Species library

Little Owl

Athene noctua

The Little Owl is the pint-sized 'Owl of Athena,' a fierce and charismatic bird often seen sunbathing on fence posts ...

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Little Pied Cormorant

Microcarbo melanoleucos

The Little Pied Cormorant is a charming, yellow-billed diver as comfortable in an urban garden as it is on a rugged c...

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Little Ringed Plover

Thinornis dubius

A pint-sized powerhouse of the riverbanks, the Little Ringed Plover is best known for its vivid yellow 'goggles' and ...

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Little Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza minulla

Africa's smallest raptor is a masterpiece of evolution, combining lightning speed with tactical brilliance. Often hid...

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Little Stint

Calidris minuta

Meet the mighty traveler in a tiny package. The Little Stint is one of the world's smallest wading birds, undertaking...

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Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

The Little Tern is a tiny but mighty coastal acrobat, famous for its dramatic plunge-dives and striking yellow bill. ...

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Little Woodpecker

Veniliornis passerinus

The Little Woodpecker is a pint-sized powerhouse of the South American canopy, easily recognized by its olive-green p...

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Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

Meet the 'butcherbird,' a masked hunter that uses thorns as tools. The Loggerhead Shrike is a master of the open fiel...

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Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

Meet the 'Sicklebird,' a master of the North American prairie and coastline boasting a bill that seems to go on forev...

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Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

A master of the marshes, the Long-billed Dowitcher is easily recognized by its rapid 'sewing machine' feeding style a...

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Long-billed Hermit

Phaethornis longirostris

With a magnificent curved bill and elegant tail streamers, the Long-billed Hermit is the 'forest ghost' of the hummin...

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Long-billed Starthroat

Heliomaster longirostris

With its exceptionally long bill and shimmering violet crown, the Long-billed Starthroat is a crown jewel of tropical...

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Long-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma longirostre

A resident of the sun-drenched thorny scrub, the Long-billed Thrasher is a charismatic songster with a piercing gaze....

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Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

With its striking orange eyes and dramatic feather 'ears,' the Long-eared Owl is the phantom of the forest edge. Mast...

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Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

A deep-diving specialist of the Arctic, the Long-tailed Duck is famous for its elegant tail plumes and its haunting, ...

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Long-tailed Hermit

Phaethornis superciliosus

With its sweeping, curved bill and iconic white-tipped tail, the Long-tailed Hermit is a master of the tropical under...

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Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

The Long-tailed Jaeger is the graceful acrobat of the Arctic skies, famous for its incredible migration and stunning,...

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Long-tailed Meadowlark

Leistes loyca

Boasting a brilliant scarlet breast and a flute-like song, the Long-tailed Meadowlark is a vibrant highlight of the P...

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Long-tailed Mockingbird

Mimus longicaudatus

A master mimic with a flair for the dramatic, the Long-tailed Mockingbird is the vocal heart of the South American dr...

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Long-toed Stint

Calidris subminuta

The Long-toed Stint is a diminutive traveler that journeys from the Siberian tundra to the tropical wetlands of Asia....

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Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

A crown jewel of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Lucifer Hummingbird enchants observers with its unique curved bill and vi...

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Lucy's Warbler

Leiothlypis luciae

The 'Desert Grayback' is the smallest warbler in North America, a tiny dynamo that thrives in the heat of the Southwe...

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MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

A secretive gem of the western thickets, MacGillivray's Warbler is a ground-dwelling beauty with a striking slate-gra...

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Madeira Firecrest

Regulus madeirensis

Madeira's smallest avian treasure, the Madeira Firecrest is a high-speed marvel of the North Atlantic. With its fiery...

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Magellanic Cormorant

Leucocarbo magellanicus

A master of the southern kelp forests, the Magellanic Cormorant is a striking seabird defined by its vibrant red faci...

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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

South America's most famous coastal bird, the Magellanic Penguin is a master of the surf and a diligent burrow-dwelle...

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Magellanic Woodpecker

Campephilus magellanicus

The undisputed king of the Patagonian forests, the Magellanic Woodpecker is a prehistoric-looking giant known for its...

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Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

The ultimate pirate of the tropical skies, the Magnificent Frigatebird is a master of the air. With a wingspan over s...

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Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

A vibrant jewel of the boreal forest, the Magnolia Warbler is famous for its 'necklace' of black streaks and its habi...

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Maguari Stork

Ciconia maguari

Often mistaken for its European cousin, the Maguari Stork is a titan of the South American wetlands, standing nearly ...

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Malabar Parakeet

Psittacula columboides

A hidden gem of the Western Ghats, the Malabar Parakeet dazzles with its smoky grey plumage and vibrant blue wings. T...

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Malachite Kingfisher

Corythornis cristatus

The Malachite Kingfisher is a dazzling jewel of the African waterways, recognizable by its brilliant metallic blue pl...

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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

The iconic green-headed Mallard is the quintessential wild duck, found in almost every wetland and suburban pond acro...

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Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

A masterpiece of nature, the Mandarin Duck is widely considered the world's most beautiful waterfowl. With its kaleid...

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Mangrove Hummingbird

Chrysuronia boucardi

A glittering turquoise gem found only in the salty mangroves of Costa Rica, this endangered hummingbird is a masterpi...

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Mangrove Kingfisher

Halcyon senegaloides

A vibrant coastal specialist, the Mangrove Kingfisher is easily identified by its stunning cobalt wings and a heavy, ...

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