Species library

Japanese Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza gularis

A pint-sized predator with unmatched agility, the Japanese Sparrowhawk is the stealth fighter of East Asian skies. Ma...

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Japanese Waxwing

Bombycilla japonica

A masterpiece of East Asian avian beauty, the Japanese Waxwing is a winter visitor known for its sleek crest and vibr...

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Juniper Titmouse

Baeolophus ridgwayi

The spunky spirit of the high desert, the Juniper Titmouse is a master of survival in the arid West. With its signatu...

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Keel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos sulfuratus

With its impossibly vibrant, oversized bill and striking yellow chest, the Keel-billed Toucan is the undisputed 'Amba...

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Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Meet the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic shorebird, a bold and resourceful master of the coast known for its striki...

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Kentish Plover

Anarhynchus alexandrinus

A delicate master of the shoreline, the Kentish Plover is a tiny wader with a big personality. From its lightning-fas...

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Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

The Kentucky Warbler is a master of the forest floor, recognizable by its brilliant yellow breast and striking black ...

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Kermadec Petrel

Pterodroma neglecta

A polymorphic marvel of the Pacific, the Kermadec Petrel is one of the few gadfly petrels brave enough to circle its ...

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Key West Quail-Dove

Geotrygon chrysia

A secretive gem of the Caribbean floor, the Key West Quail-Dove is known for its stunning iridescent plumage and its ...

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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Meet the most dramatic bird in your neighborhood. Famous for its piercing cry and its clever 'broken-wing' trick, the...

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King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

The King Eider is the regal jewel of the Arctic, sporting a multi-colored crown and a stoic personality. This deep-di...

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Kittlitz's Plover

Anarhynchus pecuarius

A master of camouflage with a secret nesting trick, the Kittlitz's Plover is one of Africa's most charismatic small s...

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Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

The desert's industrious carpenter, the Ladder-backed Woodpecker is a master of survival in the arid landscapes of th...

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Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

A champion of the high Arctic, the Lapland Longspur brings a touch of the tundra to winter fields across the globe. K...

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Lappet-faced Vulture

Torgos tracheliotos

The Lappet-faced Vulture is the powerhouse of the African savanna, possessing a beak strong enough to tear through th...

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Large-billed Crow

Corvus macrorhynchos

The Large-billed Crow is the undisputed genius of the backyard. With a massive beak and a brain to match, this adapta...

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Large Elaenia

Elaenia spectabilis

A spirited and vocal inhabitant of South American woodlands, the Large Elaenia is a master of the canopy. Recognizabl...

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Large-footed Finch

Pezopetes capitalis

An oversized sparrow of the misty highlands, the Large-footed Finch is easily identified by its bold crown stripes an...

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Large Hawk-Cuckoo

Hierococcyx sparverioides

A remarkable mimic with a hawk-like silhouette, the Large Hawk-Cuckoo is the forest's most elusive 'brain-fever' sing...

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Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

With its bold harlequin face and melodic song, the Lark Sparrow is a standout among North American grassland birds. O...

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Lattice-tailed Trogon

Trogon clathratus

A hidden gem of the Central American rainforest, the Lattice-tailed Trogon is named for the exquisite, lace-like patt...

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Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

A dainty, lilac-toned dove famous for its bubbling, laughter-like call and stippled copper necklace. Found everywhere...

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Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

With its iconic cackling call and striking black summer hood, the Laughing Gull is the spirited soundtrack of the Ame...

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Laughing Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

Famous for its iconic 'laughing' call and bold personality, the Laughing Kookaburra is the king of the Australian bac...

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Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

A rare gem of the American West, Lawrence's Goldfinch is a nomadic beauty known for its striking black mask and soft ...

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Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

A living gemstone of the Western wild, the Lazuli Bunting dazzles with its turquoise plumage and sweet, rolling song....

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Least Auklet

Aethia pusilla

Meet the world's smallest auk, a tiny Arctic survivor that forms some of the largest bird colonies on the planet.

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Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

The Least Bittern is the ultimate marshland ghost—a tiny, acrobatic heron that stalks the reeds with unmatched stealt...

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Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

Small in size but big in personality, the Least Flycatcher is the smallest of its genus in eastern North America. Loo...

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Least Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium minutissimum

The Least Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. With deceptive 'eyes' on the back of...

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Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

The world's smallest shorebird is a master of migration. Recognizable by its unique yellow legs and hunched posture, ...

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Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

The smallest of the American terns, this acrobatic bird is a master of the plunge-dive and a spirited defender of the...

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LeConte's Sparrow

Ammospiza leconteii

The LeConte's Sparrow is the 'grass-mouse' of the bird world, a secretive master of the prairie with stunning buff-or...

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LeConte's Thrasher

Toxostoma lecontei

Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' a master of camouflage that thrives in the harshest heat of the American Southwest. T...

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Lemon Dove

Aplopelia larvata

A secretive gem of the African forest, the Lemon Dove enchants with its warm cinnamon breast and ghostly white face. ...

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Lemon-rumped Warbler

Phylloscopus chloronotus

A tiny, restless gem of the Himalayas, the Lemon-rumped Warbler is famous for its vibrant yellow rump and energetic c...

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