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 ...

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

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 ...

Small but mighty, this globetrotting sandpiper covers vast distances during its annual migrations, touching down on shorelines from Arctic tundra to tropical beaches. Temminck's Stint is a small wader ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

A charming winter visitor that brings high-pitched honking sounds of the Arctic to wetlands across Europe. The Pink-footed Goose is characterised by its greyish-brown plumage, short pink bill with a ...

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, ...