Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Cassin's Auklet

Ptychoramphus aleuticus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Pacific, the Cassin's Auklet is a mysterious seabird that lives its life between the d...

Birds

Cassin's Finch

Haemorhous cassinii

The Cassin's Finch is the quintessential songbird of the high country, sporting a brilliant red cap and a voice that ...

Birds

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

A bold and vocal sentinel of the West, the Cassin's Kingbird is a master of aerial acrobatics. Watch as this golden-b...

Birds

Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

A subtle gem of the Western woods, the Cassin's Vireo is famous for its 'spectacled' face and its raspy, conversation...

Insects

Cecropia Moth

Hyalophora cecropia

Witness the spectacular beauty of the Cecropia Moth, a nocturnal giant with a wingspan of up to seven inches. This na...

Birds

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

With their silky plumage and elegant black masks, Cedar Waxwings are the 'sophisticates' of the bird world. Often arr...

Reptiles

Central African slender-snouted crocodile

Mecistops leptorhynchus

A master of the Congo's hidden waterways, the Central African slender-snouted crocodile is a prehistoric relic with a...

Birds

Central American Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium griseiceps

The Central American Pygmy-Owl is a tiny but ferocious hunter of the tropical lowlands. Known for its 'false eyes' an...

Fish

Central Mudminnow

Umbra limi

The Central Mudminnow is a remarkable survivor, capable of breathing air and burrowing into mud to escape the harshes...

Insects

Centropyxis aculeata

Centropyxis aculeata

The ultimate microscopic architect, Centropyxis aculeata builds a spiny suit of armor from grains of sand. Found in e...

Insects

Centropyxis ecornis

Centropyxis ecornis

Meet the microscopic architect of your backyard. Centropyxis ecornis is a shelled amoeba that builds its own fortress...

Insects

Cereal Leaf Beetle

Oulema melanopus

A tiny traveler with a striking metallic shine, the Cereal Leaf Beetle is a master of adaptation found in meadows and...

Fish

Cero

Scomberomorus regalis

The Cero is the 'painted' speedster of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering gold spots and racing stripe....

Birds

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

A jewel of the high canopy, the Cerulean Warbler is a sky-blue songbird that performs an epic annual migration from t...

Birds

Cetti's Warbler

Cettia cetti

The Cetti’s Warbler is the 'phantom' of the reed beds, known for its sudden, explosive song and secretive nature. Whi...

Mammals

Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

The Chacma Baboon is the rugged socialite of the African wild, known for its incredible intelligence, dog-like muzzle...

Fish

Chain Moray

Echidna catenata

A master of the shallows, the Chain Moray is famous for its stunning 'linked' pattern and its rare ability to crawl a...

Fish

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

The 'water wolf' of the shallows, the chain pickerel is a master of camouflage and the ultimate ambush hunter. Its st...

Birds

Chalk-browed Mockingbird

Mimus saturninus

A master of mimicry with a bold personality, the Chalk-browed Mockingbird is the soundtrack of South American gardens...

Insects

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Ladona julia

A striking skimmer of the North, the Chalk-fronted Corporal is famous for its 'frosted' white appearance and social n...

Insects

Chalkhill Blue

Polyommatus coridon

A shimmer of silver against the green, the Chalkhill Blue is a master of the limestone downs. This delicate butterfly...

Birds

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

The ultimate forest chameleon, the Changeable Hawk-Eagle is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' ambush. With its striking ...

Birds

Channel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos vitellinus

With its iconic channeled bill and striking blue eye-rings, the Channel-billed Toucan is the colorful spirit of the S...

Fish

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

The Channel Catfish is North America's most popular and widespread catfish, known for its sleek spotted body and impr...

Birds

Charming Hummingbird

Polyerata decora

A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Charming Hummingbird dazzles with its violet-blue crown and spirited ...

Birds

Chatham Albatross

Thalassarche eremita

The Chatham Albatross is a magnificent navigator that breeds on only one tiny rock in the world. With its striking gr...

Birds

Checkered Woodpecker

Veniliornis mixtus

A small but striking carpenter of the South American woodlands, the Checkered Woodpecker is famous for its bold 'ladd...

Mammals

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Witness the incredible elegance of the Cheetah, the fastest land animal on the planet. Built for speed and precision,...

Insects

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum internum

A vibrant crimson hunter of the late summer, the Cherry-faced Meadowhawk adds a splash of brilliant red to northern w...

Birds

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Poecile rufescens

The Chestnut-backed Chickadee is a tiny, russet-colored acrobat that brings life to the evergreen forests of the Paci...

Birds

Chestnut-capped Brushfinch

Arremon brunneinucha

A vibrant gem of the Neotropical undergrowth, the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch is famous for its bold 'red-headed' appe...

Birds

Chestnut-capped Warbler

Basileuterus delattrii

A restless sprite of the Central American thickets, the Chestnut-capped Warbler stands out with its fiery facial mark...

Insects

Chestnut Carpenter Ant

Camponotus castaneus

With their glowing orange bodies and impressive size, Chestnut Carpenter Ants are the hidden gems of the night-time b...

Insects

Chestnut cockchafer

Melolontha hippocastani

A woodland relative of the famous Maybug, the Chestnut cockchafer is a herald of spring known for its rich reddish-br...

Birds

Chestnut-eared Aracari

Pteroglossus castanotis

A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Chestnut-eared Aracari is famous for its vibrant yellow breast...

Birds

Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Ara severus

One of the largest 'mini-macaws,' the Chestnut-fronted Macaw combines the bold personality of its giant cousins with ...