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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

865–900 of 3948 species

Citreoline Trogon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Clay-colored Sparrow

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

A master of camouflage with a distinctive buzzing song, the Clay-colored Sparrow is a delightful visitor to North Ame...

Birds
Clay-colored Thrush

Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

Meet the Clay-colored Thrush, the melodious national bird of Costa Rica celebrated for its 'rain-calling' song. A mas...

Birds
Cliff Chipmunk

Cliff Chipmunk

Neotamias dorsalis

Meet the mountain athlete of the American Southwest. The Cliff Chipmunk is a master of vertical terrain, turning shee...

Mammals
Cliff Swallow

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Master architects of the bird world, Cliff Swallows build intricate mud cities under bridges and eaves. Look for thei...

Birds
Climbing Galaxias

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

The ultimate mountaineer of the underwater world, the Climbing Galaxias can scale vertical waterfalls using only its ...

Fish
Cloaked Carpet

Cloaked Carpet

Euphyia biangulata

A master of mossy camouflage, the Cloaked Carpet is a stunning nocturnal visitor to European gardens. Its intricate g...

Insects
Clouded Monitor

Clouded Monitor

Varanus nebulosus

The Clouded Monitor is the arboreal acrobat of the lizard world, blending perfectly into the dappled light of Southea...

Reptiles
Clouded Skipper

Clouded Skipper

Lerema accius

A master of camouflage with a subtle violet sheen, the Clouded Skipper is a frequent guest in southern gardens. Look ...

Insects
Clover Mite

Clover Mite

Bryobia praetiosa

The Clover Mite is a tiny but vibrant red arachnid famous for its remarkably long front legs and its habit of swarmin...

Insects
Clown Wrasse

Clown Wrasse

Halichoeres maculipinna

A vibrant jewel of the Caribbean, the Clown Wrasse is a master of transformation that brings energetic color to the A...

Fish
Club Silverline

Club Silverline

Cigaritis syama

A shimmering marvel of the Lycaenidae family, the Club Silverline dazzles with its metallic wing patterns and a fasci...

Insects
Clubnose guitarfish

Clubnose guitarfish

Glaucostegus thouin

A rare gem of the Indo-Pacific, the Clubnose guitarfish is a prehistoric-looking ray with a signature 'club' snout an...

Fish
Clymene Dolphin

Clymene Dolphin

Stenella clymene

A rare Atlantic exclusive, the Clymene dolphin is the only marine mammal known to have evolved through hybrid speciat...

Mammals
Coal Tit

Coal Tit

Periparus ater

A tiny, energetic marvel of the conifer woods, the Coal Tit is easily identified by the bright white patch on its nec...

Birds
Coast Mole

Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

A subterranean architect of the Pacific Northwest, the Coast Mole is a velvety wonder that keeps our soils healthy an...

Mammals
Coastal Shiner

Coastal Shiner

Alburnops petersoni

Meet the Coastal Shiner, a glimmering resident of the American Southeast's blackwater rivers and sun-drenched creeks....

Fish
Coastrange Sculpin

Coastrange Sculpin

Cottus aleuticus

A hidden gem of Pacific coastal waters, the Coastrange Sculpin is a master of camouflage that hops along the rocky bo...

Fish
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle

Cobalt Milkweed Beetle

Chrysochus cobaltinus

A shimmering jewel of the western wild, the Cobalt Milkweed Beetle turns ordinary garden plants into a display of iri...

Insects
Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet

Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet

Forpus xanthopterygius

The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is a charming 'pocket parrot' of South America, beloved for its social nature and the mal...

Birds
Cobalt-winged Parakeet

Cobalt-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris cyanoptera

Witness the flash of celestial blue against the deep Amazonian green. The Cobalt-winged Parakeet is a social, high-en...

Birds
Cobb's Wren

Cobb's Wren

Troglodytes cobbi

The fearless little ghost of the Tussac grass, Cobb's Wren is a rare avian treasure found only on the remote, predato...

Birds
Cockatoo Waspfish

Cockatoo Waspfish

Ablabys taenianotus

A master of underwater disguise, the Cockatoo Waspfish mimics a drifting leaf to hide from predators. With its specta...

Fish
Cocoa Thrush

Cocoa Thrush

Turdus fumigatus

A master of the tropical shadows, the Cocoa Thrush is a secretive songbird known for its rich, earth-toned plumage an...

Birds
Cocoa Woodcreeper

Cocoa Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus susurrans

A master of the vertical climb, the Cocoa Woodcreeper is a vocal resident of Neotropical forests and gardens. With it...

Birds
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes rhinoceros

With its prehistoric horn and glossy black armor, the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle is a heavy-weight titan of the tropic...

Insects
Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Witness the incredible journey of the Silver Salmon as it transitions from the deep ocean to the rushing streams of t...

Fish

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