They flip the script — literally!

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

Believed to use Earth’s magnetic field to help them navigate vast ocean distances

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

A dark flyer of the South Atlantic, faces a tough fight against invasive mice

Arguably among the most beautiful songbirds in the world — they enjoy singing after a rain shower

Has one of the warmest fur of any mammal

With their stately waddle and regal demeanor, they are the undisputed monarchs of the Antarctic ice

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”

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

One of the most hunted, widespread, ancient, and well-known game birds

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

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

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 penguin with a cool tiara

The most grumpy penguin with a helmet and a chinstrap!

Bushy tailed fastest diving penguin

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

Impressive flights but clumsy walking on the ground are observed in these birds due to awkward legs

These mighty birds have the longest wingspan, second only to wandering albatrosses

The humongous bird with the largest wing span of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) – seems straight out of a fantasy movie

Professional marine forecasters to optimize breeding success and prey availability

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

How did these flightless birds get to the Inaccessible Island? – Well, that’s still a mystery

Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell

Native to Africa, it is the best-known bird of its family, broadly introduced as domesticated species

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!

The folktale bird that brings the babies!

Try playing hide and seek with this bird in snowy lands

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

These enthusiastic travelers can be seen almost worldwide in different seasons

The ends of the mouth are permanently curled upwards that look like a smile or a menacing grin

The largest member of the order Carnivora, adult males, can be six times larger than polar bears!

Most common of right whales, cruising the southern oceans

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