Bird Encyclopedia
Search and identify 1,000+ birds — with size, habitat, diet, voice, behavior, and the field marks that tell them apart.
Greater Roadrunner
A famous, fast-running desert cuckoo known for its distinctive crest, long tail, and ability to hunt venomous prey including rattlesnakes.
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Scaled Quail
A distinctive desert quail of the American Southwest, instantly recognized by its scaly gray plumage and prominent, white-tipped crest.
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Common Pauraque
A master of camouflage, this widespread nocturnal nightjar of the Americas is famous for its distinctive nighttime whistling call and bright orange face patches.
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Lesser Nighthawk
A master of aerial insect-catching, this cryptically patterned nightjar is a common sight over southwestern deserts during summer evenings.
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Rufous Hummingbird
A feisty, highly aggressive, copper-colored hummingbird known for its incredible long-distance migration and fiery iridescent throat.
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Ringed Kingfisher
The largest kingfisher in the Americas, recognizable by its massive bill, bushy crest, and rich rufous belly.
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Mandarin Duck
An exquisitely beautiful perching duck native to East Asia, famous for the male's spectacular, multi-colored ornamental plumage.
waterfowl
California Quail
A charming, ground-dwelling bird recognized by its curved, comma-shaped head plume and classic 'chi-ca-go' call, frequenting chaparral and suburban gardens across the Pacific Coast.
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Gambel's Quail
A charismatic, ground-dwelling desert quail of the American Southwest, easily recognized by its comma-shaped black topknot.
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Chuck-will's-widow
The largest nightjar in North America, renowned for its cryptic camouflage and its repetitive nocturnal call echoing through southeastern woodlands.
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Belted Kingfisher
A stocky, crest-headed water bird known for its loud rattling call, hovering flight, and dramatic plunge-dives for fish.
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Blue-throated Mountain-gem
One of North America's largest hummingbirds, renowned for its brilliant blue throat, bold facial stripes, and loud, squeaky calls.
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Northern Bobwhite
A small, heavily patterned ground-dwelling quail of eastern North America, famous for its clear, whistled 'bob-white!' call.
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Buff-bellied Hummingbird
A large, semi-tropical hummingbird recognized by its brilliant green throat, warm buff belly, and striking red-and-black bill.
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Green Kingfisher
A small, quiet kingfisher of South Texas and Latin America, easily recognized by its glossy green plumage and low-profile hunting style.
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Rivoli's Hummingbird
One of the largest hummingbirds in North America, Rivoli's Hummingbird dazzles with its towering size, deep purple crown, and brilliant emerald throat.
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Mexican Whip-poor-will
A master of camouflage, this nocturnal nightjar of the southwestern mountains is best known for its rough, rolling chant heard throughout summer nights.
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
A highly adaptable western hummingbird famous for the male's velvet-black throat and glittering violet collar, often seen pumping its tail while feeding.
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Eastern Whip-poor-will
A nocturnal master of camouflage, the Eastern Whip-poor-will is famous for its relentless, echoing chant that enlivens eastern forests on summer nights.
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