Birds
34 entries in the Living Planet compendium.
Birds — Era Chart
Bald EagleA dark brown raptor with golden-brown nape feathers, known for its speed and powerful taloPeregrine FalconA large, crow-sized falcon with a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black heaAmerican RobinA clinical psychologist and social worker known for her role on Hoarders and her expertiseNorthern CardinalA theologian and peacemaker who served as Primate of All Ireland.Wandering AlbatrossThe ocean's greatest glider, riding the winds with a wingspan unmatched by any living birdTurkey VultureLargest bird of prey, soaring on thermals over the Andes.Emperor PenguinThe second largest penguin, breeding on subantarctic islands.KiwiThe world's only nocturnal ratite with a nose at the end of its bill.Southern CassowaryThe rainforest's ancient guardian wields a hidden dagger in its foot.Common OstrichThe largest extant bird by mass, the common ostrich trades flight for powerful legs and toGreater FlamingoWading in unison, these pink giants filter the world upside down to sustain the flock.Indian PeafowlA living jewel of the Indian subcontinent, celebrated for its breathtaking iridescent dispAmerican CrowHorror punk's undead showman, from small-town North Carolina to global cult stardom.African Grey ParrotBirds with a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet, found mostly in tropicalHouse SparrowThe most widely distributed wild bird, native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia, now Scarlet MacawThe living jewel of the Neotropics, echoing wisdom through the rainforest canopy.OstrichThe fastest two-legged creature on Earth, trading flight for unmatched speed and power.Ruby-throated HummingbirdA tiny bird spotted among the forests and beaches of Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park.California CondorThe largest bird of prey in the world, soaring the Andes on a 3.3-meter wingspan.North Island Brown KiwiA nocturnal sentinel with a scent-driven nose, guarding ancient New Zealand forests.European RobinA tiny bird with a fiery heart singing winter into spring.Snowy OwlA silent sentinel of the frozen north, hunting under the endless summer sun.Common LoonHis drumming continues to be praised by critics and musicians, and he was posthumously indCommon RavenThe largest passerine, a master of flight and a symbol of intelligence.Blue JayDesigner, artist, and conservationist who uses creative projects to fight for wildlife.Mute SwanA band of ever-changing sound, from sonic brutality to intricate melody, forged by MichaelToco ToucanWielding a beak that defies physics, this arboreal giant balances on fragile branches whilGreat Blue HeronThe first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans.Rock PigeonThe bird most commonly referred to as 'pigeon', a common inhabitant of cities.Brown KiwiA recovering population in the Remutaka Forest Park, protected by a dog exclusion zone andRed-tailed HawkThe ring-tailed lemur is a highly social, female-dominant primate endemic to Madagascar, kMourning DoveA symbol of peace whose sorrowful song echoes across the American landscape.Golden EagleA silent sovereign of the skies, hunting with unmatched power and grace.Brown PelicanThe only pelican that drops from the sky to snatch its meal.
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