Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

Part falcon, part vulture, and entirely unique, the Crested Caracara is the 'Mexican Eagle' of the Americas. Watch fo...

Birds

Crested Goshawk

Lophospiza trivirgata

The ghost of the canopy, the Crested Goshawk is a master of the ambush. With its distinctive short crest and piercing...

Birds

Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

An ancient arboreal giant of the tropical forest, the Crested Guan is a master of the canopy. With its striking red d...

Birds

Crested Kingfisher

Megaceryle lugubris

A monochrome masterpiece of the avian world, the Crested Kingfisher is one of Asia's largest and most striking river ...

Birds

Crested Oropendola

Psarocolius decumanus

Master architects of the tropical canopy, Crested Oropendolas are famous for their hanging teardrop nests and liquid,...

Birds

Crested Pigeon

Ocyphaps lophotes

The Crested Pigeon is one of Australia's most stylish backyard visitors, easily recognized by its pointed black crest...

Mammals

Crested Porcupine

Hystrix cristata

The Crested Porcupine is a nocturnal marvel, draped in a coat of formidable black-and-white quills and a wild white m...

Birds

Crested Quetzal

Pharomachrus antisianus

A shimmering emerald of the Andes, the Crested Quetzal is a crown jewel of the South American cloud forest. With its ...

Birds

Crested Serpent-Eagle

Spilornis cheela

A striking specialist of the Asian tropics, the Crested Serpent-Eagle is famous for its crown of feathers and its fea...

Birds

Crestless Curassow

Mitu tomentosum

A shy giant of the South American understory, the Crestless Curassow is famous for its glossy black plumage and its l...

Birds

Crimson-backed Tanager

Ramphocelus dimidiatus

Known locally as 'Sangre de Toro' for its intense blood-red plumage, the Crimson-backed Tanager is a jewel of the tro...

Birds

Crimson-crested Woodpecker

Campephilus melanoleucos

With its striking scarlet crest and powerful double-tap drum, the Crimson-crested Woodpecker is a magnificent sight i...

Birds

Crimson-mantled Woodpecker

Colaptes rivolii

A jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker stands out with its vivid red back and golden-yel...

Insects

Crimson Marsh Glider

Trithemis aurora

A jewel of the Asian wetlands, the Crimson Marsh Glider dazzles with its vibrant purplish-red hues and acrobatic flig...

Birds

Crissal Thrasher

Toxostoma crissale

A master of the desert undergrowth, the Crissal Thrasher is famous for its sickle-shaped bill and beautiful, melodic ...

Birds

Croaking Ground Dove

Columbina cruziana

Meet the charming, frog-voiced resident of the South American coast. With its bright yellow bill and gentle dispositi...

Insects

Crossline Skipper

Limochores origenes

A master of the 'skip and zip' flight, the Crossline Skipper is a subtle yet fascinating visitor to summer meadows. W...

Insects

Crotch's Bumble Bee

Bombus crotchii

Often called the 'Golden State' bee, this endangered pollinator is a rare gem of the California landscape. Its presen...

Birds

Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus coronatus

The bold sentinel of the African plains, the Crowned Lapwing is instantly recognizable by its striking 'halo' crown a...

Birds

Crowned Woodnymph

Thalurania colombica

A glittering jewel of the Neotropical understory, the Crowned Woodnymph dazzles with its violet crown and emerald thr...

Fish

Crucian Carp

Carassius carassius

A master of survival with a shimmering bronze hue, the Crucian Carp is the golden jewel of the still-water pond. Know...

Birds

Cuban Emerald

Riccordia ricordii

The Cuban Emerald is a shimmering jewel of the Caribbean, known for its bold personality and striking iridescent gree...

Fish

Cubera Snapper

Lutjanus cyanopterus

The ultimate reef heavyweight, the Cubera Snapper is a nocturnal giant known for its massive canine teeth and elusive...

Fish

Cuckoo Wrasse

Labrus mixtus

The Cuckoo Wrasse is the North Atlantic's most colorful resident, featuring electric blue stripes that rival tropical...

Mammals

Culpeo

Lycalopex culpaeus

Often called the 'Andean Wolf,' the Culpeo is a resilient South American predator that thrives from the desert coast ...

Fish

Cunner

Tautogolabrus adspersus

The Cunner is the curious 'sea perch' of the Atlantic coast, a master of camouflage that thrives in the nooks and cra...

Birds

Curl-crested Jay

Cyanocorax cristatellus

With its unique pompadour-like crest and bold navy-and-white plumage, the Curl-crested Jay is the charismatic sentine...

Insects

Curled Rose Sawfly

Allantus cinctus

A master of garden mimicry, the Curled Rose Sawfly is famous for its larvae that rest in perfect spirals beneath rose...

Birds

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

A champion of long-distance flight, the Curlew Sandpiper is a stunning shorebird that travels from the Siberian Arcti...

Birds

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

With its iconic sickle-shaped bill and piercing orange eyes, the Curve-billed Thrasher is the bold sentry of the Amer...

Reptiles

Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

Paleosuchus palpebrosus

Meet the world's smallest crocodilian, a heavily armored master of the Amazonian undergrowth. Known for its smooth fo...

Birds

Cuzco Warbler

Myiothlypis chrysogaster

A vibrant golden gem of the Peruvian Andes, the Cuzco Warbler is a master of the humid cloud forest understory.