A flamboyant character of African savannahs, this chunky barbet turns heads with its punk-rocker red crest and bright yellow belly as it hops between acacia trees searching for fruit. The ...

These coastal birds form strong, lasting pair bonds that can endure for multiple breeding seasons, though they may find new ...

With its melodious warble echoing through wetlands worldwide, this small songbird is a master of camouflage in dense reeds. The Common Reed-warbler is a small, slender bird with uniform warm brown ...

A flamboyant splash of colour on any pond, this eye-catching waterfowl is one of the most beautiful species of birds on the planet. The Mandarin Duck is renowned for its striking, colourful plumage, ...

Known for its rosy-pink head that fades into soft lavender, this vibrant parakeet can be found on forest edges across South and Southeast Asia. The Blossom-headed Parakeet is a striking medium-sized ...

This fierce raptor soars across Asian skies with a specialised knack for raiding bee and wasp nests, protected from stings by its unique scale-like feathers around the face. The Oriental Honey-buzzard ...

This tiny, active songbird flits through the coastal sage scrub of Southern California, using its long tail like a rudder as it hunts for insects among the branches. The California Gnatcatcher is a ...

One of the world's largest eagles, this imposing raptor is instantly recognisable, with its massive yellow beak and striking white-and-black plumage. The Steller's Sea Eagle is one of the largest ...

This bold, charismatic songbird, with its bold black stripe and yellow belly, is a common sight in gardens and woodlands across Eurasia. The Great Tit is a striking small bird with a distinctive black ...

A flash of sky-blue streaking across the western mountains signals one of North America's most eye-catching songbirds at work, hovering like a kestrel before diving for insects in the alpine meadows.

Soaring majestically across vast landscapes, this powerful raptor commands the skies with its impressive wingspan and keen hunting skills. The Golden Eagle is a majestic raptor with dark brown plumage ...

Most often seen as a brief flash of whirring wings as they burst from the undergrowth, the Quail is a shy and elusive game bird of grassy habitats. The Common Quail is a small, plump gamebird with a ...