Wildlife Species Library

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Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is the vibrant, vocal percussionist of the eastern woods. With its striking zebra-striped ...

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Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

The Red-billed Chough is the high-flying rebel of the corvid family, sporting a vivid red beak and a mastery of the m...

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Red-billed Emerald

Chlorostilbon gibsoni

A shimmering jewel of the northern Andes, the Red-billed Emerald is a tiny powerhouse with a vibrant crimson beak and...

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Red-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus erythroryncha

Nature's bravest groomer, the Red-billed Oxpecker, spends its life hitching a ride on Africa's largest mammals. These...

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Red-billed Streamertail

Trochilus polytmus

Meet the 'Doctor Bird,' Jamaica's shimmering national icon. With its legendary tail streamers and vibrant emerald plu...

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Red-breasted Meadowlark

Leistes militaris

With his jet-black feathers and a chest that glows like a ruby, the Red-breasted Meadowlark is a crown jewel of the o...

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Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

A sleek and shaggy-crested diving specialist, the Red-breasted Merganser is the ultimate underwater athlete of the bi...

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Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a pocket-sized acrobat of the forest, famous for its gravity-defying ability to walk hea...

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Red-breasted Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber

With its vibrant crimson head and unique 'sap-farming' lifestyle, the Red-breasted Sapsucker is one of the West Coast...

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Red-capped Plover

Anarhynchus ruficapillus

A tiny, spirited shorebird that brings a dash of rufous color to the water's edge. Watch as the Red-capped Plover sca...

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Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

Meet the specialist of the pine barrens. With a beak perfectly evolved for prying open cones, the Red Crossbill is a ...

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Red-crowned Amazon

Amazona viridigenalis

With its brilliant crimson cap and raucous personality, the Red-crowned Amazon is the charismatic king of the suburba...

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Red-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae

The Kākāriki is New Zealand's most iconic forest parrot, sporting brilliant emerald feathers and a signature crimson ...

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Red-crowned Woodpecker

Melanerpes rubricapillus

Meet the Red-crowned Woodpecker, the vibrant and vocal 'zebra of the trees.' With its striking barred plumage and ene...

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Red-eyed Dove

Streptopelia semitorquata

With its soothing, rhythmic call and striking crimson eyes, the Red-eyed Dove is a regal fixture of the African backy...

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Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

Known as the tireless 'preacher' of the treetops, the Red-eyed Vireo is a master of camouflage with a voice that neve...

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Red-faced Guan

Penelope dabbenei

A striking resident of the misty Andean cloud forests, the Red-faced Guan is famous for its vibrant crimson throat an...

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Red-faced Parrot

Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops

A vibrant flash of crimson in the misty Andean heights, the Red-faced Parrot is one of the world's most elusive high-...

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Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

Meet the most acrobatic member of the booby family, famous for its striking scarlet feet and impressive aerial displa...

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Red-footed Falcon

Falco vespertinus

A social and striking raptor, the Red-footed Falcon is famous for its elegant slate-grey plumage and vibrant orange '...

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Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Often called the 'flying checkerboard,' the Red-headed Woodpecker is a bold and charismatic showstopper. With its com...

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Red Kite

Milvus milvus

With its iconic forked tail and effortless soaring flight, the Red Kite is one of the most elegant birds of prey you ...

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Red-kneed Dotterel

Erythrogonys cinctus

Meet the dapper nomad of the Australian wetlands. With its striking black breastplate and namesake red joints, the Re...

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Red-legged Cormorant

Poikilocarbo gaimardi

Meet the rebel of the cormorant family: a solitary cliff-dweller with striking turquoise eyes and neon-red feet. The ...

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Red-legged Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes cyaneus

A living jewel of the tropical canopy, the Red-legged Honeycreeper dazzles with its electric blue plumage and iconic ...

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Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

A vibrant jewel of the tropical canopy, the Red-lored Amazon is as famous for its brilliant red 'mask' as it is for i...

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Red-masked Parakeet

Psittacara erythrogenys

Often called the 'Cherry-headed Conure,' the Red-masked Parakeet is a splash of tropical brilliance. Whether in their...

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Red-naped Ibis

Pseudibis papillosa

A striking sentinel of the Indian plains, the Red-naped Ibis is a master of adaptation, blending ancient elegance wit...

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Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

A master of the western woods, the Red-naped Sapsucker is a colorful architect that carves elaborate sap wells to sus...

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Red-necked Avocet

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae

Meet the 'Painted Lady' of the Australian wetlands, an elegant wader defined by its upturned bill and vibrant crimson...

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Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

A master of the northern wetlands, the Red-necked Grebe is famous for its fiery plumage and elaborate water dances. T...

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Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

A tiny, needle-billed wanderer that spins like a top on the water, the Red-necked Phalarope is a marvel of the Arctic...

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Red-necked Stint

Calidris ruficollis

A tiny traveler with a massive heart, the Red-necked Stint journeys thousands of miles from the Siberian tundra to so...

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Red Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

A champion of the high seas and the Arctic tundra, the Red Phalarope breaks all the rules. Known for its striking red...

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Red-rumped Cacique

Cacicus haemorrhous

A master of mimicry with a flash of fire on its back, the Red-rumped Cacique brings a touch of tropical drama to any ...

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Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

Vibrant and vocal, the Red-shouldered Hawk is the stunning 'woodland whistler' of the raptors. Recognizable by their ...