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

Has one of the longest nonstop flights ever recorded for any bird

One of the only tool-using shorebirds

Stays hidden until you are nearly upon it, and it bursts from the grass in a sudden flurry

Has the longest bill of any wading bird

It loves caves, lava tubes and rock cracks

For years it was lumped into “lesser sand plover”

The “cheetahs” of the deep ocean

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

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

Its flight is nearly soundless, thanks to specially fringed wing feathers that disrupt air turbulence

Defies the usual “creature of the night” stereotype by thriving in open landscapes and often hunting boldly in daylight

Famous for very long migrations between Arctic breeding grounds and coastal wintering areas

Looks ordinary—but transforms into one of the most extravagant birds during breeding season

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!

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

It’s the classic white-headed, grey-backed “seagull” of postcards and cartoons

Once you’ve heard them laugh, it’s hard to forget!

For decades, it was thought to be virtually gone, until a small breeding colony was rediscovered

Spends up to 95% of its life at sea, only coming to land to breed

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

Their dark brown fur helps them blend perfectly with the forest, making them hard to spot in the wild

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

Grooming is serious business — they comb their fur with their claws and teeth, maintaining that sleek, glossy coat

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

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

Sometimes mistaken for the North American ring-necked duck — but the tuft gives them away immediately

Really good at climbing trees and fences because their feet have special sticky pads that help them stick to almost anything!

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

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”

Aside from fruits, they are known to feed on nectar and pollen of various flowering plants

Instead of sitting on eggs, it uses warm sand or soil to do the job—nature’s version of an oven

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

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

Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck

Adaptable raptor known for its hovering hunting technique and striking appearance

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

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

With a robust body adorned in iridescent hues of emerald and turquoise, it is an underwater jewel that dazzles the eye

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

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

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

They dance along with their gorgeous red tails to attract partners in a faithful courtship

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

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

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

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

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

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

The most elegant of all godwit species

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

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!

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

The mysterious diver of the ocean is the largest and only sea turtle without a hard shell and scales

Largest hard-shelled sea turtle on earth

When a big one meets a smaller one, it’s lunch!