Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

The largest kingfisher in the Americas, the Ringed Kingfisher is a master of the plunge-dive and a common sight along...

Mammals

Ringed Seal

Pusa hispida

The ultimate survivor of the high Arctic, the Ringed Seal is a master of the ice. Known for its beautiful patterned c...

Birds

Ringed Teal

Callonetta leucophrys

A miniature marvel of the wetlands, the Ringed Teal is one of the most colorful ducks in the world. With its unique h...

Mammals

Ringtail

Bassariscus astutus

The Ringtail is the desert’s most acrobatic ghost, a wide-eyed relative of the raccoon that can scale vertical cliffs...

Mammals

Risso's Dolphin

Grampus griseus

The 'Gray Ghosts' of the deep, Risso's Dolphins are famous for their battle-scarred skin and enigmatic, blunt-nosed s...

Fish

River Chub

Nocomis micropogon

Known as the tireless architect of North American streams, the River Chub builds massive underwater stone mounds that...

Reptiles

River Cooter

Pseudemys concinna

The River Cooter is the sun-worshipper of the American waterways, easily recognized by its 'pinstriped' suit and a pe...

Fish

River Garfish

Hyporhamphus regularis

A shimmering silver resident of Australia's estuaries, the River Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and a vi...

Insects

River Jewelwing

Calopteryx aequabilis

The River Jewelwing is a shimmering masterpiece of the waterfront, boasting metallic emerald bodies and elegant, dark...

Fish

River Redhorse

Moxostoma carinatum

A golden-scaled beauty of the riverbed, the River Redhorse is a sign of a truly healthy waterway. With its striking r...

Fish

River Shiner

Alburnops blennius

A shimmering master of the current, the River Shiner is a vital part of North America's great river systems. Often se...

Birds

River Warbler

Locustella fluviatilis

A master of disguise, the River Warbler is a secretive traveler that connects the riverbanks of Eastern Europe to the...

Birds

Rivoli's Hummingbird

Eugenes fulgens

The 'Mountain Gem' of the Southwest, Rivoli's Hummingbird is a towering beauty of the avian world, sporting a regal p...

Birds

Roadside Hawk

Rupornis magnirostris

The Roadside Hawk is the bold, vocal sentinel of the Americas. Often seen perched on fence posts, this adaptable hunt...

Fish

Roanoke Hog Sucker

Hypentelium roanokense

Meet the 'vacuum cleaner' of the Roanoke River—a rare and fascinating fish that thrives in the fastest currents. With...

Mammals

Robinson’s Banded Langur

Presbytis robinsoni

A graceful acrobat of the Southeast Asian canopy, Robinson’s Banded Langur is a striking primate known for its dark c...

Fish

Rock Gunnel

Pholis gunnellus

Meet the 'butterfish' of the rocky shore—a slippery, spot-backed master of disguise that can breathe air and survive ...

Mammals

Rock Hyrax

Procavia capensis

Meet the 'Dassie,' the small, furry rock-dweller that counts the elephant as its closest living cousin. These social ...

Birds

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

The world's most famous urban adventurer, the Rock Pigeon is a master of adaptation with stunning iridescent plumage ...

Birds

Rock Pipit

Anthus petrosus

A master of the rugged shoreline, the Rock Pipit is one of the few songbirds that calls the salt-sprayed cliffs home....

Birds

Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

Meet the rugged adventurer of the Pacific coast. The Rock Sandpiper thrives where the waves are wildest, nimbly navig...

Birds

Rock Sparrow

Petronia petronia

Don't let its modest brown plumage fool you; the Rock Sparrow is a hardy specialist of the high cliffs and ancient ru...

Mammals

Rock Squirrel

Otospermophilus variegatus

The rock squirrel is the rugged climber of the Southwest, more at home on a canyon wall than a tree branch. With thei...

Fish

Rock Wrasse

Halichoeres semicinctus

A vibrant master of transformation, the Rock Wrasse brings a splash of color to the kelp forests and rocky reefs of t...

Fish

Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus virginalis

The crown jewel of the Rockies, this native trout is as beautiful as the mountain streams it calls home. With its sig...

Insects

Roesel's Bush-cricket

Roeseliana roeselii

Listen for the electric hum of the meadow. The Roesel's Bush-cricket is a master of camouflage with a song that sound...

Birds

Rook

Corvus frugilegus

The Rook is a master of social living, recognizable by its 'baggy trousers' and distinctive silvery face. These intel...

Insects

Rose Aphid

Macrosiphum rosae

The Rose Aphid is a tiny, fascinating marvel of the garden, turning rosebuds into bustling miniature ecosystems. Disc...

Insects

Rose Flea Beetle

Altica rosae

The Rose Flea Beetle is a tiny, shimmering jewel of the garden, recognizable by its metallic blue-green sheen and rem...

Insects

Rose Leafhopper

Edwardsiana rosae

The Rose Leafhopper is a miniature marvel of the garden, a translucent acrobat that thrives in the secret shadows of ...

Birds

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Psittacula krameri

With its brilliant lime-green feathers and unmistakable tropical charm, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is a stunning additi...

Insects

Rose Sawfly

Arge ochropus

A vibrant splash of orange in the garden, the Rose Sawfly is a master of the rose bush. Though often noticed for thei...

Insects

Rose Slug Sawfly

Endelomyia aethiops

A master of disguise in the rose garden, the Rose Slug Sawfly larva looks like a shimmering drop of moss-green slime....

Insects

Roseate Skimmer

Orthemis ferruginea

A bold splash of neon pink in the garden, the Roseate Skimmer is one of the most stunning dragonflies you'll encounte...

Birds

Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

Often mistaken for flamingos at a distance, the Roseate Spoonbill is one of North America's most spectacular coastal ...

Birds

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

The Roseate Tern is a rare and refined seabird, easily identified by its graceful silhouette and long, trailing tail ...