Species library

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

Transforming from sleek winter monochrome to a fiery-necked summer spectacle, the Horned Grebe is one of the most cha...

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Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

The Horned Lark is the ultimate minimalist of the bird world, thriving in the vast, open spaces that others find barr...

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Horned Puffin

Fratercula corniculata

Meet the 'Sea Parrot' of the North Pacific, a dapper diving bird famous for its vibrant bill and unique fleshy horns....

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House Crow

Corvus splendens

Meet the House Crow, the clever 'grey-necked' urbanite of the bird world. Renowned for its sharp wit and social natur...

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House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

The House Finch is a cheerful, rosy-hued songbird that has mastered the art of living alongside humans. Known for its...

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House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

The House Sparrow is the world's most successful urban bird, a social and chirpy neighbor that has lived alongside hu...

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Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

A marathon migrant of the shorebird world, the Hudsonian Godwit is famous for its chestnut plumage and its epic 7,000...

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Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

A champion of long-distance flight, the Hudsonian Whimbrel is easily identified by its gracefully down-curved bill an...

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Humboldt Penguin

Spheniscus humboldti

The Humboldt Penguin is a charismatic 'desert' penguin that calls the rugged Pacific coast of South America home. Kno...

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Hume's Leaf Warbler

Phylloscopus humei

A tiny, high-energy traveler from the mountains of Central Asia, Hume's Leaf Warbler is a master of the canopy. Known...

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Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

The Hutton's Vireo is a master of disguise, blending perfectly into the oak and evergreen canopies of the West. Often...

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Hyacinth Macaw

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

Witness the majesty of the world's largest parrot. With its brilliant cobalt-blue plumage and gentle nature, the Hyac...

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Iberian Magpie

Cyanopica cooki

With its stunning azure wings and jet-black cap, the Iberian Magpie is a masterpiece of the Mediterranean landscape. ...

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Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

A delicate 'ghost' of the Arctic, the Iceland Gull is a winter visitor famous for its striking white wingtips and sur...

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Icterine Warbler

Hippolais icterina

With its vibrant lemon-yellow breast and impressive talent for vocal mimicry, the Icterine Warbler is a true jewel of...

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Imperial Eagle

Aquila heliaca

The monarch of the open steppe, the Imperial Eagle is a symbol of wild, untamed landscapes. With its golden crown and...

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Imperial Shag

Leucocarbo atriceps

With its striking blue eye-rings and elegant black-and-white plumage, the Imperial Shag is a master of the Southern O...

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Inagua Woodstar

Nesophlox lyrura

Meet the jewel of the southern Bahamas. With its stunning violet crown and unique lyre-shaped tail, the Inagua Woodst...

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Inca Dove

Columbina inca

Admired for its delicate 'scaly' plumage and mournful two-note call, the Inca Dove is a charming fixture of Southwest...

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Indian Cuckoo

Cuculus micropterus

Often heard but rarely seen, the Indian Cuckoo is the phantom of the forest canopy. Famous for its 'one-more-bottle' ...

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Indian Roller

Coracias benghalensis

A flash of brilliant turquoise against the dusty landscape, the Indian Roller is an icon of the South Asian countrysi...

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Indian Spotted Eagle

Clanga hastata

The Indian Spotted Eagle is a stoic sentinel of South Asia's open plains. A rare and vulnerable resident, this bird o...

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Indian Stone-curlew

Burhinus indicus

Masters of the art of invisibility, Indian Stone-curlews are the 'ghosts' of the dry plains. With their massive golde...

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Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche carteri

A graceful nomad of the southern seas, the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is easily recognized by the brilliant golden...

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Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

A shimmering 'blue jewel' of the summer fields, the Indigo Bunting is a master navigator that travels thousands of mi...

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Indigo Macaw

Anodorhynchus leari

A cobalt-blue treasure of the Brazilian wilderness, the Indigo Macaw is one of the world's rarest and most specialize...

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Indigo-winged Parrot

Hapalopsittaca fuertesi

A rare emerald of the Colombian Andes, the Indigo-winged Parrot was once thought extinct until its dramatic rediscove...

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Indochinese Roller

Coracias affinis

A flash of electric blue in the tropical sun, the Indochinese Roller is a master of the air and a staple of Southeast...

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Inland Dotterel

Peltohyas australis

A ghost of the Australian gibber plains, the Inland Dotterel is a striking desert specialist that trades wetlands for...

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Island Canary

Serinus canaria

The wild ancestor of the world's most beloved pet bird, the Island Canary is a master songster native to the rugged a...

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Island Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma insularis

Meet North America's rarest jay, a brilliant blue architect of the forest found only on a single island off the Calif...

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Ivory-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus azara

Boasting a stunning cream-colored beak and a bold red-banded chest, the Ivory-billed Aracari is a social and energeti...

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Jabiru

Jabiru mycteria

The tallest flying bird in South America, the Jabiru is a prehistoric-looking icon of the tropical wetlands. With its...

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Jamaican Mango

Anthracothorax mango

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Jamaican Mango is a large, iridescent hummingbird endemic to the island of Jamaica. Kno...

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James's Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus jamesi

A high-altitude specialist with striking carmine feathers and a bright yellow bill, James’s Flamingo is a rare jewel ...

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Jandaya Parakeet

Aratinga jandaya

An explosion of tropical color, the Jandaya Parakeet is the golden jewel of the Brazilian woods. Known for its fiery ...

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