Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Eastern Sea Garfish

Hyporhamphus australis

A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Australian coast, the Eastern Sea Garfish is easily recognized by its 'half-b...

Fish

Eastern Shovelnose Ray

Aptychotrema rostrata

The Eastern Shovelnose Ray is a captivating 'living fossil' that bridges the gap between sharks and rays. With its ic...

Fish

Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree

Trygonoptera imitata

A master of camouflage in the sandy shallows, the Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree is one of southeastern Australia's mos...

Birds

Eastern Subalpine Warbler

Curruca cantillans

A Mediterranean jewel, the Eastern Subalpine Warbler is a master of disguise in the thickets. With its striking white...

Insects

Eastern Subterranean Termite

Reticulitermes flavipes

The Eastern Subterranean Termite is North America's most industrious decomposer. Though small, these social insects b...

Insects

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma americana

From intricate silk fortresses to vibrant fuzzy crawlers, the Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth is a spring icon. Discove...

Birds

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

With their striking 'drink-your-tea' song and bold rufous-sided plumage, Eastern Towhees are the charismatic giants o...

Birds

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

A subtle master of the forest canopy, the Eastern Wood-Pewee is famous for its haunting, namesake whistle that echoes...

Insects

Eastern Yellowjacket

Vespula maculifrons

The industrious architect of the underground, the Eastern Yellowjacket is a vital predator in our backyards that keep...

Insects

Ebony Jewelwing

Calopteryx maculata

With its shimmering emerald body and velvet-black wings, the Ebony Jewelwing is a living gem of the woodland stream. ...

Birds

Ecuadorian Trogon

Trogon mesurus

A vibrant gem of the Tumbesian forests, the Ecuadorian Trogon dazzles with its golden belly and steady, stoic gaze. T...

Amphibians

Edible Frog

Pelophylax esculentus

The Edible Frog is the vibrant, vocal star of the European pond. Known for its brilliant green hues and its habit of ...

Birds

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

With its striking chocolate-brown eye patches and regal posture, the Egyptian Goose is a captivating sight in both wi...

Mammals

Egyptian Mongoose

Herpestes ichneumon

A legendary hunter of the Nile, the Egyptian Mongoose is a master of the daytime shadows. Known for its snake-fightin...

Birds

Egyptian Vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Known as the 'Pharaoh’s Chicken,' the Egyptian Vulture is a remarkable tool-using raptor with striking white plumage ...

Insects

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis

A striking master of the western wetlands, the Eight-spotted Skimmer is famous for its bold wing patterns and territo...

Birds

Elegant Euphonia

Chlorophonia elegantissima

Adorned with a striking sky-blue hood and rich golden plumage, the Elegant Euphonia is a jewel of the Central America...

Birds

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

With its striking orange bill and shaggy black crest, the Elegant Tern is a true icon of the Pacific coastline. Known...

Birds

Elegant Trogon

Trogon elegans

With its iridescent green plumage and startling red belly, the Elegant Trogon is a tropical masterpiece that graces t...

Insects

Elephant Beetle

Megasoma elephas

The Elephant Beetle is the heavyweight champion of the backyard jungle. Draped in golden velvet and sporting a massiv...

Birds

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

The Elf Owl is the world's smallest owl, a sparrow-sized desert specialist that makes its home in the hollows of gian...

Insects

Elongate hemlock scale

Fiorinia externa

A tiny traveler with a massive impact, the elongate hemlock scale hides on the underside of conifer needles, creating...

Insects

Emerald Cuckoo Wasp

Stilbum cyanurum

Often called the 'Living Jewel,' the Emerald Cuckoo Wasp is a master of iridescence and a clever nest-invader. Watch ...

Fish

Emerald Shiner

Notropis atherinoides

The Emerald Shiner is a shimmering jewel of North American waterways, known for its iridescent green stripe and massi...

Birds

Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove

Turtur chalcospilos

A gem of the African bush, the Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove is famous for its mournful, rhythmic call and the shimmering...

Birds

Emerald Tanager

Tangara florida

A jewel of the tropical canopy, the Emerald Tanager glows with a brilliance that defies description. With its neon-gr...

Fish

Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

With its mesmerizing neon stripes and iconic bandit mask, the Emperor Angelfish is the undisputed royalty of the cora...

Birds

Empress Brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix

A crown jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Empress Brilliant is a large, striking hummingbird known for its shimm...

Birds

Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Australia's tallest native bird is a wonder of the outback, known for its powerful legs, inquisitive nature, and incr...

Fish

Endler's Livebearer

Poecilia wingei

A living jewel of the Venezuelan lagoons, the Endler's Livebearer is a tiny marvel of evolution, boasting neon colors...

Fish

Endracht Hardyhead

Atherinomorus endrachtensis

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific shallows, the Endracht Hardyhead moves in spectacular, coordinated schools. Th...

Birds

Epaulet Oriole

Icterus cayanensis

With its sleek jet-black plumage and brilliant golden shoulders, the Epaulet Oriole is a master of contrast in the So...

Fish

Epaulette Shark

Hemiscyllium ocellatum

Famed for its ability to 'walk' on land and survive in oxygen-starved pools, the epaulette shark is a master of the t...

Insects

Essex Skipper

Thymelicus lineola

A shimmering golden dart of the summer meadow, the Essex Skipper is a master of the 'quick-skip' flight. Often hiding...

Fish

Estuarine Stonefish

Synanceia horrida

The Estuarine Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish and a true phantom of the shallows. Blending seamlessly int...

Fish

Estuarine Triplefin

Forsterygion nigripenne

A resilient native of New Zealand's coastlines, the Estuarine Triplefin is a master of the intertidal zone. Known for...