Species library

Townsend's Mole

Scapanus townsendii

Meet the subterranean powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest. As the largest mole in North America, the Townsend's Mole ...

Mammals

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

The Townsend's Solitaire is a master of the high-country winter, a silvery-gray thrush that defends its berries with ...

Birds

Townsend's Vole

Microtus townsendii

The largest vole in North America, the Townsend's Vole is a master of the hidden meadow. Often heard but rarely seen,...

Mammals

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

A flash of gold in the evergreen shadows, the Townsend's Warbler is a master of the high canopy. With its striking bl...

Birds

Travancore Wolf Snake

Lycodon travancoricus

A sleek, nocturnal hunter endemic to the hills of South India, the Travancore Wolf Snake is a master of the night. Of...

Reptiles

Tree Pipit

Anthus trivialis

A master of the woodland edge, the Tree Pipit is famous for its spectacular 'parachute' song flight. This elegant tra...

Birds

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

A shimmering jewel of the sky, the Tree Swallow is a welcome guest in any backyard, known for its iridescent blue plu...

Birds

Treefish

Sebastes serriceps

A vibrant sentinel of the kelp forest, the Treefish is easily recognized by its bold 'bumblebee' stripes and bright p...

Fish

Triangle Plume Moth

Platyptilia gonodactyla

With wings like feathery fans and a silhouette like a tiny aircraft, the Triangle Plume Moth is one of the most archi...

Insects

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

The most social songbird of the West, the Tricolored Blackbird is a master of life in the colony. Distinguished by th...

Birds

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Bombus ternarius

With its signature sunset-orange belt and industrious nature, the Tricolored Bumble Bee is one of the most striking p...

Insects

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Meet the 'Lady of the Waters,' a slender and elegant hunter famous for its high-energy fishing dance. With its unique...

Birds

Trindade Petrel

Pterodroma arminjoniana

A master of the Atlantic winds, the Trindade Petrel is a rare and striking seabird known for its acrobatic flight and...

Birds

Trinidad Euphonia

Euphonia trinitatis

The Trinidad Euphonia is a pint-sized powerhouse of color and song, famous for its love of mistletoe and its ability ...

Birds

Trinidad Piping-Guan

Pipile pipile

The Trinidad Piping-Guan, or Pawi, is one of the rarest birds on the planet. Found only in the lush rainforests of Tr...

Birds

Trinket Snake

Coelognathus helena

An elegant and energetic resident of South Asian gardens, the Trinket Snake is a master of mimicry and a tireless hun...

Reptiles

Triple-spotted Clay

Xestia ditrapezium

A nocturnal gem of the Eurasian woodlands, the Triple-spotted Clay is prized by moth-watchers for its rich purplish h...

Insects

Tristan Albatross

Diomedea dabbenena

A critically endangered master of the winds, the Tristan Albatross is one of the world's most magnificent and rarest ...

Birds

Tropical House Gecko

Hemidactylus mabouia

The ultimate 'wall-walker' of the night, the Tropical House Gecko is a tiny, vocal predator that has turned our subur...

Reptiles

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Meet the bold and bright sentinel of the tropics. With its vibrant yellow belly and fearless attitude, the Tropical K...

Birds

Tropical Mockingbird

Mimus gilvus

The ultimate backyard entertainer, the Tropical Mockingbird is a master of mimicry and a bold guardian of its territo...

Birds

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

A vibrant, acrobatic gem of the neotropics, the Tropical Parula is a tiny power-house of energy known for its brillia...

Birds

Trowbridge's Shrew

Sorex trowbridgii

A tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest, Trowbridge's Shrew is a master of the forest floor. Despite its small siz...

Mammals

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

The Trumpeter Swan is the heaviest bird native to North America and a true icon of conservation. Its snowy white feat...

Birds

Tsessebe

Damaliscus lunatus

Discover the Tsessebe, Africa's fastest antelope, known for its incredible stamina and unique purplish-chestnut coat....

Mammals

Tubenose Goby

Proterorhinus marmoratus

A master of camouflage with a very peculiar nose, the Tubenose Goby is a fascinating bottom-dweller of the Black Sea ...

Fish

Tubercled Pygmy Frog

Microhyla butleri

The Tubercled Pygmy Frog is a pocket-sized wonder of the Asian undergrowth. Known for its 'painted' markings and a vo...

Amphibians

Tufted Gray Langur

Semnopithecus priam

With its silver-gray coat and iconic 'mohawk' crest, the Tufted Gray Langur is one of South Asia's most charismatic p...

Mammals

Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

With its iconic golden plumes and massive orange bill, the Tufted Puffin is often called the 'sea parrot.' These char...

Birds

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

Bold, crested, and full of personality, the Tufted Titmouse is the backyard acrobat that every birdwatcher loves. Wit...

Birds

Tui Parakeet

Brotogeris sanctithomae

A social and spirited resident of the Amazon, the Tui Parakeet is instantly recognizable by the sun-yellow patch on i...

Birds

Tule Bluet

Enallagma carunculatum

The Tule Bluet is a dazzling splash of electric blue found dancing across North American wetlands. This resilient dam...

Insects

Tulip-tree Silkmoth

Callosamia angulifera

A nocturnal giant of the Eastern forests, the Tulip-tree Silkmoth is a master of camouflage and a spectacular find fo...

Insects

Tuliptree scale

Toumeyella liriodendri

The Tuliptree scale is a master of the sedentary life, masquerading as a simple bump on a branch while supporting an ...

Insects

Tumbes Hummingbird

Thaumasius baeri

A resilient specialist of the South American dry forests, the Tumbes Hummingbird is an understated beauty. This hardy...

Birds

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

The Tundra Swan is a majestic Arctic traveler that brings a touch of wild elegance to winter wetlands. Watch for thei...

Birds