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 ...

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 ...

Look out for this striking game bird with its iridescent plumage and long tail strutting through fields and woodlands. The male Common Pheasant is a spectacular bird. It boasts a vibrant green head, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.

The dazzling blue flash darting over rivers and ponds worldwide signals nature's expert fisher at work. The Common Kingfisher is a striking small bird with a vibrant blue upper body and wings that ...

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 ...

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, ...

The world's largest flying parrot faces a sobering future, with fewer than 4,300 of these brilliant blue giants left in the wild due to habitat loss and illegal trafficking. The Hyacinth Macaw is the ...

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 ...