FeaturedLeast Concern
Birds of Prey
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
The national bird of the United States, known for its white head and powerful build.
70-102 cm
North America
Birds from North America
22 birds worldwide
FeaturedLeast Concern
Birds of Prey
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
One of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere.
66-102 cm
FeaturedLeast Concern
Birds of Prey
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
The fastest bird in the world, capable of speeds over 240 mph.
34-58 cm
FeaturedLeast Concern
Nocturnal Birds
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
The most widely distributed species of owl.
32-40 cm
FeaturedVulnerable
Nocturnal Birds
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
A large, white owl native to Arctic regions.
52-71 cm
FeaturedNear Threatened
Flightless Birds
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
The tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species.
100-122 cm
Least Concern
Songbirds
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
The most common hummingbird species in eastern North America.
7-9 cm
Least Concern
Water Birds
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
An elegant white swan known for its graceful appearance.
125-170 cm
Least Concern
Water Birds
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
A large, adaptable heron found throughout North America.
97-137 cm
Least Concern
Songbirds
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
A familiar bird found in close association with human settlements.
14-18 cm
Least Concern
Songbirds
Common Raven
Corvus corax
One of the most intelligent bird species.
54-67 cm
Least Concern
Songbirds
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
A highly adaptable and intelligent corvid.
40-53 cm
Least Concern
Songbirds
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
The largest woodpecker in most of North America.
40-49 cm
Least Concern
Water Birds
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
A striking, crested waterbird known for its rattling call.
28-35 cm
Least Concern
Birds of Prey
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
One of the most common hawks in North America.
45-65 cm
FeaturedLeast Concern
Water Birds
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
One of the most stunningly colorful of all waterfowl.
47-54 cm
FeaturedLeast Concern
Songbirds
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
A popular and easily recognized songbird.
21-23 cm
Least Concern
Flightless Birds
King Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus
The second largest species of penguin.
70-100 cm
Least Concern
Nocturnal Birds
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
A large, powerful owl with prominent ear tufts.
43-64 cm
Least Concern
Songbirds
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
A noisy, bold, and colorful jay.
22-30 cm
FeaturedVulnerable
Water Birds
Atlantic Puffin
Fratercula arctica
The "sea parrot" of the North Atlantic.
26-29 cm
Critically Endangered
Birds of Prey
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
The largest North American land bird.
109-134 cm