Species library

Heath Spittlebug

Clastoptera saintcyri

Look closely at the stems of your berry bushes and you might find a cluster of tiny bubbles—the secret fortress of th...

Insects

Heaviside's Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

The Heaviside's Dolphin is a rare, small cetacean found only in the cold waters of southwest Africa. Known for its pl...

Mammals

Helmeted Guineafowl

Numida meleagris

The Helmeted Guineafowl is nature's most stylish alarm system, decked out in charcoal-and-white polka dots and a stri...

Birds

Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus galeatus

A pint-sized marvel of the tropical canopy, the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant is famous for its spiky 'mohawk' crest and rest...

Birds

Helmeted Turtle

Pelomedusa subrufa

The African Helmeted Turtle is a prehistoric-looking survivor capable of outlasting the harshest droughts. With its u...

Reptiles

Hemispherical Scale

Saissetia coffeae

Resembling tiny, polished mahogany helmets, the Hemispherical Scale is a master of the stationary life. These glossy ...

Insects

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Adelges tsugae

The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid may be tiny, but its impact on our forests is monumental. Identifiable by the white, cotto...

Insects

Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Affectionately known as the 'Grey Ghost' in its male form, the Hen Harrier is a spectral hunter of the open plains. W...

Birds

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

A secretive treasure of the American prairie, Henslow's Sparrow is a master of camouflage known for its olive-green h...

Birds

Hepatic Tanager

Piranga flava

A striking resident of the mountain pine-oak forests, the Hepatic Tanager is distinguished by its deep brick-red plum...

Birds

Herald Petrel

Pterodroma heraldica

A master of the southern winds, the Herald Petrel is a mysterious wanderer of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. Wi...

Birds

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

A champion of the forest floor, the Hermit Thrush is celebrated for its hauntingly beautiful song and resilient spiri...

Birds

Hermit Warbler

Setophaga occidentalis

A hidden gem of the Pacific evergreens, the Hermit Warbler dazzles with its brilliant yellow face and elusive canopy-...

Birds

Hewitt's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus saundersiae

A master of the mountain peaks, Hewitt's Red Rockhare is a shy but striking inhabitant of the Southern African crags....

Mammals

Hickory Shad

Alosa mediocris

The Hickory Shad is a silver-scaled acrobat of the Atlantic coast, celebrated for its spirited leaps and epic spring ...

Fish

Highland Guan

Penelopina nigra

A rare and striking resident of Central America's misty cloud forests, the Highland Guan is known for its glossy blac...

Birds

Himalayan Cuckoo

Cuculus saturatus

The Himalayan Cuckoo is a ghost of the high-altitude forests, known for its rhythmic four-note song and its fascinati...

Birds

Himalayan Griffon

Gyps himalayensis

The Himalayan Griffon is a titan of the alpine skies, boasting a wingspan that can reach over ten feet. As the primar...

Birds

Himalayan Striped Squirrel

Tamiops mcclellandii

With its racing-stripe markings and charming white ear tufts, the Himalayan Striped Squirrel is one of Asia's most ch...

Mammals

Himalayan Tahr

Hemitragus jemlahicus

A master of the vertical world, the Himalayan Tahr is an iconic mountain goat-antelope known for its shaggy mane and ...

Mammals

Hispaniolan Emerald

Riccordia swainsonii

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Emerald is a master of aerial acrobatics endemic to the island of Hispaniol...

Birds

Hispaniolan Mango

Anthracothorax dominicus

A velvet-chested jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Mango is a striking endemic hummingbird that brings vibrant ...

Birds

Hispid Cotton Rat

Sigmodon hispidus

The Hispid Cotton Rat is the 'architect' of the undergrowth, famous for weaving intricate grass tunnels. This bristly...

Mammals

Hoary Edge

Cecropterus lyciades

Meet the Hoary Edge, a swift and elusive forest-edge specialist famous for the 'frosted' white patches on its wings. ...

Insects

Hoary Fox

Lycalopex vetula

The dainty 'raposinha-do-campo' is Brazil's most specialized fox, a silver-grey shadow that hunts termites instead of...

Mammals

Hoary Marmot

Marmota caligata

The legendary 'whistler' of the high peaks, the Hoary Marmot is a social giant of the alpine world. These silver-furr...

Mammals

Hoffmann's Woodpecker

Melanerpes hoffmannii

A colorful and energetic resident of Central American gardens, Hoffmann's Woodpecker is as famous for its 'zebra-back...

Birds

Hogfish

Lachnolaimus maximus

The Hogfish is a master of the Western Atlantic reefs, easily recognized by its pig-like snout and flowing dorsal spi...

Fish

Holly Blue

Celastrina argiolus

The Holly Blue is a shimmering sky-blue visitor that brings life to garden hedges in early spring and late summer. Un...

Insects

Holub's Golden-Weaver

Ploceus xanthops

A radiant resident of African wetlands and gardens, Holub's Golden-Weaver stands out with its sun-drenched plumage an...

Birds

Home's Hingeback Tortoise

Kinixys homeana

Meet the forest's armored ghost, a unique tortoise with a literal 'hinge' on its back for ultimate protection. This c...

Reptiles

Honeycomb Cowfish

Acanthostracion polygonium

A geometric masterpiece of the Caribbean, the Honeycomb Cowfish is a living box-shaped wonder. With its distinctive '...

Fish

Honeycomb Moray

Muraena melanotis

A striking master of disguise in the Atlantic reefs, the Honeycomb Moray is easily recognized by its beautiful reticu...

Fish

Honeycomb rockfish

Sebastes umbrosus

Adorned with a striking geometric pattern that gives it its name, the Honeycomb rockfish is a master of the Southern ...

Fish

Honeycomb Whipray

Himantura undulata

Discover the mesmerizing patterns of the Honeycomb Whipray, a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific's shallow seas...

Fish

Hooded Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium strahani

The Hooded Carpetshark is a rare 'walking' shark found only in the reefs of Papua New Guinea. With its distinctive da...

Fish