Sometimes mistaken for a crow because of its size and dark coloration

A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature

Their long noses help them climb trees by giving them extra grip on the branches

Aren’t afraid of bigger animals, and they’ve been known to fight off dogs and even leopards!

Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!

One of the rarest birds in the world with feathers that change color depending on the season

Known for their incredible agility and speed in the treetops, which has earned them the nickname “forest acrobats”

Its imperial imagery and fierce demeanor have made it a symbol of power and nobility throughout history

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

Their faces start out pink and red when they’re young, but as they get older, they turn darker, almost brown or black

Considered one of the closest living relatives to the extinct dodo bird

This one-of-a-kind mammal is facing a major threat – illegal hunting

The true eye-catcher is its head – completely bare with a shade of red, orange, or even yellow, depending on its age

On the back of their head, just behind the eyes, there’s a raised bony bump – like a miniature helmet!

A powerful constrictor that can grow longer than a school bus!

The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer

The last confirmed sighting was in the 1980s, leaving it teetering on the brink of extinction

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water

One of the most visually stunning kingfisher, often described as a “flying jewel”

Notoriously difficult to spot due to their preference for dense, shadowy forest habitats

The “living tractors of the East”—vital in traditional agriculture, particularly in Asia

The national bird of Thailand, symbolizing the wildlife heritage of the country

These frogs don’t “croak”—their call sounds more like a dog’s bark!

Controller of arboreal birds and mammals populations in Asia’s tropical forests

Often called the “dragon fish” because of its shiny, scale-covered body and its resemblance to the mythical dragon

During breeding, they transform with elegant white plumage, adorned by decorative plumes on the head, neck, and back

It can catch insects that are disturbed by the animals’ movements

Exhibit powerful flight, with distinctive slow wing beats and an extended neck, defining features during their aerial movements

Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck

Adaptable raptor known for its hovering hunting technique and striking appearance

These birds are quite chatty, and their sounds are like a strong and determined rattling laugh

Have a preference for slower-moving or still waters, making them well-suited to environments like rivers and deltas

Adept hunters of freshwater snails and mollusks, using their specialized bills to extract their prey from their shells

They are skilled mimics, capable of imitating various sounds from their surroundings

Its broad wings enable it to glide effortlessly on air currents, often seen navigating the coastal winds

It successfully integrated itself into urban environments, often found in gardens, parks, and even city centers

Using spider silk and plant materials, they construct delicate nests that hang from branches

Their narrow wings, long forked tails, and streamlined bodies are perfectly designed for high-speed maneuvers

Its large eyes are equipped with highly sensitive retinas, which allow it to see in low light conditions

Their stripes serve as an ingenious form of camouflage, allowing them to seamlessly blend into their environment

Their name comes from the distinctive folds or wrinkles on their lips which is essential for capturing prey in mid-flight

Despite their nickname “bearcat,” they are not related to bears or cats

An arboreal lizard that calls the water’s edge its home

Their beaks are tools for everything from cracking open fruits to catching insects mid-air – talk about multitasking!

Imagine gazing into its eyes—large, resplendent orbs that mirror the lush foliage around them

With its towering stature and impressive antlers, is a true king of the Asian forests

A key player in keeping pesky insect populations in check and lending a hand in pollination

A lizard with vibrant hues – a living canvas of green, brown, and sometimes even blue

They can be found basking in the sun with their fellow monitors, sharing warmth and companionship

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins

Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey

Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam

Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

Its slender frame and narrow head bear a beak curved like a hawk’s, earning this marine marvel its name

As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

Only look cuddly and cute; these cats can be very aggressive!

A skilled predator with a unique coat and playful personality

Fiercely territorial, marking their territory with scent to communicate with other otters

In Vietnam, these bears are caught, crammed into tiny cages, have their teeth removed to extract bile – sold as “medicine”

Disappearing graceful shadows, this tree-climber is on the way to extinction

Due to their adaptability and willingness to migrate to more favorable habitats, great cormorants are found worldwide

An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump

These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight

The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe

This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface

The iconic and elegant bird with a curved pink bill is known for turning heads

These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant

The songbird that occasionally eats bats

The most widely dispersed wild bird

Like those bulging red eyes weren’t scary enough, they eat their innocent chicks when hungry

Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell

They are certified swimmers ruling mangroves and nearby bushes, but unfortunately, not many of them are left

The smallest of all Galliformes lives on the ground, camouflaged from predators

The large forest bird is amongst the largest Galliformes; can hunt venomous snakes!

Native to Asia where they were first domesticated, the ancestors to all our chickens

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

Having wide distribution across Asia, the beautifully colored bee-eater avoids living near water and only migrates from areas with rainfall

The only member of the genus having wide distribution across Asia and Africa is sociable, unlike other members of its family

One of the most beautiful pigeons

The creamy colored stork in need of conservation

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

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

Looks no less than a renaissance masterpiece

The most elegant of all godwit species

These little birds skillfully make their tiny nest on a tree branch and glue them with their saliva

A nocturnal bird is fooling everybody with a tuft of feathers on its head resembling ears

They’re amazingly human-friendly — oh, but do we call it a friendship if we cost their population the chance to survive

Dependable wings and a muscular build. Nope, we aren’t talking about the next Redbull ad campaign

Smaller than most iPads, meet the tiniest duck in the world

A magnificent migratory bird with long, broad wings and a short tail that sings in the form of musical whistles