Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Moltoni's Warbler
Curruca subalpina
A hidden gem of the Mediterranean thickets, Moltoni's Warbler is a master of stealth and song. With its delicate salm...
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Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
The only parrot that builds its own 'apartment complex' out of sticks, the Monk Parakeet is a social, bright-green ma...
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Montagu's Harrier
Circus pygargus
The Montagu's Harrier is an elegant, long-winged specialist of the open plains, famous for its 'sky-dancing' displays...
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Montane Foliage-gleaner
Anabacerthia striaticollis
A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Montane Foliage-gleaner is an acrobatic insect-hunter that brings life to th...
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Montezuma Oropendola
Psarocolius montezuma
The architect of the tropical canopy, the Montezuma Oropendola is famous for its massive hanging nests and a call tha...
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Montezuma Quail
Cyrtonyx montezumae
Meet the 'Harlequin of the Woods,' a master of camouflage with one of the most striking facial patterns in the bird w...
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Morelet's Seedeater
Sporophila morelleti
A dapper little bird with a tuxedo-like appearance, Morelet's Seedeater is a cheerful resident of grassy meadows and ...
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Mottle-backed Elaenia
Elaenia gigas
A spirited resident of the Andean foothills, the Mottle-backed Elaenia is a master of the forest edge. With its disti...
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Mottled Duck
Anas fulvigula
The Mottled Duck is the 'homebody' of the southern marshes, a non-migratory beauty that stays loyal to the Gulf Coast...
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Mottled Petrel
Pterodroma inexpectata
A master of the Pacific skies, the Mottled Petrel travels from the Antarctic ice edge to the Alaskan coast, returning...
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Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
The Mountain Bluebird is a vibrant splash of sky fallen to earth. This hardy mountain traveler is beloved for its bri...
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Mountain Chickadee
Poecile gambeli
The Mountain Chickadee is the high-altitude acrobat of the West, easily identified by the striking white 'racing stri...
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Mountain Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus nipalensis
The Mountain Hawk-Eagle is a powerful forest ghost, distinguished by its magnificent crest and feathered legs. Ruling...
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Mountain Parakeet
Psilopsiagon aurifrons
The Mountain Parakeet is a resilient and vibrant resident of the high Andes. With its brilliant green plumage and soc...
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Mountain Quail
Oreortyx pictus
The largest and most secretive quail in North America, the Mountain Quail is a master of the high-altitude brush. Wit...
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Mountain Trogon
Trogon mexicanus
With its brilliant red breast and iridescent green plumage, the Mountain Trogon is a crown jewel of the pine-oak high...
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Mourning Collared Dove
Streptopelia decipiens
Not to be confused with its North American namesake, the Mourning Collared Dove is a gem of the African savanna. Know...
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Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Famous for their soulful, rhythmic cooing and elegant pointed tails, Mourning Doves are one of North America’s most f...
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Mourning Sierra-Finch
Rhopospina fruticeti
Dressed in a sophisticated slate-gray suit with a striking black bib, the Mourning Sierra-Finch is the dapper gentlem...
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Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
A hidden gem of the undergrowth, the Mourning Warbler is a vibrant neotropical migrant known for its striking slate-g...
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Mouse-colored Tyrannulet
Nesotriccus murinus
A master of camouflage, the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet is a charmingly understated flycatcher that thrives from the Pan...
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Moustached Flowerpiercer
Diglossa mystacalis
A dapper specialist of the high Andes, the Moustached Flowerpiercer is famous for its bold white facial markings and ...
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Multicolored Tanager
Chlorochrysa nitidissima
Endemic to the misty cloud forests of Colombia, the Multicolored Tanager is widely considered one of the most beautif...
BirdsMurphy's Petrel
Pterodroma ultima
A mysterious wanderer of the deep Pacific, Murphy's Petrel spends its life riding the ocean winds. This dark-winged t...
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Muscovy Duck
Cairina moschata
Meet the 'perching duck' of the Americas. With their unmistakable red-masked faces and quiet, hissing charm, Muscovy ...
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Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
The Mute Swan is a symbol of elegance and tranquility, easily recognized by its snowy plumage and graceful S-curved n...
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Namaqua Dove
Oena capensis
The Namaqua Dove is a tiny, long-tailed desert gem known for the male's striking black mask and incredible flying spe...
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Namaqua Sandgrouse
Pterocles namaqua
The Namaqua Sandgrouse is a master of desert survival, known for its incredible ability to carry water in its feather...
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Nanday Parakeet
Aratinga nenday
With its striking black mask and vibrant green plumage, the Nanday Parakeet is a charismatic visitor to backyard feed...
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Nankeen Kestrel
Falco cenchroides
The Nankeen Kestrel is Australia's master of the stationary flight. With its cinnamon plumage and piercing gaze, this...
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Napo Sabrewing
Campylopterus villaviscensio
A rare gem of the Andean foothills, the Napo Sabrewing captivates with its brilliant violet crown and majestic, power...
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Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
A splash of morning sunlight in the undergrowth, the Nashville Warbler is a tiny dynamo defined by its sharp gray hoo...
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Natal Spurfowl
Pternistis natalensis
Recognizable by its vibrant red legs and raucous morning call, the Natal Spurfowl is a spirited addition to any South...
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Nazca Booby
Sula granti
Master of the volcanic cliffs and high-speed ocean dives, the Nazca Booby is the masked icon of the Galápagos. With i...
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Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
The Nelson's Sparrow is a master of disguise, painted in rich autumnal oranges and soft grays to blend perfectly with...
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Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
The Neotropic Cormorant is a sleek, long-tailed diver that brings a touch of the tropics to backyards across the Amer...
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