master of camouflage known for its iconic whistling call and tight-knit social cov...

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Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

With its brilliant red plumage and soulful song, the Northern Cardinal is the undisputed king of the backyard. A year...

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Northern Cassowary

Casuarius unappendiculatus

Meet the 'Golden-Necked' giant of the New Guinea jungle, a living link to the age of dinosaurs with a single vibrant ...

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Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

A ground-dwelling woodpecker with a penchant for ants and a coat of many colors, the Northern Flicker is a backyard f...

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Northern Fulmar

Fulmarus glacialis

The Northern Fulmar is the 'stiff-winged' sentinel of the sea, a hardy survivor that thrives in the windiest corners ...

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Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

Witness the spectacular power of the North Atlantic's largest seabird. From their 60-mph plunge dives to their elegan...

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Northern Giant Petrel

Macronectes halli

The formidable 'vulture of the sea,' the Northern Giant Petrel is a master of the southern winds and a powerful prese...

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Northern Grey-headed Sparrow

Passer griseus

The friendly and vocal Northern Grey-headed Sparrow is the quintessential garden companion across tropical Africa. Wi...

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Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

The 'Grey Ghost' of the grasslands, the Northern Harrier is a master of low-altitude acrobatics. With its distinctive...

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Northern Hawk Owl

Surnia ulula

A daylight hunter with a hawk's silhouette and an owl's soul. With its striking barred belly and fearless gaze, the N...

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Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

A pint-sized powerhouse with a voice that fills the garden, the Northern House Wren is the ultimate backyard architec...

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Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellus

With its elegant wispy crest and shimmering emerald wings, the Northern Lapwing is a master of the meadows. Known for...

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Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

Meet the backyard's most talented vocal gymnast. The Northern Mockingbird doesn't just sing; it performs a curated pl...