Species library

Common Warthog

Phacochoerus africanus

With their iconic tusks and vertical tails, Common Warthogs are the spirited 'architects' of the African savanna. The...

Mammals

Common Water Monitor

Varanus salvator

The Common Water Monitor is the world's second-largest lizard and a master of the Asian wetlands. Intelligent, adapta...

Reptiles

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

The Common Watersnake is North America's most frequent aquatic visitor, often seen sunning itself on riverbanks or gl...

Reptiles

Common Whitetail

Plathemis lydia

A bold guardian of the garden pond, the Common Whitetail stands out with its striking chalk-white body and checkered ...

Insects

Common Whitethroat

Curruca communis

With its brilliant white throat and energetic song flights, the Common Whitethroat is the quintessential sound of a t...

Birds

Common Wildebeest

Connochaetes taurinus

Witness the thunderous heart of the African savanna. The Common Wildebeest is a resilient nomad, famous for its epic ...

Mammals

Common Wolf Snake

Lycodon capucinus

A slender, nocturnal climber often found in garden walls and rafters, the Common Wolf Snake is a non-venomous gecko s...

Reptiles

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

Meet the 'Yellow Bandit' of the brush—a charismatic warbler known for its bold black mask and rhythmic 'witchety' son...

Birds

Comstock Mealybug

Pseudococcus comstocki

A tiny, waxy hitchhiker from East Asia, the Comstock Mealybug has become a master of disguise in backyard orchards wo...

Insects

Congo Dwarf Crocodile

Osteolaemus osborni

Meet the world's smallest crocodile, a shy 'living fossil' that prowls the flooded forests of the Congo Basin by night.

Reptiles

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

A secretive ghost of the boreal bogs, the Connecticut Warbler is a master of the forest floor, distinguished by its r...

Birds

Convergent Lady Beetle

Hippodamia convergens

The ultimate garden ally, the Convergent Lady Beetle is famous for its massive mountain migrations and its distinctiv...

Insects

Convex Slippersnail

Crepidula convexa

Meet the tiny hitchhiker of the shoreline. The Convex Slippersnail is a master of camouflage and coastal adaptation, ...

Insects

Convict Blenny

Pholidichthys leucotaenia

The ultimate architect of the reef, the Convict Blenny builds vast underground cities and exhibits some of the most u...

Fish

Cook's Petrel

Pterodroma cookii

A master of the Pacific winds, Cook's Petrel journeys from the deep ocean to the high forests of New Zealand. This el...

Birds

Cook's Scorpionfish

Scorpaena cardinalis

The Cook's Scorpionfish is the South Pacific's most colorful master of disguise, blending perfectly into rocky reefs ...

Fish

Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

The 'fighter pilot' of the backyard, the Cooper's Hawk is a master of speed and agility, turning suburban gardens int...

Birds

Copper Flash

Rapala pheretima

A shimmering jewel of the tropical garden, the Copper Flash is known for its metallic orange glow and high-speed aeri...

Insects

Copper Rockfish

Sebastes caurinus

The patient sentinel of the Pacific reefs, the Copper Rockfish is a master of camouflage and a long-lived resident of...

Fish

Copper-rumped Hummingbird

Saucerottia tobaci

A bold and territorial jewel of the Caribbean, the Copper-rumped Hummingbird dazzles with its metallic green plumage ...

Birds

Copperhead Rat Snake

Coelognathus radiatus

Meet Asia's most dramatic nonvenomous serpent, a master of mimicry with a signature copper crown. Famous for its thea...

Reptiles

Coppery-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis cupreoventris

A high-altitude gem of the Andes, the Coppery-bellied Puffleg dazzles with its metallic orange belly and whimsical wh...

Birds

Coral Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes parvipinnis

A pint-sized predator with a penchant for disguise, the Coral Scorpionfish is one of the reef's most elusive resident...

Fish

Corkwing Wrasse

Symphodus melops

A jewel of the Atlantic coast, the Corkwing Wrasse is famous for its intricate seaweed nests and brilliant, jewel-ton...

Fish

Corn Bunting

Emberiza calandra

The quintessential bird of the open fields, the Corn Bunting is famous for its 'jangling keys' song and its mastery o...

Birds

Corn Earworm Moth

Helicoverpa zea

Though famous as a garden pest in its larval stage, the adult Corn Earworm Moth is a beautiful nocturnal traveler wit...

Insects

Cornelian

Deudorix epijarbas

A jewel of the canopy, the Cornelian butterfly dazzles with its fiery orange-red wings and delicate, hair-like tails....

Insects

Cornfield Ant

Lasius alienus

The Cornfield Ant is the hidden architect of the meadow, a master aphid-farmer that builds complex empires right bene...

Insects

Corsican Pine Shoot Aphid

Cinara brauni

A giant among aphids, the Corsican Pine Shoot Aphid is a master of the pine canopy. Watch closely and you'll see a mi...

Insects

Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris borealis

The ghost of the Atlantic waves, Cory’s Shearwater is a master glider that travels thousands of miles across the open...

Birds

Costa Rican Brushfinch

Arremon costaricensis

A dapper resident of the Central American undergrowth, the Costa Rican Brushfinch is easily recognized by its strikin...

Birds

Costa Rican Warbler

Basileuterus melanotis

A restless gem of the Central American highlands, the Costa Rican Warbler is instantly recognizable by its bold black...

Birds

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

A tiny desert jewel with a regal purple crown, the Costa's Hummingbird is the Southwestern desert's most dazzling aer...

Birds

Cotton Aphid

Acyrthosiphon gossypii

The Cotton Aphid is a tiny marvel of the insect world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its unique 'fa...

Insects

Cottonwood Leafminer

Paraleucoptera albella

A tiny ghost of the Cottonwood canopy, this moth transforms leaves into intricate nurseries. Known for its brilliant ...

Insects

Cottony Camellia Scale

Pulvinaria camelicola

A master of disguise in the garden, the Cottony Camellia Scale is best known for the long, white waxy 'tails' it leav...

Insects