Species library

Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

With its striking black mask and vibrant green plumage, the Nanday Parakeet is a charismatic visitor to backyard feed...

Birds

Nankeen Kestrel

Falco cenchroides

The Nankeen Kestrel is Australia's master of the stationary flight. With its cinnamon plumage and piercing gaze, this...

Birds

Napo Sabrewing

Campylopterus villaviscensio

A rare gem of the Andean foothills, the Napo Sabrewing captivates with its brilliant violet crown and majestic, power...

Birds

Narrow Sawfish

Anoxypristis cuspidata

Meet the ocean's most unique craftsman, a shark-like ray equipped with a tooth-lined 'saw' used for hunting in the tr...

Fish

Narrow-toed Feather-tailed Glider

Acrobates pygmaeus

Meet the world's smallest gliding mammal, a tiny marvel with a tail like a feather and a leap that defies its size. T...

Mammals

Narrowfin Smooth-hound

Mustelus norrisi

A sleek and slender specialist of the Atlantic shelf, the Narrowfin Smooth-hound is a harmless 'houndshark' known for...

Fish

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

A splash of morning sunlight in the undergrowth, the Nashville Warbler is a tiny dynamo defined by its sharp gray hoo...

Birds

Nassau Grouper

Epinephelus striatus

A friendly and inquisitive resident of the Caribbean, the Nassau Grouper is a master of camouflage and a vital indica...

Fish

Natal Red Rockhare

Pronolagus crassicaudatus

A specialist of the Southern African highlands, the Natal Red Rockhare is a reclusive beauty with a vibrant rufous co...

Mammals

Natal Spurfowl

Pternistis natalensis

Recognizable by its vibrant red legs and raucous morning call, the Natal Spurfowl is a spirited addition to any South...

Birds

Natterjack Toad

Epidalea calamita

Discover the 'Running Toad,' a rare and charismatic amphibian famous for its vibrant yellow racing stripe and incredi...

Amphibians

Nazca Booby

Sula granti

Master of the volcanic cliffs and high-speed ocean dives, the Nazca Booby is the masked icon of the Galápagos. With i...

Birds

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

The Nelson's Sparrow is a master of disguise, painted in rich autumnal oranges and soft grays to blend perfectly with...

Birds

Neon Damselfish

Pomacentrus coelestis

Experience the vibrant flash of the ocean's most electric blue resident. The Neon Damselfish brings a spark of tropic...

Fish

Neon Skimmer

Libellula croceipennis

With its electrifying red body that looks almost battery-powered, the Neon Skimmer is the crown jewel of southwestern...

Insects

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

The Neotropic Cormorant is a sleek, long-tailed diver that brings a touch of the tropics to backyards across the Amer...

Birds

Nevada Bumble Bee

Bombus nevadensis

Meet the golden giant of the West. The Nevada Bumble Bee is a robust, hardworking pollinator that brings a flash of b...

Insects

New England Cottontail

Sylvilagus transitionalis

The New England Cottontail is the Northeast's original brush-dweller, a master of the thicket that thrives in the den...

Mammals

New Jersey Chorus Frog

Pseudacris kalmi

The New Jersey Chorus Frog is the tiny, striped herald of spring, famous for a call that sounds like a plastic comb. ...

Amphibians

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

A majestic giant of New Zealand's waterways, the Longfin Eel is a mysterious predator that can live for over a centur...

Fish

New Zealand Plover

Anarhynchus obscurus

A resilient icon of the New Zealand coastline, the New Zealand Plover is a master of camouflage and a devoted guardia...

Birds

Night Sergeant

Abudefduf taurus

A rugged and territorial guardian of the rocky shallows, the Night Sergeant is a master of life in the surge. With it...

Fish

Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

The undisputed king of the African waterways, the Nile Crocodile is a living relic of the dinosaur age. Witness the p...

Reptiles

Nile Monitor

Varanus niloticus

Meet Africa's most versatile aquatic predator. From the ancient banks of the Nile to the modern canals of Florida, th...

Reptiles

Nilgiri Langur

Semnopithecus johnii

Meet the 'Ghost of the Sholas,' a striking black-furred primate with a golden crown found only in the mist-covered mo...

Mammals

Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiritragus hylocrius

Experience the 'Mountain Monarch' of Southern India. The Nilgiri Tahr is a master of the mist-covered peaks, known fo...

Mammals

Noble Chafer

Gnorimus nobilis

A rare and shimmering emerald of the insect world, the Noble Chafer is a prized find for any nature enthusiast. This ...

Insects

Noble Scoliid Wasp

Scolia nobilitata

A striking native wasp with golden spots and iridescent wings, the Noble Scoliid Wasp is a peaceful garden guardian. ...

Insects

Nocturnal Curassow

Nothocrax urumutum

A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the Nocturnal Curassow is one of the world's most mysterious ...

Birds

Nomad

Sympetrum fonscolombii

True to its name, the Nomad is a world traveler that brings a splash of scarlet to backyards across the globe. With i...

Insects

North American Luna Moth

Actias luna

A breathtaking emerald of the night, the Luna Moth is a short-lived wonder of the backyard world. With its long flowi...

Insects

North American Porcupine

Erethizon dorsatum

The North American Porcupine is a slow-moving, quill-covered marvel of the forest that often goes unnoticed until it'...

Mammals

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Meet the North American Racer, the sleek, high-speed predator of the backyard. Known for its incredible agility and c...

Reptiles

North American River Otter

Lontra canadensis

Playful, sleek, and exceptionally smart, the North American River Otter is a crown jewel of backyard wildlife sightin...

Mammals

Northeastern Marsh Rice Rat

Oryzomys palustris

A master of the wetlands, the Marsh Rice Rat is a sleek, semiaquatic rodent that navigates the tides with ease. This ...

Mammals

Northeastern Silky Anteater

Cyclopes didactylus

Meet the 'golden ghost' of the canopy—the world's smallest anteater. Shimmering and elusive, the Northeastern Silky A...

Mammals