Fiordland Penguin

Birds > Penguins

The Fiordland Penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus), locally known by its Maori name Tawaki, is one of the rarest and most unique penguins on Earth. Unlike iconic Antarctic ice penguins, this striking crested seabird nests within the mossy roots, tree ferns, and hollow...

Sora

Birds > Gruiformes & Rails

The Sora (Porzana carolina) is the most abundant and familiar small rail in North America, filling spring freshwater marshes with its musical, descending whinny and sharp ‘keek’ calls. Instantly recognized by its bright candy-corn yellow chicken-like bill...

Western Crowned Pigeon

Birds > Pigeons & Doves

The Western Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata), also celebrated as the Blue Crowned Pigeon, is a magnificent, turkey-sized avian aristocrat that reigns as one of the largest living pigeons on Earth. Endemic to the lush, undisturbed lowland rainforests of northwestern New...

Little Bustard

Birds > Bustards

The Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) is a charming, grouse-sized steppe bird native to the sun-baked plains and traditional pastoral landscapes of southern Europe and Central Asia. Celebrated for the extravagant breeding displays of adult males, who sport a bold double...
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