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 ...

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 ...

With razor-sharp talons and a powerful build, this fierce raptor rules the treetops of sub-Saharan Africa's forests. The Crowned Eagle is a striking raptor with a dark brown back, black-barred white ...

This silent night hunter, with piercing yellow eyes and distinctive ear tufts, rules the dark forests from Mexico to Argentina. The Stygian Owl is a large, dark-colored owl with prominent ear tufts.

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 brainy African native, with its ash-grey feathers and scarlet tail, has charmed bird lovers worldwide with its uncanny ability to mimic human speech. The Grey Parrot is predominantly ash-grey, ...

A stealthy stalker of reeds and marshes, this tall wader brings a splash of royal colour to wetlands worldwide. The Purple Heron is a tall, slender wading bird with distinctive colouration. Its long ...

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 ...

Small, energetic birds with big voices, they are officially the UK’s most numerous bird species, occurring almost everywhere, from gardens to farms and the countryside. The Eurasian Wren is a tiny, ...

With its iridescent green-black plumage and rosy belly, this unusual woodpecker often catches insects mid-air like a flycatcher. Lewis's Woodpecker stands out with its unique coloration. The bird has ...

With its haunting "hoot" echoing through moonlit forests, this nocturnal hunter is a master of stealth. The Tawny Owl is a medium-sized owl with a robust build. Its plumage is mottled brown and grey, ...

This lively songster fills wetlands with its explosive call, often heard but rarely seen due to its secretive nature. The Cetti's Warbler is a small, compact bird with a rounded head and short, broad ...