Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
White-bellied Emerald
Chlorestes candida
A shimmering jewel of the Central American lowlands, the White-bellied Emerald is easily identified by its snowy whit...
Birds
White-bellied Go-away-bird
Crinifer leucogaster
A vocal and charismatic sentinel of the East African savanna, the White-bellied Go-away-bird is famous for its distin...
Birds
White-bellied Hummingbird
Elliotomyia chionogaster
With its snowy-white underside and shimmering golden-green coat, the White-bellied Hummingbird is a sparkling gem of ...
Birds
White-bellied Pangolin
Phataginus tricuspis
Often called the 'living pinecone,' the White-bellied Pangolin is a shy, scale-covered marvel of the African forest. ...
Mammals
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Icthyophaga leucogaster
A majestic master of the coastal wind, the White-bellied Sea-Eagle is easily identified by its striking white-and-gre...
Birds
White-breasted Guineafowl
Agelastes meleagrides
Meet the 'Ghost of the Upper Guinea Forest,' a bird defined by its striking white plumage and legendary shyness. Rare...
Birds
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
The acrobat of the backyard, the White-breasted Nuthatch is famous for its head-first descent down tree trunks. With ...
Birds
White-browed Foliage-gleaner
Anabacerthia amaurotis
A restless acrobat of the Atlantic Forest, the White-browed Foliage-gleaner is a master at finding life hidden in the...
Birds
White-browed Meadowlark
Leistes superciliaris
With a chest as red as a sunset and a striking white racing stripe above the eye, the White-browed Meadowlark is the ...
Birds
White-browed Sparrow-Weaver
Plocepasser mahali
With their striking white eyebrows and cheerful communal songs, White-browed Sparrow-Weavers are the bustling sociali...
Birds
White-cheeked Pintail
Anas bahamensis
Elegant and unmistakable, the White-cheeked Pintail is a master of the brackish lagoon. With its striking white face ...
Birds
White-chested Emerald
Chrysuronia brevirostris
Meet the White-chested Emerald, a shimmering garden visitor that combines brilliant metallic greens with a snowy-whit...
Birds
White-chinned Petrel
Procellaria aequinoctialis
Often called the 'Shoemaker' for its rhythmic calls, the White-chinned Petrel is a dark-cloaked giant of the Southern...
Birds
White-crested Elaenia
Elaenia albiceps
A master of the 'fio-fio' whistle, the White-crested Elaenia is a charismatic summer visitor to South American garden...
Birds
White Croaker
Genyonemus lineatus
Meet the 'King of the Pier,' a silvery bottom-dweller known for its unique vocalizations and social schooling habits....
Fish
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
With its dapper black-and-white crown and sweet, whistling song, this elegant sparrow is a favorite of backyard birdw...
Birds
White-eared Hummingbird
Basilinna leucotis
A bold mountain gem with a striking white mask and a vibrant red bill. The White-eared Hummingbird brings a flash of ...
Birds
White Ermine
Spilosoma lubricipeda
The White Ermine is a masterpiece of nocturnal camouflage and elegance, sporting a snowy-white coat and hidden flashe...
Insects
White-eyed Foliage-gleaner
Automolus leucophthalmus
A master of the Atlantic Forest undergrowth, the White-eyed Foliage-gleaner is easily identified by its piercing pale...
Birds
White-eyed Moray
Gymnothorax thyrsoideus
A ghostly face with piercing white eyes, this reef-dwelling eel is a master of the nocturnal hunt. Widely found acros...
Fish
White-eyed Parakeet
Psittacara leucophthalmus
The White-eyed Parakeet is a splash of tropical brilliance, known for its vivid green plumage and its namesake white ...
Birds
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
A master of the thicket, the White-eyed Vireo is a punchy songbird known for its striking white eyes and bold, 'spect...
Birds
White-faced Heron
Egretta novaehollandiae
With its striking white 'mask' and elegant blue-grey plumage, the White-faced Heron is the most versatile and common ...
Birds
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
A shimmering visitor from the wetlands, the White-faced Ibis is a master of the mud. With its metallic plumage and sc...
Birds
White-faced Meadowhawk
Sympetrum obtrusum
A crimson jewel of the late summer garden, the White-faced Meadowhawk is easily recognized by its ghostly pale face a...
Insects
White-faced Quail-Dove
Zentrygon albifacies
A secretive gem of the montane understory, the White-faced Quail-Dove is rarely seen by the casual observer. With its...
Birds
White-faced Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna viduata
A social icon of the wetlands, the White-faced Whistling-Duck is instantly recognizable by its striking white mask an...
Birds
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
With its oversized ears and snowy-white paws, the White-footed Mouse is a charming and acrobatic native resident of N...
Mammals
White-fronted Plover
Anarhynchus marginatus
The spirited sprinter of the shoreline, the White-fronted Plover is a master of camouflage and coastal survival. With...
Birds
White Grunt
Haemulon plumierii
The White Grunt is the vocal socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering silver body and the surpri...
Fish
White-headed Petrel
Pterodroma lessonii
The White-headed Petrel is a spectral wanderer of the Southern Ocean, easily identified by its ghostly white plumage ...
Birds
White-headed Pigeon
Columba leucomela
With its striking snowy plumage and deep slate wings, the White-headed Pigeon is a gem of the Australian east coast. ...
Birds
White-headed Vulture
Trigonoceps occipitalis
A rare and striking avian predator, the White-headed Vulture stands out with its bright pink beak and iconic white cr...
Birds
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
With their striking curved red bills and snow-white feathers, White Ibises are the elegant "lawn mowers" of the Ameri...
Birds
White-lipped Peccary
Tayassu pecari
The White-lipped Peccary is the ultimate social wanderer of the Neotropics, traveling in thunderous herds that reshap...
Mammals
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
The White-marked Tussock Moth is a backyard marvel with a caterpillar that looks like a high-fashion accessory. From ...
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