Often called the “tiger of the sky” because of its fierce hunting skills and bold personality

They flip the script — literally!

The ghost of the rainforest — more often heard than seen

Easily recognized by its bold facial markings that resemble a pair of white spectacles

One of the most beautiful and secretive herons in the world

Looks more like a living vine or a character from a fantasy novel than a typical reptile

Also called the Jesus Christ lizard because of its ability to walk on water

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

One of the most widespread opossum species on the continent

Its pig-like nose is sensitive and flexible, helping it locate underground prey like grubs and worms

These creatures often ingest stones, aiding food digestion and buoyancy regulation in the water

When most people say anaconda, they mean the green anaconda, the largest of all snakes!

Look a bit like a cross between a beaver and a rat

Both feared and respected, often appearing in traditional stories and as a symbol of danger and power

Got trypophobia? You might want to avoid looking at this froggy!

A rainforest bird turned canyon dweller, thriving in one of the most unexpected habitats

The largest herbivores of the dry areas of South America

One of the few primates known to “tail-twine”

The smallest of falcons in the entirety of America, but you would be mistaken to take this bird lightly

While it’s one of the largest snakes in the world, it’s smaller than its green cousin

Got its name from its distinctive, boat-shaped bill, which is wider than it is tall

Beautifully colorful bird with unique curly feathers on its head

Loud birds with a distinct three-note whistling sound

Known for their bright plumage and lively behavior, making them some of the most recognizable birds in the tropics

This amazing creature is the largest parrot in the world and one of the most beautiful birds on Earth

With its strong, sharp beak, it’s a master at pecking holes into trees to find tasty bugs hiding inside

Often seen as a symbol of both curiosity and cleverness

Got a long tail, a big head, and a curved bill with little grooves on it – that’s where its name comes from

Unlike rabbits, they don’t live in burrows, instead, they make shallow nests in the grass called forms

Can go for a long time without drinking water because they get enough from the plants they eat

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

Got the looks of a hawk with the scavenging habits of a vulture

Think of camels, but minus the hump!

Fearless defenders of their nests and chicks, often taking on much larger animals or humans if they perceive a threat

This bird is a real chatterbox, constantly announcing its presence with its loud, three-part call – “kis-ka-dee!”

They don’t build their own nests – they cleverly take over burrows abandoned by prairie dogs, ground squirrels, or even tortoises!

Remarkable architects that construct domed nests from mud and straw

Its song is often associated with the arrival of spring and is a symbol of joy and renewal

A popular pet in the United States, but it is also considered an invasive species in Florida

Its dramatic appearance and behavior make it a symbol and national bird of Peru

Frequently detected through their vocalizations rather than being visually observed

They can spend up to two-thirds of their day traveling and feeding

A magnificent bird of prey, blending into the forest with its striking colors and ruling the skies with its impressive wingspan

Vibrant, melodious charm of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Despite its name, this animal was not a true tiger, nor was it related to any modern cat

Discover the mystery of a prehistoric giant: an enormous herbivore with powerful claws and a tragic fate

One of the rarest wild cats, until recently, most data about them were collected from 2 photographs, 3 skull samples, and 14 skin samples

Discover the resourcefulness and adaptability of this cunning fox-like predator that’s mastered life in the rugged high-altitude terrain

Beneath its fierce exterior lies a tender heart, as it is also known for its loving nature toward its young

These wild cats are cute, intelligent, agile, and well-adapted to inhabiting tropical and subtropical forests

Survival of the fittest? This cat takes it to a whole new level, always ready to pounce and conquer any habitat

Small but mighty, this cat is a stealthy predator that swims, climbs and hunts with sass and style

Small, sly, and swift – it may be pint-sized, but it packs a punch when it comes to survival in the grasslands

Communicate using various vocalizations such as whistles, whinnies, and growls

Their neck vertebrae have a hinge mechanism that allows it to dart its long neck and pierce its prey quickly

Uses a hunting technique known as the Weasel War Dance that involves a series of frenetic turns, manic twists, and jumps to confuse the prey

A large bird with the tiniest heart and the highest percentage of skeletal muscles used for locomotion

The pale yet gorgeous face blushes when this bird is excited, revealing a sensitive and soft heart

The largest native living bird of America

The cute birds from South America

One of the most colorful birds — effortlessly falls in love

The largest toucan there is with a long and serrated beak

These agile hunters can catch butterflies and dragonflies mid-flight

An easily recognizable bird due to its pink body and spatulate bill

The most widely dispersed wild bird

The scarlet ambush hunter

Only living representative of this order is the hoatzin, found only deep in the Amazon!

They don’t need salt, bamboo sticks, or forks to deshell a snail – they have a well-adapted bill to do the job

The Racoons of the bird kingdom who will eat almost anything to survive

A common scavenger bird that cleans up the roads of Central and South America

The largest species of the three species present in the Amazon

At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car

The sole member of its entire family and the closest living relative to the Kagu

Second-largest and the most spectacular bird of the family

One of the tallest flying birds of Americas

This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history

They appear out of nowhere and disappear in a blink

The most colorful vulture, with the orange cruncle

The largest and heaviest raptor in the world

Gear up to get your minds changed if you think all birds love flying

Did someone say birds don’t participate in marathons? Wait, we have a worthy contestant here

This nocturnal species lives in caves and uses echolocation to navigate, and yes, it is a bird, not a bat!

These nocturnal birds live in solitary and can peek around even with closed eyes

This introverted species has an unusually large beak, making it unique and different from the rest of hummingbirds

The world’s most spectacular and most robust eagle species serves a critical ecological role in the ecosystem they live in

One of only six land-birds with a cosmopolitan distribution habituating all continents except Antarctica

Playful, curious, and intelligent; the largest river dolphins in the world

Can camouflage itself in trees with the help of algae growth on fur

The digestion process of tough leaves is very slow; it might even take up to 1 month to digest one meal

Cute but lazy species harmlessly sleep in the trees for 14 to 16 hours a day

These specialist predators of termites and ants are not immune to ant bites

Also known as pygmy anteater, they are the smallest and most adorable of their insect-eating kind

Flee and dive into the water when facing a predator and remain deep under the water until the predator leaves

The largest living armadillo, growing up to 1.5m (5 ft) in length, yet it feeds on tiny termites!

Able to swim and will shallow air just before entering the water to assist with buoyancy

Found all over the Americas, it is the most widespread species of all armadillos