Species library

Dunnock

Prunella modularis

The Dunnock is the 'quiet neighbor' of the bird world—a subtle, ground-dwelling accentor with a lead-grey breast and ...

Birds

Dusky Damselfish

Stegastes adustus

Meet the reef’s most determined gardener. The Dusky Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively 'farms' its own...

Fish

Dusky Dolphin

Aethalodelphis obscurus

The Dusky Dolphin is the Southern Hemisphere's premier acrobat, known for spectacular leaps and a curious, social nat...

Mammals

Dusky Flycatcher

Empidonax oberholseri

A master of the mountain brush, the Dusky Flycatcher is a subtle beauty known for its acrobatic aerial hunts and rhyt...

Birds

Dusky-footed Woodrat

Neotoma fuscipes

The ultimate architect of the Pacific coast, the Dusky-footed Woodrat is famous for its massive stick houses and its ...

Mammals

Dusky Gregory

Stegastes nigricans

Meet the reef's most dedicated gardener. The Dusky Gregory is a small fish with a big personality, famous for growing...

Fish

Dusky Leaf Monkey

Trachypithecus obscurus

Recognizable by their comical 'spectacles' and stunning orange infants, the Dusky Leaf Monkey is a gentle, leaf-eatin...

Mammals

Dusky-legged Guan

Penelope obscura

The 'forest chicken' of the Atlantic Forest, the Dusky-legged Guan is a large, charismatic bird known for its strikin...

Birds

Dusky Moorhen

Gallinula tenebrosa

With its iconic red face and expressive tail-flicking, the Dusky Moorhen is the charismatic socialite of the local we...

Birds

Dusky Morwong

Dactylophora nigricans

A stoic giant of the Australian kelp forests and seagrass meadows, the Dusky Morwong is a master of the bottom-dwelli...

Fish

Dusky Palm Squirrel

Funambulus obscurus

The Dusky Palm Squirrel is Sri Lanka's hidden gem of the rainforest floor. A master of the shadows, this tiny endemic...

Mammals

Dusky Sallow

Eremobia ochroleuca

A master of grassland camouflage, the Dusky Sallow features stunning marbled wings in shades of ochre and gold. Look ...

Insects

Dusky Shark

Carcharhinus obscurus

A sleek, long-distance traveler of the deep, the Dusky Shark is a symbol of the ocean's wild frontier. This powerful ...

Fish

Dusky Shiner

Pteronotropis cummingsae

A shimmering inhabitant of the Southeast's mysterious blackwater streams, the Dusky Shiner is a master of the slow-mo...

Fish

Dusky Smooth-hound

Mustelus canis

The Dusky Smooth-hound is a sleek, pack-hunting 'dogfish' shark that patrols our coastal shallows. Known for its doci...

Fish

Dussumier's Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus dussumieri

A shimmering acrobat of the tropical shallows, the Dussumier's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its uniquely elongate...

Fish

Dwarf Cassowary

Casuarius bennetti

The Dwarf Cassowary is a living relic of the prehistoric world, a solitary 'mountain muruk' that haunts the misty hig...

Birds

Dwarf Crocodile

Osteolaemus tetraspis

The Dwarf Crocodile is the world's smallest living crocodilian, a heavily armored 'living fossil' that prowls the dar...

Reptiles

Dwarf Percher

Diplacodes pumila

The Dwarf Percher is one of Africa's smallest and most elusive dragonflies, a charcoal-colored master of the savanna'...

Insects

Dwarf scorpionfish

Sebastapistes fowleri

The Dwarf scorpionfish is a miniature marvel of evolution, using near-perfect camouflage to vanish into the tropical ...

Fish

Dybowski's Frog

Rana dybowskii

A champion of the cold, Dybowski's Frog is one of the first signs of spring in Northeast Asia, emerging while ice sti...

Amphibians

Eared Dove

Zenaida auriculata

South America's most common dove, the Eared Dove is a master of adaptation, famous for its gentle coo and the elegant...

Birds

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

With their fiery red eyes and golden 'ear' fans, Eared Grebes are the jewels of the marsh. Watch as these master dive...

Birds

Eared Quetzal

Euptilotis neoxenus

A hidden gem of the mountain canyons, the Eared Quetzal dazzles with its emerald back and brilliant red breast. This ...

Birds

East African Black Mud Turtle

Pelusios subniger

A resilient wanderer of the African wetlands, the East African Black Mud Turtle is a master of survival. With its sec...

Reptiles

East African Oryx

Oryx beisa

With its rapier-like horns and striking monochrome mask, the East African Oryx is the ultimate desert survivor. Often...

Mammals

East Asian finless porpoise

Neophocaena sunameri

Meet the 'smiling' phantom of the East Asian coast. This dorsal-finless wonder is a master of the shallows, weaving t...

Mammals

East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse

Symphodus tinca

The East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse is the Mediterranean's living rainbow. With its kaleidoscopic colors and inquisitive...

Fish

Eastern Black Carpenter Ant

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

The Eastern Black Carpenter Ant is the heavyweight of the North American insect world. A master of social organizatio...

Insects

Eastern Blacknose Dace

Rhinichthys atratulus

A shimmering icon of the eastern mountain stream, the Eastern Blacknose Dace is known for its lightning-fast movement...

Fish

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

A flash of brilliant azure in the garden, the Eastern Bluebird is a symbol of spring and one of North America's most ...

Birds

Eastern Bonelli's Warbler

Phylloscopus orientalis

A hidden gem of the Balkan woodlands, the Eastern Bonelli's Warbler is a master of the canopy. With its silky white p...

Birds

Eastern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa virginica

Often mistaken for oversized bumblebees, the Eastern Carpenter Bee is a master woodworker and vital pollinator. Recog...

Insects

Eastern Chanting-Goshawk

Melierax poliopterus

With its striking orange legs and melodic morning whistle, the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk is the elegant sentinel of th...

Birds

Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

The Eastern Chipmunk is a tireless worker of the forest floor, easily recognized by its bold stripes and rhythmic 'ch...

Mammals

Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp

Sphecius speciosus

The Eastern Cicada-killer is one of North America's largest and most misunderstood wasps. A solitary giant, this fasc...

Insects