Most often seen as a brief flash of whirring wings as they burst from the undergrowth, the Quail is a shy and elusive game bird of grassy habitats. The Common Quail is a small, plump gamebird with a ...

Swift and powerful, this apex predator dives at speeds of up to 240 mph, making it the fastest animal on Earth. The Peregrine Falcon is a striking raptor with a blue-grey back, barred white underparts ...

Gathering at their Midwestern staging grounds in numbers up to half a million strong, spring-time flocks of stately Sandhill Cranes are an awe-inspiring sight. These partial migrants enthrall ...

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Hawks eat primarily small mammals like mice, voles, rabbits, and squirrels, but their diet also includes birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even insects, depending on the species and season. Their ...

An outing to the countryside is a lovely way to spend the day, but bird watchers in the UK don’t need to leave home to enjoy some fantastic wild bird species. The United Kingdom is blessed with a host ...

Swooping gracefully through the skies, this agile flyer catches insects on the wing and heralds the arrival of spring in many parts of the world. The Barn Swallow is a sleek, small bird with a ...

Generally living in large flocks, this instantly recognisable bird is one of the largest and most widespread of all flamingos. The Greater Flamingo is a striking bird with a long, sinuous neck and ...

If you've ever watched a large black bird swoop overhead and wondered whether you're looking at a raven or crow, there's a world of difference once you know what to watch for. Ravens are the proper ...

This flightless giant, standing up to 9 feet tall, roams the African savanna with surprising speed and grace. The Common Ostrich is a striking bird. Males boast black body feathers contrasted by white ...

This small, agile shorebird darts along coastlines worldwide, leaving delicate footprints in its wake as it hunts for tiny crustaceans. The Kentish Plover is a small, compact shorebird with a ...

This small, streaky songbird is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly into grassy fields and open landscapes worldwide. The Meadow Pipit is a small, slender bird with brown upperparts streaked ...