Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Blue-tufted Starthroat

Heliomaster furcifer

With its shimmering violet throat and extraordinary blue neck tufts, the Blue-tufted Starthroat is one of South Ameri...

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Blue-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia hoffmanni

A shimmering emerald of the Central American tropics, the Blue-vented Hummingbird is a bold and energetic visitor to ...

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Blue-winged Kookaburra

Dacelo leachii

The Blue-winged Kookaburra is the striking, sapphire-winged icon of Australia's tropical north. Known for its piercin...

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Blue-winged Macaw

Primolius maracana

A vibrant 'mini-macaw' of the South American woodlands, the Blue-winged Macaw is celebrated for its intelligence, soc...

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Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

With its striking white facial crescent and vibrant powder-blue wing patches, the Blue-winged Teal is a jewel of the ...

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Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

A dazzling spark of gold in the brush, the Blue-winged Warbler is a master of the forest edge. With its sharp black e...

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Bluish Flowerpiercer

Diglossa caerulescens

Master of the Andean heights, the Bluish Flowerpiercer is a clever 'nectar thief' with a uniquely hooked bill. This s...

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Blyth's Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus dumetorum

A champion of vocal mimicry and a master of disguise, Blyth's Reed Warbler is the 'phantom' of the thicket. This smal...

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Boat-billed Flycatcher

Megarynchus pitangua

Recognized by its massive, boat-shaped bill and bold facial mask, this charismatic flycatcher is a master of the trop...

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Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

A bold and shimmering icon of the American coastline, the Boat-tailed Grackle is a master of the salt marsh. With its...

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Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

A social wanderer of the north, the Bohemian Waxwing is famous for its silky plumage and the vibrant, wax-like drople...

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Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

An elegant, tern-like gull known for its striking black hood and the remarkable habit of nesting in evergreen trees a...

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Bonelli's Eagle

Aquila fasciata

Master of the rocky crags and the high-speed ambush, Bonelli's Eagle is a stunning raptor of the Old World. With its ...

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Bonin Petrel

Pterodroma hypoleuca

A phantom of the North Pacific, the Bonin Petrel is a master of the night and a champion of the open sea. Known for i...

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Booted Eagle

Hieraaetus pennatus

The Booted Eagle is a master of aerial agility, packing the spirit of a true eagle into a compact, buzzard-sized fram...

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Boreal Chickadee

Poecile hudsonicus

The rugged inhabitant of the Great North, the Boreal Chickadee is a tough-as-nails songbird that thrives in frozen fo...

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Boreal Owl

Aegolius funereus

A silent ghost of the subarctic, the Boreal Owl is a master of the night. With its piercing yellow eyes and square-sh...

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Brahminy Kite

Haliastur indus

With its striking snow-white head and rich chestnut plumage, the Brahminy Kite is one of the most recognizable raptor...

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Brambling

Fringilla montifringilla

A hardy traveler from the Arctic taiga, the Brambling brings a flash of brilliant orange and white to winter gardens....

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Brant

Branta bernicla

The Brant is the ultimate maritime traveler, an Arctic-breeding goose that spends its winters strictly by the sea. Kn...

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Brassy-breasted Tanager

Tangara desmaresti

Draped in metallic green and shimmering gold, the Brassy-breasted Tanager is a radiant endemic of Brazil's misty moun...

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Brazilian Tanager

Ramphocelus bresilius

The Brazilian Tanager is a living jewel of the Atlantic Forest, famous for the male's breathtaking crimson plumage. A...

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Brazilian Teal

Amazonetta brasiliensis

A colorful resident of South American waterways, the Brazilian Teal is easily identified by the male's vibrant red bi...

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Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Bold, social, and strikingly iridescent, the Brewer's Blackbird is a master of the modern landscape. Known for their ...

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Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

Meet the master of the sagebrush, a small sparrow with one of the most complex songs in the bird world. Though modest...

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Bridled Quail-Dove

Geotrygon mystacea

A secretive ghost of the Caribbean forest floor, the Bridled Quail-Dove is a master of camouflage. With its striking ...

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Bridled Titmouse

Baeolophus wollweberi

The Bridled Titmouse is a high-altitude gem of the Southwest, sporting an ornate black-and-white face and a lively, s...

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Bristle-thighed Curlew

Numenius tahitiensis

The Bristle-thighed Curlew is a world-class traveler that migrates non-stop across the Pacific. Famous for its tool-u...

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Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

A shimmering jewel of the desert, the Broad-billed Hummingbird captivates with its brilliant sapphire throat and sign...

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Broad-billed Motmot

Electron platyrhynchum

A master of the tropical mid-story, the Broad-billed Motmot is easily recognized by its vibrant cinnamon plumage and ...

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Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

A master of the long-haul flight, the Broad-billed Sandpiper is easily identified by its unique 'kinked' bill and str...

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Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

The Broad-winged Hawk is the 'quiet neighbor' of the forest, a small but powerful hunter known for its spectacular lo...

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Brolga

Antigone rubicunda

Australia's elegant 'Native Companion,' the Brolga is famous for its intricate dancing and haunting trumpeting calls....

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Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer

Chalybura urochrysia

Meet the 'pink-booted' gem of the jungle. The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer is a feisty, emerald-green hummingbird famous...

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Bronze-winged Parrot

Pionus chalcopterus

Draped in deep violet and shimmering bronze, the Bronze-winged Parrot is a hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests. Th...

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Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

Featuring shimmering iridescent plumage and piercing red eyes, the Bronzed Cowbird is a master of the 'look-but-don't...