Species library

Golden-cheeked Warbler

Setophaga chrysoparia

Meet the only bird that calls Texas its exclusive breeding home. With its brilliant yellow face and striking black ma...

Birds

Golden-cheeked Woodpecker

Melanerpes chrysogenys

A radiant endemic of Western Mexico, the Golden-cheeked Woodpecker brings a flash of gold and rhythm to the Pacific c...

Birds

Golden-chevroned Tanager

Thraupis ornata

A dazzling endemic of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, the Golden-chevroned Tanager is a social garden visitor famous f...

Birds

Golden-collared Woodpecker

Veniliornis cassini

A small but striking inhabitant of the Amazonian canopy, the Golden-collared Woodpecker is named for its brilliant ye...

Birds

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

Meet the Golden-crowned Kinglet, a tiny bundle of energy that defies the winter chill. With its fiery crest and frant...

Birds

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

With their signature golden crown and hauntingly beautiful three-note song, these large sparrows are the quintessenti...

Birds

Golden-crowned Warbler

Basileuterus culicivorus

With its brilliant golden crown and restless energy, this tiny songbird is a jewel of the American tropics. A master ...

Birds

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Commanding the crags and canyons of the Northern Hemisphere, the Golden Eagle is a symbol of wild power. With its mas...

Birds

Golden-eared Tanager

Tangara chrysotis

With its shimmering emerald plumage and distinctive 'golden ears,' this Andean gem is a highlight for any birdwatcher...

Birds

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

With its striking golden nape and bold zebra-striped back, the Golden-fronted Woodpecker is a charismatic staple of t...

Birds

Golden-green Woodpecker

Piculus chrysochloros

With its shimmering olive-gold plumage and striking facial stripes, the Golden-green Woodpecker is a hidden gem of th...

Birds

Golden Grey Mullet

Chelon auratus

A shimmering silver nomad of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, the Golden Grey Mullet is easily identified by th...

Fish

Golden Hamster

Mesocricetus auratus

Though famous as a beloved household pet, the wild Golden Hamster is a rare and endangered master of the Syrian stepp...

Mammals

Golden-headed Quetzal

Pharomachrus auriceps

A shimmering jewel of the Andean cloud forest, the Golden-headed Quetzal captivates with its brilliant emerald plumag...

Birds

Golden-hooded Tanager

Stilpnia larvata

Adorned in a striking palette of gold, turquoise, and black, the Golden-hooded Tanager is a jewel of the Neotropical ...

Birds

Golden Jackal

Canis aureus

A resilient and vocal opportunist, the Golden Jackal is currently staging one of the most successful wildlife expansi...

Mammals

Golden-naped Tanager

Chalcothraupis ruficervix

A dazzling resident of the Andean cloud forests, the Golden-naped Tanager is easily recognized by its shimmering turq...

Birds

Golden-naped Woodpecker

Melanerpes chrysauchen

A social and vibrant inhabitant of Central America's Pacific slope, the Golden-naped Woodpecker is easily recognized ...

Birds

Golden Northern Bumble Bee

Bombus fervidus

A vibrant golden herald of the summer meadow, the Golden Northern Bumble Bee is one of the most striking and industri...

Insects

Golden-olive Woodpecker

Colaptes rubiginosus

A striking bird of the tropical canopy, the Golden-olive Woodpecker is famous for its shimmering green-gold wings and...

Birds

Golden Parakeet

Guaruba guarouba

Glowing like a sunbeam in the Amazonian canopy, the Golden Parakeet is one of Brazil's most stunning and rare avian t...

Birds

Golden-plumed Parakeet

Leptosittaca branickii

A rare high-altitude treasure of the Andes, the Golden-plumed Parakeet is a master of the misty cloud forest. Disting...

Birds

Golden Redhorse

Moxostoma erythrurum

A gleaming resident of North America's cleanest rivers, the Golden Redhorse is a master of the riverbed. With its bra...

Fish

Golden Shiner

Notemigonus crysoleucas

A shimmering resident of North America's quiet waters, the Golden Shiner is famous for its brilliant metallic scales ...

Fish

Golden-sided Euphonia

Euphonia cayennensis

A hidden gem of the northern Amazon, the Golden-sided Euphonia swaps the typical yellow belly of its cousins for a so...

Birds

Golden Tanager

Tangara arthus

A shimmering jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Golden Tanager illuminates the canopy with its brilliant sun-colo...

Birds

Golden Trevally

Gnathanodon speciosus

With its brilliant gold scales and bold personality, the Golden Trevally is the 'pilot' of the Pacific. Known for fol...

Fish

Golden-winged Cacique

Cacicus chrysopterus

Adorned with brilliant golden epaulets and ivory-colored bills, the Golden-winged Cacique is a master of mimicry and ...

Birds

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

A rare gem of the shrublands, the Golden-winged Warbler captivates with its striking yellow crown and sophisticated s...

Birds

Goldenrod Aphid

Uroleucon solidaginis

With their striking crimson bodies and spindly black legs, Goldenrod Aphids turn ordinary meadow stems into vibrant m...

Insects

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Meet the garden's most sophisticated shapeshifter, a master of camouflage that changes its very color to vanish into ...

Insects

Goldenrod Leaf Beetle

Trirhabda canadensis

A striking striped specialist of the summer meadow, the Goldenrod Leaf Beetle is a master of its botanical niche. Oft...

Insects

Goldenrod Leafminer

Microrhopala vittata

Look closely at the goldenrod in your garden and you might spot this tiny, metallic gem. The Goldenrod Leafminer is a...

Insects

Goldenrod Plume Moth

Platyptilia calodactyla

With wings like delicate feathers and a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Goldenrod Plume Moth is a master of garden ca...

Insects

Goldentail Moray

Gymnothorax miliaris

With its jewel-like golden spots and striking yellow-tipped tail, the Goldentail Moray is a shy but stunning resident...

Fish

Goldfish

Carassius auratus

The world's most recognizable fish is a marvel of resilience and beauty. Whether shimmering in a garden pond or navig...

Fish