Wild yellow tailed black cockatoo - with a colour mutation known as pied. Colour mutations often happen in the wild across many cockatoo and parrot species.
Spectacled Eider (Somateria fischeri), a large sea duck found in the Arctic regions of Alaska and Siberia. The bird is named for the distinctive large, circular white patches around its eyes that resemble goggles.
Scaled Pigeon (Patagioenas speciosa), characterized by the dark scaling on its neck and breast. It is a large dove found in the tropical lowlands of the New World, ranging from southern Mexico to western Ecuador. The species typically inhabits humid forests and forest edges.
North Island saddleback (Philesturnus rufusater), a bird endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. It is characterized by its glossy black plumage and a distinct chestnut-brown "saddle" across its back. A key identifier is the pair of bright reddish-orange wattles on either side of its bill. The species, known to Māori as tīeke, is a forest-dwelling passerine that searches for invertebrates in the canopy and forest floor.
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) shown in its breeding plumage, characterized by a distinct dark hood. Unlike most gulls, this species is unique for nesting in trees, typically within boreal forests near water. The adults have red legs during the summer breeding season, which turn pinkish in the winter. These small gulls are primarily found in North America and are known for their agile, tern-like flight patterns.
Horned Parakeet (Eunymphicus cornutus), recognized by the red forehead and two prominent, long black feathers on its head. The species is endemic to New Caledonia and is medium-sized, primarily green with blue on its tail and wings. Their diet consists of fruits, flowers, berries, and seeds.
Adult male Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus), recognized by its striking black-and-white crest. These small diving ducks have thin, serrated bills used to catch fish, crayfish, and aquatic insects.