From the jungles of Southeast Asia, this charismatic bird lives up to its name with its distinctive white crest and infectious, bubbling calls that sound remarkably like human laughter. The ...

A musical acrobat of Africa's rocky outcrops, this glossy starling stands out with its striking white wing patches that flash brilliantly during flight. The Pale-winged Starling is a striking bird ...

Unlike most owls, this medium sized bird is often seen hunting during daylight hours, mainly around dawn and dusk and particularly across farmland and in grassland, marsh and moorland areas. The Short ...

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, ...

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 ...

Darting across vast oceans, this tiny seabird braves storms and covers incredible distances, earning its reputation as a true master of the open seas. Leach's Storm-petrel is a small seabird with ...

With piercing red eyes and a knack for nocturnal fishing, this stocky heron brings a sense of mystery to wetlands worldwide. The Black-crowned Night-heron boasts a striking contrast of colours. Adults ...

A striking songbird with red shoulder patches, this species brings a splash of color to wetlands and grasslands across North America. The Red-winged Blackbird is a striking bird with a compact body ...

This small black-and-white striped woodpecker taps out a distinctive drumming pattern across California's oak woodlands. Nuttall's Woodpecker is a small, striking bird with a black and white barred ...

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 ...

Known for its distinctive chocolate-brown hood during breeding season, this coastal character transforms beaches and lakes into lively gathering spots. The Black-headed Gull exhibits a striking ...

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 ...