A bird about the size of a sparrow but with sharp claws and a hooked beak – it’s like a miniature eagle

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

They might not look like much, but they have an incredible talent: singing!

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

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

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

Very active and noisy, with a loud, piercing call that sounds like “pee-wit”

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

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

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

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

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

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

Not just a pond fish but a cultural icon, especially in Japan where they are most famously cultivated

One of the rarest and most critically endangered crane species in the world

Revered in many cultures for their beauty, grace, and symbolism of love and fidelity

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

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

These owls have specialized feathers that make their flight nearly silent

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

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

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

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

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

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

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

A skilled predator with a unique coat and playful personality

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

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

This shy, nocturnal predator spends its life in open areas of grassland and cane fields but is rarely seen

If you ever forget the tune of a song, don’t worry; this bird has your back

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

This bird is unmistakable for its namesake, spoon-shaped bill

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

The songbird that occasionally eats bats

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

The flocks of this social and gregarious bird are fond of migration, flying over the horizon and creating a V-shaped formation

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

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

The stork with the widest geographic range

This bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface

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 enthusiastic travelers can be seen almost worldwide in different seasons

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

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

Better call the ambulance before the Sparrowhawk comes to devour all those who are injured

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

They have an elongated and elastic snout that can be used to dig out roots and bulbs

Largest living venomous snake reaching lengths of up to 5.7 meters or 8.5 feet