Wildlife Species Library

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Grass Rockfish
Fish

Grass Rockfish

Sebastes rastrelliger

A master of camouflage hidden within the kelp forests of the Pacific coast, the Grass Rockfish is a patient predator ...

Grass Wren
Birds

Grass Wren

Cistothorus platensis

The master of the tall grass, the Grass Wren is a tiny, streaked powerhouse known for its mechanical, rattling song a...

Grasshopper Sparrow
Birds

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

The Grasshopper Sparrow is the ultimate grassland specialist, known for its mouse-like scurrying and a buzzy song tha...

Grassland Yellow-Finch
Birds

Grassland Yellow-Finch

Sicalis luteola

A splash of sunshine in the open fields, the Grassland Yellow-Finch is a social tanager known for its vibrant yellow ...

Gray-breasted Sabrewing
Birds

Gray-breasted Sabrewing

Campylopterus largipennis

A giant among hummingbirds, the Gray-breasted Sabrewing brings a flash of emerald and silver to the Amazonian underst...

Gray-capped Flycatcher
Birds

Gray-capped Flycatcher

Myiozetetes granadensis

With its sunny yellow belly and sophisticated gray cap, this vocal flycatcher is a common yet delightful visitor to t...

Gray Catbird
Birds

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

The Gray Catbird is the elusive 'mewing' master of the garden thicket. With its sophisticated gray plumage and incred...

Gray-cheeked Parakeet
Birds

Gray-cheeked Parakeet

Brotogeris pyrrhoptera

A social and vibrant inhabitant of South America's western forests, the Gray-cheeked Parakeet is famous for its chatt...

Gray-chested Dove
Birds

Gray-chested Dove

Leptotila cassinii

A secretive resident of the tropical understory, the Gray-chested Dove is a master of camouflage on the forest floor....

Gray Crowned-Crane
Birds

Gray Crowned-Crane

Balearica regulorum

Adorned with a halo of golden feathers and a striking red throat, the Gray Crowned-Crane is Africa's most elegant sav...

Gray-crowned Flatbill
Birds

Gray-crowned Flatbill

Tolmomyias poliocephalus

A master of the mid-canopy, the Gray-crowned Flatbill is a charming, grey-capped flycatcher that brings a touch of th...

Gray-crowned Woodpecker
Birds

Gray-crowned Woodpecker

Colaptes auricularis

An elusive treasure of the Mexican Pacific slope, the Gray-crowned Woodpecker is a master of the canopy. With its gol...

Gray Flycatcher
Birds

Gray Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

The subtle master of the sagebrush, the Gray Flycatcher is a desert specialist known for its patient hunting and icon...

Gray Four-eyed Opossum
Mammals

Gray Four-eyed Opossum

Philander opossum

Famed for the white spots that look like a second set of eyes, the Gray Four-eyed Opossum is one of the most charisma...

Gray Fox
Mammals

Gray Fox

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

The only North American canid that can climb trees, the Gray Fox is a 'salt-and-pepper' ghost of the forest. Agile, e...

Gray-fronted Dove
Birds

Gray-fronted Dove

Leptotila rufaxilla

A quiet dweller of the South American understory, the Gray-fronted Dove charms observers with its soft pastel plumage...

Gray Hawk
Birds

Gray Hawk

Buteo plagiatus

A sleek, whistling hunter of the desert riverbanks, the Gray Hawk is one of the most elegant raptors in the Americas....

Gray-headed Albatross
Birds

Gray-headed Albatross

Thalassarche chrysostoma

A majestic voyager of the Southern Ocean, the Gray-headed Albatross is famous for its striking slate plumage and its ...

Gray-headed Chachalaca
Birds

Gray-headed Chachalaca

Ortalis cinereiceps

The Gray-headed Chachalaca is the charismatic 'social butterfly' of Central American gardens. Known for its loud, rhy...

Gray-headed Dove
Birds

Gray-headed Dove

Leptotila plumbeiceps

A subtle beauty of the tropical undergrowth, the Gray-headed Dove is a master of camouflage and a treat for backyard ...

Gray-hooded Parakeet
Birds

Gray-hooded Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aymara

A charming emerald gem of the Andes, the Gray-hooded Parakeet is famous for its soft gray 'hood' and social nature. T...

Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch
Birds

Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch

Phrygilus gayi

With its sophisticated blue-gray hood and vibrant golden plumage, the Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch is a crown jewel of th...

Gray-lined Hawk
Birds

Gray-lined Hawk

Buteo nitidus

With its elegant silver-gray plumage and striking banded tail, the Gray-lined Hawk is a master of the forest edge. Th...

Gray Seedeater
Birds

Gray Seedeater

Sporophila intermedia

A charming songbird of the South American lowlands, the Gray Seedeater is easily recognized by the male's striking le...

Gray Snapper
Fish

Gray Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

The Gray Snapper is the clever 'lawyer' of the mangroves, known for its keen intelligence and ability to thrive from ...

Gray-tailed Vole
Mammals

Gray-tailed Vole

Microtus canicaudus

Meet the elusive architect of the Willamette Valley. The Gray-tailed Vole is a master of camouflage and tunnel engine...

Gray Wolf
Mammals

Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

The Gray Wolf is the legendary apex predator of the northern wilderness, a symbol of untamed nature and complex socia...

Grayish Baywing
Birds

Grayish Baywing

Agelaioides badius

A social and sophisticated songbird of the South American scrub, the Grayish Baywing is famous for its cinnamon-strea...

Grayish Eagle-Owl
Birds

Grayish Eagle-Owl

Bubo cinerascens

A silent sentinel of the African savanna, the Grayish Eagle-Owl is a master of nighttime camouflage. Recognizable by ...

Great Barracuda
Fish

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

The silver ghost of the reef, the Great Barracuda is a master of the ambush. With its torpedo-shaped body and razor-s...

Great Basin Bumble Bee
Insects

Great Basin Bumble Bee

Bombus centralis

A vibrant specialist of the American West, the Great Basin Bumble Bee is easily recognized by its striking orange-ban...

Great Black-backed Gull
Birds

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Meet the world's largest gull, a formidable North Atlantic predator with a wingspan that commands respect. Known for ...

Great Black Digger Wasp
Insects

Great Black Digger Wasp

Sphex pensylvanicus

An elegant giant of the summer garden, the Great Black Digger Wasp is a non-aggressive pollinator with a fascinating ...

Great Black Hawk
Birds

Great Black Hawk

Buteogallus urubitinga

A powerful, soot-colored sentinel of the Neotropics, the Great Black Hawk is a master of the hunt along forest rivers...

Great Blue Heron
Birds

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

With its prehistoric silhouette and statuesque patience, the Great Blue Heron is the crown jewel of North American we...

Great Blue Skimmer
Insects

Great Blue Skimmer

Libellula vibrans

One of the largest and most striking dragonflies in the East, the Great Blue Skimmer commands attention with its chal...

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