Remains as one of the most resilient residents of the tropics

Often come and go after dark, so a place that feels quiet in daylight can turn noisy at night

Can be black, can be grey but it’s the same bird

One of the only tool-using shorebirds

Before their 3,000-mile flight, they become “hyperphagic,” eating until fat makes up nearly half of their body weight

Has a brush-tipped tongue that works like a tiny paintbrush for collecting nectar

Nectar gives them quick energy, which explains their fast and playful behavior

The “cheetahs” of the deep ocean

Black feathers, white cap, sleek shape — it’s the tuxedo of the bird world

Thrive in strong winds that actually help them fly

Among the most athletic dolphins, known for their spectacular leaps and spins that can reach several meters high

Sometimes called the “scars in the water” thanks to their many white markings

Its thin, translucent skin gives it a ghostly appearance under bright light

One of the lesser-known members of the dolphin family, despite its dramatic name

The third most widespread rat on Earth, after the brown rat and black rat

They flip the script — literally!

Believed to use Earth’s magnetic field to help them navigate vast ocean distances

Can produce a rich oil that’s perfect for feeding chicks on long trips (high energy, easy to carry)

Often less likely to follow boats, which is one reason they’re easy to miss

Known for their fast, direct flight, unlike the slow gliding of larger seabirds

Its face really does look like a small dog or fox with big dark eyes and pointy ears

Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture

Often called “Fairy Terns” or “Angel Terns” Because of their pure white plumage and graceful flight

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

They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!

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

Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance

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

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

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

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

Goofy-looking yet evolutionarily refined for life above the waves

This species is found in all world oceans except the north Pacific Ocean

These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks

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

This invasive species is the ancestor to most of the modern ducks

Have been recorded at altitudes over 16,000 feet during migration—almost as high as small airplanes!

The ends of the mouth are permanently curled upwards that look like a smile or a menacing grin

Largest hard-shelled sea turtle on earth