Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Inagua Woodstar

Nesophlox lyrura

Meet the jewel of the southern Bahamas. With its stunning violet crown and unique lyre-shaped tail, the Inagua Woodst...

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Inca Dove

Columbina inca

Admired for its delicate 'scaly' plumage and mournful two-note call, the Inca Dove is a charming fixture of Southwest...

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Indian Cuckoo

Cuculus micropterus

Often heard but rarely seen, the Indian Cuckoo is the phantom of the forest canopy. Famous for its 'one-more-bottle' ...

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Indian Roller

Coracias benghalensis

A flash of brilliant turquoise against the dusty landscape, the Indian Roller is an icon of the South Asian countrysi...

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Indian Spotted Eagle

Clanga hastata

The Indian Spotted Eagle is a stoic sentinel of South Asia's open plains. A rare and vulnerable resident, this bird o...

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Indian Stone-curlew

Burhinus indicus

Masters of the art of invisibility, Indian Stone-curlews are the 'ghosts' of the dry plains. With their massive golde...

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Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche carteri

A graceful nomad of the southern seas, the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is easily recognized by the brilliant golden...

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Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

A shimmering 'blue jewel' of the summer fields, the Indigo Bunting is a master navigator that travels thousands of mi...

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Indigo Macaw

Anodorhynchus leari

A cobalt-blue treasure of the Brazilian wilderness, the Indigo Macaw is one of the world's rarest and most specialize...

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Indigo-winged Parrot

Hapalopsittaca fuertesi

A rare emerald of the Colombian Andes, the Indigo-winged Parrot was once thought extinct until its dramatic rediscove...

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Indochinese Roller

Coracias affinis

A flash of electric blue in the tropical sun, the Indochinese Roller is a master of the air and a staple of Southeast...

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Inland Dotterel

Peltohyas australis

A ghost of the Australian gibber plains, the Inland Dotterel is a striking desert specialist that trades wetlands for...

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Island Canary

Serinus canaria

The wild ancestor of the world's most beloved pet bird, the Island Canary is a master songster native to the rugged a...

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Island Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma insularis

Meet North America's rarest jay, a brilliant blue architect of the forest found only on a single island off the Calif...

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Ivory-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus azara

Boasting a stunning cream-colored beak and a bold red-banded chest, the Ivory-billed Aracari is a social and energeti...

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Jabiru

Jabiru mycteria

The tallest flying bird in South America, the Jabiru is a prehistoric-looking icon of the tropical wetlands. With its...

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Jamaican Mango

Anthracothorax mango

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Jamaican Mango is a large, iridescent hummingbird endemic to the island of Jamaica. Kno...

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James's Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus jamesi

A high-altitude specialist with striking carmine feathers and a bright yellow bill, James’s Flamingo is a rare jewel ...

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Jandaya Parakeet

Aratinga jandaya

An explosion of tropical color, the Jandaya Parakeet is the golden jewel of the Brazilian woods. Known for its fiery ...

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Japanese Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza gularis

A pint-sized predator with unmatched agility, the Japanese Sparrowhawk is the stealth fighter of East Asian skies. Ma...

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Japanese Waxwing

Bombycilla japonica

A masterpiece of East Asian avian beauty, the Japanese Waxwing is a winter visitor known for its sleek crest and vibr...

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Juniper Titmouse

Baeolophus ridgwayi

The spunky spirit of the high desert, the Juniper Titmouse is a master of survival in the arid West. With its signatu...

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Keel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos sulfuratus

With its impossibly vibrant, oversized bill and striking yellow chest, the Keel-billed Toucan is the undisputed 'Amba...

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Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Meet the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic shorebird, a bold and resourceful master of the coast known for its striki...

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Kentish Plover

Anarhynchus alexandrinus

A delicate master of the shoreline, the Kentish Plover is a tiny wader with a big personality. From its lightning-fas...

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Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

The Kentucky Warbler is a master of the forest floor, recognizable by its brilliant yellow breast and striking black ...

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Kermadec Petrel

Pterodroma neglecta

A polymorphic marvel of the Pacific, the Kermadec Petrel is one of the few gadfly petrels brave enough to circle its ...

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Key West Quail-Dove

Geotrygon chrysia

A secretive gem of the Caribbean floor, the Key West Quail-Dove is known for its stunning iridescent plumage and its ...

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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Meet the most dramatic bird in your neighborhood. Famous for its piercing cry and its clever 'broken-wing' trick, the...

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King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

The King Eider is the regal jewel of the Arctic, sporting a multi-colored crown and a stoic personality. This deep-di...

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Kittlitz's Plover

Anarhynchus pecuarius

A master of camouflage with a secret nesting trick, the Kittlitz's Plover is one of Africa's most charismatic small s...

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Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

The desert's industrious carpenter, the Ladder-backed Woodpecker is a master of survival in the arid landscapes of th...

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Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

A champion of the high Arctic, the Lapland Longspur brings a touch of the tundra to winter fields across the globe. K...

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Lappet-faced Vulture

Torgos tracheliotos

The Lappet-faced Vulture is the powerhouse of the African savanna, possessing a beak strong enough to tear through th...

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Large-billed Crow

Corvus macrorhynchos

The Large-billed Crow is the undisputed genius of the backyard. With a massive beak and a brain to match, this adapta...

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Large Elaenia

Elaenia spectabilis

A spirited and vocal inhabitant of South American woodlands, the Large Elaenia is a master of the canopy. Recognizabl...