Category: Database: Avian
Megascops asio (Eastern Screech Owl)
The Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) is a small, adaptable owl species native to eastern North America. Despite their name,…
Strix varia (Barred Owl)
The Barred Owl (Strix varia) is a medium-large owl native to North America, distinctive for its rounded head without ear…
Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl)
The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is one of North America’s most powerful and adaptable raptors, widely recognized for its…
Strix nebulosa (Great Gray Owl)
The Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) is one of the largest owl species in the world, renowned for its impressive…
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch)
Spinus tristis, commonly known as the American goldfinch, is a small, vibrant songbird native to North America. This cheerful bird…
Histrionicus histrionicus (Harlequin duck)
The harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is a strikingly patterned sea duck, uniquely adapted to life in turbulent waters. Unlike most…
Melanitta perspicillata (Surf scoter)
The surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a robust and charismatic sea duck, instantly recognizable by its bold coloration, heavy bill,…
Mergellus albellus (smew)
The Mergellus albellus (smew) is a striking and graceful diving duck, best known for its contrasting black-and-white plumage, swift flight,…
Oxyura jamaicensis (Ruddy duck)
The Oxyura jamaicensis (ruddy duck) is a small yet striking member of the stiff-tailed duck family, known for its bold…
Cygnus olor (mute swan)
The Cygnus olor (mute swan) is one of the most elegant and recognizable waterfowl species in the world. Known for…
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
The Anas platyrhynchos (mallard) is one of the most widespread and well-known duck species in the world. As the wild…
Anser anser (greylag goose)
The greylag goose (Anser anser) is one of the most recognizable and widespread waterfowl species in the Northern Hemisphere. As…
Turdus merula (Eurasian blackbird)
The Turdus merula (Eurasian blackbird) is one of the most familiar and widely recognized songbirds across Europe, Asia, and North…
Pica pica (Eurasian magpie)
The Pica pica (Eurasian magpie) is one of the most recognizable and intelligent birds in the world. Known for its…