Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

Glowing like a candle in the swamp, the Prothonotary Warbler is a stunning golden treasure of the wetlands. One of th...

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Providence Petrel

Pterodroma solandri

Meet the 'Bird of Providence,' a resilient ocean traveler that transforms from a graceful aerialist into a curious, v...

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Puerto Rican Emerald

Riccordia maugaeus

The Puerto Rican Emerald is a living gemstone found only on the 'Island of Enchantment.' This tiny endemic hummingbir...

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Puerto Rican Mango

Anthracothorax aurulentus

A shimmering emerald of the islands, the Puerto Rican Mango is a bold and beautiful hummingbird famous for its copper...

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Puna Teal

Spatula puna

With its striking black cap and sky-blue bill, the Puna Teal is an elegant icon of the high Andes. Discover how to id...

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Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

Often described as a sparrow dipped in raspberry juice, the Purple Finch is a vibrant addition to any backyard. This ...

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Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

A dazzling kaleidoscope of color, the Purple Gallinule is a master of the marsh, walking effortlessly across lily pad...

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Purple Heron

Ardea purpurea

Meet the 'Ghost of the Reeds,' a slender and secretive master of camouflage. With its striking chestnut plumage and s...

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Purple Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes caeruleus

A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Purple Honeycreeper dazzles with its indigo feathers and signature yel...

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Purple Martin

Progne subis

The largest swallow in North America, the Purple Martin is a master of the air and a beloved backyard guest. Known fo...

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Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

The ultimate winter warrior of the Atlantic coast, the Purple Sandpiper thrives where the waves are coldest and the r...

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Purple-throated Carib

Eulampis jugularis

With its velvety black plumage and a throat that glows like a crushed amethyst, the Purple-throated Carib is the undi...

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Purple-throated Euphonia

Euphonia chlorotica

A tiny jewel of the South American canopy, the Purple-throated Euphonia delights observers with its striking violet p...

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Purple-winged Roller

Coracias temminckii

Endemic to the islands of Sulawesi, the Purple-winged Roller is a tropical jewel known for its acrobatic flight and s...

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Purplish Jay

Cyanocorax cyanomelas

A social and vocal sentinel of the South American woodlands, the Purplish Jay captivates with its deep violet hues an...

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Pycroft's Petrel

Pterodroma pycrofti

A ghostly voyager of the South Pacific, Pycroft’s Petrel is a rare seabird that navigates by the stars. Returning to ...

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Pygmy Nuthatch

Sitta pygmaea

A tiny dynamo of the western pine forests, the Pygmy Nuthatch is a social superstar known for its acrobatic tree-clim...

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Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

Meet the 'Desert Cardinal,' a master of arid survival with a parrot-like beak and striking crimson highlights. A must...

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Racket-tailed Roller

Coracias spatulatus

With its stunning lilac breast and elegant 'racket' tail streamers, this elusive woodland specialist is one of Africa...

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Radde's Accentor

Prunella ocularis

A resilient specialist of the high peaks, Radde's Accentor is a master of the rocky slopes. With its striking white e...

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Rainbow Bee-eater

Merops ornatus

A master of the air, the Rainbow Bee-eater dazzles with its kaleidoscopic plumage and incredible aerial hunting skill...

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Rameron Pigeon

Columba arquatrix

With its striking yellow 'spectacles' and deep maroon plumage, the Rameron Pigeon is a jewel of the African canopy. O...

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Razor-billed Curassow

Mitu tuberosum

With its striking red 'razor' bill and deep, resonant boom, the Razor-billed Curassow is a crown jewel of the South A...

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Razorbill

Alca torda

The Razorbill is the ocean's most dapper survivor, a master diver with a tuxedo-like appearance and a striking stripe...

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Red-and-green Macaw

Ara chloropterus

The Red-and-green Macaw is a masterpiece of the tropical forest, boasting a massive wingspan and a brilliant crimson ...

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Red-bellied Macaw

Orthopsittaca manilatus

The Red-bellied Macaw is a vibrant, palm-loving socialite of the South American wetlands. With its signature maroon b...

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Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is the vibrant, vocal percussionist of the eastern woods. With its striking zebra-striped ...

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Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

The Red-billed Chough is the high-flying rebel of the corvid family, sporting a vivid red beak and a mastery of the m...

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Red-billed Emerald

Chlorostilbon gibsoni

A shimmering jewel of the northern Andes, the Red-billed Emerald is a tiny powerhouse with a vibrant crimson beak and...

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Red-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus erythroryncha

Nature's bravest groomer, the Red-billed Oxpecker, spends its life hitching a ride on Africa's largest mammals. These...

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Red-billed Streamertail

Trochilus polytmus

Meet the 'Doctor Bird,' Jamaica's shimmering national icon. With its legendary tail streamers and vibrant emerald plu...

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Red-breasted Meadowlark

Leistes militaris

With his jet-black feathers and a chest that glows like a ruby, the Red-breasted Meadowlark is a crown jewel of the o...

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Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

A sleek and shaggy-crested diving specialist, the Red-breasted Merganser is the ultimate underwater athlete of the bi...

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Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a pocket-sized acrobat of the forest, famous for its gravity-defying ability to walk hea...

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Red-breasted Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber

With its vibrant crimson head and unique 'sap-farming' lifestyle, the Red-breasted Sapsucker is one of the West Coast...

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Red-capped Plover

Anarhynchus ruficapillus

A tiny, spirited shorebird that brings a dash of rufous color to the water's edge. Watch as the Red-capped Plover sca...