Species library

Cereal Leaf Beetle

Oulema melanopus

A tiny traveler with a striking metallic shine, the Cereal Leaf Beetle is a master of adaptation found in meadows and...

Insects

Cero

Scomberomorus regalis

The Cero is the 'painted' speedster of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering gold spots and racing stripe....

Fish

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

A jewel of the high canopy, the Cerulean Warbler is a sky-blue songbird that performs an epic annual migration from t...

Birds

Cetti's Warbler

Cettia cetti

The Cetti’s Warbler is the 'phantom' of the reed beds, known for its sudden, explosive song and secretive nature. Whi...

Birds

Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

The Chacma Baboon is the rugged socialite of the African wild, known for its incredible intelligence, dog-like muzzle...

Mammals

Chacoan Peccary

Catagonus wagneri

Once known only from fossils and thought to be extinct, the Chacoan Peccary is the ultimate survivor of the South Ame...

Mammals

Chain Moray

Echidna catenata

A master of the shallows, the Chain Moray is famous for its stunning 'linked' pattern and its rare ability to crawl a...

Fish

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

The 'water wolf' of the shallows, the chain pickerel is a master of camouflage and the ultimate ambush hunter. Its st...

Fish

Chalk-browed Mockingbird

Mimus saturninus

A master of mimicry with a bold personality, the Chalk-browed Mockingbird is the soundtrack of South American gardens...

Birds

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Ladona julia

A striking skimmer of the North, the Chalk-fronted Corporal is famous for its 'frosted' white appearance and social n...

Insects

Chalkhill Blue

Polyommatus coridon

A shimmer of silver against the green, the Chalkhill Blue is a master of the limestone downs. This delicate butterfly...

Insects

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

The ultimate forest chameleon, the Changeable Hawk-Eagle is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' ambush. With its striking ...

Birds

Channel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos vitellinus

With its iconic channeled bill and striking blue eye-rings, the Channel-billed Toucan is the colorful spirit of the S...

Birds

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

The Channel Catfish is North America's most popular and widespread catfish, known for its sleek spotted body and impr...

Fish

Charming Hummingbird

Polyerata decora

A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Charming Hummingbird dazzles with its violet-blue crown and spirited ...

Birds

Chatham Albatross

Thalassarche eremita

The Chatham Albatross is a magnificent navigator that breeds on only one tiny rock in the world. With its striking gr...

Birds

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

A master of desert survival with a striking geometric pattern, the Checkered Garter Snake is one of the most adaptabl...

Reptiles

Checkered Woodpecker

Veniliornis mixtus

A small but striking carpenter of the South American woodlands, the Checkered Woodpecker is famous for its bold 'ladd...

Birds

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Witness the incredible elegance of the Cheetah, the fastest land animal on the planet. Built for speed and precision,...

Mammals

Chequered Keelback

Fowlea piscator

A striking, semiaquatic hunter, the Chequered Keelback is the king of the rice paddies and garden ponds across Asia. ...

Reptiles

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum internum

A vibrant crimson hunter of the late summer, the Cherry-faced Meadowhawk adds a splash of brilliant red to northern w...

Insects

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Poecile rufescens

The Chestnut-backed Chickadee is a tiny, russet-colored acrobat that brings life to the evergreen forests of the Paci...

Birds

Chestnut-capped Brushfinch

Arremon brunneinucha

A vibrant gem of the Neotropical undergrowth, the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch is famous for its bold 'red-headed' appe...

Birds

Chestnut-capped Warbler

Basileuterus delattrii

A restless sprite of the Central American thickets, the Chestnut-capped Warbler stands out with its fiery facial mark...

Birds

Chestnut Carpenter Ant

Camponotus castaneus

With their glowing orange bodies and impressive size, Chestnut Carpenter Ants are the hidden gems of the night-time b...

Insects

Chestnut cockchafer

Melolontha hippocastani

A woodland relative of the famous Maybug, the Chestnut cockchafer is a herald of spring known for its rich reddish-br...

Insects

Chestnut-eared Aracari

Pteroglossus castanotis

A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Chestnut-eared Aracari is famous for its vibrant yellow breast...

Birds

Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Ara severus

One of the largest 'mini-macaws,' the Chestnut-fronted Macaw combines the bold personality of its giant cousins with ...

Birds

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

Merops leschenaulti

Adorned with a fiery crown and turquoise rump, the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater is a master of the skies. This social ae...

Birds

Chestnut-headed Oropendola

Psarocolius wagleri

A master of the tropical canopy, the Chestnut-headed Oropendola is famous for its intricate hanging nests and mechani...

Birds

Chestnut Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon castaneus

An ancient, jawless survivor of North American rivers, the Chestnut Lamprey is a marvel of prehistoric evolution. Fro...

Fish

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

A vibrant gem of the shrublands, the Chestnut-sided Warbler is easily recognized by its golden crown and rich reddish...

Birds

Chiguanco Thrush

Turdus chiguanco

A quintessential Andean songbird, the Chiguanco Thrush is as famous for its rich, fluting song as it is for its bold,...

Birds

Chihuahuan Raven

Corvus cryptoleucus

A master of the desert sky, the Chihuahuan Raven is the 'white-necked' ghost of the arid Southwest. Intelligent and h...

Birds

Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

The Chilean Flamingo is the socialite of the South American wetlands, recognizable by its unique 'pink knees' and syn...

Birds

Chilean Flicker

Colaptes pitius

The Chilean Flicker is a charismatic, ground-dwelling woodpecker native to the temperate forests and fields of Chile ...

Birds