The Albatross is the largest and most bulky of all the birds which fly over the surface of the sea.

Albatross

The Albatross is the largest and most bulky of all the birds which fly over the surface of the sea.

A large marine swimming bird. The bill is straight and strong, the upper mandible hooked at the point and the lower one truncated; there are three webbed toes on each foot.

Albatross

A large marine swimming bird. The bill is straight and strong, the upper mandible hooked at the point…

The head of the anhinga is slender and cylindrical, on a slim and excessively long neck, which makes it resemble a snake when in the water.

Anhinga

The head of the anhinga is slender and cylindrical, on a slim and excessively long neck, which makes…

The Apteryx is characterized by the rudimentary condition of the wings, which are useless as organs of flight.

Apteryx

The Apteryx is characterized by the rudimentary condition of the wings, which are useless as organs…

The avocet has a very long, slender bill that curves upward.

Avocet

The avocet has a very long, slender bill that curves upward.

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the tail rather long and rounded.(Figuier, 1869).

Barbet

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the…

Beak of Buzzard.

Buzzard Beak

Beak of Buzzard.

Beak of Hawfinch.

Hawfinch Beak

Beak of Hawfinch.

Beak of Hummingbird.

Hummingbird Beak

Beak of Hummingbird.

Beak of Tawny Owl.

Owl Beak

Beak of Tawny Owl.

Beak of Shrike.

Shrike Beak

Beak of Shrike.

Beak of Swift.

Swift Beak

Beak of Swift.

The bee-eater moves in large flocks during migration. They eat primarily bees and wasps.

Bee-eater

The bee-eater moves in large flocks during migration. They eat primarily bees and wasps.

External features of a bird.

Bird

External features of a bird.

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

Bird of Paradise

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

Bird of Paradise

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

Bird of Paradise

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

Bird of Paradise

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

" A genus of insessorial birds many of which are remarkable for the beauty of their plumage. They have a longish bill, an extensible tongue, and feed upon insects, soft fruits, and the saccharine juices of plants." -Marshall

Promerops Superba Bird

" A genus of insessorial birds many of which are remarkable for the beauty of their plumage. They have…

"A bird of the grouse family (Tetraonidae) distinguished from the true grouse by having the toes as well as the tarsi feathered. The willow-ptarmigan or willow-grouse occurs in great abundance in the arctic regions of America and in Norway, whence regions numbers are brought to the London market." -Marshall

Ptarmigan Bird

"A bird of the grouse family (Tetraonidae) distinguished from the true grouse by having the toes as…

A most beautiful Central American bird of the Trogon family. It is about the size of a magpie and the male is adorned with tail-fathers from three to three and a half feet in length, and of a gorgeous emerald colour.

Quezal Bird

A most beautiful Central American bird of the Trogon family. It is about the size of a magpie and the…

A very beautiful bird of Australia, belonging to the family Meliphagidae or honey-eaters. The color of the plumage is golden yellow and deep velvety black. It was discovered during the regency of George IV., and was named in compliment to him.

Regent Bird

A very beautiful bird of Australia, belonging to the family Meliphagidae or honey-eaters. The color…

The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.

Blackbird

The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.

The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.

Blackbird

The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.

"The American Blue Jay is a beautiful bird that is common near all sections of the United States, from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada."

American Blue Jay

"The American Blue Jay is a beautiful bird that is common near all sections of the United States, from…

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier, 1869).

Cirl Bunting

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier, 1869).

Cirl Bunting

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…

The Orlotan buntings are very shy; still great numbers are captured in nets, when they are kept in confinement, and crammed for the table, (Figuier, 1869).

Ortolan Bunting

The Orlotan buntings are very shy; still great numbers are captured in nets, when they are kept in confinement,…

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier, 1869).

Reed Bunting

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…

Bustards are stocky birds with strong legs. They fly with difficulty, and do not fly unless necessary.

Bustard

Bustards are stocky birds with strong legs. They fly with difficulty, and do not fly unless necessary.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Buzzard

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier, 1869).

Canary

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier,…

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier, 1869).

Canary

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier,…

The canary is a songbird, usually yellow in color.

Canary

The canary is a songbird, usually yellow in color.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Caracara

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Caracara

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

These birds are in the same family as oyster-catchers and plovers.

Cariama

These birds are in the same family as oyster-catchers and plovers.

A flightless bird, the Cassowary is closely related to the ostrich.

Cassowary

A flightless bird, the Cassowary is closely related to the ostrich.

The Chat manifests intense anxiety, should anyone approach their nest, fluttering and flitting about...(Figuier, 1869).

Chat

The Chat manifests intense anxiety, should anyone approach their nest, fluttering and flitting about...(Figuier,…

The chicken is a domesticated fowl which is commonly used from its meat and eggs.

Chicken

The chicken is a domesticated fowl which is commonly used from its meat and eggs.

An illustration of a mother chick overlooking her baby chicks.

Chicken and Chicks

An illustration of a mother chick overlooking her baby chicks.

An illustration of a mother chick surrounded by her baby chicks.

Chicken and Chicks

An illustration of a mother chick surrounded by her baby chicks.

Chickens are domesticated animals used for their eggs and meat.

Chicken

Chickens are domesticated animals used for their eggs and meat.

Parrots are much appreciated on account of their memory, and also for their habit of repeating what they hear. (Figuier, 1869).

Cockatoos

Parrots are much appreciated on account of their memory, and also for their habit of repeating what…

The Condor possesses extraordinary tenacity of life. Humboldt relates that he found it impossible to strangle one, and that he was compelled to shoot it to put an end to its existence, (Figuier, 1869). This bird is now extremely rare and on the endangered species list.

Condor

The Condor possesses extraordinary tenacity of life. Humboldt relates that he found it impossible to…

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

Coot

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

The cormorant swallows its prey head first.

Cormorant

The cormorant swallows its prey head first.

Cormorants are voracious fish eaters. they have fully-webbed feet.

Cormorant

Cormorants are voracious fish eaters. they have fully-webbed feet.

The Cotinga is remarkable during the pairing season, for its brilliant and variegated plumage,(Figuier, 1969).

Cotinga

The Cotinga is remarkable during the pairing season, for its brilliant and variegated plumage,(Figuier,…

Cranes are essentially migratory birds and can travel great distances without eating.

Crane

Cranes are essentially migratory birds and can travel great distances without eating.

Cranes are essentially migratory birds and can travel great distances without eating.

Crane

Cranes are essentially migratory birds and can travel great distances without eating.

Cranes are essentially migratory birds and can travel great distances without eating.

Crowned Crane

Cranes are essentially migratory birds and can travel great distances without eating.

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the trunk or in hollows of trees.

Creeper

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the trunk or in hollows of trees.

Creeper

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the trunk or in hollows of trees.

Creeper

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique bill structure helps them to rip the cones apart.

Crossbill

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique bill structure helps them to rip the cones apart.

Crossbill

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique bill structure helps them to rip the cones apart.

Crossbill

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…

The nutcracker has a straight bill for penetrating under the bark of trees in search of insects, (Figuier, 1869).

Nut-cracker Crow

The nutcracker has a straight bill for penetrating under the bark of trees in search of insects, (Figuier,…

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the tail rather long and rounded.(Figuier, 1869).

Cuckoo

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the…