Species library

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

Meet the 'Halloween Warbler,' a high-energy acrobat that uses its fiery plumage to trick insects into the open. Watch...

Birds

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Often called the harbinger of spring, the American Robin is a friendly, red-breasted neighbor found in backyards acro...

Birds

American Rubyspot

Hetaerina americana

With wings tipped in shimmering crimson and a body of polished emerald, the American Rubyspot is the crown jewel of N...

Insects

American Sand Lance

Ammodytes americanus

The American Sand Lance is the shimmering 'hidden' hero of the Atlantic coast, famous for its incredible ability to v...

Fish

American Serpentine Leaf Miner

Liriomyza trifolii

A master of miniature engineering, the American Serpentine Leaf Miner leaves an unmistakable signature of winding whi...

Insects

American Shad

Alosa sapidissima

Meet the 'Founding Fish' of the Americas. This silver-scaled marathon runner travels thousands of miles from the deep...

Fish

American Shrewmole

Neurotrichus gibbsii

The American Shrew-mole is a fascinating evolutionary 'in-between,' possessing the velvet fur of a mole and the energ...

Mammals

American Toad

Anaxyrus americanus

The American Toad is a resilient and beneficial garden companion known for its musical spring trill and voracious app...

Amphibians

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

The American Tree Sparrow is a hardy winter wanderer, easily recognized by its rusty cap and a single dark 'stick-pin...

Birds

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

The American White Pelican is a master of the air and water, famous for its massive wingspan and incredible cooperati...

Birds

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Known as the 'baldpate' for the male's snowy-white forehead, the American Wigeon is a vibrant and vocal dabbler. Whet...

Birds

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

With its oversized eyes and long, prehensile bill, the American Woodcock is one of the most eccentric characters of t...

Birds

Amethyst Python

Simalia amethistina

The Amethyst Python is a shimmering giant of the tropical canopy, famous for the brilliant purple iridescence that da...

Reptiles

Amur Falcon

Falco amurensis

Witness the marathon traveler of the raptor world. The Amur Falcon completes a staggering 22,000-kilometer annual loo...

Birds

Anchieta's Dwarf Python

Python anchietae

A rare and stunning inhabitant of the African escarpment, the Anchieta’s Dwarf Python is a master of rocky camouflage...

Reptiles

Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

The Ancient Murrelet is a master of the North Pacific, known for its striking silver 'shawl' and a truly remarkable u...

Birds

Andean Emerald

Uranomitra franciae

A shimmering jewel of the high Andes, the Andean Emerald is easily identified by its snow-white underparts and glitte...

Birds

Andean Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus andinus

The Andean Flamingo is a master of survival, thriving in the thin air and salty lagoons of the high Andes. Easily ide...

Birds

Andean Flicker

Colaptes rupicola

Meet the woodpecker that traded trees for the high-altitude plains of the Andes. The Andean Flicker is a charismatic,...

Birds

Andean Guan

Penelope montagnii

Meet the 'chicken of the cloud forest,' an agile climber with a vibrant red throat that thrives in the misty heights ...

Birds

Angulate Tortoise

Chersina angulata

The Angulate Tortoise is the quintessential backyard reptile of the South African coast, famous for its 'bowsprit' sh...

Reptiles

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Often mistaken for a swimming serpent, the Anhinga is a master of the wetlands. With its spear-like bill and silver-s...

Birds

Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

The boldest jewel of the Pacific Coast, Anna's Hummingbirds are year-round garden residents known for their dazzling ...

Birds

Antarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus gazella

The Antarctic Fur Seal is a master of transformation, having bounced back from the brink of extinction to become the ...

Mammals

Antelope Jackrabbit

Lepus alleni

Often called the 'handsomest' of North American hares, the Antelope Jackrabbit is a desert icon with ears that defy b...

Mammals

Antillean Crested Hummingbird

Orthorhyncus cristatus

A tiny, crested jewel of the West Indies, the Antillean Crested Hummingbird brings a flash of iridescent green and a ...

Birds

Antipodean Albatross

Diomedea antipodensis

Witness the Southern Ocean's most majestic voyager. With a wingspan that defies the wind, the Antipodean Albatross is...

Birds

Aoudad

Ammotragus lervia

The ultimate rock-climber of the desert, the Aoudad is famous for its massive sweeping horns and the distinctive 'cha...

Mammals

Aphrodite Fritillary

Argynnis aphrodite

A masterpiece of orange and silver, the Aphrodite Fritillary is a high-energy visitor to North America's summer meado...

Insects

Arabian Gazelle

Gazella arabica

The Arabian Gazelle is the graceful ghost of the dunes, a master of survival in one of Earth's harshest climates. Wit...

Mammals

Arabian Oryx

Oryx leucoryx

The Arabian Oryx is a shimmering white icon of the desert, a species that quite literally rose from the ashes of exti...

Mammals

Arcella

Arcella hemisphaerica

Meet the microscopic architect of the pond world. Arcella hemisphaerica is a single-celled wonder that builds its own...

Insects

Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

A master of the frozen north, the Arctic Char is the world's northernmost freshwater fish. Famous for its breathtakin...

Fish

Arctic Grayling

Thymallus arcticus

The 'Sailfish of the North' is a dazzling iridescent gem found in the world's most pristine, ice-cold waters, easily ...

Fish

Arctic Hare

Lepus arcticus

A master of sub-zero survival, the Arctic hare is built for the world's most extreme conditions. This high-speed herb...

Mammals

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

The world's greatest traveler, the Arctic Tern follows the sun from the top of the world to the bottom and back again...

Birds