Wildlife Species Library

Birds

California Quail

Callipepla californica

The iconic state bird of California, this charismatic quail is beloved for its nodding topknot and social 'Chicago' c...

Amphibians

California Red-legged Frog

Rana draytonii

Once a staple of the Gold Rush era, this iconic California native is the largest frog in the West. Known for its incr...

Insects

California Root Borer

Prionus californicus

A titan of the western landscape, the California Root Borer is one of North America's largest and most impressive lon...

Birds

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

Meet the California Scrub-Jay, the intelligent and bold acrobat of the West. Known for its striking blue plumage and ...

Mammals

California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

The athletic 'sentinel of the shore,' the California Sea Lion is a social powerhouse known for its loud barks and inc...

Fish

California Sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

A striking master of transformation, the California Sheephead is the vibrant guardian of the Pacific kelp forests. Kn...

Fish

California Skate

Caliraja inornata

A master of seafloor camouflage, the California Skate glides gracefully through Pacific coastal waters, leaving behin...

Birds

California Thrasher

Toxostoma redivivum

A shy virtuoso of the chaparral, the California Thrasher is famous for its scythe-like bill and incredible talent for...

Birds

California Towhee

Melozone crissalis

The California Towhee is the loyal guardian of the Western garden. Known for its rich cinnamon accents and rhythmic g...

Fish

California Yellowtail

Seriola dorsalis

The California Yellowtail is the golden prize of the Pacific, a high-speed predator that thrives in the kelp forests ...

Mammals

Campbell's Monkey

Cercopithecus campbelli

The Campbell's Monkey is a master of the West African canopy, known for its complex 'language' and striking white bro...

Birds

Campo Flicker

Colaptes campestris

A striking, golden-necked woodpecker that prefers the grass to the trees. The Campo Flicker is a social, ground-dwell...

Birds

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

The Canada Goose is the ultimate suburban survivor, recognized globally for its iconic 'V' flight formations and fier...

Birds

Canada Jay

Perisoreus canadensis

Meet the bold 'Whisky Jack' of the boreal forest. Known for its incredible intelligence and friendly nature, the Cana...

Mammals

Canada Lynx

Lynx canadensis

A ghost of the northern woods, the Canada lynx is a master of the subarctic wilderness. Known for its oversized snows...

Birds

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

Known for its striking black-streaked 'necklace' and vibrant yellow breast, the Canada Warbler is a master of the for...

Fish

Canary Rockfish

Sebastes pinniger

A vibrant splash of sunset orange in the deep blue Pacific, the Canary Rockfish is a long-lived marvel of the kelp fo...

Amphibians

Cane Toad

Rhinella marina

The Cane Toad is a heavyweight of the amphibian world, known for its incredible adaptability and powerful toxic defen...

Birds

Canivet's Emerald

Cynanthus canivetii

A shimmering jewel of Central American landscapes, Canivet's Emerald is a feisty hummingbird famous for its glitterin...

Fish

Canterbury Galaxias

Galaxias vulgaris

A cryptic resident of New Zealand's braided rivers, the Canterbury Galaxias is a master of camouflage that never vent...

Birds

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

The Canyon Towhee is the friendly, earth-toned neighbor of the American Southwest. A master of the desert floor, this...

Birds

Cape Crow

Corvus capensis

Meet the 'Gentleman of Crows'—a sleek, glossy-black explorer with a specialized bill and a surprisingly musical voice...

Mammals

Cape Fox

Vulpes chama

Meet the silver-backed ghost of the African night. The Cape Fox is a petite, elegant predator known for its oversized...

Mammals

Cape Genet

Genetta tigrina

With its leopard-like spots and elegant, ringed tail, the Cape Genet is the ultimate backyard phantom. This agile Sou...

Mammals

Cape Grey Mongoose

Herpestes pulverulentus

A sleek, solitary hunter of the South African landscape, the Cape Grey Mongoose is a master of adaptation. Easily ide...

Birds

Cape Griffon

Gyps coprotheres

The Cape Griffon is southern Africa’s largest vulture, a master of the thermals that serves as nature's most efficien...

Mammals

Cape Grysbok

Raphicerus melanotis

The Cape Grysbok is the Western Cape's most elusive garden visitor, a tiny, grizzled antelope that thrives in the sec...

Mammals

Cape Hare

Lepus capensis

The Cape Hare is a master of the open plains, using its incredible speed and oversized ears to stay one step ahead of...

Mammals

Cape Porcupine

Hystrix africaeaustralis

Africa's largest rodent is a nocturnal marvel, armored with a striking coat of black-and-white quills and a formidabl...

Amphibians

Cape River Frog

Amietia fuscigula

Meet the Cape River Frog, the powerful jumper of South Africa's waterways. Known for its distinctive 'clucking' call ...

Birds

Cape Sparrow

Passer melanurus

The Cape Sparrow, affectionately known as the 'mossie,' is southern Africa's most iconic garden bird. Famous for its ...

Birds

Cape Starling

Lamprotornis nitens

The Cape Starling is a shimmering jewel of the African bushveld and backyard gardens alike. With its brilliant irides...

Fish

Cape Stumpnose

Rhabdosargus holubi

The Cape Stumpnose is a shimmering silver resident of South Africa's coastal waters, famous for the bold golden strip...

Birds

Cape Weaver

Ploceus capensis

Meet the master architect of the South African backyard. With its brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-buildi...

Birds

Capped Conebill

Conirostrum albifrons

With its striking white crown and restless energy, the Capped Conebill is a jewel of the Andean cloud forest. This hi...

Mammals

Capped Lutung

Trachypithecus pileatus

Featuring a striking black crown and a golden-orange belly, the Capped Lutung is the stylish acrobat of the Himalayan...