Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Green-rumped Parrotlet

Forpus passerinus

Meet the Green-rumped Parrotlet, the smallest parrot in the Americas. These pint-sized socialites bring a flash of em...

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Green Sandpiper

Tringa ochropus

The Green Sandpiper is the elusive hermit of the wetland world, identifiable by its dark, speckled plumage and a star...

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Green-striped Brushfinch

Arremon virenticeps

A secretive treasure of the Mexican highlands, the Green-striped Brushfinch is a master of the forest floor. With its...

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Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

With its vibrant rufous cap and olive-green wings, the Green-tailed Towhee is a hidden gem of the Western brushlands....

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Green-throated Carib

Eulampis holosericeus

A shimmering gem of the Caribbean islands, the Green-throated Carib is a bold hummingbird known for its brilliant eme...

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Green-throated Mango

Anthracothorax viridigula

With a shimmering emerald throat and a bold, territorial personality, the Green-throated Mango is a crown jewel of So...

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Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

The Green-winged Teal is a vibrant, pint-sized marvel of the marshlands. Famous for its lightning-fast flight and str...

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Green Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus purpureus

With their iridescent emerald feathers and long, curved red bills, Green Woodhoopoes are among Africa's most charisma...

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Greenish Elaenia

Myiopagis viridicata

A restless gem of the tropical canopy, the Greenish Elaenia is a master of camouflage and acrobatic flight. This smal...

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Grey-faced Petrel

Pterodroma gouldi

The ōi is a master of the New Zealand night, a seafaring petrel that returns from the deep ocean to nest in the rugge...

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Grey Falcon

Falco hypoleucos

Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' Australia's rarest and most elusive falcon. With its striking pale plumage and incred...

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Grey Go-away-bird

Crinifer concolor

With its distinctive shaggy crest and its famous 'go-away' warning call, the Grey Go-away-bird is the charismatic sen...

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Grey Goshawk

Tachyspiza novaehollandiae

Often called the 'Ghost of the Forest,' the Grey Goshawk is one of Australia's most stunning raptors, appearing in bo...

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Grey-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

A striking wader of the Asian wetlands, the Grey-headed Lapwing is easily recognized by its smoky-grey hood, bold bla...

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Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

A silent, statuesque sentinel of the water's edge, the Grey Heron is the ultimate master of the 'long game.' Watch as...

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Grey Petrel

Procellaria cinerea

A champion of the Southern Ocean's stormy latitudes, the Grey Petrel is one of the few seabirds brave enough to breed...

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Grey-tailed Tattler

Tringa brevipes

A master of the intertidal zone, the Grey-tailed Tattler is a sleek, silver-grey traveler that journeys from Siberian...

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Grey Wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

Elegant, energetic, and strikingly yellow, the Grey Wagtail is the prima ballerina of the riverbank. Watch for its si...

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Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

Meet the socialite of the scrubland. With its oversized grooved beak and cooperative family lifestyle, the Groove-bil...

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Guanay Cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum

The Guanay Cormorant is the undisputed 'King of Guano,' a sleek, tuxedoed diver that thrives in the crashing waves of...

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Guatemalan Tyrannulet

Zimmerius vilissimus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Central American highlands, the Guatemalan Tyrannulet is a master of the canopy. Known...

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Guayaquil Woodpecker

Campephilus gayaquilensis

A striking specialist of the Tumbesian forests, the Guayaquil Woodpecker is famous for its vibrant red crest and thun...

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Guianan Violaceous Trogon

Trogon violaceus

Decked in shimmering violet and gold, the Guianan Violaceous Trogon is a crown jewel of the tropical canopy. A quiet ...

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Hadada Ibis

Bostrychia hagedash

Africa's most famous feathered alarm clock, the Hadada Ibis, is a master of the suburban safari. With its iridescent ...

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Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

A powerful excavator of the forest, the Hairy Woodpecker is a striking visitor known for its bold patterns and rhythm...

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Half-collared Kingfisher

Alcedo semitorquata

A cobalt jewel of the African riverbank, the Half-collared Kingfisher is a master of the precision dive. Recognized b...

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Hamerkop

Scopus umbretta

Meet the Hamerkop, the master architect of the African wetlands. Easily recognized by its hammer-shaped silhouette, t...

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Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

A pint-sized dynamo of the western pines, Hammond's Flycatcher is known for its tireless energy and aerial precision....

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Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

Known as the 'painted duck,' the Harlequin thrives in the most violent waters on the planet. From mountain rapids to ...

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Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

The world's most social raptor, the Harris's Hawk, hunts in packs like a wolf and perches in stacks. Spot these chest...

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Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

Meet Canada's only endemic breeding bird and the king of the Great Plains winter thickets. With its bold black mask a...

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Hartlaub's Gull

Chroicocephalus hartlaubii

Hartlaub's Gull is the charismatic 'city gull' of Southern Africa, known for its dainty features and bold personality...

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Hauxwell's Thrush

Turdus hauxwelli

A secretive songbird of the Amazonian understory, Hauxwell's Thrush is celebrated for its warm, earthy plumage and fl...

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Helmeted Guineafowl

Numida meleagris

The Helmeted Guineafowl is nature's most stylish alarm system, decked out in charcoal-and-white polka dots and a stri...

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Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus galeatus

A pint-sized marvel of the tropical canopy, the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant is famous for its spiky 'mohawk' crest and rest...

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Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Affectionately known as the 'Grey Ghost' in its male form, the Hen Harrier is a spectral hunter of the open plains. W...