Category: Database: Avian

Taeniopygia guttata, the zebra finch, is a small passerine bird species that has become a key model organism in neuroscience,…

Patagioenas fasciata monilis, the Band-tailed Pigeon (Pacific Coast subspecies), is a large, distinctive columbid native to western North America. This…

Gallus gallus, the red junglefowl, is the primary wild ancestor of domestic chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) and represents one of…

The oxpecker is a fascinating bird native to sub-Saharan Africa, best known for its unusual symbiotic relationship with large mammals…

Hornbills are remarkable birds belonging to the family Bucerotidae, known for their distinctive large bills, often crowned with a casque,…

The Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) is a small, adaptable owl species native to eastern North America. Despite their name,…

The Barred Owl (Strix varia) is a medium-large owl native to North America, distinctive for its rounded head without ear…

The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is one of North America’s most powerful and adaptable raptors, widely recognized for its…

The Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) is one of the largest owl species in the world, renowned for its impressive…

Spinus tristis, commonly known as the American goldfinch, is a small, vibrant songbird native to North America. This cheerful bird…

The harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is a strikingly patterned sea duck, uniquely adapted to life in turbulent waters.  Unlike most…

The surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a robust and charismatic sea duck, instantly recognizable by its bold coloration, heavy bill,…

The Mergellus albellus (smew) is a striking and graceful diving duck, best known for its contrasting black-and-white plumage, swift flight,…

The Oxyura jamaicensis (ruddy duck) is a small yet striking member of the stiff-tailed duck family, known for its bold…

The Cygnus olor (mute swan) is one of the most elegant and recognizable waterfowl species in the world.  Known for…