Species library

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Brilliant, social, and remarkably adaptable, the American Crow is a highly intelligent neighbor with a complex family...

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American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

The American Flamingo is a masterpiece of evolution, sporting brilliant coral plumage and a specialized bill for filt...

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American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

The American Golden-Plover is one of nature's greatest voyagers, migrating from the Arctic tundra to the Argentine pa...

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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Often called the 'wild canary,' the American Goldfinch is a vibrant burst of yellow that brings acrobatic energy and ...

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American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

Often called the quintessential 'sea gull,' the American Herring Gull is a master of the North American coastlines an...

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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

North America’s smallest falcon is a colorful, high-speed hunter known for its ability to hover in place while tracki...

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American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

The American Oystercatcher is the master of the shoreline, equipped with a heavy-duty orange bill designed for the ul...

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American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

A hardy world-traveler that bobs its way across the tundra and the plains. Look for the American Pipit's distinctive ...

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American Pygmy Kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

The American Pygmy Kingfisher is a shimmering emerald jewel of the Neotropical wetlands. As the smallest kingfisher i...

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American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

Meet the 'Halloween Warbler,' a high-energy acrobat that uses its fiery plumage to trick insects into the open. Watch...

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American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Often called the harbinger of spring, the American Robin is a friendly, red-breasted neighbor found in backyards acro...

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American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

The American Tree Sparrow is a hardy winter wanderer, easily recognized by its rusty cap and a single dark 'stick-pin...

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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

The American White Pelican is a master of the air and water, famous for its massive wingspan and incredible cooperati...

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American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Known as the 'baldpate' for the male's snowy-white forehead, the American Wigeon is a vibrant and vocal dabbler. Whet...

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American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

With its oversized eyes and long, prehensile bill, the American Woodcock is one of the most eccentric characters of t...

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Amur Falcon

Falco amurensis

Witness the marathon traveler of the raptor world. The Amur Falcon completes a staggering 22,000-kilometer annual loo...

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Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

The Ancient Murrelet is a master of the North Pacific, known for its striking silver 'shawl' and a truly remarkable u...

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Andean Emerald

Uranomitra franciae

A shimmering jewel of the high Andes, the Andean Emerald is easily identified by its snow-white underparts and glitte...

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Andean Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus andinus

The Andean Flamingo is a master of survival, thriving in the thin air and salty lagoons of the high Andes. Easily ide...

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Andean Flicker

Colaptes rupicola

Meet the woodpecker that traded trees for the high-altitude plains of the Andes. The Andean Flicker is a charismatic,...

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Andean Guan

Penelope montagnii

Meet the 'chicken of the cloud forest,' an agile climber with a vibrant red throat that thrives in the misty heights ...

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Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Often mistaken for a swimming serpent, the Anhinga is a master of the wetlands. With its spear-like bill and silver-s...

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Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

The boldest jewel of the Pacific Coast, Anna's Hummingbirds are year-round garden residents known for their dazzling ...

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Antillean Crested Hummingbird

Orthorhyncus cristatus

A tiny, crested jewel of the West Indies, the Antillean Crested Hummingbird brings a flash of iridescent green and a ...

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Antipodean Albatross

Diomedea antipodensis

Witness the Southern Ocean's most majestic voyager. With a wingspan that defies the wind, the Antipodean Albatross is...

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Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

The world's greatest traveler, the Arctic Tern follows the sun from the top of the world to the bottom and back again...

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Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch

Geospizopsis plebejus

A hardy resident of the high Andes, the Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch is a master of the mountain winds. Often found in s...

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Ashy-throated Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus canigularis

A subtle beauty of the tropical highlands, the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus is the restless engine of mixed-species fl...

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Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

A tiny, high-altitude specialist known for its distinctive ashy throat and energetic foraging style. This Himalayan g...

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Asian Green Bee-eater

Merops orientalis

A vibrant, emerald-hued acrobat of the Asian skies, famous for its incredible aerial hunting and iconic tail streamers.

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Asian Openbill

Anastomus oscitans

A specialist of the marshlands, the Asian Openbill is famous for the unique 'nutcracker' gap in its bill. This elegan...

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Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula arctica

The Atlantic Puffin is the 'clown of the sea,' a hardy maritime survivor that braves the North Atlantic's fiercest st...

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Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche chlororhynchos

A slender master of the Southern winds, the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross is easily recognized by the vibrant yello...

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Audubon's Oriole

Icterus graduacauda

The Audubon's Oriole is a master of hide-and-seek, draped in brilliant yellow and a signature black hood. A year-roun...

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Austral Blackbird

Curaeus curaeus

The iconic 'Tordo' of the South, the Austral Blackbird is a master of melody and a social star of the Andean foothill...

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Austral Thrush

Turdus falcklandii

The Austral Thrush is the soulful voice of the southern Andes and the most familiar garden companion of the Southern ...

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