Their keen vision enables them to scan vast landscapes, identifying small movements or potential prey items even from high altitudes

Renowned for their spectacular aerial displays during courtship, including steep dives and intricate flight patterns

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

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

Its long, serrated beak, often called a “sawbill,” is perfectly adapted for catching slippery prey like fish

While they may look graceful in flight, they are relatively slow flyers compared to many other birds

People who live near forests might hear this owl before they ever see it

Brilliant mimics, they can copy bird calls and even human-made sounds like car alarms and ringing phones!

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

When disturbed, they may freeze and appear like a dead tree stump

An owl that meows like a cat

Also known as “barking deer” because of their loud, barking alarm calls

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

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

Can dive down to the bottom of a lake and rest there, safe from predators!

They don’t have eyelids, instead, they have a clear covering over their eyes that they lick to keep clean

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

A tiny bird, one of the smallest in fact!

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

The smallest of all the crane species and is known for its elegance and grace

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

So elusive that it was once thought to be a myth or legend among local populations until its official discovery and documentation

Once hunted extensively for their meat and beautiful horns that pushed their numbers to dangerously low levels

Its scales are mistakenly believed to have medicinal properties, leading to a dangerous black market trade

A majestic scavenger with a wingspan wider than a car

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

Very loyal partners! Once they find a mate, they usually stay together for life

Often seen as a symbol of strength, freedom, and keen vision in many African communities

Capable of making long leaps, thanks to their powerful hind legs

The treasured bird of Saladin, the first Sultan of Egypt

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

Can walk along the riverbed using its wings to stabilize itself against the current

It’s dazzling plumage has earned it the nickname “nine-colored bird” in some cultures

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

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

This toad relies on “saltation” for movement, which means it jumps rather than walks

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

Territorial and defends its territory aggressively against other birds

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

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

With its splendid plumage, it has earned its place as a jewel of the skies

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

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

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

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

A desert dweller with a striking appearance, known for its small size, bushy tail, and distinctive black and white facial markings

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the world’s most widely distributed carnivore!

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

With a gleaming golden coat and playful pounce, this fox proves that high-altitude living is no match for its wit and whimsy

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

Meet the smallest wild cat in Asia but don’t be fooled by its cute looks – this feline is a skilled predator

A skilled predator with a unique coat and playful personality

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

Meet the world’s smallest mammal but a fierce predator

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

The second largest bear, right after the polar bear. Sadly, it well might top the list soon

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

The vanishing big cat of the cold, rugged Himalaya mountains is being executed by the humans

These elegant acrobats perform a perfectly timed and skilled somersault as they approach their chosen resting site

Their muzzle has wrinkled lips, which makes them look like a dog’s face, and is commonly called a bulldog bat

This charismatic creature is not just a quilled beauty but also a skilled architect

Be ready to be puzzled by this vegetarian carnivore!

Widely distributed in Europe and Asia and tolerant to habitat modification

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

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

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

Aptly named after the goddesses of wisdom and war, little owls have lived alongside human civilizations since 500 BC

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

The largest of Old World barbets

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

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

The master aerial diver and swooper

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

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

The national bird of Pakistan and Iraq is known to improve degraded ecosystems by aiding in the dispersal and germination of seeds

One of the most beautiful birds on Earth!

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 stork with the widest geographic range

The folktale bird that brings the babies!

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide