Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Corn Bunting

Emberiza calandra

The quintessential bird of the open fields, the Corn Bunting is famous for its 'jangling keys' song and its mastery o...

Insects

Corn Earworm Moth

Helicoverpa zea

Though famous as a garden pest in its larval stage, the adult Corn Earworm Moth is a beautiful nocturnal traveler wit...

Insects

Cornelian

Deudorix epijarbas

A jewel of the canopy, the Cornelian butterfly dazzles with its fiery orange-red wings and delicate, hair-like tails....

Insects

Cornfield Ant

Lasius alienus

The Cornfield Ant is the hidden architect of the meadow, a master aphid-farmer that builds complex empires right bene...

Insects

Corsican Pine Shoot Aphid

Cinara brauni

A giant among aphids, the Corsican Pine Shoot Aphid is a master of the pine canopy. Watch closely and you'll see a mi...

Birds

Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris borealis

The ghost of the Atlantic waves, Cory’s Shearwater is a master glider that travels thousands of miles across the open...

Birds

Costa Rican Brushfinch

Arremon costaricensis

A dapper resident of the Central American undergrowth, the Costa Rican Brushfinch is easily recognized by its strikin...

Birds

Costa Rican Warbler

Basileuterus melanotis

A restless gem of the Central American highlands, the Costa Rican Warbler is instantly recognizable by its bold black...

Birds

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

A tiny desert jewel with a regal purple crown, the Costa's Hummingbird is the Southwestern desert's most dazzling aer...

Insects

Cotton Aphid

Acyrthosiphon gossypii

The Cotton Aphid is a tiny marvel of the insect world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its unique 'fa...

Insects

Cottonwood Leafminer

Paraleucoptera albella

A tiny ghost of the Cottonwood canopy, this moth transforms leaves into intricate nurseries. Known for its brilliant ...

Insects

Cottony Camellia Scale

Pulvinaria camelicola

A master of disguise in the garden, the Cottony Camellia Scale is best known for the long, white waxy 'tails' it leav...

Insects

Cottony cushion scale

Icerya purchasi

The cottony cushion scale is a master of waxy architecture, creating elaborate fluted egg sacs that look like miniatu...

Insects

Cottony Hydrangea Scale

Pulvinaria kuwacola

Look closely at your garden shrubs and you might find what looks like tiny tufts of cotton. The Cottony Hydrangea Sca...

Insects

Cottony Maple Scale

Neopulvinaria innumerabilis

Look closely at your maple trees in early summer, and you might see what looks like bits of popcorn stuck to the twig...

Birds

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

A bold and vocal icon of the Rio Grande Valley, the Couch's Kingbird brings a splash of tropical yellow and high-ener...

Fish

Cownose Ray

Rhinoptera bonasus

Witness the underwater 'flight' of the Cownose Ray, a graceful social traveler known for its unique cow-like snout an...

Insects

Cowpea Aphid

Aphis craccivora

The Cowpea Aphid is a tiny marvel of the insect world, identifiable by its polished black armor and its remarkable ab...

Fish

Cowtail Stingray

Pastinachus sephen

With its majestic flag-like tail and wide, diamond-shaped body, the Cowtail Stingray is a true icon of the Indo-Pacif...

Mammals

Coyote

Canis latrans

The ultimate survivor of the American wilderness, the coyote is a master of adaptation. From desert canyons to suburb...

Mammals

Coypu

Myocastor coypus

With their vibrant orange teeth and impressive swimming skills, the coypu is a fascinating giant of the wetlands. Oft...

Birds

Cozumel Emerald

Cynanthus forficatus

An island treasure found only on Cozumel, this shimmering emerald hummingbird is famous for the male's dramatic, deep...

Mammals

Crab-eating Fox

Cerdocyon thous

A resilient and resourceful spirit of the South American twilight, the Crab-eating Fox is a master of adaptation. Fro...

Amphibians

Crab-eating Frog

Fejervarya cancrivora

The Crab-eating Frog is the ultimate coastal survivor, famously known as the only amphibian that can thrive in the sa...

Mammals

Crab-eating Raccoon

Procyon cancrivorus

The Crab-eating Raccoon is the sleek, water-loving specialist of the South American night. With its sensitive paws an...

Mammals

Crabeater Seal

Lobodon carcinophaga

The world's most abundant seal is a master of the Antarctic ice. With specialized teeth for krill-filtering and incre...

Birds

Creamy-bellied Thrush

Turdus amaurochalinus

A familiar and melodic presence in South American backyards, the Creamy-bellied Thrush is a master of the garden lawn...

Fish

Creek Chub

Semotilus atromaculatus

The Creek Chub is a charismatic and industrious architect of the stream bed, known for building stone nests and domin...

Fish

Creole Wrasse

Bodianus parrae

The Creole Wrasse is the 'purple cloud' of the Caribbean, a social and streamlined fish that brings vibrant color to ...

Reptiles

Crested Anole

Anolis cristatellus

Meet the bold, crown-tailed gymnast of the Caribbean. The Crested Anole is a charismatic lizard that brings tropical ...

Birds

Crested Auklet

Aethia cristatella

With a whimsical forehead crest and the scent of fresh tangerines, the Crested Auklet is the North Pacific's most cha...

Birds

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

Part falcon, part vulture, and entirely unique, the Crested Caracara is the 'Mexican Eagle' of the Americas. Watch fo...

Birds

Crested Goshawk

Lophospiza trivirgata

The ghost of the canopy, the Crested Goshawk is a master of the ambush. With its distinctive short crest and piercing...

Birds

Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

An ancient arboreal giant of the tropical forest, the Crested Guan is a master of the canopy. With its striking red d...

Birds

Crested Kingfisher

Megaceryle lugubris

A monochrome masterpiece of the avian world, the Crested Kingfisher is one of Asia's largest and most striking river ...

Birds

Crested Oropendola

Psarocolius decumanus

Master architects of the tropical canopy, Crested Oropendolas are famous for their hanging teardrop nests and liquid,...