Animals

Have you ever seen a peacock fan out its magnificent tail? Hundreds of iridescent eyespots shimmer in greens, blues, and…

Owls have fascinated humans throughout history. These mysterious birds of the night, with their large forward-facing eyes, silent flight, and…

The ostrich is a bird of superlatives: the largest living bird, the fastest runner on two legs, the layer of…

The osprey is a master of air and water alike. This large raptor, often called the fish hawk or sea…

The oriole arrives like a burst of sunlight. With its brilliant orange and black plumage, its rich whistling song, and…

The loon is the voice of the northern wilderness. This striking black-and-white waterbird is famous for its haunting calls, the…

The kingfisher is a jewel of the riverbank. This small, brilliantly colored bird, flashing turquoise, orange, and cobalt as it…

The killdeer is a small plover with a big reputation. Named for its piercing “kill-deer, kill-deer” cry, this bird is…

Few sights in nature are as mesmerizing as a kestrel hovering in place. This small, colorful falcon faces into the…

The jacana is a bird that seems to walk on water. With extraordinarily long toes that spread its weight across…