A common sight in coastal regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere

One of the most well-known and feared snakes in Central and South America

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

Their distinctive “horns,” specialized teeth, and spiral-shaped eggs set them apart from other sharks

Famous for its unusual feeding behavior — it drinks the blood of other birds!

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

Despite its large size and somewhat clumsy appearance on land, it is an exceptionally graceful flier

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

Spotting it is a rare thrill that few experience, making every glimpse a prized moment for bird enthusiasts

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

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

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

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

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!”

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”

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

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

Famous for its habit of standing on one leg

The smallest of the eight pelican species

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

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

Introduced to many regions where it is now considered an invasive species

This frog is also known to cannibalize its own tadpoles

Frequently detected through their vocalizations rather than being visually observed

In Northern Brazil, people sell their body parts as charms for good luck, love, and money

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

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

Agile arboreal acrobats with distinctive black fur swinging through the rainforests of Central and South America

A stunning bird dressed in vibrant green and blue, facing dangers from loss of home and unlawful trade

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

A hidden gem of forests, blending in with its surroundings and captivating with its elusive presence and melodious song

Vibrant, melodious charm of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Their beautiful feathers make them stand out among other birds and add a touch of magic to the mountain landscape

With its long limbs, thumbless hands, and graceful movements, this monkey gracefully resembles a spider in the tree canopy

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

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

One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world

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

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

With its sandy brown fur and bushy tail, it is a master of camouflage in its arid habitat, blending in seamlessly with the landscape

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

Little is known about these little marsupials

This widespread cute-looking creature is also known as the ‘gardener of the forest’

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

When choosing a mate, foot color is of primary importance as a reliable indicator of health, immunity, and age

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

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

Not all penguins are found in icy-cold Antarctica; meet this one from near the equator!

One of the most colorful birds — effortlessly falls in love

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

These petrels stylishly ride the ocean waves like they own the winds

One of the smallest toucans that resemble a brightly colored crow rather than a toucan

Formerly known as Yellow fronted toucan; formerly-formerly known as Chestnut-mandibled toucan

One might mistake it for a painting by Da Vinci

One of the prime examples of sexual dimorphism

These agile hunters can catch butterflies and dragonflies mid-flight

Professional marine forecasters to optimize breeding success and prey availability

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

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

The flocks of this striking self-descriptive bird are a sight to behold

Very good at detecting storms, often the last to leave and first to arrive before and after a hurricane

The most widely dispersed wild bird

Before you ask – no, this bird doesn’t sound like a trumpeter; however, they do have distinct call

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

The only massive and heaviest species of its family living in Neotropical rain forests that is easily vulnerable to hurricanes

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

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

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

This bird can give any cross-country runner a run for their money

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

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