Wildlife Species Library

Insects

European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

The European Paper Wasp is a master of suburban survival, known for its open-faced nests and striking yellow and blac...

Fish

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Strikingly striped and bold, the European Perch is a master of the underwater ambush. With its vibrant red fins and i...

Mammals

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

The ultimate ecosystem engineer of the backyard, the European Rabbit is as famous for its complex social warrens as i...

Insects

European Red Mite

Panonychus ulmi

Though tiny enough to fit on a pinhead, the European Red Mite is a vibrant, crimson powerhouse of the backyard ecosys...

Insects

European Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes nasicornis

A prehistoric-looking titan of the undergrowth, the European Rhinoceros Beetle is one of the most impressive insects ...

Birds

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

With its iconic red breast and soulful song, the European Robin is the quintessential garden companion. Famous for it...

Birds

European Roller

Coracias garrulus

A masterpiece of turquoise and cinnamon, the European Roller is one of the most colorful birds in the Northern Hemisp...

Insects

European Rose Chafer

Cetonia aurata

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the European Rose Chafer is a master of the sun. These iridescent pollinators are...

Birds

European Serin

Serinus serinus

The European Serin is the smallest finch in its range, a vibrant yellow spark that brings energy and a 'glassy' song ...

Birds

European Shag

Gulosus aristotelis

With their iridescent green plumage and striking emerald eyes, the European Shag is the sleekest diver of the rocky c...

Insects

European Stag Beetle

Lucanus cervus

The European Stag Beetle is the crown jewel of backyard insects, featuring the male's iconic antler-like mandibles. T...

Birds

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Master mimics with a 'starry' winter coat, European Starlings are the acrobats of the bird world. Whether performing ...

Birds

European Stonechat

Saxicola rubicola

With its vibrant orange breast and sharp 'clicking' call, the European Stonechat is a charismatic sentinel of the ope...

Mammals

European Water Vole

Arvicola amphibius

Meet the charming architect of the riverbank, often mistaken for a rat but possessing a much gentler nature. Discover...

Mammals

European Wildcat

Felis silvestris

The elusive 'Ghost of the Forest,' the European Wildcat is a master of disguise and solitude. Distinct from the commo...

Mammals

European Wood Mouse

Apodemus sylvaticus

With its oversized ears and soulful black eyes, the Wood Mouse is a master of the night. This agile jumper is one of ...

Birds

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

A stocky powerhouse of the finch family, the Evening Grosbeak dazzles with its massive ivory bill and bold golden plu...

Fish

Eyetail Bowfin

Amia ocellicauda

A prehistoric survivor with a striking 'eye' on its tail, the Eyetail Bowfin is a master of the North American shallo...

Insects

Fall Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera frugiperda

A champion of long-distance flight and a master of disguise, the Fall Armyworm Moth is a subtle nocturnal visitor wit...

Insects

Fall Webworm Moth

Hyphantria cunea

Famous for the massive silk 'tents' their caterpillars build in late summer, the adult Fall Webworm Moth is a stunnin...

Fish

Fallfish

Semotilus corporalis

Meet the 'Silver Giant' of Eastern streams. The Fallfish is the largest native minnow in North America and a master u...

Mammals

False Killer Whale

Pseudorca crassidens

A sleek, social, and highly intelligent oceanic dolphin, the false killer whale is one of the deep sea's most energet...

Reptiles

False Map Turtle

Graptemys pseudogeographica

Master of the river sun-loungers, the False Map Turtle is a master of camouflage with a shell that looks like a hand-...

Fish

False Scorpionfish

Centrogenys vaigiensis

Meet the ultimate underwater imposter! The False Scorpionfish uses stunning mimicry and expert camouflage to hide in ...

Insects

Familiar Bluet

Enallagma civile

Meet the Familiar Bluet, the sky-blue 'living jewel' of the North American wetlands. This energetic damselfly is a ma...

Birds

Fan-tailed Warbler

Euthlypis lachrymosa

A restless gem of the forest floor, the Fan-tailed Warbler captivates observers with its rhythmic tail-flicking and b...

Fish

Fanbelly Leatherjacket

Monacanthus chinensis

A master of disguise with a secret architectural flair, the Fanbelly Leatherjacket is the quirky diamond of the Indo-...

Fish

Fangtooth Moray

Enchelycore anatina

With its glass-like fangs and striking 'tiger' patterns, the Fangtooth Moray is one of the Atlantic's most visually s...

Birds

Far Eastern Curlew

Numenius madagascariensis

The Far Eastern Curlew is the world's largest sandpiper, an endangered giant of the wetlands famous for its incredibl...

Fish

Fathead Minnow

Pimephales promelas

The ultimate survivor of the freshwater world, the Fathead Minnow is a master of adaptation. Whether guarding a nest ...

Birds

Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Heliodoxa rubinoides

A robust gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Fawn-breasted Brilliant is easily recognized by its warm cinnamon pluma...

Mammals

Fea's Muntjac

Muntiacus feae

An elusive ghost of the Tenasserim mountains, the Fea's Muntjac is a rare, dark-coated deer famous for its golden cro...

Insects

Ferruginous Carpenter Ant

Camponotus chromaiodes

Meet the architect of the undergrowth. The Ferruginous Carpenter Ant is a striking bi-colored marvel that plays a mas...

Birds

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

As the largest Buteo in North America, the Ferruginous Hawk is a master of the western prairies. With its feathered l...

Birds

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium brasilianum

The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the bird world, known for its fierce hunting skills, daytime ...

Birds

Festive Amazon

Amazona festiva

A vibrant specialist of the South American riverfronts, the Festive Amazon is easily identified by its striking red r...