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White-eyed Moray
Fish

White-eyed Moray

Gymnothorax thyrsoideus

A ghostly face with piercing white eyes, this reef-dwelling eel is a master of the nocturnal hunt. Widely found acros...

White-eyed Parakeet
Birds

White-eyed Parakeet

Psittacara leucophthalmus

The White-eyed Parakeet is a splash of tropical brilliance, known for its vivid green plumage and its namesake white ...

White-eyed Vireo
Birds

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

A master of the thicket, the White-eyed Vireo is a punchy songbird known for its striking white eyes and bold, 'spect...

White-faced Heron
Birds

White-faced Heron

Egretta novaehollandiae

With its striking white 'mask' and elegant blue-grey plumage, the White-faced Heron is the most versatile and common ...

White-faced Ibis
Birds

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

A shimmering visitor from the wetlands, the White-faced Ibis is a master of the mud. With its metallic plumage and sc...

White-faced Meadowhawk
Insects

White-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum obtrusum

A crimson jewel of the late summer garden, the White-faced Meadowhawk is easily recognized by its ghostly pale face a...

White-faced Quail-Dove
Birds

White-faced Quail-Dove

Zentrygon albifacies

A secretive gem of the montane understory, the White-faced Quail-Dove is rarely seen by the casual observer. With its...

White-faced Whistling-Duck
Birds

White-faced Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna viduata

A social icon of the wetlands, the White-faced Whistling-Duck is instantly recognizable by its striking white mask an...

White-footed Mouse
Mammals

White-footed Mouse

Peromyscus leucopus

With its oversized ears and snowy-white paws, the White-footed Mouse is a charming and acrobatic native resident of N...

White-fronted Plover
Birds

White-fronted Plover

Anarhynchus marginatus

The spirited sprinter of the shoreline, the White-fronted Plover is a master of camouflage and coastal survival. With...

White Grunt
Fish

White Grunt

Haemulon plumierii

The White Grunt is the vocal socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering silver body and the surpri...

White-headed Petrel
Birds

White-headed Petrel

Pterodroma lessonii

The White-headed Petrel is a spectral wanderer of the Southern Ocean, easily identified by its ghostly white plumage ...

White-headed Pigeon
Birds

White-headed Pigeon

Columba leucomela

With its striking snowy plumage and deep slate wings, the White-headed Pigeon is a gem of the Australian east coast. ...

White-headed Vulture
Birds

White-headed Vulture

Trigonoceps occipitalis

A rare and striking avian predator, the White-headed Vulture stands out with its bright pink beak and iconic white cr...

White Ibis
Birds

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

With their striking curved red bills and snow-white feathers, White Ibises are the elegant "lawn mowers" of the Ameri...

White-lipped Peccary
Mammals

White-lipped Peccary

Tayassu pecari

The White-lipped Peccary is the ultimate social wanderer of the Neotropics, traveling in thunderous herds that reshap...

White-marked Tussock Moth
Insects

White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

The White-marked Tussock Moth is a backyard marvel with a caterpillar that looks like a high-fashion accessory. From ...

White-naped Brushfinch
Birds

White-naped Brushfinch

Atlapetes albinucha

With its dapper black mask and a brilliant streak of white across its crown, the White-naped Brushfinch is a jewel of...

White-naped Jay
Birds

White-naped Jay

Cyanocorax cyanopogon

Meet the bold and intelligent sentinel of the Brazilian dry forests. With its striking white nape and sharp wit, the ...

White-necked Heron
Birds

White-necked Heron

Ardea pacifica

A majestic and stoic hunter, the White-necked Heron is the nomad of the Australian wetlands. Known for its incredible...

White-necked Jacobin
Birds

White-necked Jacobin

Florisuga mellivora

Meet the monarch of the hummingbird world. With its regal blue hood and striking snowy tail, the White-necked Jacobin...

White-necked Raven
Birds

White-necked Raven

Corvus albicollis

The White-necked Raven is the brilliant strategist of the African skies. Recognized by its massive bill and striking ...

White-nosed Coati
Mammals

White-nosed Coati

Nasua narica

Often called the 'Southwestern Raccoon,' the White-nosed Coati is a social, high-energy climber with an unmistakable ...

White Peach Scale
Insects

White Peach Scale

Pseudaulacaspis pentagona

Often mistaken for a splash of white paint or a dusting of snow, the White Peach Scale is a master of camouflage and ...

White Perch
Fish

White Perch

Morone americana

A shimmering silver resident of coastal and inland waters, the White Perch is a social and hardy fish that brings dyn...

White Rhinoceros
Mammals

White Rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum

The White Rhinoceros is a magnificent relic of a bygone era, wandering the African plains as the world’s largest graz...

White Royal
Insects

White Royal

Pratapa deva

A master of deception and a jewel of the forest canopy, the White Royal captivates with its brilliant iridescent blue...

White-rumped Sandpiper
Birds

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

A marathon migrant that travels from the Arctic to South America, the White-rumped Sandpiper is a master of endurance...

White Satin Moth
Insects

White Satin Moth

Leucoma salicis

A nocturnal beauty with shimmering, silk-like wings, the White Satin Moth is a ghostly visitor to mid-summer gardens....

White Seabass
Fish

White Seabass

Atractoscion nobilis

The 'Ghost of the Kelp,' the White Seabass is a majestic, iridescent predator that haunts the underwater forests of t...

White Seabream
Fish

White Seabream

Diplodus lineatus

A shimmering specter of the Atlantic reefs, the White Seabream is a master of the Cape Verde surf. With its signature...

White-spotted Bamboo Shark
Fish

White-spotted Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

The White-spotted Bamboo Shark is a gentle, nocturnal 'walker' of the reef flats. With its striking starry pattern an...

White-spotted Chevrotain
Mammals

White-spotted Chevrotain

Moschiola meminna

A living relic of the ancient forest, the White-spotted Chevrotain is one of the world's smallest and most secretive ...

White-spotted Guitarfish
Fish

White-spotted Guitarfish

Rhinobatos albomaculatus

A mesmerizing blend of shark-like power and ray-like grace, the White-spotted Guitarfish is a hidden gem of the West ...

White-spotted Woodpecker
Birds

White-spotted Woodpecker

Veniliornis spilogaster

A charming, 'polka-dotted' resident of South American woodlands, the White-spotted Woodpecker is a master of the cano...

White Steenbras
Fish

White Steenbras

Lithognathus lithognathus

South Africa's 'Silver Ghost' is a master of the surf and a specialist of the sandy shallows. Endangered and endemic,...

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