Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
White Stork
Ciconia ciconia
A majestic symbol of luck and rebirth, the White Stork is a master of the skies and a familiar neighbor in towns acro...
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White-striped Woodcreeper
Lepidocolaptes leucogaster
An architectural marvel of the Mexican highlands, the White-striped Woodcreeper is famous for its bold 'teardrop' mar...
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White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
Meet the 'Sea Eagle' of the North, a massive raptor with a legendary eight-foot wingspan and a striking white tail. F...
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White-tailed Lapwing
Vanellus leucurus
Elegant and understated, the White-tailed Lapwing is a master of the marshlands. With its stilt-like yellow legs and ...
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White-tailed Trogon
Trogon chionurus
A jewel of the Chocó rainforest, the White-tailed Trogon captivates observers with its brilliant yellow belly and sto...
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White-throated Hummingbird
Leucochloris albicollis
A shimmering jewel of the Atlantic Forest, the White-throated Hummingbird is as feisty as it is beautiful. With its c...
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White-throated Magpie-Jay
Cyanocorax formosus
Boasting a magnificent curled crest and a sweeping tail, the White-throated Magpie-Jay is the charismatic monarch of ...
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White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
With its crisp white 'bib' and bright yellow highlights, the White-throated Sparrow is a winter icon. These melodic g...
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White-throated Toucan
Ramphastos tucanus
The White-throated Toucan is a flamboyant icon of the Amazon, known for its massive, colorful bill and its piercing, ...
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White-throated Towhee
Melozone albicollis
A charismatic specialist of the Mexican highlands, the White-throated Towhee is a master of the undergrowth. With its...
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White-throated Woodpecker
Piculus leucolaemus
A colorful resident of the Amazonian canopy, the White-throated Woodpecker is known for its striking white throat and...
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White-tipped Dove
Leptotila verreauxi
A ghost of the undergrowth, the White-tipped Dove is a master of subtlety. With its soft lavender hues and haunting, ...
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White-tipped Quetzal
Pharomachrus fulgidus
A jewel of the northern Andes, the White-tipped Quetzal dazzles with its emerald feathers and crimson chest. This elu...
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White-vented Euphonia
Euphonia minuta
A tiny jewel of the tropical canopy, the White-vented Euphonia is a master of the forest edge. With its vibrant yello...
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White-vented Plumeleteer
Chalybura buffonii
Meet the 'emerald with the white trousers.' The White-vented Plumeleteer is a large, charismatic hummingbird known fo...
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White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
With its dapper tuxedo-like plumage and a tail that never stops moving, the White Wagtail is the most charismatic vis...
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White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera
A colorful nomad of the boreal forest, the White-winged Crossbill is a master of survival. Its unique crossed beak an...
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White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
With their striking blue eye-rings and bold white wing patches, White-winged Doves bring a touch of southwestern char...
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White-winged Parakeet
Brotogeris versicolurus
A social and vocal resident of the Amazon, the White-winged Parakeet has successfully brought its bright green plumag...
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White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
The White-winged Scoter is the 'heavyweight' of the sea duck world, easily recognized by its velvet-black coat and se...
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White-winged Tern
Chlidonias leucopterus
With its striking jet-black body and brilliant white wings, the White-winged Tern is a master of the marsh. Discover ...
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Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnus
The Whooper Swan is a magnificent winter visitor, recognizable by its straight, slender neck and striking yellow-and-...
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Whooping Crane
Grus americana
Standing as the tallest bird in North America, the Whooping Crane is a breathtaking symbol of wildlife conservation a...
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Whooping Motmot
Momotus subrufescens
With its brilliant blue crown and iconic racket-tipped tail, the Whooping Motmot is a crown jewel of the tropical bac...
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Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
The Wild Turkey is the heavy-weight champion of the North American forest, a bird of surprising intelligence and stun...
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Willet
Tringa semipalmata
The Willet is the coastal sentinel of the shorebird world, instantly recognizable by its piercing cry and dramatic wi...
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Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
A subtle sentinel of the wetlands, the Willow Flycatcher is a marvel of aerial agility. Recognizable by its buzzy son...
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Willow Tit
Poecile montanus
The soft-plumaged Willow Tit is the elusive architect of the damp woods, uniquely known for carving its own home out ...
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Willow Warbler
Phylloscopus trochilus
The Willow Warbler is a tiny marathon traveler that brings a cascading song to our gardens every spring. Weighing les...
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Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
The Wilson's Phalarope is a shorebird that breaks all the rules, featuring brightly colored females and a unique 'vor...
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Wilson's Plover
Anarhynchus wilsonia
Meet the beach's most dedicated crab-hunter. With its signature heavy bill and striking single band, the Wilson's Plo...
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Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
A secretive shorebird with a bill that acts like a precision tool, the Wilson's Snipe is the ultimate prize for backy...
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Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
A tiny spark of golden energy, the Wilson's Warbler is easily recognized by the male's dapper black cap and his restl...
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Wing-barred Seedeater
Sporophila americana
A dapper little finch with striking tuxedo-like plumage, the Wing-barred Seedeater is a master of the grasslands. Wat...
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Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
The Winter Wren is a tiny, feathered dynamo that brings a powerful voice to the forest floor. Often seen scurrying li...
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Wonga Pigeon
Leucosarcia melanoleuca
Meet the Wonga Pigeon, the dapper, ground-dwelling giant of the Australian forest floor. With its striking black-and-...
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