Wildlife Species Library

Birds

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...

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Bronzy Hermit

Glaucis aeneus

A shimmering jewel of the tropical understory, the Bronzy Hermit is a master of the forest circuit. Known for its dis...

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Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

A master of the tropical shoreline, the Brown Booby is a striking plunge-diver known for its chocolate-brown plumage ...

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Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

A master of disguise, the Brown Creeper is the only North American bird that hitches its way up tree trunks like a ti...

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Brown Falcon

Falco berigora

A master of the Australian outback, the Brown Falcon is a unique raptor known for its distinctive cackle and its unus...

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Brown Goshawk

Tachyspiza fasciata

Meet the stealthy 'blue-flier' of the Australian bush. The Brown Goshawk is a powerful, yellow-eyed hunter that turns...

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Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

North America's most famous 'nest-crashing' nomad, the Brown-headed Cowbird is a master of adaptation. Whether follow...

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Brown-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus

A resilient traveler of the Central Asian highlands, the Brown-headed Gull is famous for its chocolatey breeding hood...

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Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

Meet the 'rubber ducky' of the Southern pines. This tiny, tool-using acrobat is a social marvel of the pine forests, ...

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Brown-hooded Kingfisher

Halcyon albiventris

A vibrant master of the African woodland, the Brown-hooded Kingfisher trades the riverbank for the garden fence. With...

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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Witness the dramatic plunge-dive of the Brown Pelican, a coastal icon known for its massive bill and prehistoric silh...

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Brown Skua

Stercorarius antarcticus

Fierce, intelligent, and strikingly bold, the Brown Skua is the undisputed pirate of the southern oceans. Whether def...

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Brown Snake-Eagle

Circaetus cinereus

The stoic sentinel of the African savanna, the Brown Snake-Eagle is a master of patience. With its piercing yellow ga...

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Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

A master of mimicry with a fiery rufous coat and piercing yellow eyes, the Brown Thrasher is the bold, secretive arch...

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Brown-throated Parakeet

Eupsittula pertinax

A social and spirited resident of the tropical Americas, the Brown-throated Parakeet brings a splash of green and a l...

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Brown Violetear

Colibri delphinae

A sophisticated dweller of the tropical highlands, the Brown Violetear swaps the typical bright greens of hummingbird...

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Brush Bronzewing

Phaps elegans

With its shimmering metallic wings and rich chestnut plumage, the Brush Bronzewing is a hidden gem of the Australian ...

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Buff-barred Warbler

Phylloscopus pulcher

A vibrant and acrobatic inhabitant of the Himalayan heights, the Buff-barred Warbler is famous for its distinct orang...

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Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Amazilia yucatanensis

A splash of cinnamon and emerald, the Buff-bellied Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird regularly seen in Texas and...

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Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner

Syndactyla rufosuperciliata

A master of the forest understory, the Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner is known for its bold 'eyebrows' and restless, acr...