Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus coronatus

The bold sentinel of the African plains, the Crowned Lapwing is instantly recognizable by its striking 'halo' crown a...

Birds

Crowned Woodnymph

Thalurania colombica

A glittering jewel of the Neotropical understory, the Crowned Woodnymph dazzles with its violet crown and emerald thr...

Fish

Crucian Carp

Carassius carassius

A master of survival with a shimmering bronze hue, the Crucian Carp is the golden jewel of the still-water pond. Know...

Birds

Cuban Emerald

Riccordia ricordii

The Cuban Emerald is a shimmering jewel of the Caribbean, known for its bold personality and striking iridescent gree...

Fish

Cubera Snapper

Lutjanus cyanopterus

The ultimate reef heavyweight, the Cubera Snapper is a nocturnal giant known for its massive canine teeth and elusive...

Fish

Cuckoo Wrasse

Labrus mixtus

The Cuckoo Wrasse is the North Atlantic's most colorful resident, featuring electric blue stripes that rival tropical...

Mammals

Culpeo

Lycalopex culpaeus

Often called the 'Andean Wolf,' the Culpeo is a resilient South American predator that thrives from the desert coast ...

Fish

Cunner

Tautogolabrus adspersus

The Cunner is the curious 'sea perch' of the Atlantic coast, a master of camouflage that thrives in the nooks and cra...

Birds

Curl-crested Jay

Cyanocorax cristatellus

With its unique pompadour-like crest and bold navy-and-white plumage, the Curl-crested Jay is the charismatic sentine...

Insects

Curled Rose Sawfly

Allantus cinctus

A master of garden mimicry, the Curled Rose Sawfly is famous for its larvae that rest in perfect spirals beneath rose...

Birds

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

A champion of long-distance flight, the Curlew Sandpiper is a stunning shorebird that travels from the Siberian Arcti...

Birds

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

With its iconic sickle-shaped bill and piercing orange eyes, the Curve-billed Thrasher is the bold sentry of the Amer...

Reptiles

Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

Paleosuchus palpebrosus

Meet the world's smallest crocodilian, a heavily armored master of the Amazonian undergrowth. Known for its smooth fo...

Birds

Cuzco Warbler

Myiothlypis chrysogaster

A vibrant golden gem of the Peruvian Andes, the Cuzco Warbler is a master of the humid cloud forest understory.

Insects

Dainty Swallowtail

Papilio anactus

A striking native Australian butterfly, the Dainty Swallowtail brings a splash of monochrome elegance and red-spotted...

Mammals

Dall's Porpoise

Phocoenoides dalli

The fastest porpoise in the world, the Dall's Porpoise is a high-energy acrobat of the North Pacific, recognizable by...

Birds

Dalmatian Pelican

Pelecanus crispus

The Dalmatian Pelican is an avian heavyweight with a prehistoric silhouette and a magnificent 'curly' crest. As one o...

Insects

Dark Bush-cricket

Pholidoptera griseoaptera

The Dark Bush-cricket is a master of the garden undergrowth, known for its flightless agility and its sharp, rhythmic...

Insects

Dark Cerulean

Jamides bochus

A flash of metallic blue in the tropical sun, the Dark Cerulean is one of the most vibrant members of the 'Blues' fam...

Fish

Dark Dusky Rockfish

Sebastes ciliatus

A social master of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Dark Dusky Rockfish is a long-lived sentinel of the deep, know...

Birds

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

Often called the 'Snowbird,' the Dark-eyed Junco is a charming and social sparrow that signals the change of seasons....

Amphibians

Dark-sided Chorus Frog

Microhyla heymonsi

A master of the forest floor, the Dark-sided Chorus Frog is a tiny powerhouse known for its bold 'racing stripes' and...

Birds

Dartford Warbler

Curruca undata

A hardy survivor of the windswept heath, the Dartford Warbler is famous for its striking red eye and deep burgundy br...

Amphibians

Daruma Pond Frog

Pelophylax porosus

A stout and spirited jumper endemic to Japan, the Daruma Pond Frog is the iconic voice of the traditional rice paddy....

Mammals

Darwin's Fox

Lycalopex fulvipes

The Darwin's Fox is one of the rarest and most elusive canids on Earth, a tiny forest dweller found only in the misty...

Birds

Daurian Jackdaw

Coloeus dauuricus

A social genius of the East Asian skies, the Daurian Jackdaw stands out with its unique 'panda-like' plumage and shar...

Fish

Deacon Rockfish

Sebastes diaconus

The Deacon Rockfish is a master of the Pacific's kelp forests, known for forming massive, charcoal-colored schools th...

Fish

Dealfish

Trachipterus arcticus

A shimmering phantom of the North Atlantic, the Dealfish is a rare, ribbon-like marvel known for its brilliant silver...

Fish

Deepwater Sculpin

Myoxocephalus thompsonii

A mysterious ghost of the Ice Age, the Deepwater Sculpin thrives in the freezing, pitch-black depths of North America...

Insects

Definite Tussock Moth

Orgyia definita

With its iconic yellow 'tussocks' and unusual life cycle, the Definite Tussock Moth is a miniature masterpiece of the...

Amphibians

Deli Little Pygmy Frog

Micryletta inornata

Meet the Deli Little Pygmy Frog, a miniature marvel of the Sumatran rainforest. This 'narrow-mouthed' specialist is s...

Fish

Delta Smelt

Hypomesus transpacificus

The Delta Smelt is the 'canary in the coal mine' for California's water health. This tiny, translucent resident of th...

Birds

Demoiselle Crane

Grus virgo

The Demoiselle Crane is the smallest and most elegant member of the crane family, known for its breathtaking migratio...

Mammals

Deppe's Squirrel

Sciurus deppei

A small, agile resident of Central American forests, Deppe's Squirrel is easily recognized by its olive-brown coat an...

Mammals

Desert Cottontail

Sylvilagus audubonii

The Desert Cottontail is the ultimate arid-land survivor, known for its iconic white tail and its ability to disappea...

Mammals

Desert Warthog

Phacochoerus aethiopicus

A specialist of the Horn of Africa's most rugged terrain, the Desert Warthog is a master of survival. Identifiable by...