Birds
34 entries in the Living Planet compendium.
Bald EagleThe white-headed sea eagle of North America, national bird of the United States and a conservation comeback.Peregrine FalconA large, crow-sized falcon with a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head, known for its…American RobinNorth America's most abundant landbird, a red-breasted thrush and one of the first voices of dawn.Northern 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 Antarctic winter.KiwiThe 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 towering height on…Greater 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 display.American 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 rated as endangered…House SparrowThe most widely distributed wild bird, native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia, now found across the…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 CondorNorth America's largest land bird, rescued from extinction in the wild by captive breeding.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 inducted into the…Common 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 Michael Gira.Toco ToucanWielding a beak that defies physics, this arboreal giant balances on fragile branches while scattering the…Great Blue HeronNorth America's largest heron, a patient fish hunter of marshes, shores and city ponds.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 brick-red-tailed buteo seen over fields, deserts and highways from Alaska to Panama.Mourning 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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