Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Northern Nutcracker

Nucifraga caryocatactes

The brilliant memory-master of the mountains, the Northern Nutcracker is a chocolate-brown marvel that can remember t...

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Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

A tiny jewel of the treetops, the Northern Parula is famous for its rising buzzy trill and its unique habit of nestin...

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Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

The Northern Pintail is the epitome of waterfowl elegance, known for its slender neck and needle-like tail. This 'gre...

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Northern Plain-Xenops

Xenops mexicanus

Meet the forest's tiny acrobat, a bird that spends its life prying secrets from the bark of tropical vines. With its ...

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Northern Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium gnoma

Don't let the small size fool you—the Northern Pygmy-Owl is one of the most ferocious and active hunters in the fores...

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Northern Royal Albatross

Diomedea sanfordi

The Northern Royal Albatross is a true titan of the sky, boasting one of the largest wingspans of any living bird. Wi...

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Northern Saw-whet Owl

Aegolius acadicus

The tiny titan of the forest, the Northern Saw-whet Owl is a master of camouflage and a favorite among backyard birde...

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Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

With a bill built like a specialized tool and a wardrobe of striking colors, the Northern Shoveler is a masterpiece o...

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Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

The Northern Shrike is a fierce 'Butcherbird' that hides a predator's soul beneath a songbird's feathers. A master of...

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Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

A champion of long-distance travel, the Northern Wheatear is a hardy ground-dweller known for its striking white rump...

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Nuttall's Woodpecker

Dryobates nuttallii

The quintessential spirit of the California oaks, the Nuttall's Woodpecker is a master of bark-gleaning and acrobatic...

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Oak Titmouse

Baeolophus inornatus

The spirited Oak Titmouse is a master of the oak canopy, recognized by its perky crest and inquisitive nature. A perm...

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Ocellated Turkey

Meleagris ocellata

Meet the peacock of the turkey world. With its shimmering iridescent feathers and striking blue-and-orange head, the ...

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Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia lichtensteini

A restless acrobat of the South American canopy, the Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner is a master of the Atlantic Fores...

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Ochre-lored Flatbill

Tolmomyias flaviventris

With its sun-drenched plumage and specialized wide bill, the Ochre-lored Flatbill is a master of the tropical canopy....

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Olivaceous Woodcreeper

Sittasomus griseicapillus

The ultimate tree-climber of the tropics, the Olivaceous Woodcreeper is a master of the vertical world. With its sign...

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Olive-backed Pipit

Anthus hodgsoni

A woodland-loving traveler with a rhythmic tail-wag, the Olive-backed Pipit is a master of camouflage in the forest s...

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Olive Ibis

Bostrychia olivacea

A master of the African forest shadows, the Olive Ibis is a secretive bird known for its stunning iridescent wings an...

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Olive Oropendola

Psarocolius bifasciatus

Meet the architect of the Amazonian canopy. As South America's largest songbird, the Olive Oropendola dominates the s...

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Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

A champion of the high canopy, the Olive-sided Flycatcher is famous for its dapper 'vested' plumage and its ringing f...

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Olive Sparrow

Arremonops rufivirgatus

A secretive resident of the southern brushlands, the Olive Sparrow is a splash of subtle color in the thickets. Known...

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Olive-throated Parakeet

Eupsittula nana

A social and spirited resident of the tropical lowlands, the Olive-throated Parakeet is known for its earthy olive pl...

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Orange-bellied Euphonia

Euphonia xanthogaster

A tiny, vibrant spark of the tropical canopy, the Orange-bellied Euphonia is famous for its stunning citrus-colored p...

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Orange-billed Sparrow

Arremon aurantiirostris

Meet the dapper ground-dweller of the tropics. With its neon-orange beak and striking tuxedo-like head stripes, the O...

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Orange-chinned Parakeet

Brotogeris jugularis

Meet the vibrant and chatty socialite of the Neotropical suburbs. With its brilliant green plumage and a hidden flash...

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Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

A master of movement in the garden thicket, the Orange-crowned Warbler is a subtle beauty for the patient observer. T...

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Orange-eared Tanager

Chlorochrysa calliparaea

A shimmering emerald gem of the Andes, the Orange-eared Tanager brings a flash of brilliant color to the misty cloud ...

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Orange-fronted Parakeet

Eupsittula canicularis

A social and vibrant inhabitant of Central America's Pacific slope, the Orange-fronted Parakeet is easily recognized ...

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Orange-winged Amazon

Amazona amazonica

A vibrant icon of the South American canopy, the Orange-winged Amazon is a social, intelligent parrot known for its b...

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Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

Often overlooked in favor of their brighter orange cousins, the Orchard Oriole is a hidden gem of the bird world. Its...

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Oriental Honey-buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Meet the armored specialist of the sky. The Oriental Honey-buzzard is a unique raptor that trades the chase for a tac...

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Oriental Plover

Anarhynchus veredus

Meet the elegant globetrotter of the grasslands. With its slender legs and striking breast bands, the Oriental Plover...

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Oriental Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus orientalis

A bold and boisterous songster of the wetlands, the Oriental Reed Warbler is the soundtrack of the East Asian summer....

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Orinoco Goose

Oressochen jubatus

A regal and rare inhabitant of South American riverbanks, the Orinoco Goose stands out with its buff-colored plumage ...

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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Meet the world's most sophisticated fisherman. With a six-foot wingspan and a specialized 'fish-grip,' the Osprey is ...

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Pacific Baza

Aviceda subcristata

Meet the 'Crested Hawk' of the canopy, a master of aerial acrobatics and stealthy foraging. With its striking barred ...