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

1585–1620 of 1680 species

White Stork

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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