This map shows the combined distribution of all species in the Parulidae (New World Warblers) family.

With its striking tangerine crown and melodious song that rings through Asian forests at dawn, this brilliant orange thrush can be found from India to Indonesia. The Orange-headed Thrush has a pale ...

This large, adaptable gull rules the coastlines and waterways of North America, equally at home stealing french fries on busy beaches or diving for fish in quiet harbors. The American Herring Gull is ...

This master architect weaves intricate nests from grass and palm fibres, creating hanging masterpieces that dot the African savannah landscape. The Southern Masked Weaver is a small, vibrant bird with ...

This hardy seabird found along coastal waters, with its distinctive black tail band setting it apart from other gulls found across the Pacific Rim. The Black-tailed Gull is a medium-sized seabird with ...

A graceful river-dweller with striking black and white plumage, this rare tern swoops and dives over the waterways of South Asia, where local fishermen often consider it a good luck charm. The ...

Known for its rosy-pink head that fades into soft lavender, this vibrant parakeet can be found on forest edges across South and Southeast Asia. The Blossom-headed Parakeet is a striking medium-sized ...

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A dashing riverside acrobat with smoke-grey plumage, frequently spotted performing aerial stunts to catch insects above Asia's fast-flowing mountain streams. The Plumbeous Water-redstart is a small, ...