“Goliath beetles are among the largest insects on Earth“ Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: ColeopteraFamily: ScarabaeidaeSubfamily: CetoniinaeTribe: GoliathiniSubtribe: GoliathinaGenus: Goliathus Goliath beetles, named after the biblical giant Goliath, are a group of five species in the genus Goliathus. These beetles are among the largest insects on Earth in terms of size, bulk, and weight. They…
Scientific Classification Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PasseriformesFamily: RhinocryptidaeGenus: EugrallaSpecies: E. paradoxa Ochre-flanked tapaculo Overview The Ochre-flanked tapaculo is a small, elusive bird found in the Andean forests of South America. It is known for its distinctive ochre-colored flanks and dark plumage. This bird is expert at staying hidden in the dense undergrowth, making it […]
Scientific Classification Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PasseriformesFamily: CampephagidaeGenus: EdolisomaSpecies: E. monacha Palau cicadabird Overview The Palau cicadabird is a small, colorful bird native to the islands of Palau in the western Pacific Ocean. It is known for its distinctive call, which sounds like the chirping of cicadas. The male cicadabird has a bright green…
Scientific Classification Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: GruiformesFamily: RallidaeGenus: †AphanapteryxSpecies: †A. bonasia Red rail Overview The Red rail is a medium-sized bird that is native to North America. It is known for its bright red beak and legs, which stand out against its dark brown plumage. Typically found in wetland habitats, such as marshes and…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Cracidae Genus: Mitu Species: M. salvini Salvin’s curassow Overview It is a large bird found in the forests of Central and South America. They have a striking appearance with glossy black plumage, a curly crest on their head, and bright yellow legs….
Scientific Classification Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PasseriformesFamily: LocustellidaeGenus: LocustellaSpecies: L. portenta Taliabu grasshopper warbler Overview The Taliabu grasshopper warbler is a small bird species found on the island of Taliabu in Indonesia. It is known for its distinctive song, which resembles the sound of a grasshopper. This warbler has a brown and white plumage…
Scientific Classification Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: AnseriformesFamily: AnatidaeGenus: MelanittaSubgenus: MelanittaSpecies: M. fusca Velvet scoter Overview Additionally, it is a sea duck that is mostly found in the northern parts of Europe and Asia. It is known for its dark plumage, with males having a glossy black body and females having a slightly lighter brownish…
Scientific Classification Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PiciformesFamily: PicidaeGenus: CeleusSpecies: C. undatus Waved woodpecker Overview The waved woodpecker is a medium-sized bird found in parts of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. It has a distinctive black and white striped pattern on its back and wings, with a bright red crest on its head….
Scientific Classification Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PasseriformesFamily: EstrildidaeGenus: CoccopygiaSpecies: C. quartinia Yellow-bellied waxbill Overview The Yellow-bellied waxbill is a small, brightly colored bird that is native to sub-Saharan Africa. Their name comes from their distinctive yellow underparts and dark brown upperparts. They have a small, conical bill and a short tail. These birds are…