Species library

Chilean jack mackerel

Trachurus murphyi

The Chilean jack mackerel is the silver engine of the South Pacific, forming massive shimmering schools that traverse...

Fish

Chilean Mockingbird

Mimus thenca

Meet the 'Tenca,' Chile's premier avian impersonator. With its long tail and legendary singing voice, this charismati...

Birds

Chilean Skua

Stercorarius chilensis

The Chilean Skua is the bold, cinnamon-chested pirate of the Patagonian coast. Known for its fearless nature and aeri...

Birds

Chilean Slender Snake

Galvarinus chilensis

A master of the Chilean matorral, this 'short-tailed' serpent is a shy but essential predator often found navigating ...

Reptiles

Chilipepper

Sebastes goodei

A vibrant splash of red in the deep blue, the Chilipepper rockfish is a social deep-sea species known for its schooli...

Fish

Chilla

Lycalopex grisea

The Chilla is a master of the Patagonian wilderness, a grizzled survivor that navigates everything from arid deserts ...

Mammals

Chiloe Wigeon

Mareca sibilatrix

The Chiloé Wigeon is a stunning, whistling waterfowl native to the southern tip of South America. With its brilliant ...

Birds

Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

Meet our closest living relatives, the brilliant and social architects of the African rainforest. From intricate tool...

Mammals

China Rockfish

Sebastes nebulosus

Defined by its bold golden stripe and stoic personality, the China Rockfish is a masterpiece of the Pacific reef. Thi...

Fish

Chinese Green Snake

Ptyas major

Meet the vibrant, gentle emerald of the Asian garden. The Chinese Green Snake is a harmless, day-active beauty that s...

Reptiles

Chinese Takin

Budorcas tibetana

The Chinese Takin is the golden giant of the Himalayas, a mountain-dwelling marvel that looks like a cross between a ...

Mammals

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

The undisputed 'King' of the Pacific Northwest, the Chinook Salmon is famous for its massive size and one of the most...

Fish

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

Recognizable by its jaunty rusty cap and crisp white eyebrow, the Chipping Sparrow is a delightful and tame visitor t...

Birds

Chital

Axis axis

With its striking white-spotted coat and elegant antlers, the Chital is often considered the most beautiful deer spec...

Mammals

Choco Warbler

Myiothlypis chlorophrys

A vibrant yellow gem of the humid Pacific forests, the Choco Warbler is a master of the tropical understory. Watch fo...

Birds

Chopí Blackbird

Gnorimopsar chopi

With its soulful whistles and shimmering jet-black plumage, the Chopí Blackbird is the musical heart of the South Ame...

Birds

Christmas Frigatebird

Fregata andrewsi

The rarest frigatebird on Earth, this magnificent aerialist is a master of the Indian Ocean skies. With its massive w...

Birds

Cinereous Conebill

Conirostrum cinereum

The Cinereous Conebill is a tiny, silver-gray acrobat of the Andes, known for its restless energy and remarkable abil...

Birds

Cinereous Vulture

Aegypius monachus

The 'Monk of the Skies' is a shadow over the mountains, boasting a ten-foot wingspan that makes it the largest bird o...

Birds

Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer

Diglossa baritula

Meet the clever "nectar thief" of the highlands, known for its rich rufous belly and a specialized bill that unlocks ...

Birds

Cinnamon-bellied Saltator

Saltator grandis

A melodious and bold resident of tropical gardens, the Cinnamon-bellied Saltator is easily identified by its striking...

Birds

Cinnamon Hummingbird

Amazilia rutila

A warm-hued gem of the dry tropics, the Cinnamon Hummingbird is as bold as it is beautiful. Found from Mexico to Cost...

Birds

Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater

Sporophila torqueola

A dapper little songbird endemic to Western Mexico, the Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater is a master of the grasslands. Know...

Birds

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

With its striking burnt-orange plumage and piercing red eyes, the Cinnamon Teal is a vibrant highlight of western wet...

Birds

Cirl Bunting

Emberiza cirlus

A hidden treasure of the Mediterranean and the Devon coast, the Cirl Bunting is a master of the hedgerow. With its st...

Birds

Cisco

Coregonus artedi

Discover the silver ghost of the Great Lakes. The Cisco is a master of the deep, known for its shimmering schools and...

Fish

Citreoline Trogon

Trogon citreolus

An endemic treasure of western Mexico, the Citreoline Trogon lights up the dry forest with its lemon-yellow plumage a...

Birds

citricola scale

Coccus pseudomagnoliarum

The citricola scale is a master of camouflage, masquerading as a simple bump on a citrus twig. Despite its small size...

Insects

Citril Finch

Carduelis citrinella

Meet the 'Alpine Finch,' a high-altitude specialist known for its striking grey neck and vibrant yellow-green feather...

Birds

Citrine Wagtail

Motacilla citreola

A vibrant splash of yellow in the marshlands, the Citrine Wagtail is a master of the wetlands. Known for its rhythmic...

Birds

Citrine Warbler

Myiothlypis luteoviridis

A vibrant gem of the high Andes, the Citrine Warbler illuminates the misty cloud forests with its brilliant yellow pl...

Birds

Citrus Mealybug

Planococcus citri

The citrus mealybug may look like a tiny tuft of cotton, but this waxy wonder is a master of survival. Found in garde...

Insects

Citrus Whitefly

Dialeurodes citri

A tiny, snow-white marvel of the garden, the Citrus Whitefly creates miniature kingdoms on the underside of leaves. W...

Insects

Clamorous Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus stentoreus

A vocal powerhouse of the wetlands, the Clamorous Reed Warbler is more often heard than seen. This master of the mars...

Birds

Clark's Grebe

Aechmophorus clarkii

Master of the water dance, the Clark's Grebe is a vision of elegance on Western lakes. Known for sprinting across the...

Birds

Clark's Nutcracker

Nucifraga columbiana

Meet the alpine architect of the West. Famous for its incredible memory, the Clark's Nutcracker is the genius of the ...

Birds