From deep within Australia's eucalyptus forests comes this tiny, vibrant parrot with its tell-tale purple crown and boundless energy. The Purple-crowned Lorikeet is a small, vibrant parrot with ...

A stunning songbird found in tropical forests with its brilliant red plumage and jet-black wings, making it one of South America's most eye-catching inhabitants. The Crimson-backed Tanager is a ...

This striking black and white bird, with yellow wing panels, dashes between flowering shrubs in Australian woodlands, using its specialised brush-tipped tongue to feed on sweet nectar. The ...

A fierce hunter with a striking rusty-red tail, this widespread raptor is a commanding presence as it soars over diverse landscapes across North America. The Red-tailed Hawk is a robust raptor with ...

A massive African waterfowl that can weigh up to 7 kg, distinguished by sharp wing spurs used for defence and territorial displays. The Spur-winged Goose is a large, striking waterfowl with ...

Concealed within dense tropical forests, this colourful pigeon quietly forages in treetops for figs and wild berries, its rich orange chest glowing through the leafy canopy. The Orange-breasted ...

A charming songbird with an elegant, pencil-thin tail found across northern Australia's grasslands and woodland edges. The Long-tailed Finch is a small, elegant bird with a distinctive long, pointed ...

A little songbird spotted hopping fearlessly between giant tortoises on the Galápagos Islands, where it plays a starring role in Darwin's theory of evolution. The Small Ground-finch is a compact bird ...

A social songbird known for its distinctive light head, chestnut chest and black eye-mask, this Asian native has established thriving populations across Southeast Asia's towns and farmlands. The ...

This charming yellow-bellied songbird hops sideways along tree trunks across Australia's woodlands, expertly snatching insects in a distinctive pounce-and-pause hunting style. The Eastern Yellow Robin ...

Lively and active members of the parrot family, cockatoos have a long tradition of being kept as pets. But the idea that they may outlive their owner is in fact a very real possibility. So, how long ...

The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of bird species, living in practically every habitat, from the open oceans to the arid deserts. In some parts of the world, these animals have adapted and ...