Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Fork-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania furcata

With its shimmering emerald throat and deep violet plumage, the Fork-tailed Woodnymph is a jewel of the South America...

Insects

Formosan subterranean termite

Coptotermes formosanus

Meet the 'super-termite' of the insect world, a master builder capable of creating underground empires with millions ...

Birds

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

A master of the marsh, the Forster's Tern is a sleek, acrobatic hunter known for its dramatic plunge-dives and distin...

Fish

Four-eyed Butterflyfish

Chaetodon capistratus

A master of deception, the Four-eyed Butterflyfish uses a clever 'false eye' to outsmart predators on the Atlantic's ...

Mammals

Four-horned Antelope

Tetracerus quadricornis

The Four-horned Antelope is a true evolutionary oddity, being the only mammal in the world with four horns. Secretive...

Insects

Four-humped Stink Bug

Brochymena quadripustulata

A true master of mimicry, the Four-humped Stink Bug hides in plain sight on the bark of your favorite trees. Identify...

Insects

Four-lined Plant Bug

Poecilocapsus lineatus

With its neon-yellow body and bold 'racing stripes,' the Four-lined Plant Bug is one of the most striking—and fastest...

Insects

Four-spotted Skimmer

Libellula quadrimaculata

A golden-brown sentinel of the wetlands, the Four-spotted Skimmer is easily identified by the unique dark 'thumbprint...

Insects

Four-toothed Mason Wasp

Monobia quadridens

With its sleek black armor and striking ivory band, the Four-toothed Mason Wasp is a master architect of the backyard...

Fish

Fourwing Flyingfish

Hirundichthys affinis

The Fourwing Flyingfish is a true ocean acrobat, famous for its ability to launch itself from the waves and glide for...

Amphibians

Fowler's Toad

Anaxyrus fowleri

The nocturnal sentinel of the garden, the Fowler's Toad is a master of camouflage and a champion insect-hunter. Liste...

Birds

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

The Fox Sparrow is the industrious dancer of the forest floor, recognizable by its rich, rusty colors and its rhythmi...

Mammals

Franklin's Ground Squirrel

Poliocitellus franklinii

The Franklin's Ground Squirrel is a rare gem of the tallgrass prairie, known for its musical whistle and salt-and-pep...

Birds

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

The 'Prairie Dove' of the American heartland, Franklin's Gull is a striking traveler known for its elegant black hood...

Insects

Fraternal Potter Wasp

Eumenes fraternus

A master mason of the garden, the Fraternal Potter Wasp crafts delicate mud jugs that are as functional as they are b...

Fish

Freckled Rockfish

Sebastes lentiginosus

A master of deep-water camouflage, the Freckled Rockfish is a jewel of the Eastern Pacific's rocky reefs. Discover th...

Fish

French Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

A golden-rimmed icon of the Caribbean, the French Angelfish is famous for its lifelong pair-bonds and curious, friend...

Fish

French Grunt

Haemulon flavolineatum

A vibrant icon of the Atlantic reefs, the French Grunt is easily recognized by its golden stripes and its unique abil...

Fish

Freshwater Catfish

Tandanus tandanus

A master of the riverbed, the Freshwater Catfish is famous for its eel-like tail and its incredible skill as an under...

Fish

Frigate Tuna

Auxis thazard

The Frigate Tuna is the pocket-rocket of the ocean, a streamlined predator known for its incredible speed and distinc...

Fish

Frostfish

Lepidopus caudatus

The Frostfish is a shimmering phantom of the deep, known for its mirror-like skin and mysterious winter appearances o...

Birds

Fulvous-dotted Treerunner

Margarornis stellatus

A master of the vertical climb, the Fulvous-dotted Treerunner shimmers in the misty Andean cloud forests with its uni...

Birds

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

With its elegant long neck and warm cinnamon plumage, the Fulvous Whistling-Duck is a social wanderer of the world's ...

Birds

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

The Gadwall is the 'gentleman duck' of the wetlands, sporting sophisticated, understated patterns and a clever person...

Fish

Gag Grouper

Mycteroperca microlepis

A master of disguise on the Atlantic reefs, the Gag Grouper is a powerful ambush predator known for its 'velvet' gray...

Fish

Galjoen

Dichistius capensis

South Africa's national fish is a master of the crashing surf. With the ability to change its color to match the rock...

Birds

Galápagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

The Galápagos Dove is a jewel of the archipelago, famous for its striking cobalt-blue eye-rings and its remarkably tr...

Birds

Galápagos Penguin

Spheniscus mendiculus

The only penguin species to cross into the Northern Hemisphere, the Galápagos Penguin is a resilient island dweller t...

Birds

Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

The iconic 'top-knotted' socialite of the American Southwest, Gambel's Quail are famous for their scurrying coveys an...

Insects

Garden Carpet

Xanthorhoe fluctuata

A master of suburban camouflage, the Garden Carpet is a common and charming visitor to almost every backyard. With it...

Insects

Garden Chafer

Phyllopertha horticola

Meet the 'June Bug' of the garden world, a fuzzy, metallic-green gem that brings life to backyard blossoms. Watch as ...

Birds

Garden Emerald

Chlorostilbon assimilis

A shimmering jewel of the Central American Pacific coast, the Garden Emerald is a tiny but feisty hummingbird that br...

Birds

Garden Warbler

Sylvia borin

The master of disguise in the bird world, the Garden Warbler trades bright colors for a beautiful, flute-like song. D...

Fish

Garfish

Belone belone

Meet the 'Sea Needle,' a shimmering silver predator that skims the ocean surface with lightning speed. Famous for its...

Fish

Garibaldi

Hypsypops rubicundus

The Garibaldi is the golden icon of the California coast, a brilliant orange sentinel that guards the emerald kelp fo...

Insects

Garita Skipperling

Oarisma garita

A golden flash in the summer grass, the Garita Skipperling is a tiny marvel of the North American prairie. These sun-...