Discover amazing birds from around the world!
From the cheerful songs of backyard robins to the colorful feathers of tropical parrots, birds fill our world with beauty and sound. On this page, you’ll meet birds from every continent — where they live, what they eat, and what makes them special.
North American Birds
Birds of forests, mountains, and cities
North America is home to an incredible variety of birds — from mighty eagles soaring above mountain peaks to tiny hummingbirds zipping from flower to flower. Many of these birds can even be spotted right in your own backyard!
- Bald Eagle
- American Robin
- Blue Jay
- Northern Cardinal
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Mallard Duck
- Great Blue Heron
- Hummingbird (Ruby-throated)
- Canada Goose
- Snowy Owl
- Peregrine Falcon
- American Goldfinch
- Woodpecker (Downy / Pileated)
South American Birds
Bright colors from the rainforests
South America’s tropical rainforests are alive with color and sound! Parrots, macaws, and toucans fill the trees with calls and chatter, while giant condors soar high above the Andes Mountains.
- Toucan (Keel-billed / Toco)
- Macaw (Scarlet / Blue-and-yellow)
- Andean Condor
- Hummingbird (Andean Hillstar)
- Hoatzin
- Amazon Parrot
- Harpy Eagle
- Rufous Hornero
- Sunbittern
Arctic & Antarctic Birds
Survivors of the coldest places on Earth
These birds thrive in freezing temperatures where few animals can live. Some, like penguins, can’t fly but are expert swimmers. Others, like the Arctic Tern, migrate thousands of miles every year!
- Emperor Penguin
- Adélie Penguin
- Puffin (Atlantic)
- Arctic Tern
- Snow Petrel
- Skua
- Fulmar
European Birds
Familiar favorites and forest dwellers
Europe’s birds range from garden visitors to forest hunters. The robin’s cheerful song and the owl’s haunting call remind us that nature is full of life, even in bustling cities.
- European Robin
- Barn Owl
- Blackbird
- Magpie
- Eurasian Blue Tit
- Kingfisher
- White Stork
- Chaffinch
- Great Spotted Woodpecker
African Birds
Colorful feathers and tall adventures
Africa’s birds are as bold as its landscapes — from the bright flamingos in salty lakes to the enormous ostriches sprinting across the savanna. Keep your eyes out for the shoebill stork — it looks almost prehistoric!
- African Grey Parrot
- Ostrich
- Flamingo (Lesser / Greater)
- Secretary Bird
- Lilac-breasted Roller
- Shoebill Stork
- Weaver Bird
- Crowned Crane
Asian Birds
Majestic and mysterious
Asia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful birds — from the proud peacock to the graceful cranes. Many of these birds appear in art, legends, and celebrations across the continent.
- Peacock (Indian Peafowl)
- Mandarin Duck
- Asian Paradise Flycatcher
- Sarus Crane
- Red-crowned Crane
- Himalayan Monal
- Bee-eater
- Hornbill
Australian Birds
Unique voices from the land down under
Australia is famous for its unusual wildlife — and its birds are no exception! Kookaburras laugh, cockatoos screech, and colorful lorikeets flash through the trees. Some, like emus and cassowaries, are flightless but still fast and strong.
- Kookaburra
- Cockatoo (Sulphur-crested / Major Mitchell’s)
- Emu
- Fairywren
- Rainbow Lorikeet
- Cassowary
- Black Swan
- Wedge-tailed Eagle
Island Birds (Oceania, Hawaii, Galápagos)
Feathered treasures from islands far and near
Islands often have birds found nowhere else on Earth! From the tiny kiwi of New Zealand to the blue-footed booby of the Galápagos, these birds remind us how special and fragile island life can be.
- Kiwi (New Zealand)
- Galápagos Finch
- Frigatebird
- Booby (Blue-footed)
- Hawaiian Honeycreeper
- Albatross