Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Western Emerald

Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus

A living jewel of the Andes, the Western Emerald dazzles with its metallic green feathers and acrobatic flight. This ...

Birds

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

A master of the shaded understory, the Western Flycatcher is a small but spirited bird known for its distinctive tear...

Insects

Western Forktail

Ischnura perparva

The Western Forktail is a miniature marvel of the backyard pond, sporting a brilliant green thorax and an electric-bl...

Mammals

Western Gorilla

Gorilla gorilla

The Western Gorilla is a symbol of the African rainforest’s untamed majesty, known for its incredible strength and co...

Mammals

Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

The 'silver ghost' of the Western woods, this elegant squirrel is known for its spectacular plume-like tail and shy d...

Mammals

Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus pastasae

The Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo is a prehistoric-looking titan of the Amazonian undergrowth. Bulkier and mor...

Birds

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Witness the spectacular 'water-dance' of the Western Grebe, a master of the wetlands with a swan-like neck and pierci...

Fish

Western Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon obreptus

The feisty 'farmer' of the shallow reef, the Western Gregory is a small fish with a massive personality. Watch as thi...

Birds

Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

The charismatic king of the West Coast shoreline, the Western Gull is a master of adaptation and a constant companion...

Amphibians

Western Japanese Common Toad

Bufo praetextatus

A stoic and nocturnal guardian of the garden, the Western Japanese Common Toad is a master of camouflage and a legend...

Birds

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

A fearless aerial acrobat with a sunny disposition, the Western Kingbird is the undisputed ruler of the backyard fenc...

Amphibians

Western Leopard Toad

Sclerophrys pantherina

A vibrant jewel of the Cape, the Western Leopard Toad is famous for its striking patterns and its dramatic annual mig...

Birds

Western Marsh Harrier

Circus aeruginosus

The Western Marsh Harrier is the graceful ghost of the wetlands, easily recognized by its steady, low-level glide and...

Birds

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

The Western Meadowlark is a vibrant symbol of the open prairie, easily recognized by its brilliant yellow chest and i...

Fish

Western Mosquitofish

Gambusia affinis

The ultimate backyard survivor, the Western Mosquitofish is a tiny powerhouse known for its voracious appetite for pe...

Birds

Western Orphean Warbler

Curruca hortensis

With its piercing pale eyes and sophisticated song, the Western Orphean Warbler is a crown jewel of the Mediterranean...

Mammals

Western Polecat

Mustela putorius

The wild ancestor of the domestic ferret, the Western Polecat is a masked marauder of the night. Once rare, this elus...

Insects

Western Pondhawk

Erythemis collocata

The Western Pondhawk is the 'blue bomber' of the garden, a fierce and beautiful aerial acrobat that provides natural ...

Reptiles

Western Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria

Witness the living jewel of the Amazon, a serpent world-renowned for its shimmering, holographic scales and gentle na...

Mammals

Western Red-backed Vole

Clethrionomys californicus

A mahogany-furred treasure of the Pacific Northwest, the Western Red-backed Vole is the silent gardener of the forest...

Fish

Western Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena sumptuosa

A master of disguise found in the rugged waters of Western Australia, the Western Red Scorpionfish is the ultimate am...

Fish

Western River Lamprey

Occidentis ayresii

A prehistoric survivor of the Pacific Northwest, the Western River Lamprey is a jawless wonder that links the deep oc...

Mammals

Western Roe Deer

Capreolus capreolus

Elegant, elusive, and unexpectedly vocal, the Western Roe Deer is a master of the woodland edge. Often called the 'ga...

Birds

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

A tiny but mighty traveler, the Western Sandpiper is a master of the mudflats, using its specialized bill like a prec...

Birds

Western Screech-Owl

Megascops kennicottii

A pint-sized predator with a haunting song, the Western Screech-Owl is the ultimate backyard ghost, perfectly camoufl...

Reptiles

Western Spiny-tailed Iguana

Ctenosaura pectinata

A prehistoric master of the Mexican coast, the Western Spiny-tailed Iguana is a sun-loving sprinter with armor-like s...

Mammals

Western Spotted Skunk

Spilogale gracilis

The Western Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk family, known for its stunning white-spotted coat and its uniqu...

Insects

Western Striped Cucumber Beetle

Acalymma trivittatum

A striking but tiny visitor to the summer garden, the Western Striped Cucumber Beetle is easily identified by its bol...

Birds

Western Subalpine Warbler

Curruca iberiae

A vibrant jewel of the Mediterranean thickets, the Western Subalpine Warbler is famous for its striking terracotta br...

Insects

Western Subterranean Termite

Reticulitermes hesperus

The Western Subterranean Termite is a hidden architect of the underground world, essential for forest health but a ch...

Birds

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

A splash of tropical color in the Western woods, the Western Tanager is one of North America's most stunning migrator...

Insects

Western Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma californica

Famed for their communal silk fortresses, Western Tent Caterpillars are one of the most visible signs of spring in th...

Insects

Western Thatching Ant

Formica obscuripes

The Western Thatching Ant is a legendary architect, building massive organic mounds that dot the North American lands...

Fish

Western Tubenose Goby

Proterorhinus semilunaris

With snorkel-like nostrils and a suction-cup belly, the Western Tubenose Goby is a fascinating master of the riverbed...

Birds

Western Wood-Pewee

Contopus sordidulus

The Western Wood-Pewee is the understated acrobat of the western skies, known for its persistent buzzing call and its...

Birds

Western Yellow Wagtail

Motacilla flava

A flash of gold in the grass, the Western Yellow Wagtail is a master of the meadows. Known for its elegant 'tail-wag'...