Browse our growing list of species guides to learn all about birds.

Nature's unsung gardener, whose vibrant plumage and acorn-stashing habit play a crucial role in forest regeneration worldwide. The Eurasian Jay is a striking bird with a pinkish-brown body, blue wing ...

This flightless giant, standing up to 9 feet tall, roams the African savanna with surprising speed and grace. The Common Ostrich is a striking bird. Males boast black body feathers contrasted by white ...

A graceful giant of wetlands and grasslands, this bird's trumpeting call echoes across Europe and Asia during its spectacular migrations. The Common Crane is a tall, long-necked bird with ...

With a piercing gaze and powerful wings, this formidable raptor soars over rugged landscapes from Europe to Asia, hunting with remarkable precision. The Bonelli's Eagle is a large, powerful raptor ...

A flamboyant forest dweller with a vibrant golden crest and beautiful, bold coloured plumage, turning heads wherever it struts. The Golden Pheasant is a strikingly colourful bird, particularly the ...

Striking black-and-white shorebirds with bright orange bills, these skilled hunters probe coastal mudflats for tasty bivalve molluscs. The Eurasian Oystercatcher is a striking, crow-sized wader with ...

A graceful giant of northern wetlands, this iconic swan's distinctive trumpeting call echoes across vast Arctic tundra and icy lakes. The Whooper Swan is a majestic, large waterfowl with pure white ...

Bursting with vibrant colours, these chatty parrots bring a tropical flair to urban parks and backyards across Australia. The Rainbow Lorikeet is a vibrant, small parrot with striking multicoloured ...

This master of effortless flight soars high above forests and fields, using its remarkable sense of smell to locate meals from over a mile away. The Turkey Vulture is a large bird with a wingspan of ...

Coastal wanderers with a distinctive dark plumage, these small geese embark on epic migrations across the Northern Hemisphere. The Brent Goose is characterised by its dark grey-brown body, black head, ...

A truly stunning game bird with a tail that can stretch over 6 feet long, turning heads in forests across Asia and in introduced parts of Europe. The Reeves's Pheasant is a striking bird, notable for ...