Species library

Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch

Phrygilus gayi

With its sophisticated blue-gray hood and vibrant golden plumage, the Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch is a crown jewel of th...

Birds

Gray-lined Hawk

Buteo nitidus

With its elegant silver-gray plumage and striking banded tail, the Gray-lined Hawk is a master of the forest edge. Th...

Birds

Gray Seedeater

Sporophila intermedia

A charming songbird of the South American lowlands, the Gray Seedeater is easily recognized by the male's striking le...

Birds

Gray Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

The Gray Snapper is the clever 'lawyer' of the mangroves, known for its keen intelligence and ability to thrive from ...

Fish

Gray-tailed Vole

Microtus canicaudus

Meet the elusive architect of the Willamette Valley. The Gray-tailed Vole is a master of camouflage and tunnel engine...

Mammals

Gray-winged Francolin

Scleroptila afra

A master of mountain camouflage, the Gray-winged Francolin is the soulful voice of the South African highlands. Spott...

Birds

Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

The Gray Wolf is the legendary apex predator of the northern wilderness, a symbol of untamed nature and complex socia...

Mammals

Grayish Baywing

Agelaioides badius

A social and sophisticated songbird of the South American scrub, the Grayish Baywing is famous for its cinnamon-strea...

Birds

Grayish Eagle-Owl

Bubo cinerascens

A silent sentinel of the African savanna, the Grayish Eagle-Owl is a master of nighttime camouflage. Recognizable by ...

Birds

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

The silver ghost of the reef, the Great Barracuda is a master of the ambush. With its torpedo-shaped body and razor-s...

Fish

Great Basin Bumble Bee

Bombus centralis

A vibrant specialist of the American West, the Great Basin Bumble Bee is easily recognized by its striking orange-ban...

Insects

Great-billed Hermit

Phaethornis malaris

The Great-billed Hermit is the elegant 'trap-liner' of the Amazon, recognizable by its incredible curved beak and spi...

Birds

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Meet the world's largest gull, a formidable North Atlantic predator with a wingspan that commands respect. Known for ...

Birds

Great Black Digger Wasp

Sphex pensylvanicus

An elegant giant of the summer garden, the Great Black Digger Wasp is a non-aggressive pollinator with a fascinating ...

Insects

Great Black Hawk

Buteogallus urubitinga

A powerful, soot-colored sentinel of the Neotropics, the Great Black Hawk is a master of the hunt along forest rivers...

Birds

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

With its prehistoric silhouette and statuesque patience, the Great Blue Heron is the crown jewel of North American we...

Birds

Great Blue Skimmer

Libellula vibrans

One of the largest and most striking dragonflies in the East, the Great Blue Skimmer commands attention with its chal...

Insects

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

A master of the underwater hunt, the Great Cormorant is famous for its iconic wing-drying pose and prehistoric silhou...

Birds

Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Witness the elegance of the Great Crested Grebe, a master of the water known for its stunning 'weed dance' and striki...

Birds

Great Crested Tern

Thalasseus bergii

A striking coastal specialist known for its shaggy black crest and surgical precision when diving for fish. The Great...

Birds

Great Curassow

Crax rubra

With its magnificent curly crest and striking yellow bill, the Great Curassow is a regal ghost of the Neotropical rai...

Birds

Great Egret

Ardea alba

A towering icon of the wetlands, the Great Egret combines statuesque patience with a lightning-fast strike. Once hunt...

Birds

Great Frigatebird

Fregata minor

The ultimate 'pirate of the sky,' the Great Frigatebird is a marvel of evolution, boasting a wingspan larger than a k...

Birds

Great Giant Scale

Coelostomidia zealandica

A hidden giant of the New Zealand bush, this pink-bodied insect creates a 'honeydew' forest floor buffet that sustain...

Insects

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Sphex ichneumoneus

A masterpiece of nature's engineering, the Great Golden Digger Wasp is a shimmering, solitary architect often found i...

Insects

Great Green Bush-cricket

Tettigonia viridissima

The Great Green Bush-cricket is a stunning emerald giant of the insect world. With its incredible camouflage and a so...

Insects

Great Green Macaw

Ara ambiguus

A vibrant emerald icon of the Central American rainforest, the Great Green Macaw is one of the world's largest and mo...

Birds

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

The ultimate nocturnal apex predator, the Great Horned Owl is famous for its iconic 'hoo-h'hoo-hoo-hoo' call and stri...

Birds

Great Jay

Graphium eurypylus

A flash of emerald in the tropical sun, the Great Jay is one of the fastest and most vibrant butterflies in the Indom...

Insects

Great Kiskadee

Pitangus sulphuratus

Bold, bright, and incredibly boisterous, the Great Kiskadee is the 'king' of the flycatchers. With its striking yello...

Birds

Great Plains Toad

Anaxyrus cognatus

The Great Plains Toad is the ultimate backyard survivor, hiding beneath the soil until the summer rains call it to th...

Amphibians

Great Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus arundinaceus

The 'King of the Reeds,' the Great Reed Warbler is a powerhouse of the wetlands, known for its commanding size and a ...

Birds

Great Sapphirewing

Pterophanes cyanopterus

One of the largest hummingbirds on the planet, the Great Sapphirewing is a master of the high Andes. Its slow, rhythm...

Birds

Great Shearwater

Ardenna gravis

A champion of the Atlantic, the Great Shearwater travels from the sub-Antarctic to the Arctic and back every year. Wa...

Birds

Great Skua

Stercorarius skua

The formidable 'Bonxie' is a master of the North Atlantic, known for its pirate-like aerial chases and fearless defen...

Birds

Great Spangled Fritillary

Argynnis cybele

With its shimmering silver-spangled wings and vibrant orange hue, the Great Spangled Fritillary is the crown jewel of...

Insects