Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Montane Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia striaticollis

A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Montane Foliage-gleaner is an acrobatic insect-hunter that brings life to th...

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Montezuma Oropendola

Psarocolius montezuma

The architect of the tropical canopy, the Montezuma Oropendola is famous for its massive hanging nests and a call tha...

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Montezuma Quail

Cyrtonyx montezumae

Meet the 'Harlequin of the Woods,' a master of camouflage with one of the most striking facial patterns in the bird w...

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Morelet's Seedeater

Sporophila morelleti

A dapper little bird with a tuxedo-like appearance, Morelet's Seedeater is a cheerful resident of grassy meadows and ...

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Mottle-backed Elaenia

Elaenia gigas

A spirited resident of the Andean foothills, the Mottle-backed Elaenia is a master of the forest edge. With its disti...

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Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

The Mottled Duck is the 'homebody' of the southern marshes, a non-migratory beauty that stays loyal to the Gulf Coast...

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Mottled Petrel

Pterodroma inexpectata

A master of the Pacific skies, the Mottled Petrel travels from the Antarctic ice edge to the Alaskan coast, returning...

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Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

The Mountain Bluebird is a vibrant splash of sky fallen to earth. This hardy mountain traveler is beloved for its bri...

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Mountain Chickadee

Poecile gambeli

The Mountain Chickadee is the high-altitude acrobat of the West, easily identified by the striking white 'racing stri...

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Mountain Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus nipalensis

The Mountain Hawk-Eagle is a powerful forest ghost, distinguished by its magnificent crest and feathered legs. Ruling...

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Mountain Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aurifrons

The Mountain Parakeet is a resilient and vibrant resident of the high Andes. With its brilliant green plumage and soc...

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Mountain Quail

Oreortyx pictus

The largest and most secretive quail in North America, the Mountain Quail is a master of the high-altitude brush. Wit...

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Mountain Trogon

Trogon mexicanus

With its brilliant red breast and iridescent green plumage, the Mountain Trogon is a crown jewel of the pine-oak high...

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Mourning Collared Dove

Streptopelia decipiens

Not to be confused with its North American namesake, the Mourning Collared Dove is a gem of the African savanna. Know...

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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Famous for their soulful, rhythmic cooing and elegant pointed tails, Mourning Doves are one of North America’s most f...

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Mourning Sierra-Finch

Rhopospina fruticeti

Dressed in a sophisticated slate-gray suit with a striking black bib, the Mourning Sierra-Finch is the dapper gentlem...

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Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

A hidden gem of the undergrowth, the Mourning Warbler is a vibrant neotropical migrant known for its striking slate-g...

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Mouse-colored Tyrannulet

Nesotriccus murinus

A master of camouflage, the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet is a charmingly understated flycatcher that thrives from the Pan...

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Moustached Flowerpiercer

Diglossa mystacalis

A dapper specialist of the high Andes, the Moustached Flowerpiercer is famous for its bold white facial markings and ...

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Multicolored Tanager

Chlorochrysa nitidissima

Endemic to the misty cloud forests of Colombia, the Multicolored Tanager is widely considered one of the most beautif...

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Murphy's Petrel

Pterodroma ultima

A mysterious wanderer of the deep Pacific, Murphy's Petrel spends its life riding the ocean winds. This dark-winged t...

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Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Meet the 'perching duck' of the Americas. With their unmistakable red-masked faces and quiet, hissing charm, Muscovy ...

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Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

The Mute Swan is a symbol of elegance and tranquility, easily recognized by its snowy plumage and graceful S-curved n...

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Namaqua Dove

Oena capensis

The Namaqua Dove is a tiny, long-tailed desert gem known for the male's striking black mask and incredible flying spe...

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Namaqua Sandgrouse

Pterocles namaqua

The Namaqua Sandgrouse is a master of desert survival, known for its incredible ability to carry water in its feather...

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Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

With its striking black mask and vibrant green plumage, the Nanday Parakeet is a charismatic visitor to backyard feed...

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Nankeen Kestrel

Falco cenchroides

The Nankeen Kestrel is Australia's master of the stationary flight. With its cinnamon plumage and piercing gaze, this...

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Napo Sabrewing

Campylopterus villaviscensio

A rare gem of the Andean foothills, the Napo Sabrewing captivates with its brilliant violet crown and majestic, power...

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Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

A splash of morning sunlight in the undergrowth, the Nashville Warbler is a tiny dynamo defined by its sharp gray hoo...

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Nazca Booby

Sula granti

Master of the volcanic cliffs and high-speed ocean dives, the Nazca Booby is the masked icon of the Galápagos. With i...

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Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

The Nelson's Sparrow is a master of disguise, painted in rich autumnal oranges and soft grays to blend perfectly with...

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Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

The Neotropic Cormorant is a sleek, long-tailed diver that brings a touch of the tropics to backyards across the Amer...

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New Zealand Plover

Anarhynchus obscurus

A resilient icon of the New Zealand coastline, the New Zealand Plover is a master of camouflage and a devoted guardia...

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Nocturnal Curassow

Nothocrax urumutum

A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the Nocturnal Curassow is one of the world's most mysterious ...

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Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet

Camptostoma imberbe

Meet the tiny, energetic master of the thicket. Though small and subtly colored, the Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet is...

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Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

Meet the 'prince of game birds,' a master of camouflage known for its iconic whistling call and tight-knit social cov...