Species library

Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

1441–1476 of 1680 species

Syrian Woodpecker

Syrian Woodpecker

Dendrocopos syriacus

The Syrian Woodpecker is a bold and industrious visitor to gardens and orchards across Europe and the Middle East. Wi...

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Tambourine Dove

Tambourine Dove

Turtur tympanistria

A secretive gem of the African woodlands, the Tambourine Dove is a master of the forest floor. With its striking whit...

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Tawny-bellied Hermit

Tawny-bellied Hermit

Phaethornis syrmatophorus

A master of the Andean understory, the Tawny-bellied Hermit is easily recognized by its long, curved bill and strikin...

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Tawny Eagle

Tawny Eagle

Aquila rapax

A bold and versatile king of the savanna, the Tawny Eagle is as much a cunning pirate as it is a powerful predator. W...

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Tawny Owl

Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

The Tawny Owl is the master of the midnight forest, a silent hunter with a voice that defines the sounds of the night...

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Temminck's Stint

Temminck's Stint

Calidris temminckii

A master of camouflage, the Temminck's Stint is a tiny, mouse-like wader that favors muddy shorelines and freshwater ...

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Tennessee Warbler

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

An energetic traveler of the treetops, the Tennessee Warbler is a master of migration. Watch for its sharp bill and b...

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Terek Sandpiper

Terek Sandpiper

Xenus cinereus

Meet the Terek Sandpiper, a world-traveling shorebird known for its comical 'run-and-snatch' foraging style and its e...

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Thick-billed Euphonia

Thick-billed Euphonia

Euphonia laniirostris

A burst of tropical sunshine in bird form, the Thick-billed Euphonia is a master of mimicry and a frequent visitor to...

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Thick-billed Murre

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

Rugged, resilient, and built for the deep, the Thick-billed Murre is the Arctic's answer to the penguin. These tuxedo...

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Thick-billed Raven

Thick-billed Raven

Corvus crassirostris

Towering over other songbirds, the Thick-billed Raven is a mountain-dwelling giant with an unmistakable ivory-tipped ...

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Thick-billed Warbler

Thick-billed Warbler

Arundinax aedon

A secretive songbird of the East Palearctic, the Thick-billed Warbler is famous for its powerful, melodic voice and i...

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Three-banded Plover

Three-banded Plover

Thinornis tricollaris

Meet the dapper resident of the African shoreline. With its signature double-black breast bands and vivid red eye-rin...

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Three-striped Warbler

Three-striped Warbler

Basileuterus tristriatus

A social spark plug of the Andean cloud forest, the Three-striped Warbler is famous for leading mixed-species flocks ...

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Thrush Nightingale

Thrush Nightingale

Luscinia luscinia

The Thrush Nightingale is the hidden virtuoso of the damp thicket, possessing a voice that can fill a forest and a pl...

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Toco Toucan

Toco Toucan

Ramphastos toco

Meet the flamboyant icon of the South American tropics. With its oversized orange beak and curious personality, the T...

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Tody Motmot

Tody Motmot

Hylomanes momotula

Meet the Tody Motmot, the miniature, racquet-less wonder of the Central American understory. Small in size but big on...

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Topknot Pigeon

Topknot Pigeon

Lopholaimus antarcticus

Meet the 'Flock-Pigeon' of the rainforest canopy. The Topknot Pigeon is a spectacular, crested wanderer that brings a...

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Townsend's Solitaire

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

The Townsend's Solitaire is a master of the high-country winter, a silvery-gray thrush that defends its berries with ...

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Townsend's Warbler

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

A flash of gold in the evergreen shadows, the Townsend's Warbler is a master of the high canopy. With its striking bl...

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Tree Pipit

Tree Pipit

Anthus trivialis

A master of the woodland edge, the Tree Pipit is famous for its spectacular 'parachute' song flight. This elegant tra...

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Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

A shimmering jewel of the sky, the Tree Swallow is a welcome guest in any backyard, known for its iridescent blue plu...

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Tricolored Blackbird

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

The most social songbird of the West, the Tricolored Blackbird is a master of life in the colony. Distinguished by th...

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Tricolored Heron

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Meet the 'Lady of the Waters,' a slender and elegant hunter famous for its high-energy fishing dance. With its unique...

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Trindade Petrel

Trindade Petrel

Pterodroma arminjoniana

A master of the Atlantic winds, the Trindade Petrel is a rare and striking seabird known for its acrobatic flight and...

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Trinidad Euphonia

Trinidad Euphonia

Euphonia trinitatis

The Trinidad Euphonia is a pint-sized powerhouse of color and song, famous for its love of mistletoe and its ability ...

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Trinidad Piping-Guan

Trinidad Piping-Guan

Pipile pipile

The Trinidad Piping-Guan, or Pawi, is one of the rarest birds on the planet. Found only in the lush rainforests of Tr...

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Tristan Albatross

Tristan Albatross

Diomedea dabbenena

A critically endangered master of the winds, the Tristan Albatross is one of the world's most magnificent and rarest ...

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Tropical Kingbird

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Meet the bold and bright sentinel of the tropics. With its vibrant yellow belly and fearless attitude, the Tropical K...

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Tropical Mockingbird

Tropical Mockingbird

Mimus gilvus

The ultimate backyard entertainer, the Tropical Mockingbird is a master of mimicry and a bold guardian of its territo...

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Tropical Parula

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

A vibrant, acrobatic gem of the neotropics, the Tropical Parula is a tiny power-house of energy known for its brillia...

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Trumpeter Swan

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

The Trumpeter Swan is the heaviest bird native to North America and a true icon of conservation. Its snowy white feat...

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Tufted Puffin

Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

With its iconic golden plumes and massive orange bill, the Tufted Puffin is often called the 'sea parrot.' These char...

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Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

Bold, crested, and full of personality, the Tufted Titmouse is the backyard acrobat that every birdwatcher loves. Wit...

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Tui Parakeet

Tui Parakeet

Brotogeris sanctithomae

A social and spirited resident of the Amazon, the Tui Parakeet is instantly recognizable by the sun-yellow patch on i...

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Tumbes Hummingbird

Tumbes Hummingbird

Thaumasius baeri

A resilient specialist of the South American dry forests, the Tumbes Hummingbird is an understated beauty. This hardy...

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