North America Birds

951 bird species    -: 4 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

Discover the Long-tailed Jaeger, a fascinating Arctic seabird. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, diet, and tips for successful observation.

38-53 cm

1,166

Brown White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher

Ptiliogonys caudatus

Discover the Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher (Ptiliogonys caudatus). Learn about its unique grey and yellow plumage, highland habitat, diet, and birding tips.

24-26 cm

1,245

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Long-tailed Tyrant

Colonia colonus

Discover the Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus), a distinct perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique physical features, and expert birding tips.

20-23 cm

1,132

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Long-tailed Wood-partridge

Dendrortyx macroura

Discover the Long-tailed Wood-partridge (Dendrortyx macroura). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birdwatching tips.

28-30 cm

1,249

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

Discover the Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla). Learn about its physical traits, riparian habitat, unique diet, and expert tips for birdwatching.

14-15 cm

326

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Lovely Cotinga

Cotinga amabilis

Discover the Lovely Cotinga (Cotinga amabilis), a breathtaking bird species. Learn about its vibrant blue and purple plumage, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

18-20 cm

1,071

Blue Purple

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

Discover the unique Lucifer Hummingbird. Learn about its vibrant purple throat, desert habitat, nesting habits, and expert tips for spotting this rare bird.

9-10 cm

1,040

Green Purple

Perching Birds

Least Concern
MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

Discover the MacGillivray's Warbler (Geothlypis tolmiei). Learn about its olive-yellow plumage, nesting habits, migratory patterns, and tips for birdwatchers.

11-13 cm

2,339

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

Discover the Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens). Learn about its unique red gular pouch, aerial behavior, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

89-114 cm

1,188

Black Red

Seabirds

Least Concern
Magnificent Hummingbird

Eugenes fulgens

Discover the Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens). Learn about its iridescent plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.

12-14 cm

1,048

Green Purple

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

Discover the Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia). Learn about this vibrant yellow and black perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

1,304

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Discover everything about the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), the world's most recognizable duck. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and interesting facts.

50-65 cm

1,972

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Mangrove Cuckoo

Coccyzus minor

Discover the Mangrove Cuckoo (Coccyzus minor), a shy perching bird. Learn about its unique habitat, diet, physical traits, and tips for birding in mangroves.

28-33 cm

1,235

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

Discover the Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa). Learn about this large wader's appearance, migratory habits, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching sightings.

36-50 cm

1,422

Brown Buff

Waders

Endangered
Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus

Discover the unique Marbled Murrelet, a mysterious seabird that nests in old-growth forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status today.

24-25 cm

824

Brown White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Maroon-chested Ground Dove

Paraclaravis mondetoura

Discover the elusive Maroon-chested Ground Dove (Paraclaravis mondetoura). Learn about its unique habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

17-19 cm

1,272

Brown Maroon

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

Discover the Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris), a small, vocal wetland bird. Learn about its habitat, unique nesting behavior, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

10-13 cm

1,135

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Discover the Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra), a striking white and black seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors in this expert guide.

74-91 cm

1,757

White Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
Masked Duck

Nomonyx dominicus

Discover the Masked Duck (Nomonyx dominicus), a secretive waterfowl. Learn about its appearance, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

30-36 cm

1,356

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Masked Tityra

Tityra semifasciata

Discover the Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata), a striking perching bird found in the Neotropics. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and nesting habits.

18-20 cm

1,157

White Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
McKay's Bunting

Plectrophenax hyperboreus

Discover the McKay's Bunting (Plectrophenax hyperboreus), a rare arctic bird. Learn about its white plumage, unique habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips today.

16-19 cm

2,474

White Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
merlin

Falco columbarius

Discover the Merlin (Falco columbarius), a small but powerful falcon. Learn about its habitat, diet, hunting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

24-33 cm

3,007

Grey Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Mew Gull

Larus canus

Discover the Mew Gull (Larus canus), a fascinating seabird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

40-46 cm

1,287

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Mexican Chickadee

Poecile sclateri

Discover the Mexican Chickadee (Poecile sclateri), a unique montane species. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in the wild.

10-12 cm

603

Gray Black

Perching Birds