Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Guianan Violaceous Trogon

Trogon violaceus

Decked in shimmering violet and gold, the Guianan Violaceous Trogon is a crown jewel of the tropical canopy. A quiet ...

Insects

Guinea Paper Wasp

Polistes exclamans

A master architect of the insect world, the Guinea Paper Wasp is a vibrant, beneficial gardener that provides natural...

Amphibians

Gulf Coast Toad

Incilius nebulifer

A rugged survivor of the Southern landscape, the Gulf Coast Toad is a common garden visitor known for its striking st...

Insects

Gulf Fritillary

Dione vanillae

A sun-chasing longwing butterfly known for its brilliant orange wings and shimmering metallic silver spots. A staple ...

Fish

Gulf Menhaden

Brevoortia patronus

Often called 'the most important fish in the sea,' the Gulf Menhaden is a shimmering silver link in the marine food w...

Fish

Gulf Smooth-hound

Mustelus sinusmexicanus

A sleek and shy resident of the Gulf's sandy floor, the Gulf Smooth-hound is a master of the subtidal world. This spe...

Fish

Gummy Shark

Mustelus antarcticus

The Gummy Shark is the gentle 'vacuum cleaner' of the Australian seafloor, known for its distinctive white spots and ...

Mammals

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Cynomys gunnisoni

Meet the most sophisticated linguist of the American Southwest. The Gunnison's Prairie Dog is a social architect of t...

Fish

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

The guppy is nature's most resilient 'rainbow fish,' a tiny powerhouse of color and activity that has conquered tropi...

Amphibians

Guttural Toad

Sclerophrys gutturalis

Meet the Guttural Toad, the charismatic nighttime guardian of African gardens. Known for its deep snoring call and bo...

Birds

Hadada Ibis

Bostrychia hagedash

Africa's most famous feathered alarm clock, the Hadada Ibis, is a master of the suburban safari. With its iridescent ...

Fish

Hairy Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes hirsutus

The Hairy Scorpionfish is the ultimate master of reef camouflage, covered in delicate skin filaments that help it van...

Mammals

Hairy-tailed Mole

Parascalops breweri

A hidden master of the Appalachian soil, the Hairy-tailed Mole is identified by its uniquely fuzzy tail and industrio...

Insects

Hairy Wood Ant

Formica lugubris

Meet the upland forest's most industrious engineers. The Hairy Wood Ant builds sprawling thatched metropolises and de...

Birds

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

A powerful excavator of the forest, the Hairy Woodpecker is a striking visitor known for its bold patterns and rhythm...

Fish

Halavi's Guitarfish

Glaucostegus halavi

A master of disguise that bridges the world between sharks and rays. Often called the 'Halavi Shark-Ray,' this critic...

Birds

Half-collared Kingfisher

Alcedo semitorquata

A cobalt jewel of the African riverbank, the Half-collared Kingfisher is a master of the precision dive. Recognized b...

Fish

Haller's Round Ray

Urobatis halleri

A master of the 'stingray shuffle,' this circular seafloor dweller is the most common ray encountered along the sunny...

Insects

Halloween Pennant

Celithemis eponina

With its striking orange-and-black wings and butterfly-like flight, the Halloween Pennant is a crown jewel of the sum...

Mammals

Hamadryas Baboon

Papio hamadryas

The 'Sacred Baboon' of ancient Egypt, known for its silver mane and complex desert dynasties. Discover the primate th...

Birds

Hamerkop

Scopus umbretta

Meet the Hamerkop, the master architect of the African wetlands. Easily recognized by its hammer-shaped silhouette, t...

Birds

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

A pint-sized dynamo of the western pines, Hammond's Flycatcher is known for its tireless energy and aerial precision....

Mammals

Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina

The Harbor Seal is the ultimate coastal watcher, known for its dappled coat and soulful eyes. Often found lounging on...

Mammals

Harbour Porpoise

Phocoena phocoena

The Harbour Porpoise is the shy, 'puffing pig' of the coastal world, known for its small size and elusive nature. Oft...

Insects

Hardwood Stump Borer

Mallodon dasystomus

A titan of the backyard woodpile, the Hardwood Stump Borer is a glossy, heavy-bodied beetle famous for its massive ma...

Birds

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

Known as the 'painted duck,' the Harlequin thrives in the most violent waters on the planet. From mountain rapids to ...

Mammals

Harp Seal

Pagophilus groenlandicus

The Harp Seal is the ultimate icon of the Arctic, famous for its striking saddleback markings and snowy-white pups. T...

Mammals

Harris' Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus harrisii

A master of desert survival, the Harris' Antelope Squirrel thrives in the heat of the Sonoran Desert. With its striki...

Birds

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

The world's most social raptor, the Harris's Hawk, hunts in packs like a wolf and perches in stacks. Spot these chest...

Birds

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

Meet Canada's only endemic breeding bird and the king of the Great Plains winter thickets. With its bold black mask a...

Mammals

Hartebeest

Alcelaphus buselaphus

With their remarkably long faces and high-shouldered silhouettes, the Hartebeest is one of Africa’s most distinctive ...

Birds

Hartlaub's Gull

Chroicocephalus hartlaubii

Hartlaub's Gull is the charismatic 'city gull' of Southern Africa, known for its dainty features and bold personality...

Mammals

Harvey's Duiker

Cephalophorus harveyi

A flash of chestnut in the forest shadows, Harvey's Duiker is a master of the African undergrowth. This elegant, smal...

Birds

Hauxwell's Thrush

Turdus hauxwelli

A secretive songbird of the Amazonian understory, Hauxwell's Thrush is celebrated for its warm, earthy plumage and fl...

Reptiles

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

With its stunning 'tortoiseshell' pattern and a beak like a bird of prey, the Hawksbill is the most beautiful—and mos...

Insects

Heath Grasshopper

Chorthippus vagans

A master of camouflage in the sun-drenched heath, the Heath Grasshopper is a rare gem of the late summer. Known for i...