Listen for the haunting, yodel-like call echoing across northern lakes - it's the unmistakable sound of a loon on the water. The Common Loon is a large waterbird with a distinctive breeding plumage of ...
A flamboyant splash of colour on any pond, this eye-catching waterfowl is one of the most beautiful species of birds on the planet. The Mandarin Duck is renowned for its striking, colourful plumage, ...
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 ...
This loud and vibrant green parrot, originally from Africa and Asia, has become a familiar sight in urban parks and gardens worldwide. The Rose-ringed Parakeet is a vibrant green parrot with a long ...
This bold, charismatic songbird, with its bold black stripe and yellow belly, is a common sight in gardens and woodlands across Eurasia. The Great Tit is a striking small bird with a distinctive black ...
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 ...
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 ...
This iridescent troublemaker has a knack for mimicry and a taste for farmland snacks, making it both admired and controversial across its widespread range. The Common Starling is a small, stocky bird ...
One of seven American goose species, the Snow Goose is a noisy migrant that visits the Lower 48 states each winter. These beautiful birds have increased dramatically since the second half of the 20th ...
Generally living in large flocks, this instantly recognisable bird is one of the largest and most widespread of all flamingos. The Greater Flamingo is a striking bird with a long, sinuous neck and ...
That blue tit or chickadee hovering near your window isn't just being nosy – it's scouting potential dining spots. The right placement of your bird feeders can make the difference between an ...
This fierce raptor soars across Asian skies with a specialised knack for raiding bee and wasp nests, protected from stings by its unique scale-like feathers around the face. The Oriental Honey-buzzard ...