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…
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…