Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

American Bison

Bison bison

The American Bison is an enduring icon of the Great Plains, a prehistoric giant that once roamed North America in the...

Birds

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

A master of disguise and a phantom of the marsh, the American Bittern is famous for its 'sky-pointing' camouflage and...

Mammals

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

The American Black Bear is a symbol of the North American wilderness, a powerful yet elusive omnivore that has master...

Birds

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

The American Black Duck is the 'shadow' of the marsh—a dark, elegant, and notoriously shy dabbler that haunts the qui...

Fish

American Brook Lamprey

Lethenteron appendix

A harmless and ancient resident of North American streams, the American Brook Lamprey is a master of the hidden world...

Amphibians

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

Meet the heavyweight champion of the backyard pond. Known for its deep, resonant bass and impressive leaping ability,...

Insects

American Bumble Bee

Bombus pensylvanicus

The American Bumble Bee is a majestic, fuzzy pollinator and a cornerstone of the North American prairie. By tracking ...

Insects

American Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus americanus

The American burying beetle is a rare, vibrant 'nature's recycler' known for its incredible strength and unique paren...

Birds

American Coot

Fulica americana

Often mistaken for a duck, the American Coot is a charismatic marsh bird with a striking white bill and a rhythmic he...

Reptiles

American Crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

The American Crocodile is a prehistoric icon of the Neotropics, a master of both salt and fresh water that rules the ...

Birds

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Brilliant, social, and remarkably adaptable, the American Crow is a highly intelligent neighbor with a complex family...

Fish

American Eel

Anguilla rostrata

A mysterious traveler of both salt and fresh water, the American Eel is a master of camouflage and one of nature's mo...

Mammals

American Ermine

Mustela richardsonii

The American Ermine is a master of transformation and a pint-sized powerhouse of the North American woods. Known for ...

Birds

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

The American Flamingo is a masterpiece of evolution, sporting brilliant coral plumage and a specialized bill for filt...

Fish

American Gizzard Shad

Dorosoma cepedianum

A shimmering cornerstone of North American waterways, the American Gizzard Shad is a master of the school. With its s...

Birds

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

The American Golden-Plover is one of nature's greatest voyagers, migrating from the Arctic tundra to the Argentine pa...

Birds

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Often called the 'wild canary,' the American Goldfinch is a vibrant burst of yellow that brings acrobatic energy and ...

Birds

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

Often called the quintessential 'sea gull,' the American Herring Gull is a master of the North American coastlines an...

Mammals

American Hog-nosed Skunk

Conepatus leuconotus

The American Hog-nosed Skunk is the powerhouse of the skunk family, known for its distinctive plow-like snout and str...

Birds

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

North America’s smallest falcon is a colorful, high-speed hunter known for its ability to hover in place while tracki...

Mammals

American Marten

Martes americana

Meet the forest's most acrobatic hunter. With its bright orange bib and boundless energy, the American Marten is a ra...

Mammals

American Mink

Neogale vison

The American Mink is a sleek, chocolate-colored marvel of the wetlands, equally at home diving for fish or prowling t...

Birds

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

The American Oystercatcher is the master of the shoreline, equipped with a heavy-duty orange bill designed for the ul...

Fish

American Pickerel

Esox americanus

A pint-sized predator with a lightning-fast strike, the American Pickerel is the hidden king of the backyard pond. Di...

Birds

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

A hardy world-traveler that bobs its way across the tundra and the plains. Look for the American Pipit's distinctive ...

Birds

American Pygmy Kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

The American Pygmy Kingfisher is a shimmering emerald jewel of the Neotropical wetlands. As the smallest kingfisher i...

Mammals

American Pygmy Shrew

Sorex hoyi

Meet one of the smallest mammals on Earth, a tiny powerhouse that must eat every few hours to survive. The American P...

Mammals

American Red Squirrel

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Small, vocal, and fiercely territorial, the American Red Squirrel is the 'chickaree' of the forest. Identifiable by t...

Birds

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

Meet the 'Halloween Warbler,' a high-energy acrobat that uses its fiery plumage to trick insects into the open. Watch...

Birds

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Often called the harbinger of spring, the American Robin is a friendly, red-breasted neighbor found in backyards acro...

Insects

American Rubyspot

Hetaerina americana

With wings tipped in shimmering crimson and a body of polished emerald, the American Rubyspot is the crown jewel of N...

Fish

American Sand Lance

Ammodytes americanus

The American Sand Lance is the shimmering 'hidden' hero of the Atlantic coast, famous for its incredible ability to v...

Insects

American Serpentine Leaf Miner

Liriomyza trifolii

A master of miniature engineering, the American Serpentine Leaf Miner leaves an unmistakable signature of winding whi...

Fish

American Shad

Alosa sapidissima

Meet the 'Founding Fish' of the Americas. This silver-scaled marathon runner travels thousands of miles from the deep...

Amphibians

American Toad

Anaxyrus americanus

The American Toad is a resilient and beneficial garden companion known for its musical spring trill and voracious app...

Birds

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

The American Tree Sparrow is a hardy winter wanderer, easily recognized by its rusty cap and a single dark 'stick-pin...