Bird Directory

Birds

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Birds are advanced vertebrates that are adapted to life on land and in the air. Birds are classified into six categories: waterfowl, wading birds, climbing birds, land birds, birds of prey, and songbirds.These six categories are collectively referred to as the six major ecological groups of birds. There are many species of birds, spread all over the world, and the ecology is diverse. There are more than 9,020 known bird species in existence.

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Orange-bellied Parrot

Neophema chrysogaster

Climbing birdsWild lifespan ranges from several years to the teens, but many individuals do not reach the upper limit due to migration hazards and predation; captive records are often longer.

The Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is one of Australia’s most threatened birds and one of the few parrots that und···

Silver Teal

Spatula versicolor

WaterfowlWild lifespan is often several years, with some individuals living into the teens; survival depends on predation, weather and wetland stability.

The Silver Teal (Spatula versicolor), also known as the Versicolor Teal, is a small dabbling duck widespread in South America. It ···

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

SongbirdCommonly about 3–5 years in the wild, but individuals can live 10+ years under good conditions; captive records can be longer.

The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is one of the most recognizable songbirds in North America. Adult males are brillian···

Azure Kingfisher

Ceyx azureus

Climbing birdsWild lifespan is often reported around 6–10 years, though it varies; breeding success is closely linked to food supply, floods and nest safety.

The Azure Kingfisher (Ceyx azureus) is a small but spectacularly coloured kingfisher of northern and eastern Australia and the New···

Australian King-Parrot

Alisterus scapularis

Climbing birdsWild lifespan is often around 10–20 years, with considerable variation; in good captive care some individuals can exceed 20 years.

The Australian King‑Parrot (Alisterus scapularis) is one of the most familiar native parrots of Australia’s east coast forests. ···

Australasian Figbird

Sphecotheres vieilloti

SongbirdWild longevity is commonly around 7–15 years; in stable, food-rich urban green spaces some individuals may live longer.

The Australasian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti) is a conspicuous canopy bird of northern and eastern Australia and parts of near···

Apostlebird

Struthidea cinerea

SongbirdWild lifespan is often reported in the range of roughly 5–12 years, sometimes longer; many birds can breed from about 2–3 years of age.

The Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea) is an Australian endemic best known for its social life rather than bright colours. It common···

Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

WaterfowlIn the wild, reported lifespans commonly range from roughly 5 to 16 years; most individuals begin breeding at about 3–6 years of age.

The Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) is one of the most iconic birds of Antarctica and one of the few penguin species that bree···

Not evaluated

Pelicans (Genus Overview)

Pelecanus (genus)

WaterfowlTypically 15–25 years (wild)

Pelicans (Pelecanus, family Pelecanidae) are very large waterbirds with an expandablegular pouch and long bill. Eight extant speci···

Crested Goshawk

Accipiter trivirgatus

Raptorc. 8–12 years (wild); longer under care

Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is a medium forest raptor across tropical–subtropical Asia,with an erectable crest, short···

Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Wading birds20–30 years in the wild; longer under care

Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a large South American wader of saline and brackishwetlands, noted for its pale pin···

Not evaluated

Kiwi (Genus Overview)

Apteryx (genus)

Climbing birds20–30+ years (wild)

Kiwi (genus Apteryx) are nocturnal, terrestrial birds endemic to New Zealand,famous for their terminal‑nares bill and reduced win···

Kākāpō

Strigops habroptilus

Climbing birdsUp to 40–60+ years

Kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) is New Zealand’s flightless, nocturnal parrot—the largestand among the longest‑lived parrots. ···

Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Waterfowl8–15 years in the wild

Macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is a large crested penguin distinguished by itslong, bright golden crest. It breeds on su···

Zebra Finch

Taeniopygia guttata

Songbird3–5 years wild; 5–9 in captivity

Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is one of Australia’s most widespread small passerines ofarid and semi‑arid regions. Named for···

Fiordland penguin

Eudyptes pachyrhynchus

Wading birdsAbout 10–20 years in the wild

I. Species OverviewThe yellow-browed penguin, a member of the genus Eudyptes, is endemic to the southwestern Fiordland and Stewart···

Peafowl

Pavo, Yue bird, Nanke, Kongjue, Kong bird

Landfowl20-30 years

In zoological classification, peacocks belong to the class Aves, order Galliformes, family Phasianidae, and genus Pavo. Currently,···

Biue-Winged Pitta

Pitta nympha，Fairy Pitta

Songbird5-10 year

Fairy Pitta (scientific name: Pitta nympha), also known as Pitta, is a species of Pitta genus of Pitta family. It is a fully migra···

Cockatiels

Climbing birds15-20

IntroductionCockatiels are one of the most popular pet birds out there, and it's easy to see why. These small, friendly, and h···

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

Wading birds

Table of ContentsPhysical CharacteristicsHabitat and EnvironmentBehavior, Lifestyle, and DietDistribution, Migration Patterns, and···

Pelicans

Wading birds15 -25 years

Table of ContentsPhysical CharacteristicsHabitat and EnvironmentBehavior, Lifestyle, and DietGeographic Distribution, Migration Ro···

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Ardea herodias

Wading birds15years

Species Scientific ClassificationThe Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is classified as follows:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataC···

Fratercula cirrhata(Tufted puffin)

tufted puffin,Toporok,Fratercula cirrhata,crested puffin

Waterfowl20 years

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Tufted PuffinsPhysical FeaturesSize and WeightEye-Catching ColorsHabitat and RangeDiet and Huntin···

Harpy Eagle

Raptor25 -35

When you think of powerful, majestic creatures of the sky, the harpy eagle comes to mind. With its impressive size, distinct featu···

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