Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata)
The Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) is a medium-sized dabbling duck found in wetlands and shallow lakes throughout much of North America and Eurasia. It is …
Waterbirds
White Tern (Gygis alba)
The White Tern, also known as the Fairy Tern or the Common Tern, is a small, graceful seabird that is native to tropical and subtropical …
Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai)
Hawaiian coot on grass field | image by Hawaiian Coot via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 The Hawaiian Coot, also known as the ‘alae ke’oke’o …
Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda)
The Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda) is a striking and distinctive seabird found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They are known for their …
Newell’s Shearwater (Puffinus newelli)
Newell’s Shearwater (Puffinus newelli) is a seabird species that belongs to the family Procellariidae, which includes other shearwaters, petrels, and fulmars. It is native to …
Redhead Duck (Aythya americana)
The Redhead (Aythya americana) is a medium-sized diving duck that is native to North America. It is a beautiful and striking bird, with a distinctive …
Band-rumped Storm Petrel (Hydrobates Castro)
Band-rumped storm petrel gliding | image by Ryan Mandelbaum via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 The band-rumped storm petrel (Oceanodroma castro) is a small seabird …
Hawaiian Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni)
Hawaiian stilt on pond | image by Forest Starr and Kim Starr via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 There are only six species of stilts …
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a small, white heron that is native to much of the Old World, including parts of Europe, Asia, and …