Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

A marathon migrant of the shorebird world, the Hudsonian Godwit is famous for its chestnut plumage and its epic 7,000...

Birds

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

A champion of long-distance flight, the Hudsonian Whimbrel is easily identified by its gracefully down-curved bill an...

Mammals

Human

Homo sapiens

The world's most widespread and adaptable primate, humans are the primary architects of the backyard environments we ...

Birds

Humboldt Penguin

Spheniscus humboldti

The Humboldt Penguin is a charismatic 'desert' penguin that calls the rugged Pacific coast of South America home. Kno...

Birds

Hume's Leaf Warbler

Phylloscopus humei

A tiny, high-energy traveler from the mountains of Central Asia, Hume's Leaf Warbler is a master of the canopy. Known...

Insects

Hunt's Bumble Bee

Bombus huntii

Meet the 'sunset' of the bee world. With its fiery orange-red bands and tireless work ethic, Hunt's Bumble Bee is a j...

Insects

Huron Skipper

Atalopedes huron

A champion of the backyard lawn, the Huron Skipper is a fast-flying, orange-hued butterfly that brings life to late-s...

Birds

Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

The Hutton's Vireo is a master of disguise, blending perfectly into the oak and evergreen canopies of the West. Often...

Birds

Hyacinth Macaw

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

Witness the majesty of the world's largest parrot. With its brilliant cobalt-blue plumage and gentle nature, the Hyac...

Fish

Hyrtl's Catfish

Neosilurus hyrtlii

A hardy survivor of the Australian outback, Hyrtl's Catfish is a fascinating, eel-like tandan that thrives in some of...

Mammals

Iberian Lynx

Lynx pardinus

Once the world's most endangered feline, the Iberian lynx is a testament to conservation success. Known for its strik...

Birds

Iberian Magpie

Cyanopica cooki

With its stunning azure wings and jet-black cap, the Iberian Magpie is a masterpiece of the Mediterranean landscape. ...

Birds

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

A delicate 'ghost' of the Arctic, the Iceland Gull is a winter visitor famous for its striking white wingtips and sur...

Birds

Icterine Warbler

Hippolais icterina

With its vibrant lemon-yellow breast and impressive talent for vocal mimicry, the Icterine Warbler is a true jewel of...

Amphibians

Imienpo Station frog

Glandirana emeljanovi

A master of texture and camouflage, the Imienpo Station frog is the 'wrinkled wonder' of Northeast Asian wetlands. Of...

Mammals

Impala

Aepyceros melampus

The impala is the ultimate savanna acrobat, famous for its gravity-defying leaps and elegant lyre-shaped horns. A mas...

Birds

Imperial Eagle

Aquila heliaca

The monarch of the open steppe, the Imperial Eagle is a symbol of wild, untamed landscapes. With its golden crown and...

Birds

Imperial Shag

Leucocarbo atriceps

With its striking blue eye-rings and elegant black-and-white plumage, the Imperial Shag is a master of the Southern O...

Birds

Inagua Woodstar

Nesophlox lyrura

Meet the jewel of the southern Bahamas. With its stunning violet crown and unique lyre-shaped tail, the Inagua Woodst...

Birds

Inca Dove

Columbina inca

Admired for its delicate 'scaly' plumage and mournful two-note call, the Inca Dove is a charming fixture of Southwest...

Mammals

Indian Chevrotain

Moschiola indica

Often called the 'Mouse-deer,' the Indian Chevrotain is a shy, nocturnal marvel of the forest floor. With its miniatu...

Mammals

Indian Gazelle

Gazella bennettii

The Indian Gazelle, or Chinkara, is a masterpiece of desert adaptation, combining fragile beauty with incredible spee...

Fish

Indian Ocean Blue-spotted Maskray

Neotrygon indica

A striking bottom-dweller of the tropical Indian Ocean, the Blue-spotted Maskray is famous for its vivid cerulean spo...

Mammals

Indian Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros unicornis

The Indian Rhinoceros is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the Asian floodplains, famously known for its single horn an...

Birds

Indian Roller

Coracias benghalensis

A flash of brilliant turquoise against the dusty landscape, the Indian Roller is an icon of the South Asian countrysi...

Birds

Indian Spotted Eagle

Clanga hastata

The Indian Spotted Eagle is a stoic sentinel of South Asia's open plains. A rare and vulnerable resident, this bird o...

Birds

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche carteri

A graceful nomad of the southern seas, the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is easily recognized by the brilliant golden...

Birds

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

A shimmering 'blue jewel' of the summer fields, the Indigo Bunting is a master navigator that travels thousands of mi...

Insects

Indigo Flash

Rapala varuna

The Indigo Flash is a living jewel of the backyard, known for its sudden bursts of sapphire-blue color and its clever...

Birds

Indigo Macaw

Anodorhynchus leari

A cobalt-blue treasure of the Brazilian wilderness, the Indigo Macaw is one of the world's rarest and most specialize...

Birds

Indigo-winged Parrot

Hapalopsittaca fuertesi

A rare emerald of the Colombian Andes, the Indigo-winged Parrot was once thought extinct until its dramatic rediscove...

Mammals

Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops aduncus

The Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin is a charismatic coastal resident known for its playful spirit and remarkable int...

Mammals

Indo-Pacific Finless Porpoise

Neophocaena phocaenoides

The ghost of the coast, the Indo-Pacific Finless Porpoise is a mysterious, beakless marvel that haunts shallow tropic...

Reptiles

Indo-Pacific House Gecko

Hemidactylus garnotii

Meet the Indo-Pacific House Gecko, the 'fox-faced' hunter of the night. This remarkable all-female species has travel...

Mammals

Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin

Sousa chinensis

Meet the majestic "Chinese White Dolphin," a rare pink-hued wonder that navigates the bustling estuaries and coastal ...

Reptiles

Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko

Hemiphyllodactylus typus

A pint-sized pioneer of the reptile world, the Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko is a master of camouflage and a silent guar...