Species library

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

Meet the 'Desert Cardinal,' a master of arid survival with a parrot-like beak and striking crimson highlights. A must...

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Racket-tailed Roller

Coracias spatulatus

With its stunning lilac breast and elegant 'racket' tail streamers, this elusive woodland specialist is one of Africa...

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Radde's Accentor

Prunella ocularis

A resilient specialist of the high peaks, Radde's Accentor is a master of the rocky slopes. With its striking white e...

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Rainbow Bee-eater

Merops ornatus

A master of the air, the Rainbow Bee-eater dazzles with its kaleidoscopic plumage and incredible aerial hunting skill...

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Rameron Pigeon

Columba arquatrix

With its striking yellow 'spectacles' and deep maroon plumage, the Rameron Pigeon is a jewel of the African canopy. O...

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Razor-billed Curassow

Mitu tuberosum

With its striking red 'razor' bill and deep, resonant boom, the Razor-billed Curassow is a crown jewel of the South A...

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Razorbill

Alca torda

The Razorbill is the ocean's most dapper survivor, a master diver with a tuxedo-like appearance and a striking stripe...

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Red-and-green Macaw

Ara chloropterus

The Red-and-green Macaw is a masterpiece of the tropical forest, boasting a massive wingspan and a brilliant crimson ...

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Red-bellied Macaw

Orthopsittaca manilatus

The Red-bellied Macaw is a vibrant, palm-loving socialite of the South American wetlands. With its signature maroon b...

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Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is the vibrant, vocal percussionist of the eastern woods. With its striking zebra-striped ...

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Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

The Red-billed Chough is the high-flying rebel of the corvid family, sporting a vivid red beak and a mastery of the m...

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Red-billed Emerald

Chlorostilbon gibsoni

A shimmering jewel of the northern Andes, the Red-billed Emerald is a tiny powerhouse with a vibrant crimson beak and...

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Red-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus erythroryncha

Nature's bravest groomer, the Red-billed Oxpecker, spends its life hitching a ride on Africa's largest mammals. These...

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Red-billed Spurfowl

Pternistis adspersus

With its striking crimson beak and signature yellow eyes, the Red-billed Spurfowl is the vocal soul of the Southern A...

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Red-billed Streamertail

Trochilus polytmus

Meet the 'Doctor Bird,' Jamaica's shimmering national icon. With its legendary tail streamers and vibrant emerald plu...

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Red-billed Teal

Anas erythrorhyncha

Recognized by its striking crimson bill and bold, dark cap, the Red-billed Teal is the most abundant duck in southern...

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Red-breasted Meadowlark

Leistes militaris

With his jet-black feathers and a chest that glows like a ruby, the Red-breasted Meadowlark is a crown jewel of the o...

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Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

A sleek and shaggy-crested diving specialist, the Red-breasted Merganser is the ultimate underwater athlete of the bi...

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Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a pocket-sized acrobat of the forest, famous for its gravity-defying ability to walk hea...

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Red-breasted Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber

With its vibrant crimson head and unique 'sap-farming' lifestyle, the Red-breasted Sapsucker is one of the West Coast...

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Red-capped Plover

Anarhynchus ruficapillus

A tiny, spirited shorebird that brings a dash of rufous color to the water's edge. Watch as the Red-capped Plover sca...

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Red-cheeked Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus bengalus

With their stunning sky-blue plumage and charming red 'blush,' the Red-cheeked Cordonbleu is one of Africa’s most bel...

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Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

Meet the specialist of the pine barrens. With a beak perfectly evolved for prying open cones, the Red Crossbill is a ...

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Red-crowned Amazon

Amazona viridigenalis

With its brilliant crimson cap and raucous personality, the Red-crowned Amazon is the charismatic king of the suburba...

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Red-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae

The Kākāriki is New Zealand's most iconic forest parrot, sporting brilliant emerald feathers and a signature crimson ...

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Red-crowned Woodpecker

Melanerpes rubricapillus

Meet the Red-crowned Woodpecker, the vibrant and vocal 'zebra of the trees.' With its striking barred plumage and ene...

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Red-eyed Dove

Streptopelia semitorquata

With its soothing, rhythmic call and striking crimson eyes, the Red-eyed Dove is a regal fixture of the African backy...

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Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

Known as the tireless 'preacher' of the treetops, the Red-eyed Vireo is a master of camouflage with a voice that neve...

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Red-faced Cormorant

Urile urile

A striking inhabitant of the North Pacific's most rugged shores, the Red-faced Cormorant is easily identified by its ...

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Red-faced Guan

Penelope dabbenei

A striking resident of the misty Andean cloud forests, the Red-faced Guan is famous for its vibrant crimson throat an...

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Red-faced Parrot

Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops

A vibrant flash of crimson in the misty Andean heights, the Red-faced Parrot is one of the world's most elusive high-...

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Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

Meet the most acrobatic member of the booby family, famous for its striking scarlet feet and impressive aerial displa...

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Red-footed Falcon

Falco vespertinus

A social and striking raptor, the Red-footed Falcon is famous for its elegant slate-grey plumage and vibrant orange '...

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Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Often called the 'flying checkerboard,' the Red-headed Woodpecker is a bold and charismatic showstopper. With its com...

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Red Kite

Milvus milvus

With its iconic forked tail and effortless soaring flight, the Red Kite is one of the most elegant birds of prey you ...

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Red-kneed Dotterel

Erythrogonys cinctus

Meet the dapper nomad of the Australian wetlands. With its striking black breastplate and namesake red joints, the Re...

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