Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner

Dendroma rufa

A restless acrobat of the tropical highlands, the Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner is a master of the forest mid-story. I...

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Buff-throated Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus guttatus

Masters of the vertical ascent, Buff-throated Woodcreepers are the forest's restless climbers, spiraling up trunks in...

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Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

The Bufflehead is a tiny, energetic jewel of the waterfront. With their striking iridescent heads and remarkable divi...

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Buffy Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes lawrencii

A spectacular acrobat of the misty highlands, the Buffy Tuftedcheek is a bromeliad specialist known for its unique 'm...

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Buller's Albatross

Thalassarche bulleri

A silver-capped mariner of the Southern Ocean, Buller's Albatross is a testament to the endurance of nature. These ma...

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Buller's Shearwater

Ardenna bulleri

A champion of the Pacific, the Buller's Shearwater is famous for its striking 'M' wing pattern and a migration that s...

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Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

The crown jewel of the Western canopy, the Bullock's Oriole dazzles with its fiery orange plumage and masterfully wov...

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Burchell's Sandgrouse

Pterocles burchelli

A master of desert camouflage, Burchell's Sandgrouse is a white-spotted beauty famous for its incredible morning flig...

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Burchell's Starling

Lamprotornis australis

With its shimmering emerald plumage and heavy-set silhouette, the Burchell's Starling is a gem of the southern Africa...

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Burnished-buff Tanager

Stilpnia cayana

With its shimmering turquoise throat and warm copper crown, the Burnished-buff Tanager is a crown jewel of South Amer...

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Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Meet the long-legged sentinel of the grasslands. These charismatic owls live underground and are famous for their com...

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Bush Stone-curlew

Burhinus grallarius

Master of the midnight wail and the 'statue' pose, the Bush Stone-curlew is Australia's most charismatic nocturnal gr...

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Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

The Bushtit is the tiny social butterfly of the avian world, traveling in 'brigades' of dozens. Watch closely and you...

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Bushy-crested Jay

Cyanocorax melanocyaneus

With their striking yellow eyes and velvety crests, Bushy-crested Jays are the charismatic socialites of the Central ...

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Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

Often mistaken for a miniature Canada Goose, the Cackling Goose is a hardy Arctic traveler with a big personality. Di...

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California Condor

Gymnogyps californianus

Witness the return of a prehistoric giant. With a ten-foot wingspan and a remarkable survival story, the California C...

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California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

Meet the 'kitten of the scrub,' a tiny gray acrobat that calls the rare coastal sage of California home. With its coc...

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California Gull

Larus californicus

The iconic bird of the American West, the California Gull is a master of adaptation, famous for its historic role in ...

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California Quail

Callipepla californica

The iconic state bird of California, this charismatic quail is beloved for its nodding topknot and social 'Chicago' c...

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California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

Meet the California Scrub-Jay, the intelligent and bold acrobat of the West. Known for its striking blue plumage and ...

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California Thrasher

Toxostoma redivivum

A shy virtuoso of the chaparral, the California Thrasher is famous for its scythe-like bill and incredible talent for...

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California Towhee

Melozone crissalis

The California Towhee is the loyal guardian of the Western garden. Known for its rich cinnamon accents and rhythmic g...

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Campo Flicker

Colaptes campestris

A striking, golden-necked woodpecker that prefers the grass to the trees. The Campo Flicker is a social, ground-dwell...

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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

The Canada Goose is the ultimate suburban survivor, recognized globally for its iconic 'V' flight formations and fier...

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Canada Jay

Perisoreus canadensis

Meet the bold 'Whisky Jack' of the boreal forest. Known for its incredible intelligence and friendly nature, the Cana...

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Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

Known for its striking black-streaked 'necklace' and vibrant yellow breast, the Canada Warbler is a master of the for...

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Canivet's Emerald

Cynanthus canivetii

A shimmering jewel of Central American landscapes, Canivet's Emerald is a feisty hummingbird famous for its glitterin...

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Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

The Canyon Towhee is the friendly, earth-toned neighbor of the American Southwest. A master of the desert floor, this...

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Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus

Famous for its hauntingly beautiful, cascading song that echoes through desert canyons, the Canyon Wren is a master o...

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Cape Crow

Corvus capensis

Meet the 'Gentleman of Crows'—a sleek, glossy-black explorer with a specialized bill and a surprisingly musical voice...

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Cape Griffon

Gyps coprotheres

The Cape Griffon is southern Africa’s largest vulture, a master of the thermals that serves as nature's most efficien...

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Cape Sparrow

Passer melanurus

The Cape Sparrow, affectionately known as the 'mossie,' is southern Africa's most iconic garden bird. Famous for its ...

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Cape Starling

Lamprotornis nitens

The Cape Starling is a shimmering jewel of the African bushveld and backyard gardens alike. With its brilliant irides...

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Cape Turtle Dove

Streptopelia capicola

With its soothing, rhythmic call and iconic black neck ring, the Cape Turtle Dove is the quintessential sound of the ...

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Cape Weaver

Ploceus capensis

Meet the master architect of the South African backyard. With its brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-buildi...

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Capped Conebill

Conirostrum albifrons

With its striking white crown and restless energy, the Capped Conebill is a jewel of the Andean cloud forest. This hi...