Species library

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

The King Eider is the regal jewel of the Arctic, sporting a multi-colored crown and a stoic personality. This deep-di...

Birds

King Mackerel

Scomberomorus cavalla

The King Mackerel is a silver-streaked powerhouse of the Atlantic, famous for its high-speed aerial strikes and migra...

Fish

King Ratsnake

Elaphe carinata

A powerful and prominent hunter of the East Asian wilds, the King Ratsnake is famous for its impressive size, its 'ki...

Reptiles

Kinkajou

Potos flavus

The Kinkajou is the golden gymnast of the midnight canopy. With a prehensile tail and a specialized 'honey tongue,' t...

Mammals

Kirk's Dik-dik

Madoqua kirkii

A miniature marvel of the African savanna, Kirk's Dik-dik is a monogamous antelope known for its trunk-like nose and ...

Mammals

Kittlitz's Plover

Anarhynchus pecuarius

A master of camouflage with a secret nesting trick, the Kittlitz's Plover is one of Africa's most charismatic small s...

Birds

Kiyi

Coregonus kiyi

The Kiyi is a shimmering ghost of the Great Lakes, a deepwater specialist that thrives in the cold, pressurized darkn...

Fish

Klipspringer

Oreotragus oreotragus

Meet the 'rock jumper' of the African savannah, an agile acrobat that spends its life on the tips of its toes. The kl...

Mammals

Knotgrass leaf beetle

Chrysolina polita

A gem of the undergrowth, the Knotgrass leaf beetle brings a splash of metallic brilliance to the garden. Often found...

Insects

Knotweed Leaf Beetle

Gastrophysa polygoni

Meet the jewel of the garden weeds. With its shimmering metallic armor and vibrant orange accents, the Knotweed Leaf ...

Insects

Koch's Chirping Gecko

Ptenopus kochi

The vocal 'voice of the Namib,' Koch's Chirping Gecko is a desert-dwelling marvel that announces its presence with a ...

Reptiles

Korean Brown Frog

Rana coreana

The ultimate early riser, the Korean Brown Frog emerges when the ground is still thawing. This slender, masked acroba...

Amphibians

Kudzu Bug

Megacopta cribraria

An invasive visitor with a distinctive square shape and a potent scent, the Kudzu Bug is a fascinating example of ins...

Insects

Laced Moray

Gymnothorax favagineus

The Laced Moray is the stunning 'leopard' of the ocean, draped in a high-contrast honeycomb pattern that provides per...

Fish

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

The desert's industrious carpenter, the Ladder-backed Woodpecker is a master of survival in the arid landscapes of th...

Birds

Ladyfish

Elops saurus

The 'Poor Man's Tarpon,' the ladyfish is a silver streak of energy found in coastal backyards and estuaries. Known fo...

Fish

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

A deep-water titan of the north, the Lake Trout is a master of the cold. With its beautiful spotted coat and forked t...

Fish

Lake Whitefish

Coregonus clupeaformis

Meet the 'silver of the Great Lakes.' The Lake Whitefish is a cold-water specialist recognized by its unique humpback...

Fish

Lane Snapper

Lutjanus synagris

Featuring brilliant golden stripes and a signature black 'thumbprint,' the Lane Snapper is a colorful jewel of the At...

Fish

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

A champion of the high Arctic, the Lapland Longspur brings a touch of the tundra to winter fields across the globe. K...

Birds

Lappet-faced Vulture

Torgos tracheliotos

The Lappet-faced Vulture is the powerhouse of the African savanna, possessing a beak strong enough to tear through th...

Birds

Large-billed Crow

Corvus macrorhynchos

The Large-billed Crow is the undisputed genius of the backyard. With a massive beak and a brain to match, this adapta...

Birds

Large Elaenia

Elaenia spectabilis

A spirited and vocal inhabitant of South American woodlands, the Large Elaenia is a master of the canopy. Recognizabl...

Birds

Large-footed Finch

Pezopetes capitalis

An oversized sparrow of the misty highlands, the Large-footed Finch is easily identified by its bold crown stripes an...

Birds

Large Hawk-Cuckoo

Hierococcyx sparverioides

A remarkable mimic with a hawk-like silhouette, the Large Hawk-Cuckoo is the forest's most elusive 'brain-fever' sing...

Birds

Large Pine Aphid

Cinara pinea

The Large Pine Aphid is a master of the miniature forest, a 'spider-like' insect that thrives in the needles of the S...

Insects

Large Rose Sawfly

Arge pagana

A striking visitor to the summer garden, the Large Rose Sawfly is easily identified by its vibrant orange abdomen and...

Insects

Large Skipper

Ochlodes sylvanus

Meet the 'jet fighter' of the butterfly world. With its stout, furry body and unique angled-wing resting pose, the La...

Insects

Large Waxy Willow Aphid

Plocamaphis flocculosa

Often mistaken for a patch of summer snow or fuzzy mold, the Large Waxy Willow Aphid is a master of disguise. These '...

Insects

Large White

Pieris brassicae

A bold and powerful flyer, the Large White is a staple of the summer garden. Known for its brilliant white wings and ...

Insects

Large Yellow Underwing

Noctua pronuba

A frequent visitor to backyard porch lights, the Large Yellow Underwing hides a brilliant secret beneath its drab ext...

Insects

Largehead Hairtail

Trichiurus lepturus

A shimmering silver ribbon of the deep, the Largehead Hairtail is a fierce predator known for its fang-like teeth and...

Fish

Larger Citronella Ant

Lasius interjectus

Known for their striking golden color and surprising lemon scent, Larger Citronella Ants are the "invisible gardeners...

Insects

Largescale Stoneroller

Campostoma oligolepis

The Largescale Stoneroller is a hardworking herbivore and a vital architect of North American streams. Watch as these...

Fish

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

With its bold harlequin face and melodic song, the Lark Sparrow is a standout among North American grassland birds. O...

Birds

Lattice-tailed Trogon

Trogon clathratus

A hidden gem of the Central American rainforest, the Lattice-tailed Trogon is named for the exquisite, lace-like patt...

Birds