Birds
43 entries in the Birds compendium.
AccipiterAccipiter is a genus of birds of prey within the family Accipitridae. While some of its meAlbatrossLarge seabirds of the Southern Ocean and North Pacific.AntbirdPasserine birds of the Neotropics, known for ant-following and diverse forms.Ara (bird)Neotropical macaw genus with eight living and at least two extinct species.AukAuks are Northern Hemisphere seabirds that swim and dive like penguins.BirdWarm-blooded, feathered vertebrates that are the only living dinosaurs.Bird-of-paradiseA family of passerine birds known for elaborate male plumage.Bird of preyHypercarnivorous birds that hunt vertebrates with talons and beaks.BudgerigarSmall Australian parrot, popular pet, third most common globally.BulbulMedium-sized passerine songbirds found across Africa and Asia.BustardLarge terrestrial birds of dry grasslands and steppes.CardinalidaeNew World songbird family with brilliant males and stout bills.CassowaryFlightless bird with a fearsome claw and a glowing casque.CockatooCockatoos are crested parrots native to Australasia, with 22 species.ColumbidaeBird family of doves and pigeons, worldwide and diverse.Common mynaAn invasive bird adapted to urban environments.Common nightingaleSmall passerine famed for its powerful, beautiful nocturnal song.Common pheasantA widespread gamebird, introduced globally for hunting.Common quailA migratory game bird known for its distinctive three-chirp call.Common starlingA glossy, mimicry-gifted bird with vast invasive populations.CormorantFish-eating diving birds with webbed feet and hooked bills.CorvidaeA cosmopolitan bird family known for high intelligence and tool use.Crane (bird)Large, long-legged birds found on most continents except Antarctica and South America.ArchaeopteryxTransitional fossil linking non-avian dinosaurs to birds.ButeoGenus of broad-winged raptors known as buzzards or hawks.CorvusA genus of intelligent crows, ravens, and rooks.BurhinusGenus of thick-knee birds with eerie nocturnal calls.DarterTropical waterbirds that impale fish with their sharp bills.DodoExtinct flightless bird endemic to Mauritius, symbol of human-caused extinction.Domestic turkeyDomesticated fowl descended from central Mexican wild turkeys.DuckDucks are diverse waterfowl found worldwide, but not in Antarctica.EmuFlightless Australian bird, third-tallest living bird species.Eurasian eagle-owlOne of the largest and most widely distributed owl species.Eurasian magpieIntelligent corvid known for passing the mirror test.FalconFast-flying raptors with exceptional vision and a global distribution.FinchSmall to medium-sized passerines with stout conical bills.FlamingoWading birds known for pink plumage and one-legged stance.FrigatebirdSeabirds with the largest wing area to body mass ratio.GalliformesHeavy-bodied terrestrial birds, including chickens, pheasants, and turkeys.GooseWaterfowl of the Anatidae family, known for V-formation flight.GrouseGrouse are ground-dwelling birds of the Northern Hemisphere.GruiformesAn order of birds with disputed relationships and diverse forms.Guinea fowlAfrican birds known for tick control and ancient lineage.
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