Browse our growing list of species guides to learn all about birds.

This small, agile shorebird darts along coastlines worldwide, leaving delicate footprints in its wake as it hunts for tiny crustaceans. The Kentish Plover is a small, compact shorebird with a ...

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.

This flightless and imposing forest giant, with its vibrant blue head and dagger-like claws, roams the rainforests of northeastern Australia and New Guinea. The Southern Cassowary is a striking, ...

Also known as the Eurasian Griffon, this large short tailed vulture has excellent eyesight and in flight can spot an animal carcass from a distance in excess of five kilometres. The Griffon Vulture is ...

Soaring over vast oceans for months on end, this majestic seabird boasts the largest wingspan of any living bird species. The Wandering Albatross is renowned for its massive wingspan, the largest of ...

The Barn Owl, with its heart-shaped face and ghostly white feathers, silently hunts across fields and farmlands. They are one of the most widely distributed birds of prey in the world. The Barn Owl is ...

A fierce hunter with a striking rusty-red tail, this widespread raptor is a commanding presence as it soars over diverse landscapes across North America. The Red-tailed Hawk is a robust raptor with ...

This spectacular pheasant, with its kaleidoscope of colors and extravagant plumage, ranks among the world's most visually striking birds. The male Lady Amherst's Pheasant is a striking bird with ...

The master of the skies, this aerial acrobat spends up to 10 months aloft, touching down only to breed. The Common Swift is a sleek, sickle-shaped bird with long, narrow wings and a short, forked tail ...

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 ...

A beloved garden companion, the Robin redbreast is the UK’s unofficial national bird. These cheerful birds can be seen and heard throughout the year as they forage and nest alongside us. The European ...