A dashing riverside acrobat with smoke-grey plumage, frequently spotted performing aerial stunts to catch insects above Asia's fast-flowing mountain streams. The Plumbeous Water-redstart is a small, ...

Known for its rosy-pink head that fades into soft lavender, this vibrant parakeet can be found on forest edges across South and Southeast Asia. The Blossom-headed Parakeet is a striking medium-sized ...

This hardy seabird found along coastal waters, with its distinctive black tail band setting it apart from other gulls found across the Pacific Rim. The Black-tailed Gull is a medium-sized seabird with ...

The tufted titmouse is a frequent and recognizable visitor to bird feeders throughout eastern North America. The species is generally identifiable by its gray tuft and black forehead. Distinguishing ...

This stunning red and black goose migrates vast distances from Arctic Russia to wintering grounds in Eastern Europe, where flocks of up to 50,000 birds create spectacular displays against winter skies ...

Imagine being able to ‘cheat’ the seasons and live in an everlasting summer, or at least avoid the worst of the winter chill. Well, many birds do just that. The power of flight enables avians to move ...

The integumentary system is the first thing you notice when you spot a bird. This outer covering of a bird’s body includes the skin, scales, feathers, and claws essential for everyday survival. The ...

A stunning songbird found in tropical forests with its brilliant red plumage and jet-black wings, making it one of South America's most eye-catching inhabitants. The Crimson-backed Tanager is a ...

A little songbird spotted hopping fearlessly between giant tortoises on the Galápagos Islands, where it plays a starring role in Darwin's theory of evolution. The Small Ground-finch is a compact bird ...

A social songbird known for its distinctive light head, chestnut chest and black eye-mask, this Asian native has established thriving populations across Southeast Asia's towns and farmlands. The ...

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 ...

With their distinctive spiky yellow eyebrows and bouncing movement up steep cliffs, these feisty little penguins are true daredevils of the Southern Ocean. The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is a small, ...