Can fly several kilometers each night to find the fruits they need

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

A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature

A snake that can fly? Well, not exactly fly, but glide through the air like a superhero

A tiny water walker, perfectly designed for life on floating plants in swamps and lakes

Small, chubby bird with big, round eyes that make it look extra cute

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

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

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

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

A vibrant red patch, shaped like a heart (though thankfully not a symbol of injury!), stands out against its white underparts

Considered one of the closest living relatives to the extinct dodo bird

A beautiful but deadly snake adorned with intricate patterns and splotches

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

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

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

Because of its regular midday chime, it is often referred to as “the clock of the mountains”

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

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

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

Have a preference for slower-moving or still waters, making them well-suited to environments like rivers and deltas

One of the smallest kingfisher species globally, and it exemplifies the concept of “dwarfism”

They are skilled mimics, capable of imitating various sounds from their surroundings

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

It successfully integrated itself into urban environments, often found in gardens, parks, and even city centers

Using spider silk and plant materials, they construct delicate nests that hang from branches

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

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

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

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

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

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

A majestic symbol of resilience and rarity found only in the stunning landscapes of the Philippines

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

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

These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the most beautiful pigeons

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

A nocturnal bird is fooling everybody with a tuft of feathers on its head resembling ears

What does “rare” mean to you? For them, it’s a countdown starting from 27

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

Considered to be the largest eagle in the world in terms of length and wing surface. Also the rarest 🙁

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

A sizeable wild pig found only in the Philippines, still smaller than the closely-related species of bearded pig of Indonesia

If human eyes were of the equal relative size their eyes, they would be as big as grapefruits!

Despite their name,most of their diet makes up of fruits and seeds

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

The thorny devil of the turtles

The most widespread species of snakes on earth are found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and from Africa to Central America

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

Largest living snakes on the earth, reaching lengths of up to 7 meters of 23 feet

A critically endangered small crocodile native to the islands of the Philippines

Largest of all living reptiles and the animal most likely to eat a human

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