Species library

Amazonian Violaceous Trogon

Trogon ramonianus

Decked in iridescent violet and brilliant gold, the Amazonian Violaceous Trogon is a tropical treasure. This elusive ...

Birds

Amboro Silky Anteater

Cyclopes catellus

The Amboro Silky Anteater is a golden phantom of the Bolivian canopy. As the smallest anteater in the world, this noc...

Mammals

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

The undisputed king of the American wetlands, the American Alligator is a living fossil that has patrolled the swamps...

Reptiles

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

With its elegantly upturned bill and striking cinnamon breeding plumage, the American Avocet is one of North America'...

Birds

American Badger

Taxidea taxus

The undisputed heavyweight champion of the prairie, the American Badger is a stocky, powerful digger known for its st...

Mammals

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

Known as the 'Ghost Owl' for its silent flight and stark white face, the American Barn Owl is nature's most elegant n...

Birds

American Beaver

Castor canadensis

The ultimate landscape architect, the American Beaver is a keystone species that creates entire ecosystems through it...

Mammals

American Bison

Bison bison

The American Bison is an enduring icon of the Great Plains, a prehistoric giant that once roamed North America in the...

Mammals

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

A master of disguise and a phantom of the marsh, the American Bittern is famous for its 'sky-pointing' camouflage and...

Birds

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

The American Black Bear is a symbol of the North American wilderness, a powerful yet elusive omnivore that has master...

Mammals

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

The American Black Duck is the 'shadow' of the marsh—a dark, elegant, and notoriously shy dabbler that haunts the qui...

Birds

American Brook Lamprey

Lethenteron appendix

A harmless and ancient resident of North American streams, the American Brook Lamprey is a master of the hidden world...

Fish

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

Meet the heavyweight champion of the backyard pond. Known for its deep, resonant bass and impressive leaping ability,...

Amphibians

American Bumble Bee

Bombus pensylvanicus

The American Bumble Bee is a majestic, fuzzy pollinator and a cornerstone of the North American prairie. By tracking ...

Insects

American Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus americanus

The American burying beetle is a rare, vibrant 'nature's recycler' known for its incredible strength and unique paren...

Insects

American Coot

Fulica americana

Often mistaken for a duck, the American Coot is a charismatic marsh bird with a striking white bill and a rhythmic he...

Birds

American Crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

The American Crocodile is a prehistoric icon of the Neotropics, a master of both salt and fresh water that rules the ...

Reptiles

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Brilliant, social, and remarkably adaptable, the American Crow is a highly intelligent neighbor with a complex family...

Birds

American Eel

Anguilla rostrata

A mysterious traveler of both salt and fresh water, the American Eel is a master of camouflage and one of nature's mo...

Fish

American Ermine

Mustela richardsonii

The American Ermine is a master of transformation and a pint-sized powerhouse of the North American woods. Known for ...

Mammals

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

The American Flamingo is a masterpiece of evolution, sporting brilliant coral plumage and a specialized bill for filt...

Birds

American Gizzard Shad

Dorosoma cepedianum

A shimmering cornerstone of North American waterways, the American Gizzard Shad is a master of the school. With its s...

Fish

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

The American Golden-Plover is one of nature's greatest voyagers, migrating from the Arctic tundra to the Argentine pa...

Birds

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Often called the 'wild canary,' the American Goldfinch is a vibrant burst of yellow that brings acrobatic energy and ...

Birds

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

Often called the quintessential 'sea gull,' the American Herring Gull is a master of the North American coastlines an...

Birds

American Hog-nosed Skunk

Conepatus leuconotus

The American Hog-nosed Skunk is the powerhouse of the skunk family, known for its distinctive plow-like snout and str...

Mammals

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

North America’s smallest falcon is a colorful, high-speed hunter known for its ability to hover in place while tracki...

Birds

American Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

A master of disguise with hidden 'eyes' on its wings, the American Lady is a vibrant visitor to sunny backyards acros...

Insects

American Marten

Martes americana

Meet the forest's most acrobatic hunter. With its bright orange bib and boundless energy, the American Marten is a ra...

Mammals

American Mink

Neogale vison

The American Mink is a sleek, chocolate-colored marvel of the wetlands, equally at home diving for fish or prowling t...

Mammals

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

The American Oystercatcher is the master of the shoreline, equipped with a heavy-duty orange bill designed for the ul...

Birds

American Pickerel

Esox americanus

A pint-sized predator with a lightning-fast strike, the American Pickerel is the hidden king of the backyard pond. Di...

Fish

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

A hardy world-traveler that bobs its way across the tundra and the plains. Look for the American Pipit's distinctive ...

Birds

American Pygmy Kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

The American Pygmy Kingfisher is a shimmering emerald jewel of the Neotropical wetlands. As the smallest kingfisher i...

Birds

American Pygmy Shrew

Sorex hoyi

Meet one of the smallest mammals on Earth, a tiny powerhouse that must eat every few hours to survive. The American P...

Mammals

American Red Squirrel

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Small, vocal, and fiercely territorial, the American Red Squirrel is the 'chickaree' of the forest. Identifiable by t...

Mammals