Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Wild Boar

Sus scrofa

The Wild Boar is a master of survival and the rugged ancestor of our domestic pigs. Intelligent, social, and incredib...

Birds

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

The Wild Turkey is the heavy-weight champion of the North American forest, a bird of surprising intelligence and stun...

Mammals

Wild Water Buffalo

Bubalus arnee

Witness the raw power of the Indian subcontinent's largest bovine. With horns that can span over six feet, the Wild W...

Mammals

Wild Yak

Bos mutus

The Wild Yak is a living relic of the Ice Age, a massive and shaggy powerhouse that thrives in the thin air of the wo...

Birds

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

The Willet is the coastal sentinel of the shorebird world, instantly recognizable by its piercing cry and dramatic wi...

Insects

Willow Flea-beetle

Crepidodera aurata

A shimmering jewel of the riverside, the Willow Flea-beetle is a master of the high jump and a vibrant inhabitant of ...

Birds

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

A subtle sentinel of the wetlands, the Willow Flycatcher is a marvel of aerial agility. Recognizable by its buzzy son...

Insects

Willow Leaf Beetle

Plagiodera versicolora

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Willow Leaf Beetle is a master of the macro world. These tiny metallic wonder...

Insects

Willow Spittlebug

Aphrophora salicina

Look closely at the branches of your local willow tree and you might find a hidden architectural marvel. The Willow S...

Birds

Willow Tit

Poecile montanus

The soft-plumaged Willow Tit is the elusive architect of the damp woods, uniquely known for carving its own home out ...

Birds

Willow Warbler

Phylloscopus trochilus

The Willow Warbler is a tiny marathon traveler that brings a cascading song to our gardens every spring. Weighing les...

Birds

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

The Wilson's Phalarope is a shorebird that breaks all the rules, featuring brightly colored females and a unique 'vor...

Birds

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

Meet the beach's most dedicated crab-hunter. With its signature heavy bill and striking single band, the Wilson's Plo...

Birds

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

A secretive shorebird with a bill that acts like a precision tool, the Wilson's Snipe is the ultimate prize for backy...

Birds

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

A tiny spark of golden energy, the Wilson's Warbler is easily recognized by the male's dapper black cap and his restl...

Birds

Wing-barred Seedeater

Sporophila americana

A dapper little finch with striking tuxedo-like plumage, the Wing-barred Seedeater is a master of the grasslands. Wat...

Birds

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

The Winter Wren is a tiny, feathered dynamo that brings a powerful voice to the forest floor. Often seen scurrying li...

Mammals

Wolverine

Gulo gulo

The ghost of the high country, the wolverine is a symbol of rugged endurance and untamed spirit. With the strength of...

Birds

Wonga Pigeon

Leucosarcia melanoleuca

Meet the Wonga Pigeon, the dapper, ground-dwelling giant of the Australian forest floor. With its striking black-and-...

Insects

Wood Carpet

Epirrhoe rivata

A masterpiece of natural geometry, the Wood Carpet moth brings a touch of intricate elegance to the night garden. Oft...

Birds

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

The Wood Duck is arguably North America's most stunning waterfowl, sporting a kaleidoscope of iridescent feathers and...

Amphibians

Wood Frog

Lithobates sylvaticus

The wood frog is a master of camouflage and a miracle of biology, capable of freezing solid during the winter. As the...

Birds

Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareola

A dappled gem of the wetlands, the Wood Sandpiper is a graceful traveler known for its energetic bobbing and striking...

Birds

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

Often called the 'Ironhead,' the Wood Stork is a living link to the prehistoric past. As the only stork species that ...

Birds

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

The Wood Thrush is the hidden virtuoso of the eastern forests, known for its spotted breast and a song that sounds li...

Insects

Wood Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sylvatica

Meet the 'cheetah' of the heathland. The Wood Tiger Beetle is a lightning-fast predator that combines a dark, bronzed...

Birds

Wood Warbler

Phylloscopus sibilatrix

A vibrant lemon-and-lime songbird of the high canopy, the Wood Warbler is a master of the ancient forest. Watch for i...

Birds

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

A clever and understated beauty of the Interior West, the Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay brings a flash of azure and a sharp w...

Amphibians

Woodhouse's Toad

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Meet the Woodhouse's Toad, the resilient garden guardian of the American West. With its distinct dorsal stripe and rh...

Birds

Woodlark

Lullula arborea

The Woodlark is the soulful songster of the forest edge, blending perfectly into the heathland with its masterfully c...

Insects

Woolly Alder Aphid

Prociphilus tessellatus

Often mistaken for a fungus or a dusting of snow, the Woolly Alder Aphid is one of the most charismatic insects in th...

Insects

Woolly Apple Aphid

Eriosoma lanigerum

Often mistaken for a fungus or a bit of cotton, the Woolly Apple Aphid is a fascinating insect that builds its own wa...

Insects

Woolly Beech Aphid

Phyllaphis fagi

Look closely at the underside of beech leaves and you might find a miniature winter wonderland. These tiny sap-sucker...

Insects

Woolly Whitefly

Aleurothrixus floccosus

The Woolly Whitefly is a master of disguise, cloaking itself in intricate waxy curls. This tiny Neotropical native ha...

Amphibians

Wrinkled Frog

Glandirana rugosa

With its uniquely textured skin and resilient nature, the Wrinkled Frog is a master of camouflage in Japan's waterway...

Birds

Wrybill

Anarhynchus frontalis

The Wrybill is a true New Zealand original, holding the title of the only bird in the world with a beak that always c...