Species library

10-spot Ladybird

Adalia decempunctata

A master of disguise and a champion of the garden, the 10-spot Ladybird is one of the most variable and helpful beetl...

Insects

22-spot Ladybird

Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata

The 22-spot ladybird is a bright lemon-yellow gem of the backyard, notable not just for its striking pattern, but for...

Insects

Aardvark

Orycteropus afer

The aardvark is Africa's most mysterious excavator, a prehistoric-looking marvel that lives a secret life underground...

Mammals

Abdim's Stork

Ciconia abdimii

Meet the 'Rain Bird,' the world's smallest stork and a beloved symbol of coming storms across Africa. With its irides...

Birds

Abert's Squirrel

Sciurus aberti

With their striking tasseled ears and acrobatic forest maneuvers, Abert's Squirrels are the charismatic crown jewels ...

Mammals

Abert's Towhee

Melozone aberti

A secretive specialist of the desert Southwest, the Abert's Towhee is a master of the undergrowth. With its soulful b...

Birds

Abyssinian Ground Hornbill

Bucorvus abyssinicus

A prehistoric-looking giant of the African savanna, the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is a master of the grasslands. Wit...

Birds

Abyssinian Roller

Coracias abyssinicus

A flash of sapphire and turquoise against the dusty Sahel, the Abyssinian Roller is a master of the aerial hunt. With...

Birds

Abyssinian Scimitarbill

Rhinopomastus minor

With its striking scimitar-shaped orange bill and iridescent midnight plumage, the Abyssinian Scimitarbill is a maste...

Birds

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

A hidden gem of the humid woods, the Acadian Flycatcher is a vibrant olive-green hunter that thrives near forest stre...

Birds

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

The social architect of the oak woods, Acorn Woodpeckers are famous for building massive 'pantry' trees and living in...

Birds

Actaeon Beetle

Megasoma actaeon

One of the heaviest insects on the planet, the Actaeon Beetle is a matte-black titan of the Amazon. With its prehisto...

Insects

Adonis Blue

Polyommatus bellargus

A jewel of the chalk downs, the Adonis Blue is famous for the male's electric sky-blue wings and its remarkable partn...

Insects

African Black Duck

Anas sparsa

The African Black Duck is the elegant, dark-plumed sentinel of Africa's waterways. Unlike its boisterous relatives, t...

Birds

African Buffalo

Syncerus caffer

The African Buffalo is a powerful, unpredictable icon of the savanna, famous for its massive bone shield and unwaveri...

Mammals

African Civet

Civettictis civetta

The African Civet is a striking, nocturnal mammal known for its bold black-and-white patterns and mysterious nature. ...

Mammals

African Collared-Dove

Streptopelia roseogrisea

A resilient beauty of the Sahel, the African Collared-Dove brings a touch of desert elegance to any backyard. Recogni...

Birds

African Cuckoo-Hawk

Aviceda cuculoides

A master of canopy camouflage, the African Cuckoo-Hawk uses its cuckoo-like plumage to move undetected through the tr...

Birds

African Dwarf Kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei

The African Dwarf Kingfisher is the world's smallest kingfisher, a tiny crimson-billed gem that haunts the shadows of...

Birds

African Fish-Eagle

Icthyophaga vocifer

Known as the iconic 'Voice of Africa,' the African Fish-Eagle is a master of the skies and the water. With its striki...

Birds

African Giant Shrew

Crocidura olivieri

The African Giant Shrew is a nocturnal powerhouse of the undergrowth. This large, musk-scented predator is a master o...

Mammals

African Goshawk

Aerospiza tachiro

The silent ghost of the African canopy, this agile raptor has turned leafy suburbs into its personal hunting ground. ...

Birds

African Harrier-Hawk

Polyboroides typus

Witness the most flexible predator in the sky. Known for its 'double-jointed' legs and acrobatic 'wall-walking' hunti...

Birds

African Hawk-Eagle

Aquila spilogaster

A master of the African savanna, the African Hawk-Eagle is a striking raptor known for its bold hunting style and dra...

Birds

African Manatee

Trichechus senegalensis

The most elusive of the world's 'sea cows,' the African Manatee is a gentle giant of the West African waterways. Thes...

Mammals

African Moonfish

Selene dorsalis

Witness the shimmering 'Phantom of the Atlantic.' With its paper-thin profile and metallic silver armor, the African ...

Fish

African Openbill

Anastomus lamelligerus

Master of the marshlands, the African Openbill features one of nature's most specialized tools: a nutcracker-like bil...

Birds

African Palm-civet

Nandinia binotata

The African Palm-civet is an ancient survivor of the canopy, easily identified by its twin shoulder spots and incredi...

Mammals

African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

The only penguin species native to Africa, these 'tuxedoed' coastal residents are as famous for their donkey-like bra...

Birds

African Pompano

Alectis ciliaris

The African Pompano is a shimmering ghost of the tropical reefs, recognizable by its steep profile and brilliant silv...

Fish

African Pygmy Kingfisher

Ispidina picta

The African Pygmy Kingfisher is a tiny, jewel-toned marvel of the African woodland. Though it carries the kingfisher ...

Birds

African Rock Python

Python sebae

The African Rock Python is Africa's largest snake, a powerful constrictor that rules the water's edge and the savanna...

Reptiles

African Sacred Ibis

Threskiornis aethiopicus

Symbol of the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, this striking bird is a master of adaptation, thriving in both wild wetland...

Birds

African Savanna Elephant

Loxodonta africana

The largest land animal on Earth, the African Savanna Elephant is a marvel of intelligence, social complexity, and ra...

Mammals

African Savanna Hare

Lepus microtis

Meet the African Savanna Hare, the nocturnal sprinter of the grasslands. With its oversized ears and incredible camou...

Mammals

African Spoonbill

Platalea alba

With its iconic spoon-shaped bill and striking red legs, the African Spoonbill is a master of the shallows. This eleg...

Birds