Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Rufous-capped Warbler

Basileuterus rufifrons

A vibrant burst of color in the brush, the Rufous-capped Warbler is a spirited songbird that brings a touch of the tr...

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Rufous-collared Sparrow

Zonotrichia capensis

With its dapper reddish collar and soulful regional song, the Rufous-collared Sparrow is the quintessential backyard ...

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Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

The copper-colored daredevil of the sky. Known for its incredible 3,000-mile migration and feisty personality, the Ru...

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Rufous Motmot

Baryphthengus martii

With its striking cinnamon plumage and iconic pendulum tail, the Rufous Motmot is a crown jewel of the Neotropical fo...

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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Amazilia tzacatl

The spirited guardian of the tropical garden, the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is a flash of emerald and copper. Bold, t...

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Rufous-vented Chachalaca

Ortalis ruficauda

The Rufous-vented Chachalaca is the charismatic, vocal soul of the Caribbean dry forest. Known for its raucous mornin...

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Rufous-winged Tanager

Tangara lavinia

A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Rufous-winged Tanager is known for its brilliant emerald plumage and s...

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Russet-backed Oropendola

Psarocolius angustifrons

A master of the canopy, the Russet-backed Oropendola is famous for its elaborate hanging nests and prehistoric-soundi...

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Russet-crowned Motmot

Momotus mexicanus

With its stunning cinnamon-colored cap and iconic 'pendulum' tail, the Russet-crowned Motmot is a true showstopper of...

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Russet-crowned Warbler

Myiothlypis coronata

A vibrant spark in the Andean undergrowth, the Russet-crowned Warbler is famous for its glowing yellow belly and its ...

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Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

A ghostly traveler of the boreal wetlands, the Rusty Blackbird is a rare and rewarding visitor to discover. Known for...

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Rusty-collared Seedeater

Sporophila collaris

A gem of the South American grasslands, the Rusty-collared Seedeater is famous for its vibrant rufous chest band and ...

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Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow

Melozone kieneri

A secretive gem of the Mexican highlands, the Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow is easily identified by its fiery cap and ...

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Rusty-faced Parrot

Hapalopsittaca amazonina

A colorful specialist of the high Andes, the Rusty-faced Parrot is a social and vocal bird that thrives in the misty ...

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Rusty Flowerpiercer

Diglossa sittoides

The clever burglar of the bird world, the Rusty Flowerpiercer uses a hooked bill to steal nectar from the most beauti...

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Rusty-margined Flycatcher

Myiozetetes cayanensis

With its bold white eyebrows and vibrant yellow belly, the Rusty-margined Flycatcher is a lively addition to any trop...

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Rusty-margined Guan

Penelope superciliaris

An elegant forest dweller known for its rhythmic wing-drumming and distinct rusty-edged wings. This South American be...

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Rusty-winged Barbtail

Premnornis guttuliger

A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Rusty-winged Barbtail is known for its vibrant rufous wings and its habit of...

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Sacred Kingfisher

Todiramphus sanctus

A flash of turquoise in the Australian bush, the Sacred Kingfisher is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. From mangr...

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Saddle-billed Stork

Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis

Meet the most colorful giant of the African wetlands. With its massive 'saddled' bill and striking iridescent plumage...

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Saffron-crowned Tanager

Tangara xanthocephala

A social icon of the Andean cloud forests, the Saffron-crowned Tanager dazzles with its golden head and shimmering tu...

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Saffron Finch

Sicalis flaveola

A burst of golden sunshine for your backyard, the Saffron Finch is a bold and musical tanager. With its fiery orange ...

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Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

The Sage Thrasher is the master of the western shrubsteppe, known for its brilliant yellow eyes and a song that can f...

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Sagebrush Sparrow

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

Meet the 'phantom of the flats,' a shy desert specialist known for its frantic running and melodic song. The Sagebrus...

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Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

The ghost of the Atlantic coast, the Saltmarsh Sparrow is a master of camouflage that lives its entire life between t...

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Salvin's Albatross

Thalassarche salvini

A master of the Southern Ocean, Salvin's Albatross is a magnificent glider known for its smoky-grey plumage and incre...

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Salvin's Curassow

Mitu salvini

A ghost of the Amazonian understory, Salvin's Curassow is a magnificent, glossy-black bird known for its striking red...

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Sanderling

Calidris alba

The energetic sprinter of the shoreline, the Sanderling is a delight to watch as it dances with the waves. With its p...

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Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

With their prehistoric trumpeting calls and elegant 'bustle' feathers, Sandhill Cranes are the tall, stately ambassad...

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Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

A master of the coastal winds, the Sandwich Tern is easily identified by its 'sandwich' bill—black with a bright yell...

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Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Chionomesa lactea

With a throat like a precious gem and a bold personality to match, the Sapphire-spangled Emerald is the crown jewel o...

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Sapphire-throated Hummingbird

Chrysuronia coeruleogularis

With a throat like a polished gemstone and a spirit that refuses to back down, the Sapphire-throated Hummingbird is a...

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Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Eriocnemis luciani

A high-altitude jewel of the Andes, the Sapphire-vented Puffleg is famous for its shimmering green plumage and distin...

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Sardinian Warbler

Curruca melanocephala

With his dapper black cap and fiery red eyes, the Sardinian Warbler is the charismatic soundtrack of the Mediterranea...

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Sarus Crane

Antigone antigone

The Sarus Crane is a towering icon of the wetlands, standing nearly six feet tall with a striking red crown that dema...

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Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

Look closely for the signature yellow 'eyebrows' of the Savannah Sparrow, a small but hardy songster of the open gras...