Species library

Far Eastern Curlew

Numenius madagascariensis

The Far Eastern Curlew is the world's largest sandpiper, an endangered giant of the wetlands famous for its incredibl...

Birds

Fathead Minnow

Pimephales promelas

The ultimate survivor of the freshwater world, the Fathead Minnow is a master of adaptation. Whether guarding a nest ...

Fish

Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Heliodoxa rubinoides

A robust gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Fawn-breasted Brilliant is easily recognized by its warm cinnamon pluma...

Birds

Fea's Muntjac

Muntiacus feae

An elusive ghost of the Tenasserim mountains, the Fea's Muntjac is a rare, dark-coated deer famous for its golden cro...

Mammals

Ferruginous Carpenter Ant

Camponotus chromaiodes

Meet the architect of the undergrowth. The Ferruginous Carpenter Ant is a striking bi-colored marvel that plays a mas...

Insects

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

As the largest Buteo in North America, the Ferruginous Hawk is a master of the western prairies. With its feathered l...

Birds

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium brasilianum

The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the bird world, known for its fierce hunting skills, daytime ...

Birds

Festive Amazon

Amazona festiva

A vibrant specialist of the South American riverfronts, the Festive Amazon is easily identified by its striking red r...

Birds

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

With its signature pink bill and warm, rusty cap, the Field Sparrow is a gentle soul of the overgrown meadow. Watch f...

Birds

Field Vole

Microtus agrestis

The hidden pulse of the meadow, the Field Vole is a master of the under-grass world. Though small and secretive, this...

Mammals

Fieldfare

Turdus pilaris

A social and striking winter visitor, the Fieldfare is a grey-headed thrush that brings a touch of wild Scandinavia t...

Birds

Fiery-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus frantzii

With its neon-orange bill and striking yellow-and-red chest, the Fiery-billed Aracari is a crown jewel of the Central...

Birds

Fiery Skipper

Hylephila phyleus

A flash of golden-orange in the summer sun, the Fiery Skipper is the high-energy athlete of your backyard garden. The...

Insects

Figeater Beetle

Cotinis mutabilis

The figeater beetle is a shimmering emerald gem of the Southwest. Often heard before it is seen, this bumbling, metal...

Insects

Finescale Dace

Chrosomus neogaeus

A shimmering bronze inhabitant of North America's quietest waters, the Finescale Dace is a master of the bog. This re...

Fish

Finlayson's Squirrel

Callosciurus finlaysonii

Widely known as the Variable Squirrel, this Southeast Asian native is a master of disguise, appearing in colors rangi...

Mammals

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

The clever, nasal-voiced cousin of the American Crow, this wetland specialist is a master of the shoreline and a risi...

Birds

Fisher

Pekania pennanti

A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the fisher is one of North America's most mysterious and agil...

Mammals

Five-banded Thynnid Wasp

Myzinum quinquecinctum

A striking ally for any gardener, the Five-banded Thynnid Wasp is a master hunter of lawn pests. With its glossy blac...

Insects

Five-spotted Wrasse

Symphodus roissali

A vibrant and industrious resident of Mediterranean reefs, the Five-spotted Wrasse is a master architect known for bu...

Fish

Five-striped Palm Squirrel

Funambulus pennantii

Meet the Five-striped Palm Squirrel, the high-speed acrobat of the South Asian garden. With its bold racing stripes a...

Mammals

Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

A rare resident of the rugged canyons along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Five-striped Sparrow is a master of the thorn...

Birds

Flag Rockfish

Sebastes rubrivinctus

With its striking 'barberpole' stripes and stoic personality, the Flag Rockfish is a vibrant master of the Eastern Pa...

Fish

Flagfin Shiner

Pteronotropis signipinnis

The flagfin shiner is a living jewel of the Southeast, turning dark blackwater streams into a theater of vibrant oran...

Fish

Flame-faced Tanager

Tangara parzudakii

With a face like a glowing ember and wings that shimmer like green opals, the Flame-faced Tanager is one of the Andes...

Birds

Flame-rumped Tanager

Ramphocelus flammigerus

A jewel of the Colombian Andes, the Flame-rumped Tanager dazzles with its velvety black plumage and a rump that glows...

Birds

Flame Skimmer

Libellula saturata

The Flame Skimmer is a living ember in the summer garden, sporting a brilliant orange hue that seems to glow in the m...

Insects

Flamed Tarantula-hawk Wasp

Hemipepsis ustulata

A flash of brilliant orange against a desert-blue sky, the Flamed Tarantula-hawk Wasp is the Southwestern scrub's mos...

Insects

Flammulated Owl

Psiloscops flammeolus

Meet the 'Pinecone Owl,' a tiny, dark-eyed master of disguise that migrates thousands of miles across the Americas. T...

Birds

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

The Flat-headed Snake is a miniature marvel of the undergrowth, often mistaken for an earthworm at first glance. This...

Reptiles

Flat Needlefish

Ablennes hians

The Flat Needlefish is a shimmering, ribbon-like predator that haunts the ocean's surface. Recognizable by its dark v...

Fish

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

The undisputed heavyweight of the river bottom, the Flathead Catfish is a master of ambush and underwater shadows. Wi...

Fish

Flesh-footed Shearwater

Ardenna carneipes

A master of the open ocean, the Flesh-footed Shearwater is a long-distance traveler known for its distinct pink bill ...

Birds

Flock Bronzewing

Phaps histrionica

A true desert nomad, the Flock Bronzewing is a master of survival in Australia's arid heart, known for its stunning h...

Birds

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

A powerful, heavy-bodied resident of the Southeast's wetlands, the Florida Cottonmouth is a master of the swamp. Reco...

Reptiles

Florida Pompano

Trachinotus carolinus

A shimmering silver icon of the Atlantic coast, the Florida Pompano is a master of the surf. Watch these fast-moving ...

Fish