Wildlife Species Library

Birds

White-backed Vulture

Gyps africanus

The White-backed Vulture is the industrious cleaner of the African savanna, a social giant known for its incredible s...

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White-banded Mockingbird

Mimus triurus

A master of mimicry with a flash of silver, the White-banded Mockingbird is the virtuoso of the South American scrubl...

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White-bellied Emerald

Chlorestes candida

A shimmering jewel of the Central American lowlands, the White-bellied Emerald is easily identified by its snowy whit...

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White-bellied Hummingbird

Elliotomyia chionogaster

With its snowy-white underside and shimmering golden-green coat, the White-bellied Hummingbird is a sparkling gem of ...

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White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Icthyophaga leucogaster

A majestic master of the coastal wind, the White-bellied Sea-Eagle is easily identified by its striking white-and-gre...

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White-breasted Guineafowl

Agelastes meleagrides

Meet the 'Ghost of the Upper Guinea Forest,' a bird defined by its striking white plumage and legendary shyness. Rare...

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White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

The acrobat of the backyard, the White-breasted Nuthatch is famous for its head-first descent down tree trunks. With ...

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White-browed Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia amaurotis

A restless acrobat of the Atlantic Forest, the White-browed Foliage-gleaner is a master at finding life hidden in the...

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White-browed Meadowlark

Leistes superciliaris

With a chest as red as a sunset and a striking white racing stripe above the eye, the White-browed Meadowlark is the ...

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White-cheeked Pintail

Anas bahamensis

Elegant and unmistakable, the White-cheeked Pintail is a master of the brackish lagoon. With its striking white face ...

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White-chested Emerald

Chrysuronia brevirostris

Meet the White-chested Emerald, a shimmering garden visitor that combines brilliant metallic greens with a snowy-whit...

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White-chinned Petrel

Procellaria aequinoctialis

Often called the 'Shoemaker' for its rhythmic calls, the White-chinned Petrel is a dark-cloaked giant of the Southern...

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White-crested Elaenia

Elaenia albiceps

A master of the 'fio-fio' whistle, the White-crested Elaenia is a charismatic summer visitor to South American garden...

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White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

With its dapper black-and-white crown and sweet, whistling song, this elegant sparrow is a favorite of backyard birdw...

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White-eared Hummingbird

Basilinna leucotis

A bold mountain gem with a striking white mask and a vibrant red bill. The White-eared Hummingbird brings a flash of ...

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White-eyed Foliage-gleaner

Automolus leucophthalmus

A master of the Atlantic Forest undergrowth, the White-eyed Foliage-gleaner is easily identified by its piercing pale...

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White-eyed Parakeet

Psittacara leucophthalmus

The White-eyed Parakeet is a splash of tropical brilliance, known for its vivid green plumage and its namesake white ...

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White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

A master of the thicket, the White-eyed Vireo is a punchy songbird known for its striking white eyes and bold, 'spect...

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White-faced Heron

Egretta novaehollandiae

With its striking white 'mask' and elegant blue-grey plumage, the White-faced Heron is the most versatile and common ...

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White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

A shimmering visitor from the wetlands, the White-faced Ibis is a master of the mud. With its metallic plumage and sc...

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White-faced Quail-Dove

Zentrygon albifacies

A secretive gem of the montane understory, the White-faced Quail-Dove is rarely seen by the casual observer. With its...

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White-faced Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna viduata

A social icon of the wetlands, the White-faced Whistling-Duck is instantly recognizable by its striking white mask an...

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White-fronted Plover

Anarhynchus marginatus

The spirited sprinter of the shoreline, the White-fronted Plover is a master of camouflage and coastal survival. With...

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White-headed Petrel

Pterodroma lessonii

The White-headed Petrel is a spectral wanderer of the Southern Ocean, easily identified by its ghostly white plumage ...

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White-headed Pigeon

Columba leucomela

With its striking snowy plumage and deep slate wings, the White-headed Pigeon is a gem of the Australian east coast. ...

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White-headed Vulture

Trigonoceps occipitalis

A rare and striking avian predator, the White-headed Vulture stands out with its bright pink beak and iconic white cr...

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White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

With their striking curved red bills and snow-white feathers, White Ibises are the elegant "lawn mowers" of the Ameri...

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White-naped Brushfinch

Atlapetes albinucha

With its dapper black mask and a brilliant streak of white across its crown, the White-naped Brushfinch is a jewel of...

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White-naped Jay

Cyanocorax cyanopogon

Meet the bold and intelligent sentinel of the Brazilian dry forests. With its striking white nape and sharp wit, the ...

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White-necked Heron

Ardea pacifica

A majestic and stoic hunter, the White-necked Heron is the nomad of the Australian wetlands. Known for its incredible...

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White-necked Jacobin

Florisuga mellivora

Meet the monarch of the hummingbird world. With its regal blue hood and striking snowy tail, the White-necked Jacobin...

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White-necked Raven

Corvus albicollis

The White-necked Raven is the brilliant strategist of the African skies. Recognized by its massive bill and striking ...

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White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

A marathon migrant that travels from the Arctic to South America, the White-rumped Sandpiper is a master of endurance...

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White-spotted Woodpecker

Veniliornis spilogaster

A charming, 'polka-dotted' resident of South American woodlands, the White-spotted Woodpecker is a master of the cano...

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White Stork

Ciconia ciconia

A majestic symbol of luck and rebirth, the White Stork is a master of the skies and a familiar neighbor in towns acro...

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White-striped Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes leucogaster

An architectural marvel of the Mexican highlands, the White-striped Woodcreeper is famous for its bold 'teardrop' mar...