Discover an apex predator, one of the largest of its kind, named by a dictator, and now facing extinction as one of the most endangered birds of prey.
Read on for a complete guide to the Philippine eagle…
In-depth information on a variety of birds. Size, weight, range, where found, habitat, diet, conservation status, behavior and more …
Discover an apex predator, one of the largest of its kind, named by a dictator, and now facing extinction as one of the most endangered birds of prey.
Read on for a complete guide to the Philippine eagle…
The crested caracara is one of the world’s most unusual birds of prey. A member of the falcon family, it is distinguished by its striking appearance and ground-based hunting habits.
Native to the open landscapes of the Americas, from the southernmost United States down to South America, this raptor stands out with its striking black and white body, fiery orange face and long legs.
The versatile crested caracara is both a formidable hunter and a scavenger, often seen striding confidently on the ground or soaring majestically in search of its next meal…
The American flamingo is one of four flamingo species found in the Americas, and the only flamingo found in the USA, where it inhabits coastal and wetland habitats in Southern Florida.
Read on for a complete guide to this distinctive species…
The brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, is a large water bird found on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas. Once an endangered species in the United States, the brown pelican made a successful recovery and is now a familiar sight in many coastal locations.
Whooping crane facts, pictures, life cycle and ID guide. Your complete guide to America’s tallest bird!
Great horned owl facts, pictures and in-depth information: discover one of the largest, and most widespread, owls of the Americas…
The barn owl is a distinctive pale brown and white bird that can often be seen hunting over farmland either at dawn or at dusk. Its ghostly, silent flight and evil-sounding shriek have given the species a number of alternative names, including ‘death owl’, ‘demon owl’, ‘ghost owl’ and ‘screech owl’.
This wide-ranging bird is found on every continent except Antarctica (although some biologists separate the barn owl into different species depending on where they are found).
Read on to get the lowdown on this silent-but-deadly nocturnal hunter…
Raven bird facts, pictures and information. Get the lowdown on this intelligent, adaptable bird.
Snowy owl facts, pictures and in-depth information. Read on to discover more about this distinctive Arctic predator...
Xantus’s hummingbird facts, pictures and information. Read on to find out about this species, which is only found in Baja California, Mexico…
Little penguin facts, pictures and information. Discover the world’s smallest penguin species!
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