Golden-shouldered Parrot

Birds > Parrots

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden-shouldered ParrotScientific Name: Psephotus chrysopterygiusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: ParrotsSize: Total length: 9.8–11.0 in (25–28 cm); wingspan: 13.8–15.7 in (35–40 cm)Weight: 1.8–2.3 oz (50–65 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild tropical...

Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher

Birds > Kingfishers

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Buff-breasted Paradise KingfisherScientific Name: Tanysiptera sylviaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: KingfishersSize: Body length: 7.5–9.0 in (19–23 cm); Tail streamers: up to 7 in (18 cm) additional lengthWeight: 1.6–2.1 oz (45–60 g)Lifespan: 6–10...

Red-and-yellow Barbet

Birds > Barbets & Toucans

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-and-yellow BarbetScientific Name: Trachyphonus erythrocephalusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Barbets & ToucansSize: Body length: 7.9–9.1 in (20–23 cm); Wingspan: 11.5–13.0 in (29–33 cm)Weight: 1.9–2.8 oz (54–80 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in...

Wallace’s Giant Bee

Invertebrates > Bees

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Wallace’s Giant BeeScientific Name: Megachile plutoCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: BeesSize: Female length: 3.8–4.0 cm (1.5 in); Wingspan: up to 6.4 cm (2.5 in); Males: 2.3–2.5 cm (0.9–1.0 in)Weight: 3.5–5.5 g (0.12–0.19 oz)Lifespan:...