Poised to strike, this large heron stalks along American waterways in search of fish and other small animals. These widespread waterbirds are among the tallest of North America’s birds. The Great Blue ...

A charming winter visitor that brings high-pitched honking sounds of the Arctic to wetlands across Europe. The Pink-footed Goose is characterised by its greyish-brown plumage, short pink bill with a ...

A master of both air and water, this agile diver plunges beneath Arctic waves in summer and graces coastal waters worldwide come winter. The Red-throated Loon is a sleek, medium-sized waterbird with ...

With its striking black-and-white plumage and bright red patches, this master drummer is a forest favourite worldwide. The Great Spotted Woodpecker is a striking bird with bold black and white plumage ...

Known as the jewel of the garden, and North America's most common hummingbird, this tiny, vibrant bird, can sip nectar from over 1,000 flowers a day. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a tiny, ...

This loud and vibrant green parrot, originally from Africa and Asia, has become a familiar sight in urban parks and gardens worldwide. The Rose-ringed Parakeet is a vibrant green parrot with a long ...

Only found in mountainous pine forests of the western United States and in a small region of British Columbia, white-headed woodpeckers are one of North America’s least numerous woodpeckers. Habitat ...

This vibrant aerial acrobat swoops through European skies, snatching bees and wasps mid-flight with precision and flair. Roughly the same size as a Starling, the European Bee-eater is a strikingly ...

A colossal nocturnal hunter with a wingspan nearly six feet across, this remarkable fish-owl plunges into icy rivers to catch salmon with its massive, featherless talons. Blakiston's Fish-Owl is one ...

Known for its stunning crimson and green plumage, this vibrant parrot lights up gardens and rainforest edges across eastern Australia. The Australian King-parrot is a striking medium-sized parrot with ...

This plump, ground-dwelling game bird thrives in farmlands and scrubby hillsides across Europe and beyond. The Red-legged Partridge is a plump, round-bodied game bird with distinctive markings. Its ...

This charming shorebird defies convention with its reversed sex roles and unique spinning behavior while feeding across the world's northern wetlands. The Red-necked Phalarope is a small, delicate ...