Species library

Green Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus purpureus

With their iridescent emerald feathers and long, curved red bills, Green Woodhoopoes are among Africa's most charisma...

Birds

Greenblotched Rockfish

Sebastes rosenblatti

A master of deep-sea camouflage, the Greenblotched Rockfish is a stunning resident of the Pacific's rocky reefs. With...

Fish

Greenhouse Whitefly

Trialeurodes vaporariorum

Though barely the size of a grain of sand, the Greenhouse Whitefly is a fascinating backyard resident known for its p...

Insects

Greenish Elaenia

Myiopagis viridicata

A restless gem of the tropical canopy, the Greenish Elaenia is a master of camouflage and acrobatic flight. This smal...

Birds

Greenland Shark

Somniosus microcephalus

Meet the ocean's longest-living vertebrate, a ghost of the Arctic depths that can live for over four centuries. The G...

Fish

Greenspotted Rockfish

Sebastes chlorostictus

Adorned with shimmering emerald flecks, the Greenspotted Rockfish is a colorful sentinel of the Pacific's deep rocky ...

Fish

Grey Angelfish

Pomacanthus arcuatus

The Grey Angelfish is the 'friendly face' of the Atlantic reefs, known for its curious personality and striking silve...

Fish

Grey Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium griseum

The Grey Bamboo Shark is a graceful, bottom-dwelling resident of the Indo-Pacific's coral reefs. Known for its 'walki...

Fish

Grey-faced Petrel

Pterodroma gouldi

The ōi is a master of the New Zealand night, a seafaring petrel that returns from the deep ocean to nest in the rugge...

Birds

Grey Falcon

Falco hypoleucos

Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' Australia's rarest and most elusive falcon. With its striking pale plumage and incred...

Birds

Grey Go-away-bird

Crinifer concolor

With its distinctive shaggy crest and its famous 'go-away' warning call, the Grey Go-away-bird is the charismatic sen...

Birds

Grey Goshawk

Tachyspiza novaehollandiae

Often called the 'Ghost of the Forest,' the Grey Goshawk is one of Australia's most stunning raptors, appearing in bo...

Birds

Grey-headed Flying-fox

Pteropus poliocephalus

Australia’s largest bat is a spectacular sight in the night sky, easily recognized by its 'ginger' collar and impress...

Mammals

Grey-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

A striking wader of the Asian wetlands, the Grey-headed Lapwing is easily recognized by its smoky-grey hood, bold bla...

Birds

Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

A silent, statuesque sentinel of the water's edge, the Grey Heron is the ultimate master of the 'long game.' Watch as...

Birds

Grey Morwong

Nemadactylus douglasii

A shimmering icon of the Southwestern Pacific, the Grey Morwong is a master of the reef-sand interface. With its dist...

Fish

Grey Petrel

Procellaria cinerea

A champion of the Southern Ocean's stormy latitudes, the Grey Petrel is one of the few seabirds brave enough to breed...

Birds

Grey Reef Shark

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

The Grey Reef Shark is the sleek, social sentinel of the Indo-Pacific reefs. Known for its distinct black-edged tail ...

Fish

Grey Rhebok

Pelea capreolus

Known as the 'Ghost of the Mountain,' the Grey Rhebok is a woolly, silver-coated antelope that thrives in the rugged ...

Mammals

Grey Seal

Halichoerus grypus

The Grey Seal is the 'horse-head' of the Atlantic, a massive and soulful marine mammal known for its haunting songs a...

Mammals

Grey-tailed Tattler

Tringa brevipes

A master of the intertidal zone, the Grey-tailed Tattler is a sleek, silver-grey traveler that journeys from Siberian...

Birds

Grey Triggerfish

Balistes capriscus

A clever architect of the Atlantic reefs, the Grey Triggerfish uses a unique locking spine and 'water-jet' hunting ta...

Fish

Grey Wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

Elegant, energetic, and strikingly yellow, the Grey Wagtail is the prima ballerina of the riverbank. Watch for its si...

Birds

Grey Wrasse

Symphodus cinereus

A subtle beauty of the Mediterranean shallows, the Grey Wrasse is a master of camouflage and a dedicated nest-builder...

Fish

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

Meet the socialite of the scrubland. With its oversized grooved beak and cooperative family lifestyle, the Groove-bil...

Birds

Grooved Mullet

Chelon dumerili

A shimmering acrobat of the African coastlines, the Grooved Mullet is famous for its synchronized schooling and its i...

Fish

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

The Ground Snake is the 'living kaleidoscope' of the desert floor, appearing in an incredible array of colors and pat...

Reptiles

Groundhog

Marmota monax

Meet the 'whistle-pig' of the backyard, a master excavator and the world's most famous weather-predicting rodent. Whe...

Mammals

Grévy's Zebra

Equus grevyi

Meet the imperial Grévy's zebra, the largest and most striking of all wild equids. With its oversized ears and razor-...

Mammals

Guachanche Barracuda

Sphyraena guachancho

A sleek and shimmering predator of the Atlantic shallows, the Guachanche Barracuda is a master of the high-speed ambu...

Fish

Guadalupe Fur Seal

Arctocephalus townsendi

Once on the brink of extinction, the Guadalupe fur seal is a resilient survivor of the Pacific. With its luxurious fu...

Mammals

Guam Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes guamensis

A phantom of the reef, the Guam Scorpionfish blends into the coral with uncanny precision. This nocturnal specialist ...

Fish

Guanaco

Lama guanicoe

The wild ancestor of the llama, the Guanaco is the elegant sentry of the South American plains. Known for its incredi...

Mammals

Guanay Cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum

The Guanay Cormorant is the undisputed 'King of Guano,' a sleek, tuxedoed diver that thrives in the crashing waves of...

Birds

Guatemalan Tyrannulet

Zimmerius vilissimus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Central American highlands, the Guatemalan Tyrannulet is a master of the canopy. Known...

Birds

Guayaquil Woodpecker

Campephilus gayaquilensis

A striking specialist of the Tumbesian forests, the Guayaquil Woodpecker is famous for its vibrant red crest and thun...

Birds