In the sun-warmed fields and open woodlands of Eurasia, this crown-crested wanderer strides across the ground with rhythmic confidence. It probes soil and leaf litter for insects…
This bird smells so unusual that people call it the “stinkbird.” The Hoatzin lives in the swamps and flooded forests of the Amazon, feeding mostly on leaves…
This tiny bird sings loudly despite being barely larger than a leaf. The Cuban Grassquit lives in grasslands and scrub across Cuba, where males perch in the…
In the shadowed understory of Central America’s rainforests, this coal-black dancer performs with electric precision. It feeds on small fruits, then clears a tiny court on the…
In the cool, moss-draped conifer forests of western North America, this sharp-faced traveler moves restlessly through spruce and fir. It gleans insects from needles and twigs, hovering…
This bird sounds like a deep jungle drum echoing through the mountains. The Great Barbet lives in the forests of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, where its…
