Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae Genus: Turdus Species: T. cardis Japanese thrush Overview The Japanese thrush is a small bird that is native to Japan and parts of Russia. It is known for its distinctive black and white plumage, with a black head and back, and…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae Genus: Leucocarbo Species: L. verrucosus Kerguelen shag Overview The Kerguelen shag is a species of seabird found on the remote Kerguelen Islands in the southern Indian Ocean. They are medium-sized birds with black and white plumage, a long neck, and a…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Feliformia Family: Viverridae Genus: Viverra Species: V. megaspila Large-spotted nutcracker Overview The Large-spotted nutcracker is a bird species found in the forests of Europe and Asia. It is known for its distinctive black and white plumage, with a large white spot on…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae Genus: Regulus Species: R. madeirensis Madeira firecrest Overview The Madeira firecrest is a small bird native to the island of Madeira in Portugal. It is known for its vibrant colors, with a bright orange crest on its head and a yellow-green…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Clade: Strisores Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae Genus: Tachornis Species: T. squamata Neotropical palm swift Overview The Neotropical palm swift is a small bird found in Central and South America, particularly in tropical rainforests. It is known for its distinctive long, slender wings and forked tail,…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Tyrannidae Genus: Poecilotriccus Species: P. plumbeiceps Ochre-faced tody-flycatcher Overview The Ochre-faced tody-flycatcher is a small bird found in the forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is known for its vibrant plumage, with a bright yellow face and…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Cettiidae Genus: Horornis Species: H. annae Palau bush warbler Overview The Palau bush warbler is a small bird native to the islands of Palau in the western Pacific Ocean. It is known for its distinctive olive-green plumage and short, rounded wings. These…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Thraupidae Genus: Coryphospingus Species: C. cucullatus Red pileated finch Overview The Red Pileated Finch is a small bird found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. It is known for its vibrant red plumage and distinctive black markings on its wings. These…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Diomedeidae Genus: Thalassarche Species: T. salvini Salvin’s albatross Overview Salvin’s albatross is a large seabird that is primarily found in the southern oceans. They have a wingspan of up to 3 meters and are known for their impressive gliding abilities. These birds…