Wildlife Species Library

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Eurasian Wren
Birds

Eurasian Wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

The Eurasian Wren is a pocket-sized powerhouse, known for its remarkably loud song and its habit of scurrying through...

Eurasian Wryneck
Birds

Eurasian Wryneck

Jynx torquilla

The Eurasian Wryneck is a cryptic wonder of the bird world, famous for its snake-like neck movements and intricate, b...

European Bee-eater
Birds

European Bee-eater

Merops apiaster

The European Bee-eater is a living rainbow, a migratory masterpiece that brings a touch of the tropics to the Europea...

European Golden-Plover
Birds

European Golden-Plover

Pluvialis apricaria

A shimmering icon of the uplands, the European Golden-Plover transforms from a cryptic moorland nester into a dazzlin...

European Goldfinch
Birds

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

With its brilliant red face and golden-streaked wings, the European Goldfinch is a vibrant jewel of the backyard. Kno...

European Greenfinch
Birds

European Greenfinch

Chloris chloris

With its chunky build and flashes of lemon-yellow, the European Greenfinch is a cheerful mainstay of the garden bird ...

European Herring Gull
Birds

European Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

The European Herring Gull is a master of adaptation, equally at home on a wild Atlantic cliff as it is on a suburban ...

European Honey-buzzard
Birds

European Honey-buzzard

Pernis apivorus

Meet the forest's most specialized raptor, a bird of prey that ignores mice and rabbits in favor of underground wasp ...

European Robin
Birds

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

With its iconic red breast and soulful song, the European Robin is the quintessential garden companion. Famous for it...

European Roller
Birds

European Roller

Coracias garrulus

A masterpiece of turquoise and cinnamon, the European Roller is one of the most colorful birds in the Northern Hemisp...

European Serin
Birds

European Serin

Serinus serinus

The European Serin is the smallest finch in its range, a vibrant yellow spark that brings energy and a 'glassy' song ...

European Shag
Birds

European Shag

Gulosus aristotelis

With their iridescent green plumage and striking emerald eyes, the European Shag is the sleekest diver of the rocky c...

European Starling
Birds

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Master mimics with a 'starry' winter coat, European Starlings are the acrobats of the bird world. Whether performing ...

European Stonechat
Birds

European Stonechat

Saxicola rubicola

With its vibrant orange breast and sharp 'clicking' call, the European Stonechat is a charismatic sentinel of the ope...

Evening Grosbeak
Birds

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

A stocky powerhouse of the finch family, the Evening Grosbeak dazzles with its massive ivory bill and bold golden plu...

Fan-tailed Warbler
Birds

Fan-tailed Warbler

Euthlypis lachrymosa

A restless gem of the forest floor, the Fan-tailed Warbler captivates observers with its rhythmic tail-flicking and b...

Far Eastern Curlew
Birds

Far Eastern Curlew

Numenius madagascariensis

The Far Eastern Curlew is the world's largest sandpiper, an endangered giant of the wetlands famous for its incredibl...

Fawn-breasted Brilliant
Birds

Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Heliodoxa rubinoides

A robust gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Fawn-breasted Brilliant is easily recognized by its warm cinnamon pluma...

Ferruginous Hawk
Birds

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

As the largest Buteo in North America, the Ferruginous Hawk is a master of the western prairies. With its feathered l...

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Birds

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium brasilianum

The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the bird world, known for its fierce hunting skills, daytime ...

Festive Amazon
Birds

Festive Amazon

Amazona festiva

A vibrant specialist of the South American riverfronts, the Festive Amazon is easily identified by its striking red r...

Field Sparrow
Birds

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

With its signature pink bill and warm, rusty cap, the Field Sparrow is a gentle soul of the overgrown meadow. Watch f...

Fieldfare
Birds

Fieldfare

Turdus pilaris

A social and striking winter visitor, the Fieldfare is a grey-headed thrush that brings a touch of wild Scandinavia t...

Fiery-billed Aracari
Birds

Fiery-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus frantzii

With its neon-orange bill and striking yellow-and-red chest, the Fiery-billed Aracari is a crown jewel of the Central...

Fish Crow
Birds

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

The clever, nasal-voiced cousin of the American Crow, this wetland specialist is a master of the shoreline and a risi...

Five-striped Sparrow
Birds

Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

A rare resident of the rugged canyons along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Five-striped Sparrow is a master of the thorn...

Flame-faced Tanager
Birds

Flame-faced Tanager

Tangara parzudakii

With a face like a glowing ember and wings that shimmer like green opals, the Flame-faced Tanager is one of the Andes...

Flame-rumped Tanager
Birds

Flame-rumped Tanager

Ramphocelus flammigerus

A jewel of the Colombian Andes, the Flame-rumped Tanager dazzles with its velvety black plumage and a rump that glows...

Flammulated Owl
Birds

Flammulated Owl

Psiloscops flammeolus

Meet the 'Pinecone Owl,' a tiny, dark-eyed master of disguise that migrates thousands of miles across the Americas. T...

Flesh-footed Shearwater
Birds

Flesh-footed Shearwater

Ardenna carneipes

A master of the open ocean, the Flesh-footed Shearwater is a long-distance traveler known for its distinct pink bill ...

Flock Bronzewing
Birds

Flock Bronzewing

Phaps histrionica

A true desert nomad, the Flock Bronzewing is a master of survival in Australia's arid heart, known for its stunning h...

Florida Scrub-Jay
Birds

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Meet Florida's only endemic bird, a charming and intelligent socialite of the ancient oak scrub. Known for its bold p...

Forbes's Plover
Birds

Forbes's Plover

Thinornis forbesi

A distinctive inland wader of West Africa, Forbes's Plover is easily recognized by its striking double breast bands a...

Forest Elaenia
Birds

Forest Elaenia

Myiopagis gaimardii

A tiny, energetic architect of the tropical canopy, the Forest Elaenia is a master of camouflage. With its subtle oli...

Forest Kingfisher
Birds

Forest Kingfisher

Todiramphus macleayii

With its electrifying turquoise plumage and bold personality, the Forest Kingfisher is a crown jewel of the coastal b...

Forest Wagtail
Birds

Forest Wagtail

Dendronanthus indicus

Meet the rebel of the wagtail family—the only one that wags its tail sideways and nests high in the trees. A master o...

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