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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

3673–3708 of 3912 species

White-bellied Emerald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Insects

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