Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Rhipiduridae Genus: Rhipidura Species: R. sulaensis Taliabu fantail Overview The Taliabu fantail is a small, colorful bird found on the Indonesian island of Taliabu. It has a distinctive black head, white throat, and bright yellow belly, with a long tail that fans…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Monarchidae Genus: Myiagra Species: M. eichhorni Velvet flycatcher Overview The Velvet flycatcher is a small bird species found in Europe and Asia. It is known for its striking black and white plumage, with males having a glossy black head and back, and…
Painted tody-flycatcher Overview The Painted tody-flycatcher is a small, colorful bird found in South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. It is known for its striking blue and yellow plumage, with a white belly and black streaks on its wings. This bird feeds primarily on insects, catching them in mid-air with quick, agile movements. The…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Meliphagidae Genus: Myzomela Species: M. cruentata Red myzomela Overview The Red myzomela is a small, brightly colored bird found in the forests and woodlands of Australia and nearby islands. It has a striking red plumage with black markings on its wings and…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Genus: Lophura Species: L. inornata Salvadori’s pheasant Overview Salvadori’s pheasant is a species of bird that is native to the mountains of Taiwan. It is known for its striking appearance, with males having colorful plumage that includes shades of blue, green,…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae Genus: Amaurornis Species: A. magnirostris Talaud bush-hen Overview The Talaud bush-hen is a small, flightless bird found in the Talaud Islands of Indonesia. It is known for its distinctive black and white plumage, with a red bill and legs. These birds…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Ploceidae Genus: Ploceus Species: P. nicolli Usambara weaver Overview The Usambara weaver is a small bird species found in the forests and woodlands of East Africa, particularly in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. These birds are known for their intricate and elaborate…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae Genus: Melanerpes Species: M. aurifrons Velasquez’s woodpecker Overview Velasquez’s woodpecker is a small bird endemic to the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range in Mexico. It is known for its striking black and white plumage, with a bright red crown on the…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Eulacestomatidae Schodde & Christidis, 2014 Genus: Eulacestoma De Vis, 1894 Species: E. nigropectus Wattled ploughbill Overview The Wattled Ploughbill is a small, unique bird native to Australia. It is known for its distinctive appearance, with a bright yellow wattle hanging from its…