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

3745–3780 of 3912 species

White-throated Towhee

White-throated Towhee

Melozone albicollis

A charismatic specialist of the Mexican highlands, the White-throated Towhee is a master of the undergrowth. With its...

Birds
White-throated Woodpecker

White-throated Woodpecker

Piculus leucolaemus

A colorful resident of the Amazonian canopy, the White-throated Woodpecker is known for its striking white throat and...

Birds
White-throated Woodrat

White-throated Woodrat

Neotoma albigula

The architect of the American Southwest, the White-throated Woodrat is a clever survivor known for building massive s...

Mammals
White-tipped Dove

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

A ghost of the undergrowth, the White-tipped Dove is a master of subtlety. With its soft lavender hues and haunting, ...

Birds
White-tipped Quetzal

White-tipped Quetzal

Pharomachrus fulgidus

A jewel of the northern Andes, the White-tipped Quetzal dazzles with its emerald feathers and crimson chest. This elu...

Birds
White-toothed Woodrat

White-toothed Woodrat

Neotoma leucodon

The White-toothed Woodrat is the desert's most famous collector, known for building massive stick-fortresses and 'tra...

Mammals
White-vented Euphonia

White-vented Euphonia

Euphonia minuta

A tiny jewel of the tropical canopy, the White-vented Euphonia is a master of the forest edge. With its vibrant yello...

Birds
White-vented Plumeleteer

White-vented Plumeleteer

Chalybura buffonii

Meet the 'emerald with the white trousers.' The White-vented Plumeleteer is a large, charismatic hummingbird known fo...

Birds
White Wagtail

White Wagtail

Motacilla alba

With its dapper tuxedo-like plumage and a tail that never stops moving, the White Wagtail is the most charismatic vis...

Birds
White-winged Crossbill

White-winged Crossbill

Loxia leucoptera

A colorful nomad of the boreal forest, the White-winged Crossbill is a master of survival. Its unique crossed beak an...

Birds
White-winged Dove

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

With their striking blue eye-rings and bold white wing patches, White-winged Doves bring a touch of southwestern char...

Birds
White-winged Parakeet

White-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris versicolurus

A social and vocal resident of the Amazon, the White-winged Parakeet has successfully brought its bright green plumag...

Birds
White-winged Scoter

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

The White-winged Scoter is the 'heavyweight' of the sea duck world, easily recognized by its velvet-black coat and se...

Birds
White-winged Tern

White-winged Tern

Chlidonias leucopterus

With its striking jet-black body and brilliant white wings, the White-winged Tern is a master of the marsh. Discover ...

Birds
Whiteface Waspfish

Whiteface Waspfish

Paracentropogon longispinis

A master of underwater disguise, the Whiteface Waspfish perfectly mimics a drifting leaf to hide from predators and a...

Fish
Whitefin Sharksucker

Whitefin Sharksucker

Echeneis neucratoides

The Whitefin Sharksucker is the ocean's ultimate opportunist, featuring a specialized suction disk that allows it to ...

Fish
Whitemargin Moray

Whitemargin Moray

Gymnothorax albimarginatus

A phantom of the deep reef, the Whitemargin Moray is easily identified by the striking pearlescent trim on its fins a...

Fish
Whitespotted Filefish

Whitespotted Filefish

Cantherhines macrocerus

A kaleidoscopic wonder of the Atlantic reefs, the whitespotted filefish is a shy master of disguise. Known for its sa...

Fish
Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

The ultimate reef insider, the Whitetip Reef Shark is a master of the coral labyrinth. Known for its peaceful daytime...

Fish
Whooper Swan

Whooper Swan

Cygnus cygnus

The Whooper Swan is a magnificent winter visitor, recognizable by its straight, slender neck and striking yellow-and-...

Birds
Whooping Crane

Whooping Crane

Grus americana

Standing as the tallest bird in North America, the Whooping Crane is a breathtaking symbol of wildlife conservation a...

Birds
Whooping Motmot

Whooping Motmot

Momotus subrufescens

With its brilliant blue crown and iconic racket-tipped tail, the Whooping Motmot is a crown jewel of the tropical bac...

Birds
Widow Rockfish

Widow Rockfish

Sebastes entomelas

A master of the midwater, the Widow Rockfish is a brassy-colored socialite of the Pacific's deep rocky reefs. Once a ...

Fish
Wild Bactrian Camel

Wild Bactrian Camel

Camelus ferus

A true ghost of the Gobi, the Wild Bactrian Camel is a master of survival in the world's most punishing deserts. With...

Mammals
Wild Boar

Wild Boar

Sus scrofa

The Wild Boar is a master of survival and the rugged ancestor of our domestic pigs. Intelligent, social, and incredib...

Mammals
Wild Goat

Wild Goat

Capra aegagrus

With their magnificent scimitar horns and gravity-defying climbing skills, Wild Goats are the legendary sentinels of ...

Mammals
Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

The Wild Turkey is the heavy-weight champion of the North American forest, a bird of surprising intelligence and stun...

Birds
Wild Water Buffalo

Wild Water Buffalo

Bubalus arnee

Witness the raw power of the Indian subcontinent's largest bovine. With horns that can span over six feet, the Wild W...

Mammals
Wild Yak

Wild Yak

Bos mutus

The Wild Yak is a living relic of the Ice Age, a massive and shaggy powerhouse that thrives in the thin air of the wo...

Mammals
Willet

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

The Willet is the coastal sentinel of the shorebird world, instantly recognizable by its piercing cry and dramatic wi...

Birds
Willow Flea-beetle

Willow Flea-beetle

Crepidodera aurata

A shimmering jewel of the riverside, the Willow Flea-beetle is a master of the high jump and a vibrant inhabitant of ...

Insects
Willow Flycatcher

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

A subtle sentinel of the wetlands, the Willow Flycatcher is a marvel of aerial agility. Recognizable by its buzzy son...

Birds
Willow Leaf Beetle

Willow Leaf Beetle

Plagiodera versicolora

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Willow Leaf Beetle is a master of the macro world. These tiny metallic wonder...

Insects
Willow Spittlebug

Willow Spittlebug

Aphrophora salicina

Look closely at the branches of your local willow tree and you might find a hidden architectural marvel. The Willow S...

Insects
Willow Tit

Willow Tit

Poecile montanus

The soft-plumaged Willow Tit is the elusive architect of the damp woods, uniquely known for carving its own home out ...

Birds
Willow Warbler

Willow Warbler

Phylloscopus trochilus

The Willow Warbler is a tiny marathon traveler that brings a cascading song to our gardens every spring. Weighing les...

Birds

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