A fierce hunter with a striking rusty-red tail, this widespread raptor is a commanding presence as it soars over diverse landscapes across North America. The Red-tailed Hawk is a robust raptor with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

With its haunting "hoot" echoing through moonlit forests, this nocturnal hunter is a master of stealth. The Tawny Owl is a medium-sized owl with a robust build. Its plumage is mottled brown and grey, ...

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 ...

With its striking black-and-white plumage and bright red patches, this master drummer is a forest favourite worldwide. The Great Spotted Woodpecker is a striking bird with bold black and white plumage ...

From extreme speeds to epic migrations, explore the incredible limits of what birds can achieve. Birds have pushed the ...

Known as the jewel of the garden, and North America's most common hummingbird, this tiny, vibrant bird, can sip nectar from over 1,000 flowers a day. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a tiny, ...