A familiar face at coastal parking lots and inland lakes across North America, this adaptable gull has mastered both city life and wilderness, snatching french fries or diving for fish with equal ...

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 ...

This map shows the combined distribution of all species in the Parulidae (New World Warblers) family.

This large, adaptable gull rules the coastlines and waterways of North America, equally at home stealing french fries on busy beaches or diving for fish in quiet harbors. The American Herring Gull is ...

A graceful river-dweller with striking black and white plumage, this rare tern swoops and dives over the waterways of South Asia, where local fishermen often consider it a good luck charm. The ...

This master architect weaves intricate nests from grass and palm fibres, creating hanging masterpieces that dot the African savannah landscape. The Southern Masked Weaver is a small, vibrant bird with ...

A truly stunning game bird with a tail that can stretch over 6 feet long, turning heads in forests across Asia and in introduced parts of Europe. The Reeves's Pheasant is a striking bird, notable for ...

This charming, fluffy ball of feathers with its distinctive long tail is a common sight in gardens and woodlands across Eurasia. The Long-tailed Tit is a tiny, round-bodied bird with a distinctive ...

This lively songster fills wetlands with its explosive call, often heard but rarely seen due to its secretive nature. The Cetti's Warbler is a small, compact bird with a rounded head and short, broad ...

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 ...

Explore all 50 US state birds with our comprehensive guide. Learn about each official state bird's characteristics, habitat, and the history behind their selection as state symbols.

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 ...