Species library

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

A secretive master of the shadows, the Black-crowned Night Heron is famous for its striking red eyes and nocturnal hu...

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Black Curassow

Crax alector

Meet the 'lord of the forest floor,' a majestic bird with a curly crown and a deep, booming voice. Found in the lush ...

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Black Eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

The phantom of the Asian canopy, the Black Eagle is a master of slow-motion flight and specialized nest hunting. With...

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Black-faced Grassquit

Melanospiza bicolor

A spirited and social tanager of the West Indies, the Black-faced Grassquit is a master of the garden floor. Known fo...

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Black-faced Spoonbill

Platalea minor

The rarest of all spoonbills, this elegant 'Plate-bill' is a symbol of conservation success in East Asia. With its di...

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Black Falcon

Falco subniger

Australia's most mysterious raptor, the Black Falcon is a master of high-speed pursuit and nomadic survival. Known fo...

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Black Flowerpiercer

Diglossa humeralis

A sleek, obsidian-colored specialist of the high Andes, the Black Flowerpiercer is nature’s clever nectar thief. Dist...

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Black-fronted Dotterel

Thinornis melanops

With its striking black 'V' chest band and vibrant red eye-ring, the Black-fronted Dotterel is a miniature masterpiec...

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Black Goshawk

Astur melanoleucus

The Black Goshawk is Africa’s premier urban raptor, a master of stealth that has traded the deep forest for the garde...

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Black Guan

Chamaepetes unicolor

A striking specialty of the Central American highlands, the Black Guan is an elegant, charcoal-colored bird known for...

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Black Guillemot

Cepphus grylle

With their striking jet-black feathers and vibrant coral-red feet, Black Guillemots are the 'gentlemen' of the rocky ...

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Black Guineafowl

Agelastes niger

The Black Guineafowl is the reclusive shadow of the Central African rainforest. Unlike its famous spotted cousins, th...

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Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

The Black-headed Grosbeak is a stunning summer visitor to Western backyards, known for its sunset-colored plumage and...

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Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

The Black-headed Gull is a lively and charismatic visitor that brings a touch of coastal energy to inland gardens and...

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Black-headed Heron

Ardea melanocephala

The 'land heron' of Africa, this striking bird is just as comfortable stalking your garden lawn as it is a remote mar...

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Black-headed Ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

With its striking monochrome appearance and elegant down-curved beak, the Black-headed Ibis is an iconic guardian of ...

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Black-headed Saltator

Saltator atriceps

A bold, noisy, and strikingly masked songbird, the Black-headed Saltator is a master of the Central American forest e...

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Black-headed Trogon

Trogon melanocephalus

With its brilliant sunshine-yellow belly and striking pale blue eye-ring, the Black-headed Trogon is a tropical maste...

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Black-headed Weaver

Ploceus melanocephalus

A master architect of the wetlands, the Black-headed Weaver is famous for its intricate hanging nests and vibrant gol...

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Black Heron

Egretta ardesiaca

Witness the 'Umbrella Bird' of the African wetlands. The Black Heron is a master of deception, using its own wings to...

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Black Kite

Milvus migrans

The Black Kite is perhaps the world's most successful and abundant bird of prey. A master of the urban sky, this soci...

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Black-necked Aracari

Pteroglossus aracari

With its striking ivory bill and bold crimson belly stripe, the Black-necked Aracari is a social superstar of the Sou...

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Black-necked Crane

Grus nigricollis

The 'Spirit of the Plateau,' the Black-necked Crane is a majestic symbol of high-altitude wilderness and spiritual de...

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Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

With legs that seem to go on forever and a striking tuxedo plumage, the Black-necked Stilt is the supermodel of the m...

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Black-necked Stork

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

With its towering height, striking red legs, and iridescent plumage, the Black-necked Stork is one of the most majest...

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Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

With its coal-black feathers and brilliant crimson beak, the Black Oystercatcher is the unmistakable sentinel of the ...

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Black Petrel

Procellaria parkinsoni

A master of the open ocean, the Black Petrel travels from New Zealand to South America before returning to nest in th...

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Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

With its dapper 'tuxedo' plumage and rhythmic tail-wagging, the Black Phoebe is a beloved fixture of Western backyard...

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Black Scimitarbill

Rhinopomastus aterrimus

The Black Scimitarbill is a sleek, acrobatic specialist of the African savannah, known for its distinctively curved b...

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Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

The Black Scoter is a master of the northern seas, known for its velvety black plumage and a hauntingly beautiful whi...

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Black-shouldered Kite

Elanus axillaris

Meet Australia’s most graceful hoverer. With its snowy white plumage and piercing red gaze, the Black-shouldered Kite...

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Black Stork

Ciconia nigra

A master of the deep woods, the Black Stork is the shy, iridescent cousin of the common White Stork. With its vibrant...

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Black-striped Sparrow

Arremonops conirostris

A bold ground-dweller of the tropical edges, the Black-striped Sparrow is easily recognized by its striking 'racing s...

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Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

Polioptila melanura

The Black-tailed Gnatcatcher is a pint-sized powerhouse of the American Southwest. A year-round desert dweller, this ...

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Black-tailed Godwit

Limosa limosa

A master of migration and a symbol of the wetlands, the Black-tailed Godwit stands tall on stilt-like legs. Witness t...

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Black-tailed Trogon

Trogon melanurus

A hidden gem of the Amazonian lowlands, the Black-tailed Trogon is defined by its shimmering green back and brilliant...

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