Species library

Fieldfare

Turdus pilaris

A social and striking winter visitor, the Fieldfare is a grey-headed thrush that brings a touch of wild Scandinavia t...

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Fiery-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus frantzii

With its neon-orange bill and striking yellow-and-red chest, the Fiery-billed Aracari is a crown jewel of the Central...

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Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

The clever, nasal-voiced cousin of the American Crow, this wetland specialist is a master of the shoreline and a risi...

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Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

A rare resident of the rugged canyons along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Five-striped Sparrow is a master of the thorn...

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Flame-faced Tanager

Tangara parzudakii

With a face like a glowing ember and wings that shimmer like green opals, the Flame-faced Tanager is one of the Andes...

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Flame-rumped Tanager

Ramphocelus flammigerus

A jewel of the Colombian Andes, the Flame-rumped Tanager dazzles with its velvety black plumage and a rump that glows...

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Flammulated Owl

Psiloscops flammeolus

Meet the 'Pinecone Owl,' a tiny, dark-eyed master of disguise that migrates thousands of miles across the Americas. T...

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Flesh-footed Shearwater

Ardenna carneipes

A master of the open ocean, the Flesh-footed Shearwater is a long-distance traveler known for its distinct pink bill ...

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Flock Bronzewing

Phaps histrionica

A true desert nomad, the Flock Bronzewing is a master of survival in Australia's arid heart, known for its stunning h...

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Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Meet Florida's only endemic bird, a charming and intelligent socialite of the ancient oak scrub. Known for its bold p...

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Forbes's Plover

Thinornis forbesi

A distinctive inland wader of West Africa, Forbes's Plover is easily recognized by its striking double breast bands a...

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Forest Elaenia

Myiopagis gaimardii

A tiny, energetic architect of the tropical canopy, the Forest Elaenia is a master of camouflage. With its subtle oli...

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Forest Kingfisher

Todiramphus macleayii

With its electrifying turquoise plumage and bold personality, the Forest Kingfisher is a crown jewel of the coastal b...

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Forest Wagtail

Dendronanthus indicus

Meet the rebel of the wagtail family—the only one that wags its tail sideways and nests high in the trees. A master o...

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Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

A master of the skies with a tail that defies gravity, the Fork-tailed Flycatcher is one of the most elegant visitors...

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Fork-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania furcata

With its shimmering emerald throat and deep violet plumage, the Fork-tailed Woodnymph is a jewel of the South America...

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Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

A master of the marsh, the Forster's Tern is a sleek, acrobatic hunter known for its dramatic plunge-dives and distin...

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Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

The Fox Sparrow is the industrious dancer of the forest floor, recognizable by its rich, rusty colors and its rhythmi...

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Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

The 'Prairie Dove' of the American heartland, Franklin's Gull is a striking traveler known for its elegant black hood...

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Fulvous-dotted Treerunner

Margarornis stellatus

A master of the vertical climb, the Fulvous-dotted Treerunner shimmers in the misty Andean cloud forests with its uni...

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Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

With its elegant long neck and warm cinnamon plumage, the Fulvous Whistling-Duck is a social wanderer of the world's ...

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Gabar Goshawk

Micronisus gabar

A pint-sized powerhouse of the African savanna, the Gabar Goshawk is a master of the high-speed ambush. With its stri...

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Gadwall

Mareca strepera

The Gadwall is the 'gentleman duck' of the wetlands, sporting sophisticated, understated patterns and a clever person...

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Galápagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

The Galápagos Dove is a jewel of the archipelago, famous for its striking cobalt-blue eye-rings and its remarkably tr...

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Galápagos Penguin

Spheniscus mendiculus

The only penguin species to cross into the Northern Hemisphere, the Galápagos Penguin is a resilient island dweller t...

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Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

The iconic 'top-knotted' socialite of the American Southwest, Gambel's Quail are famous for their scurrying coveys an...

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Garden Emerald

Chlorostilbon assimilis

A shimmering jewel of the Central American Pacific coast, the Garden Emerald is a tiny but feisty hummingbird that br...

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Garden Warbler

Sylvia borin

The master of disguise in the bird world, the Garden Warbler trades bright colors for a beautiful, flute-like song. D...

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Gartered Violaceous Trogon

Trogon caligatus

A flash of violet and gold in the tropical canopy, the Gartered Violaceous Trogon is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' h...

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Giant Conebill

Conirostrum binghami

A specialist of the high Andes, the Giant Conebill is an acrobatic master of the Polylepis forests, recognized by its...

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Giant Cowbird

Molothrus oryzivorus

The largest of the cowbirds, this iridescent Neotropical specialist is famous for its clever brood parasitism and str...

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Giant Hummingbird

Patagona gigas

The Giant Hummingbird is a true marvel of the Andes, standing as the largest hummingbird in the world with the wingsp...

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Giant Kingfisher

Megaceryle maxima

The largest kingfisher on the African continent, this striking bird is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunting techniq...

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Gila Woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis

The spirited architect of the desert, the Gila Woodpecker is as famous for its bold personality as it is for its icon...

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Gilded Flicker

Colaptes chrysoides

The golden-winged architect of the Sonoran Desert, the Gilded Flicker is a striking woodpecker that makes its home in...

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Gilded Hummingbird

Hylocharis chrysura

With its shimmering bronze-green feathers and striking coral-red bill, the Gilded Hummingbird is a jewel of South Ame...

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