From extreme speeds to epic migrations, explore the incredible limits of what birds can achieve. Birds have pushed the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

One of nature's long-distance champions, this hardy goose braves Arctic tundra and boreal forests on its epic migrations. The Taiga Bean Goose is a large, robust waterfowl with predominantly brown ...

A coastal powerhouse with distinctive yellow legs, this gull rules shorelines and harbours across Europe and beyond. The Yellow-legged Gull is a large, robust seabird with a distinctive white head and ...

Found in the Iberian peninsula and across North Africa, the Thekla’s lark is a ground-dwelling songbird known for its tuneful song. The species is particularly widespread and common throughout Spain, ...

Soaring across Mediterranean skies, this swift hunter embarks on one of the longest migrations among European raptors. Eleonora's Falcon is a sleek, medium-sized raptor with long, pointed wings and a ...

With piercing yellow eyes and cryptic plumage, this ground-dwelling bird is a master of camouflage in open habitats worldwide. The Eurasian Stone-curlew is a medium-sized wader with a distinctive ...