Species library

Bush Stone-curlew

Burhinus grallarius

Master of the midnight wail and the 'statue' pose, the Bush Stone-curlew is Australia's most charismatic nocturnal gr...

Birds

Bushpig

Potamochoerus larvatus

The shaggy-coated 'ghost of the forest,' the Bushpig is a master of the night. With its tufted ears and intelligent e...

Mammals

Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

The Bushtit is the tiny social butterfly of the avian world, traveling in 'brigades' of dozens. Watch closely and you...

Birds

Bushy-crested Jay

Cyanocorax melanocyaneus

With their striking yellow eyes and velvety crests, Bushy-crested Jays are the charismatic socialites of the Central ...

Birds

Bushy-tailed Woodrat

Neotoma cinerea

Often mistaken for a squirrel due to its magnificent plume of a tail, the Bushy-tailed Woodrat is nature's most dedic...

Mammals

Butler's Garter Snake

Thamnophis butleri

A shy, slender specialist of the Great Lakes meadows, Butler's garter snake is a master of the tall grass. Known for ...

Reptiles

Cabbage Moth

Mamestra brassicae

A master of nocturnal camouflage, the Cabbage Moth is a resilient and highly adaptable visitor to backyards across Eu...

Insects

Cabbage Whitefly

Aleyrodes proletella

The Cabbage Whitefly is the snowy ghost of the vegetable patch. Though tiny, these resilient insects can turn a singl...

Insects

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

Often mistaken for a miniature Canada Goose, the Cackling Goose is a hardy Arctic traveler with a big personality. Di...

Birds

Cacomistle

Bassariscus sumichrasti

A master of the tropical canopy, the Cacomistle is a ring-tailed acrobat that haunts the high jungles of Central Amer...

Mammals

Caesar Grunt

Haemulon carbonarium

Meet the bronze-striped socialite of the Atlantic reefs. Known for its nocturnal hunts and distinct grunting calls, t...

Fish

Calico Pennant

Celithemis elisa

A miniature masterpiece of the wetlands, the Calico Pennant stands out with its stained-glass wing patterns and its h...

Insects

Calico Rockfish

Sebastes dallii

A master of cryptic camouflage, the Calico Rockfish dances through the shadows of California's kelp forests. This sma...

Fish

calico scale

Eulecanium cerasorum

A striking but stealthy garden resident, the Calico Scale is easily identified by the ornate white-and-brown pattern ...

Insects

California Bumble Bee

Bombus californicus

The California Bumble Bee is a vital western pollinator recognizable by its unusually long face and gentle nature. On...

Insects

California Butterfly Ray

Gymnura marmorata

With a wingspan that rivals a small bird and a stunning marbled coat, the California Butterfly Ray is the hidden gem ...

Fish

California Condor

Gymnogyps californianus

Witness the return of a prehistoric giant. With a ten-foot wingspan and a remarkable survival story, the California C...

Birds

California Corbina

Menticirrhus undulatus

Known as the 'Ghost of the Surf,' the California Corbina is a sleek, silver specialist of the shallow waves. This elu...

Fish

California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

Meet the 'kitten of the scrub,' a tiny gray acrobat that calls the rare coastal sage of California home. With its coc...

Birds

California Ground Squirrel

Otospermophilus beecheyi

The California Ground Squirrel is the West's most famous burrower, known for its complex social lives and incredible ...

Mammals

California Grunion

Leuresthes tenuis

Witness the silver tide! The California Grunion is a remarkable fish that leaves the ocean to dance on the sand durin...

Fish

California Gull

Larus californicus

The iconic bird of the American West, the California Gull is a master of adaptation, famous for its historic role in ...

Birds

California Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus rosae

A sleek, silver surface-dweller of the Pacific coast, the California Halfbeak is famous for its needle-like body and ...

Fish

California King Snake

Lampropeltis californiae

Elegant, powerful, and remarkably bold, the California King Snake is the 'royalty' of western reptiles. Famous for it...

Reptiles

California Needlefish

Strongylura exilis

With its shimmering silver body and needle-like beak, the California Needlefish is a master of the coastal surface. T...

Fish

California Quail

Callipepla californica

The iconic state bird of California, this charismatic quail is beloved for its nodding topknot and social 'Chicago' c...

Birds

California Red-legged Frog

Rana draytonii

Once a staple of the Gold Rush era, this iconic California native is the largest frog in the West. Known for its incr...

Amphibians

California Root Borer

Prionus californicus

A titan of the western landscape, the California Root Borer is one of North America's largest and most impressive lon...

Insects

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

Meet the California Scrub-Jay, the intelligent and bold acrobat of the West. Known for its striking blue plumage and ...

Birds

California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

The athletic 'sentinel of the shore,' the California Sea Lion is a social powerhouse known for its loud barks and inc...

Mammals

California Sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

A striking master of transformation, the California Sheephead is the vibrant guardian of the Pacific kelp forests. Kn...

Fish

California Skate

Caliraja inornata

A master of seafloor camouflage, the California Skate glides gracefully through Pacific coastal waters, leaving behin...

Fish

California Thrasher

Toxostoma redivivum

A shy virtuoso of the chaparral, the California Thrasher is famous for its scythe-like bill and incredible talent for...

Birds

California Towhee

Melozone crissalis

The California Towhee is the loyal guardian of the Western garden. Known for its rich cinnamon accents and rhythmic g...

Birds

California Yellowtail

Seriola dorsalis

The California Yellowtail is the golden prize of the Pacific, a high-speed predator that thrives in the kelp forests ...

Fish

Campbell's Monkey

Cercopithecus campbelli

The Campbell's Monkey is a master of the West African canopy, known for its complex 'language' and striking white bro...

Mammals