FeaturedLeast Concern
Birds of Prey
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
The fastest bird in the world, capable of speeds over 240 mph.
34-58 cm
Africa
Birds from Africa
7 birds worldwide
FeaturedLeast Concern
Nocturnal Birds
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
The most widely distributed species of owl.
32-40 cm
FeaturedLeast Concern
Water Birds
Greater Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
The most widespread species of flamingo.
110-150 cm
FeaturedNear Threatened
Flightless Birds
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
The tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species.
100-122 cm
Least Concern
Flightless Birds
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
The largest living bird species.
210-280 cm
Least Concern
Songbirds
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
A familiar bird found in close association with human settlements.
14-18 cm
Least Concern
Flightless Birds
King Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus
The second largest species of penguin.
70-100 cm