Species library

Guanay Cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum

The Guanay Cormorant is the undisputed 'King of Guano,' a sleek, tuxedoed diver that thrives in the crashing waves of...

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Guatemalan Tyrannulet

Zimmerius vilissimus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Central American highlands, the Guatemalan Tyrannulet is a master of the canopy. Known...

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Guayaquil Woodpecker

Campephilus gayaquilensis

A striking specialist of the Tumbesian forests, the Guayaquil Woodpecker is famous for its vibrant red crest and thun...

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Guianan Violaceous Trogon

Trogon violaceus

Decked in shimmering violet and gold, the Guianan Violaceous Trogon is a crown jewel of the tropical canopy. A quiet ...

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Hadada Ibis

Bostrychia hagedash

Africa's most famous feathered alarm clock, the Hadada Ibis, is a master of the suburban safari. With its iridescent ...

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Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

A powerful excavator of the forest, the Hairy Woodpecker is a striking visitor known for its bold patterns and rhythm...

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Half-collared Kingfisher

Alcedo semitorquata

A cobalt jewel of the African riverbank, the Half-collared Kingfisher is a master of the precision dive. Recognized b...

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Hamerkop

Scopus umbretta

Meet the Hamerkop, the master architect of the African wetlands. Easily recognized by its hammer-shaped silhouette, t...

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Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

A pint-sized dynamo of the western pines, Hammond's Flycatcher is known for its tireless energy and aerial precision....

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Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

Known as the 'painted duck,' the Harlequin thrives in the most violent waters on the planet. From mountain rapids to ...

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Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

The world's most social raptor, the Harris's Hawk, hunts in packs like a wolf and perches in stacks. Spot these chest...

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Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

Meet Canada's only endemic breeding bird and the king of the Great Plains winter thickets. With its bold black mask a...

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Hartlaub's Gull

Chroicocephalus hartlaubii

Hartlaub's Gull is the charismatic 'city gull' of Southern Africa, known for its dainty features and bold personality...

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Hauxwell's Thrush

Turdus hauxwelli

A secretive songbird of the Amazonian understory, Hauxwell's Thrush is celebrated for its warm, earthy plumage and fl...

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Helmeted Guineafowl

Numida meleagris

The Helmeted Guineafowl is nature's most stylish alarm system, decked out in charcoal-and-white polka dots and a stri...

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Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus galeatus

A pint-sized marvel of the tropical canopy, the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant is famous for its spiky 'mohawk' crest and rest...

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Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Affectionately known as the 'Grey Ghost' in its male form, the Hen Harrier is a spectral hunter of the open plains. W...

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Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

A secretive treasure of the American prairie, Henslow's Sparrow is a master of camouflage known for its olive-green h...

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Hepatic Tanager

Piranga flava

A striking resident of the mountain pine-oak forests, the Hepatic Tanager is distinguished by its deep brick-red plum...

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Herald Petrel

Pterodroma heraldica

A master of the southern winds, the Herald Petrel is a mysterious wanderer of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. Wi...

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Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

A champion of the forest floor, the Hermit Thrush is celebrated for its hauntingly beautiful song and resilient spiri...

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Hermit Warbler

Setophaga occidentalis

A hidden gem of the Pacific evergreens, the Hermit Warbler dazzles with its brilliant yellow face and elusive canopy-...

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Highland Guan

Penelopina nigra

A rare and striking resident of Central America's misty cloud forests, the Highland Guan is known for its glossy blac...

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Himalayan Cuckoo

Cuculus saturatus

The Himalayan Cuckoo is a ghost of the high-altitude forests, known for its rhythmic four-note song and its fascinati...

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Himalayan Griffon

Gyps himalayensis

The Himalayan Griffon is a titan of the alpine skies, boasting a wingspan that can reach over ten feet. As the primar...

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Hispaniolan Emerald

Riccordia swainsonii

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Emerald is a master of aerial acrobatics endemic to the island of Hispaniol...

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Hispaniolan Mango

Anthracothorax dominicus

A velvet-chested jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Mango is a striking endemic hummingbird that brings vibrant ...

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Hoffmann's Woodpecker

Melanerpes hoffmannii

A colorful and energetic resident of Central American gardens, Hoffmann's Woodpecker is as famous for its 'zebra-back...

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Holub's Golden-Weaver

Ploceus xanthops

A radiant resident of African wetlands and gardens, Holub's Golden-Weaver stands out with its sun-drenched plumage an...

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Hooded Crow

Corvus cornix

Meet the 'Hoodie,' the two-toned genius of the corvid family. With their striking grey-and-black plumage and legendar...

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Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

With a spectacular fan-shaped crest and piercing yellow eyes, the Hooded Merganser is one of North America's most str...

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Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

The 'Palm Leaf Tailor' of the bird world, the Hooded Oriole brings a flash of tropical orange to suburban backyards. ...

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Hooded Plover

Thinornis cucullatus

Meet the Hooded Plover, a resilient beach-dweller known for its striking black-and-white plumage and its determined s...

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Hooded Vulture

Necrosyrtes monachus

The Hooded Vulture is Africa's scruffy and resilient neighborhood cleaner. Despite being critically endangered, this ...

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Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

With its radiant yellow face peering out from a dramatic black hood, this stunning songbird is a jewel of the forest ...

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Hook-billed Kite

Chondrohierax uncinatus

With its distinctively oversized bill and striking white eyes, the Hook-billed Kite is the ultimate specialist of the...

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