Species library

Yellow-bellied Glider

Petaurus australis

With its acrobatic leaps and haunting night-time shrieks, the Yellow-bellied Glider is the undisputed star of Austral...

Mammals

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Marmota flaviventris

The charismatic 'whistle-pig' of the peaks, the yellow-bellied marmot is the ultimate mountain sentinel. Known for th...

Mammals

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Master forest engineers, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers create intricate 'sap wells' that feed a whole host of backyard wi...

Birds

Yellow-bellied Seedeater

Sporophila nigricollis

With his dapper black hood and sunny yellow belly, the Yellow-bellied Seedeater is a cheerful presence in any grassy ...

Birds

Yellow-bellied Tanager

Ixothraupis xanthogastra

A radiant gem of the Amazonian canopy, the Yellow-bellied Tanager is a master of the treetops. With its sun-bright un...

Birds

Yellow-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax graculus

The ultimate mountain acrobat, the Yellow-billed Chough thrives at altitudes where most birds struggle to breathe. Wi...

Birds

Yellow-billed Duck

Anas undulata

With its signature bright yellow bill and mottled plumage, the Yellow-billed Duck is the most common dabbler in south...

Birds

Yellow-billed Magpie

Pica nuttalli

Meet California's golden-beaked treasure, the Yellow-billed Magpie. Found nowhere else on Earth, this intelligent and...

Birds

Yellow-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus africanus

Meet the savanna’s most diligent groomer. The Yellow-billed Oxpecker spends its life hitched to Africa's giants, prov...

Birds

Yellow-billed Pintail

Anas georgica

The Yellow-billed Pintail is a masterpiece of understated elegance, featuring a sleek profile and a vibrant dash of c...

Birds

Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Platalea flavipes

Meet the elegant architect of the Australian wetlands, famous for its golden spoon-shaped bill and rhythmic feeding d...

Birds

Yellow-billed Stork

Mycteria ibis

With its neon-yellow bill and delicate pink-tinted wings, the Yellow-billed Stork is the elegant dancer of Africa's w...

Birds

Yellow-billed Teal

Anas flavirostris

With its sunny disposition and iconic golden beak, the Yellow-billed Teal is a charming resident of South American wa...

Birds

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

The Yellow-breasted Chat is the ultimate prize for thicket-watchers, blending a brilliant golden plumage with a theat...

Birds

Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum

Meet the golden-browed gem of the Amazonian canopy. This tiny, energetic flycatcher is famous for its 'sideways' danc...

Birds

Yellow-browed Warbler

Phylloscopus inornatus

A tiny traveler from the Siberian wilderness, the Yellow-browed Warbler is a master of migration. Recognizable by its...

Birds

Yellow Bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

The ultimate survivor of the backyard pond, the Yellow Bullhead is a nocturnal navigator that uses its sensitive whis...

Fish

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

Brotogeris chiriri

A vibrant and vocal gem of the suburbs, the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet brings a splash of tropical green and gold to b...

Birds

Yellow-collared Macaw

Primolius auricollis

The Yellow-collared Macaw is a brilliant 'mini-macaw' known for its striking golden nape and high intelligence. A res...

Birds

Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazona ochrocephala

A vibrant and vocal resident of the tropical canopy, the Yellow-crowned Amazon is famous for its brilliant green plum...

Birds

Yellow-crowned Euphonia

Euphonia luteicapilla

Meet the Yellow-crowned Euphonia, a tiny, vibrant songbird that brings a flash of gold to the tropical canopies of Ce...

Birds

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

A dapper, slate-gray stalker with fiery red eyes, the Yellow-crowned Night Heron is the ultimate suburban crustacean ...

Birds

Yellow-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus auriceps

A flash of emerald and gold in the New Zealand bush, the Yellow-crowned Parakeet is a resilient and acrobatic treasur...

Birds

Yellow-eared Parrot

Ognorhynchus icterotis

Once thought extinct, the Yellow-eared Parrot is a vibrant symbol of Colombian conservation. These brilliant green an...

Birds

Yellow-faced Bumble Bee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Meet the most prolific pollinator of the West Coast. With its signature golden face and fuzzy black body, the Yellow-...

Insects

Yellow-faced Grassquit

Tiaris olivaceus

A tiny, dapper tanager of the grasslands, the Yellow-faced Grassquit is famous for its golden 'eyebrows' and energeti...

Birds

Yellow-faced Parrotlet

Forpus xanthops

Endemic to the hidden valleys of Peru, the Yellow-faced Parrotlet is a vibrant splash of gold and blue in the arid sc...

Birds

Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee

Bombus flavifrons

A golden-crowned engine of the garden, the Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vital link...

Insects

Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle

Clanoptilus elegans

Draped in metallic emerald with a signature golden face, the Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle is a miniature ...

Insects

Yellow-green Tanager

Bangsia flavovirens

An elusive jewel of the Chocó-Andean slopes, the Yellow-green Tanager blends perfectly into the emerald canopy of the...

Birds

Yellow-headed Amazon

Amazona oratrix

The Yellow-headed Amazon is an iconic, golden-crowned parrot known for its incredible intelligence and vocal talent. ...

Birds

Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth

Apamea amputatrix

A master of the night, the Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth is a common but beautiful visitor to North American gardens. Kn...

Insects

Yellow-headed Leafhopper

Brunotartessus fulvus

With its striking golden crown and remarkable leaping ability, the Yellow-headed Leafhopper is a tiny marvel of the A...

Insects

Yellow Jack

Caranx bartholomaei

The Yellow Jack is a vibrant, hard-charging predator of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its brilliant brassy hues a...

Fish

Yellow-legged Gull

Larus michahellis

Master of the Mediterranean coast and a bold urban explorer, the Yellow-legged Gull is a striking seabird famous for ...

Birds

Yellow-legged Hornet

Vespa velutina

Known for its 'yellow socks' and expert hunting skills, the Yellow-legged Hornet is a master of the air. While a fasc...

Insects