Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Hickory Shad

Alosa mediocris

The Hickory Shad is a silver-scaled acrobat of the Atlantic coast, celebrated for its spirited leaps and epic spring ...

Birds

Highland Guan

Penelopina nigra

A rare and striking resident of Central America's misty cloud forests, the Highland Guan is known for its glossy blac...

Birds

Himalayan Griffon

Gyps himalayensis

The Himalayan Griffon is a titan of the alpine skies, boasting a wingspan that can reach over ten feet. As the primar...

Birds

Hispaniolan Emerald

Riccordia swainsonii

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Emerald is a master of aerial acrobatics endemic to the island of Hispaniol...

Birds

Hispaniolan Mango

Anthracothorax dominicus

A velvet-chested jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Mango is a striking endemic hummingbird that brings vibrant ...

Insects

Hoary Edge

Cecropterus lyciades

Meet the Hoary Edge, a swift and elusive forest-edge specialist famous for the 'frosted' white patches on its wings. ...

Mammals

Hoary Fox

Lycalopex vetula

The dainty 'raposinha-do-campo' is Brazil's most specialized fox, a silver-grey shadow that hunts termites instead of...

Mammals

Hoary Marmot

Marmota caligata

The legendary 'whistler' of the high peaks, the Hoary Marmot is a social giant of the alpine world. These silver-furr...

Birds

Hoffmann's Woodpecker

Melanerpes hoffmannii

A colorful and energetic resident of Central American gardens, Hoffmann's Woodpecker is as famous for its 'zebra-back...

Insects

Holly Blue

Celastrina argiolus

The Holly Blue is a shimmering sky-blue visitor that brings life to garden hedges in early spring and late summer. Un...

Birds

Holub's Golden-Weaver

Ploceus xanthops

A radiant resident of African wetlands and gardens, Holub's Golden-Weaver stands out with its sun-drenched plumage an...

Fish

Honeycomb Moray

Muraena melanotis

A striking master of disguise in the Atlantic reefs, the Honeycomb Moray is easily recognized by its beautiful reticu...

Fish

Honeycomb rockfish

Sebastes umbrosus

Adorned with a striking geometric pattern that gives it its name, the Honeycomb rockfish is a master of the Southern ...

Fish

Honeycomb Whipray

Himantura undulata

Discover the mesmerizing patterns of the Honeycomb Whipray, a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific's shallow seas...

Fish

Hooded Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium strahani

The Hooded Carpetshark is a rare 'walking' shark found only in the reefs of Papua New Guinea. With its distinctive da...

Birds

Hooded Crow

Corvus cornix

Meet the 'Hoodie,' the two-toned genius of the corvid family. With their striking grey-and-black plumage and legendar...

Birds

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

With a spectacular fan-shaped crest and piercing yellow eyes, the Hooded Merganser is one of North America's most str...

Birds

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

The 'Palm Leaf Tailor' of the bird world, the Hooded Oriole brings a flash of tropical orange to suburban backyards. ...

Birds

Hooded Plover

Thinornis cucullatus

Meet the Hooded Plover, a resilient beach-dweller known for its striking black-and-white plumage and its determined s...

Mammals

Hooded Seal

Cystophora cristata

A champion of the deep North Atlantic, the Hooded Seal is famous for the male's bizarre, inflatable red nasal display...

Mammals

Hooded Skunk

Mephitis macroura

Boasting a flowing white mane and an elegantly long tail, the Hooded Skunk is the desert's most stylish nocturnal wan...

Birds

Hooded Vulture

Necrosyrtes monachus

The Hooded Vulture is Africa's scruffy and resilient neighborhood cleaner. Despite being critically endangered, this ...

Birds

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

With its radiant yellow face peering out from a dramatic black hood, this stunning songbird is a jewel of the forest ...

Birds

Hook-billed Kite

Chondrohierax uncinatus

With its distinctively oversized bill and striking white eyes, the Hook-billed Kite is the ultimate specialist of the...

Fish

Horn Shark

Heterodontus francisci

Meet the seafloor specialist with a pig-like snout and defensive spines. The Horn Shark is a docile, nocturnal wander...

Birds

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

Transforming from sleek winter monochrome to a fiery-necked summer spectacle, the Horned Grebe is one of the most cha...

Birds

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

The Horned Lark is the ultimate minimalist of the bird world, thriving in the vast, open spaces that others find barr...

Birds

Horned Puffin

Fratercula corniculata

Meet the 'Sea Parrot' of the North Pacific, a dapper diving bird famous for its vibrant bill and unique fleshy horns....

Fish

Hornyhead Chub

Nocomis biguttatus

A master mason of the underwater world, the Hornyhead Chub is famous for building massive stone nests that support en...

Fish

Horse-eye Jack

Caranx latus

A silver lightning bolt of the Atlantic, the Horse-eye Jack is a master of the hunt. Distinguished by its oversized e...

Fish

Horseshoe Leatherjacket

Meuschenia hippocrepis

Defined by its striking blue iridescence and a signature horseshoe mark, this inquisitive filefish is a master of the...

Fish

Houndfish

Tylosurus crocodilus

The Houndfish is the undisputed giant of the needlefish family, a silver-scaled hunter that skims the surface of trop...

Mammals

Hourglass Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus cruciger

The 'sea cow' of the Antarctic, the Hourglass Dolphin is a striking black-and-white acrobat that thrives in the world...

Birds

House Crow

Corvus splendens

Meet the House Crow, the clever 'grey-necked' urbanite of the bird world. Renowned for its sharp wit and social natur...

Birds

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

The House Finch is a cheerful, rosy-hued songbird that has mastered the art of living alongside humans. Known for its...

Mammals

House Mouse

Mus musculus

Small, clever, and incredibly resilient, the House Mouse is one of the world's most successful mammals. While often s...