Species library

Campo Flicker

Colaptes campestris

A striking, golden-necked woodpecker that prefers the grass to the trees. The Campo Flicker is a social, ground-dwell...

Birds

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

The Canada Goose is the ultimate suburban survivor, recognized globally for its iconic 'V' flight formations and fier...

Birds

Canada Jay

Perisoreus canadensis

Meet the bold 'Whisky Jack' of the boreal forest. Known for its incredible intelligence and friendly nature, the Cana...

Birds

Canada Lynx

Lynx canadensis

A ghost of the northern woods, the Canada lynx is a master of the subarctic wilderness. Known for its oversized snows...

Mammals

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

Known for its striking black-streaked 'necklace' and vibrant yellow breast, the Canada Warbler is a master of the for...

Birds

Canary Rockfish

Sebastes pinniger

A vibrant splash of sunset orange in the deep blue Pacific, the Canary Rockfish is a long-lived marvel of the kelp fo...

Fish

Cane Toad

Rhinella marina

The Cane Toad is a heavyweight of the amphibian world, known for its incredible adaptability and powerful toxic defen...

Amphibians

Canivet's Emerald

Cynanthus canivetii

A shimmering jewel of Central American landscapes, Canivet's Emerald is a feisty hummingbird famous for its glitterin...

Birds

Canterbury Galaxias

Galaxias vulgaris

A cryptic resident of New Zealand's braided rivers, the Canterbury Galaxias is a master of camouflage that never vent...

Fish

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

The Canyon Towhee is the friendly, earth-toned neighbor of the American Southwest. A master of the desert floor, this...

Birds

Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus

Famous for its hauntingly beautiful, cascading song that echoes through desert canyons, the Canyon Wren is a master o...

Birds

Cape Cobra

Naja nivea

The Cape Cobra is southern Africa's most striking serpent, known for its brilliant golden hues and a neurotoxic punch...

Reptiles

Cape Crow

Corvus capensis

Meet the 'Gentleman of Crows'—a sleek, glossy-black explorer with a specialized bill and a surprisingly musical voice...

Birds

Cape Fox

Vulpes chama

Meet the silver-backed ghost of the African night. The Cape Fox is a petite, elegant predator known for its oversized...

Mammals

Cape Genet

Genetta tigrina

With its leopard-like spots and elegant, ringed tail, the Cape Genet is the ultimate backyard phantom. This agile Sou...

Mammals

Cape Grey Mongoose

Herpestes pulverulentus

A sleek, solitary hunter of the South African landscape, the Cape Grey Mongoose is a master of adaptation. Easily ide...

Mammals

Cape Griffon

Gyps coprotheres

The Cape Griffon is southern Africa’s largest vulture, a master of the thermals that serves as nature's most efficien...

Birds

Cape Grysbok

Raphicerus melanotis

The Cape Grysbok is the Western Cape's most elusive garden visitor, a tiny, grizzled antelope that thrives in the sec...

Mammals

Cape Hare

Lepus capensis

The Cape Hare is a master of the open plains, using its incredible speed and oversized ears to stay one step ahead of...

Mammals

Cape House Snake

Boaedon capensis

The ultimate backyard ally, the Cape House Snake is a non-venomous rodent hunter that thrives in the shadows of South...

Reptiles

Cape Porcupine

Hystrix africaeaustralis

Africa's largest rodent is a nocturnal marvel, armored with a striking coat of black-and-white quills and a formidabl...

Mammals

Cape River Frog

Amietia fuscigula

Meet the Cape River Frog, the powerful jumper of South Africa's waterways. Known for its distinctive 'clucking' call ...

Amphibians

Cape Shoveler

Spatula smithii

With its unmistakable spoon-shaped bill and striking yellow eyes, the Cape Shoveler is one of Southern Africa's most ...

Birds

Cape Skink

Trachylepis capensis

The Cape Skink is the quintessential backyard lizard of southern Africa. With its glossy striped back and surprisingl...

Reptiles

Cape Sparrow

Passer melanurus

The Cape Sparrow, affectionately known as the 'mossie,' is southern Africa's most iconic garden bird. Famous for its ...

Birds

Cape Spurfowl

Pternistis capensis

The largest of South Africa's francolins, the Cape Spurfowl is a bold and raucous character that has turned the subur...

Birds

Cape Starling

Lamprotornis nitens

The Cape Starling is a shimmering jewel of the African bushveld and backyard gardens alike. With its brilliant irides...

Birds

Cape Stumpnose

Rhabdosargus holubi

The Cape Stumpnose is a shimmering silver resident of South Africa's coastal waters, famous for the bold golden strip...

Fish

Cape Teal

Anas capensis

With its striking pink bill and pale, mottled plumage, the Cape Teal is one of Africa's most distinctive and adaptabl...

Birds

Cape Terrapin

Pelomedusa galeata

Southern Africa’s 'helmeted' pond dweller, the Cape Terrapin is a master of survival, known for its side-folding neck...

Reptiles

Cape Turtle Dove

Streptopelia capicola

With its soothing, rhythmic call and iconic black neck ring, the Cape Turtle Dove is the quintessential sound of the ...

Birds

Cape Weaver

Ploceus capensis

Meet the master architect of the South African backyard. With its brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-buildi...

Birds

Capped Conebill

Conirostrum albifrons

With its striking white crown and restless energy, the Capped Conebill is a jewel of the Andean cloud forest. This hi...

Birds

Capped Lutung

Trachypithecus pileatus

Featuring a striking black crown and a golden-orange belly, the Capped Lutung is the stylish acrobat of the Himalayan...

Mammals

Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

The capybara is the undisputed king of the world's rodents—a social, semiaquatic giant that lives life at a leisurely...

Mammals

Caracal

Caracal caracal

With its iconic tufted ears and powerful golden physique, the caracal is one of the most striking wild cats on Earth....

Mammals