Dick has traveled to all continents except Antarctica, photographing birds as he went. Using his photos plus others in the public domain, he created a bird website containing photos of over 10,000 species.
Towhees are large, long-tailed sparrows belonging to the family Passerellidae, the diverse group of New World sparrows and buntings. They are placed in the genera Pipilo and Melozone, and are well known for their heavy bills, ground-dwelling habits...
Swans are the largest members of the waterfowl family Anatidae, a small but distinctive group of just six living species in the genus Cygnus. Found across Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Australia, they inhabit lakes, rivers, marshes, and...
Gulls are among the most widespread and recognizable seabirds of North America. Belonging to the subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae, they range from small, delicate species like Bonaparte’s gull to massive, heavy-bodied birds such as the...
Skimmers are three distinctive species of waterbirds in the genus Rynchops, belonging to the gull and tern family (Laridae). Instantly recognized by their laterally compressed bills with elongated lower mandibles, they feed in a unique way –...
Puffins are three closely related seabird species in the genus Fratercula of the auk family (Alcidae), instantly recognizable by their colorful bills and contrasting plumage. All three occur in North America, breeding from the rocky islands of Maine...
Ducks are among the most familiar and diverse waterfowl of North America. Belonging to the order Anseriformes, alongside geese and swans, they range from tiny teal to heavy-bodied sea ducks and stifftails. These birds inhabit nearly every type of...
Waterfowl are birds of the order Anseriformes, a group that includes the familiar ducks, geese, and swans (family Anatidae), along with the lesser-known screamers of South America (Anhimidae) and the unique magpie goose of northern Australia and...
The cardinals are passerine birds of the Americas. They inhabit woodlands and forests. Birds of this family are medium-sized and robust with strong, conical bills. Sizes range between 4.5 – 9.4 inches (11.5 – 24 cm). They are primarily...
1. Genus Platalea 1.1. African Spoonbill, Platalea alba Image By Dick Daniels Description: The African Spoonbill has mainly white plumage, a gray bill, a red face, and red legs. Juveniles lack the red face and have a yellow bill. Range: Africa and...
Ibises are wading birds of the Threskiornithidae family. They fall under the order Pelicaniiformes, together with spoonbills. Waders are a diverse group of birds that feed by wading through shallow waters. To facilitate this, they typically have...