Birds
34 entries in the Living Planet compendium.
Birds — Era Chart
Bald EagleA dark brown raptor with golden-brown nape feathers, known for its speed and powerful taloPeregrine FalconA large, crow-sized falcon with a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black heaAmerican RobinA clinical psychologist and social worker known for her role on Hoarders and her expertiseNorthern CardinalA theologian and peacemaker who served as Primate of All Ireland.Wandering AlbatrossThe largest bird by wingspan, the snowy albatross soars the Southern Ocean.Turkey VultureLargest bird of prey, soaring on thermals over the Andes.Emperor PenguinThe tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species, breeding exclusively in the AntarcKiwiThe world's only nocturnal ratite with a nose at the end of its bill.Southern CassowaryThe rainforest's ancient guardian wields a hidden dagger in its foot.Common OstrichThe largest extant bird by mass, the common ostrich trades flight for powerful legs and toGreater FlamingoThe largest and most widespread flamingo species, found across the Old World.Indian PeafowlA living jewel of the Indian subcontinent, celebrated for its breathtaking iridescent dispAmerican CrowHorror punk's undead showman, from small-town North Carolina to global cult stardom.African Grey ParrotThe grey parrot is an intelligent African parrot known for its speaking abilities and is rHouse SparrowThe most widely distributed wild bird, native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia, now Scarlet MacawThe living jewel of the Neotropics, echoing wisdom through the rainforest canopy.OstrichThe largest and fastest bird on land, native to Africa.Ruby-throated HummingbirdA tiny bird spotted among the forests and beaches of Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park.California CondorThe largest bird of prey in the world, soaring the Andes on a 3.3-meter wingspan.North Island Brown KiwiThe most common kiwi species, with eggs among the largest relative to body size.European RobinA tiny bird with a fiery heart singing winter into spring.Snowy OwlA large, white owl of the Arctic tundra, adapted for daytime hunting and nomadic breeding.Common LoonHis drumming continues to be praised by critics and musicians, and he was posthumously indCommon RavenThe most widely distributed corvid, known for its intelligence and adaptability.Blue JayA noisy, bold, and aggressive passerine with striking blue plumage and a prominent crest.Mute SwanA band of ever-changing sound, from sonic brutality to intricate melody, forged by MichaelToco ToucanWielding a beak that defies physics, this arboreal giant balances on fragile branches whilGreat Blue HeronThe first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans.Rock PigeonThe bird most commonly referred to as 'pigeon', a common inhabitant of cities.Brown KiwiThe smallest ratite, with a giant egg and a nose for prey.Red-tailed HawkThe ring-tailed lemur is a highly social, female-dominant primate endemic to Madagascar, kMourning DoveA symbol of peace whose sorrowful song echoes across the American landscape.Golden EagleA silent sovereign of the skies, hunting with unmatched power and grace.Brown PelicanThe only pelican that drops from the sky to snatch its meal.
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