This charming yellow-bellied songbird hops sideways along tree trunks across Australia's woodlands, expertly snatching insects in a distinctive pounce-and-pause hunting style. The Eastern Yellow Robin ...

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 ...

This tenacious ground-dweller from Southeast Asia's dense forests combines olive-brown plumage with its signature bright green legs. The Green-legged Partridge is a medium-sized ground bird with ...

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A master of impalement, this fierce songbird skewers its prey on thorns and barbed wire across Europe and Asia. The Red-backed Shrike is a striking small bird with a distinctive appearance. Males have ...

This tiny, energetic songbird is a master of long-distance travel, often surprising birdwatchers with its unexpected appearances far from its breeding grounds. The Yellow-browed Warbler is a tiny, ...

Each year, billions of migratory birds switch between spring/summer breeding grounds and overwintering grounds, although their movements vary greatly between species and populations. Their journey may ...

With piercing yellow eyes and iconic "horns," this formidable nocturnal hunter rules the night skies across North and South America. The Great Horned Owl is a large, powerful bird with distinctive ear ...

Soaring majestically across vast landscapes, this powerful raptor commands the skies with its impressive wingspan and keen hunting skills. The Golden Eagle is a majestic raptor with dark brown plumage ...

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 ...

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 ...