Species library

Razor-billed Curassow

Mitu tuberosum

With its striking red 'razor' bill and deep, resonant boom, the Razor-billed Curassow is a crown jewel of the South A...

Birds

Razorbill

Alca torda

The Razorbill is the ocean's most dapper survivor, a master diver with a tuxedo-like appearance and a striking stripe...

Birds

Red Acouchi

Myoprocta acouchy

A vibrant, secretive gem of the Amazonian undergrowth, the Red Acouchi is one of nature's most diligent forest plante...

Mammals

Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta

With their striking red bands and fearless personality, Red Admirals are the charismatic generals of the backyard gar...

Insects

Red-and-green Macaw

Ara chloropterus

The Red-and-green Macaw is a masterpiece of the tropical forest, boasting a massive wingspan and a brilliant crimson ...

Birds

Red-banded Leafhopper

Graphocephala coccinea

Often called the 'Candy-striped Leafhopper,' this tiny insect is one of the most vibrantly colored creatures in North...

Insects

Red-bellied Macaw

Orthopsittaca manilatus

The Red-bellied Macaw is a vibrant, palm-loving socialite of the South American wetlands. With its signature maroon b...

Birds

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

A hidden gem of the forest floor, the Red-bellied Snake is a master of camouflage with a fiery secret. This tiny, slu...

Reptiles

Red-bellied Squirrel

Sciurus aureogaster

With its striking chestnut underside and masterful climbing skills, the Red-bellied Squirrel is a vibrant highlight o...

Mammals

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is the vibrant, vocal percussionist of the eastern woods. With its striking zebra-striped ...

Birds

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Bombus rufocinctus

With its striking splash of orange and tireless work ethic, the Red-belted Bumble Bee is a late-summer favorite for b...

Insects

Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

The Red-billed Chough is the high-flying rebel of the corvid family, sporting a vivid red beak and a mastery of the m...

Birds

Red-billed Emerald

Chlorostilbon gibsoni

A shimmering jewel of the northern Andes, the Red-billed Emerald is a tiny powerhouse with a vibrant crimson beak and...

Birds

Red-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus erythroryncha

Nature's bravest groomer, the Red-billed Oxpecker, spends its life hitching a ride on Africa's largest mammals. These...

Birds

Red-billed Spurfowl

Pternistis adspersus

With its striking crimson beak and signature yellow eyes, the Red-billed Spurfowl is the vocal soul of the Southern A...

Birds

Red-billed Streamertail

Trochilus polytmus

Meet the 'Doctor Bird,' Jamaica's shimmering national icon. With its legendary tail streamers and vibrant emerald plu...

Birds

Red-billed Teal

Anas erythrorhyncha

Recognized by its striking crimson bill and bold, dark cap, the Red-billed Teal is the most abundant duck in southern...

Birds

Red-bodied Swallowtail

Pachliopta polydorus

A striking tropical visitor with a bold crimson warning, the Red-bodied Swallowtail floats through northern gardens w...

Insects

Red-breasted Meadowlark

Leistes militaris

With his jet-black feathers and a chest that glows like a ruby, the Red-breasted Meadowlark is a crown jewel of the o...

Birds

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

A sleek and shaggy-crested diving specialist, the Red-breasted Merganser is the ultimate underwater athlete of the bi...

Birds

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a pocket-sized acrobat of the forest, famous for its gravity-defying ability to walk hea...

Birds

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber

With its vibrant crimson head and unique 'sap-farming' lifestyle, the Red-breasted Sapsucker is one of the West Coast...

Birds

Red-capped Plover

Anarhynchus ruficapillus

A tiny, spirited shorebird that brings a dash of rufous color to the water's edge. Watch as the Red-capped Plover sca...

Birds

Red-cheeked Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus bengalus

With their stunning sky-blue plumage and charming red 'blush,' the Red-cheeked Cordonbleu is one of Africa’s most bel...

Birds

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Vibrantly colored and exceptionally gentle, the Red Cornsnake is a master climber and a friend to gardeners. This non...

Reptiles

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

Meet the specialist of the pine barrens. With a beak perfectly evolved for prying open cones, the Red Crossbill is a ...

Birds

Red-crowned Amazon

Amazona viridigenalis

With its brilliant crimson cap and raucous personality, the Red-crowned Amazon is the charismatic king of the suburba...

Birds

Red-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae

The Kākāriki is New Zealand's most iconic forest parrot, sporting brilliant emerald feathers and a signature crimson ...

Birds

Red-crowned Woodpecker

Melanerpes rubricapillus

Meet the Red-crowned Woodpecker, the vibrant and vocal 'zebra of the trees.' With its striking barred plumage and ene...

Birds

Red Deer

Cervus elaphus

The Red Deer is the undisputed monarch of the glen, a powerful and ancient species that brings a sense of wild majest...

Mammals

Red Drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

The legendary 'Golden Ghost' of the coast, the Red Drum is easily recognized by its shimmering copper scales and the ...

Fish

Red-eared Monkey

Cercopithecus erythrotis

Draped in a palette of slate-gray and vivid russet, the Red-eared Monkey is a jewel of the West African canopy. These...

Mammals

Red-eyed Dove

Streptopelia semitorquata

With its soothing, rhythmic call and striking crimson eyes, the Red-eyed Dove is a regal fixture of the African backy...

Birds

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

Known as the tireless 'preacher' of the treetops, the Red-eyed Vireo is a master of camouflage with a voice that neve...

Birds

Red-faced Cormorant

Urile urile

A striking inhabitant of the North Pacific's most rugged shores, the Red-faced Cormorant is easily identified by its ...

Birds

Red-faced Guan

Penelope dabbenei

A striking resident of the misty Andean cloud forests, the Red-faced Guan is famous for its vibrant crimson throat an...

Birds