Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Ara severus

One of the largest 'mini-macaws,' the Chestnut-fronted Macaw combines the bold personality of its giant cousins with ...

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Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

Merops leschenaulti

Adorned with a fiery crown and turquoise rump, the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater is a master of the skies. This social ae...

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Chestnut-headed Oropendola

Psarocolius wagleri

A master of the tropical canopy, the Chestnut-headed Oropendola is famous for its intricate hanging nests and mechani...

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Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

A vibrant gem of the shrublands, the Chestnut-sided Warbler is easily recognized by its golden crown and rich reddish...

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Chiguanco Thrush

Turdus chiguanco

A quintessential Andean songbird, the Chiguanco Thrush is as famous for its rich, fluting song as it is for its bold,...

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Chihuahuan Raven

Corvus cryptoleucus

A master of the desert sky, the Chihuahuan Raven is the 'white-necked' ghost of the arid Southwest. Intelligent and h...

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Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

The Chilean Flamingo is the socialite of the South American wetlands, recognizable by its unique 'pink knees' and syn...

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Chilean Flicker

Colaptes pitius

The Chilean Flicker is a charismatic, ground-dwelling woodpecker native to the temperate forests and fields of Chile ...

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Chilean Mockingbird

Mimus thenca

Meet the 'Tenca,' Chile's premier avian impersonator. With its long tail and legendary singing voice, this charismati...

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Chilean Skua

Stercorarius chilensis

The Chilean Skua is the bold, cinnamon-chested pirate of the Patagonian coast. Known for its fearless nature and aeri...

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Chiloe Wigeon

Mareca sibilatrix

The Chiloé Wigeon is a stunning, whistling waterfowl native to the southern tip of South America. With its brilliant ...

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Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

Recognizable by its jaunty rusty cap and crisp white eyebrow, the Chipping Sparrow is a delightful and tame visitor t...

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Choco Warbler

Myiothlypis chlorophrys

A vibrant yellow gem of the humid Pacific forests, the Choco Warbler is a master of the tropical understory. Watch fo...

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Chopí Blackbird

Gnorimopsar chopi

With its soulful whistles and shimmering jet-black plumage, the Chopí Blackbird is the musical heart of the South Ame...

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Christmas Frigatebird

Fregata andrewsi

The rarest frigatebird on Earth, this magnificent aerialist is a master of the Indian Ocean skies. With its massive w...

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Cinereous Conebill

Conirostrum cinereum

The Cinereous Conebill is a tiny, silver-gray acrobat of the Andes, known for its restless energy and remarkable abil...

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Cinereous Vulture

Aegypius monachus

The 'Monk of the Skies' is a shadow over the mountains, boasting a ten-foot wingspan that makes it the largest bird o...

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Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer

Diglossa baritula

Meet the clever "nectar thief" of the highlands, known for its rich rufous belly and a specialized bill that unlocks ...

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Cinnamon Hummingbird

Amazilia rutila

A warm-hued gem of the dry tropics, the Cinnamon Hummingbird is as bold as it is beautiful. Found from Mexico to Cost...

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Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater

Sporophila torqueola

A dapper little songbird endemic to Western Mexico, the Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater is a master of the grasslands. Know...

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Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

With its striking burnt-orange plumage and piercing red eyes, the Cinnamon Teal is a vibrant highlight of western wet...

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Cirl Bunting

Emberiza cirlus

A hidden treasure of the Mediterranean and the Devon coast, the Cirl Bunting is a master of the hedgerow. With its st...

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Citreoline Trogon

Trogon citreolus

An endemic treasure of western Mexico, the Citreoline Trogon lights up the dry forest with its lemon-yellow plumage a...

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Citril Finch

Carduelis citrinella

Meet the 'Alpine Finch,' a high-altitude specialist known for its striking grey neck and vibrant yellow-green feather...

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Citrine Wagtail

Motacilla citreola

A vibrant splash of yellow in the marshlands, the Citrine Wagtail is a master of the wetlands. Known for its rhythmic...

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Citrine Warbler

Myiothlypis luteoviridis

A vibrant gem of the high Andes, the Citrine Warbler illuminates the misty cloud forests with its brilliant yellow pl...

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Clamorous Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus stentoreus

A vocal powerhouse of the wetlands, the Clamorous Reed Warbler is more often heard than seen. This master of the mars...

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Clark's Grebe

Aechmophorus clarkii

Master of the water dance, the Clark's Grebe is a vision of elegance on Western lakes. Known for sprinting across the...

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Clark's Nutcracker

Nucifraga columbiana

Meet the alpine architect of the West. Famous for its incredible memory, the Clark's Nutcracker is the genius of the ...

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Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

A master of camouflage with a distinctive buzzing song, the Clay-colored Sparrow is a delightful visitor to North Ame...

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Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

Meet the Clay-colored Thrush, the melodious national bird of Costa Rica celebrated for its 'rain-calling' song. A mas...

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Coal Tit

Periparus ater

A tiny, energetic marvel of the conifer woods, the Coal Tit is easily identified by the bright white patch on its nec...

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Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet

Forpus xanthopterygius

The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is a charming 'pocket parrot' of South America, beloved for its social nature and the mal...

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Cobalt-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris cyanoptera

Witness the flash of celestial blue against the deep Amazonian green. The Cobalt-winged Parakeet is a social, high-en...

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Cobb's Wren

Troglodytes cobbi

The fearless little ghost of the Tussac grass, Cobb's Wren is a rare avian treasure found only on the remote, predato...

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Cocoa Thrush

Turdus fumigatus

A master of the tropical shadows, the Cocoa Thrush is a secretive songbird known for its rich, earth-toned plumage an...