Birds

Mangrove Golden Whistler (Pachycephala melanura)

Mangrove Golden Whistler (Pachycephala melanura) is endemic to mangrove forests, as its name suggests. The bird belongs to the family Pachycephalidae, which is a group of species of birds...

The Magnificent Red-headed woodpecker

Habitat: The red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is a common transient and summer resident statewide. It is a local and irregular...

The Golden-Hooded Tanager

The Golden-hooded Tanager, also called Tangara Larvata is a medium-sized passerine bird, is a resident breeder from southern...

Rufous Songlark (Cinclorhamphus mathewsi)

The rufous songlark belongs to the family Locustellidae, which includes grass warblers and grassbirds. In August–September, rich but...

Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata)

Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata) is known by several names, such as Stump Robin, Wood Robin, Dozey Robin, Native...

Orange-footed Scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt)

Family: The orange-footed scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt) is a member of the Megapode family Megapodiidae in the genus Megapodius. Distribution: Orange-footed scrubfowl is found in the...

Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus)

Family: Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus) belongs to the family Columbidae Behavior: In the early years of colonization on the east coast, pioneers discovered Topknot Pigeons...

Alexandra’s Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae)

Family: The Alexandra's Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) is an Australian bird of the parrot family Psittaculidae. Habitat: Its habitats are found in frequent sandy, spinifex deserts, dry...

Heuglin’s Robin (white-browed robin-chat)

  Description Heuglin's Robin is the most wide-ranging Cossypha robin in the Afro tropical region but has only a limited distribution in the more tropical parts...

Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida)

Family: Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida) is a member of the family Columbidae Habitats: The peaceful dove is a closely related species of animal that can...

The Facts of Golden Pheasant

The stunning golden pheasant is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and belongs to the family Phasianidae (pheasants). The Golden Pheasant, or...

Blyth’s Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum)

Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) is a damp woodland in NE Europe. It is very similar to both Marsh and European Reed Warblers. Blyth’s...

Ruby-crowned kinglet (Corthylio calendula)

Identification: The Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) is a transatlantic vagrant. This tiny jewel forages almost feverishly over the lowest branches of trees and shrubs;...

Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus)

The Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus) is a large and powerful bird of prey known for its impressive size and hunting abilities. The Gyr Falcon...

Turkey Vulture: Range, Behavior, Diet, and Unique Survival Traits

The Turkey Vulture is the most widely distributed in North America. It is found in most of the United States and has expanded its...