Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thaumasius baeri
A resilient specialist of the South American dry forests, the Tumbes Hummingbird is an understated beauty. This hardy...
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