Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Grayish Eagle-Owl

Bubo cinerascens

A silent sentinel of the African savanna, the Grayish Eagle-Owl is a master of nighttime camouflage. Recognizable by ...

Fish

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

The silver ghost of the reef, the Great Barracuda is a master of the ambush. With its torpedo-shaped body and razor-s...

Insects

Great Basin Bumble Bee

Bombus centralis

A vibrant specialist of the American West, the Great Basin Bumble Bee is easily recognized by its striking orange-ban...

Birds

Great-billed Hermit

Phaethornis malaris

The Great-billed Hermit is the elegant 'trap-liner' of the Amazon, recognizable by its incredible curved beak and spi...

Birds

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Meet the world's largest gull, a formidable North Atlantic predator with a wingspan that commands respect. Known for ...

Insects

Great Black Digger Wasp

Sphex pensylvanicus

An elegant giant of the summer garden, the Great Black Digger Wasp is a non-aggressive pollinator with a fascinating ...

Birds

Great Black Hawk

Buteogallus urubitinga

A powerful, soot-colored sentinel of the Neotropics, the Great Black Hawk is a master of the hunt along forest rivers...

Birds

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

With its prehistoric silhouette and statuesque patience, the Great Blue Heron is the crown jewel of North American we...

Insects

Great Blue Skimmer

Libellula vibrans

One of the largest and most striking dragonflies in the East, the Great Blue Skimmer commands attention with its chal...

Birds

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

A master of the underwater hunt, the Great Cormorant is famous for its iconic wing-drying pose and prehistoric silhou...

Birds

Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Witness the elegance of the Great Crested Grebe, a master of the water known for its stunning 'weed dance' and striki...

Birds

Great Crested Tern

Thalasseus bergii

A striking coastal specialist known for its shaggy black crest and surgical precision when diving for fish. The Great...

Birds

Great Curassow

Crax rubra

With its magnificent curly crest and striking yellow bill, the Great Curassow is a regal ghost of the Neotropical rai...

Birds

Great Egret

Ardea alba

A towering icon of the wetlands, the Great Egret combines statuesque patience with a lightning-fast strike. Once hunt...

Birds

Great Frigatebird

Fregata minor

The ultimate 'pirate of the sky,' the Great Frigatebird is a marvel of evolution, boasting a wingspan larger than a k...

Insects

Great Giant Scale

Coelostomidia zealandica

A hidden giant of the New Zealand bush, this pink-bodied insect creates a 'honeydew' forest floor buffet that sustain...

Insects

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Sphex ichneumoneus

A masterpiece of nature's engineering, the Great Golden Digger Wasp is a shimmering, solitary architect often found i...

Insects

Great Green Bush-cricket

Tettigonia viridissima

The Great Green Bush-cricket is a stunning emerald giant of the insect world. With its incredible camouflage and a so...

Birds

Great Green Macaw

Ara ambiguus

A vibrant emerald icon of the Central American rainforest, the Great Green Macaw is one of the world's largest and mo...

Birds

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

The ultimate nocturnal apex predator, the Great Horned Owl is famous for its iconic 'hoo-h'hoo-hoo-hoo' call and stri...

Insects

Great Jay

Graphium eurypylus

A flash of emerald in the tropical sun, the Great Jay is one of the fastest and most vibrant butterflies in the Indom...

Birds

Great Kiskadee

Pitangus sulphuratus

Bold, bright, and incredibly boisterous, the Great Kiskadee is the 'king' of the flycatchers. With its striking yello...

Amphibians

Great Plains Toad

Anaxyrus cognatus

The Great Plains Toad is the ultimate backyard survivor, hiding beneath the soil until the summer rains call it to th...

Birds

Great Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus arundinaceus

The 'King of the Reeds,' the Great Reed Warbler is a powerhouse of the wetlands, known for its commanding size and a ...

Birds

Great Sapphirewing

Pterophanes cyanopterus

One of the largest hummingbirds on the planet, the Great Sapphirewing is a master of the high Andes. Its slow, rhythm...

Birds

Great Shearwater

Ardenna gravis

A champion of the Atlantic, the Great Shearwater travels from the sub-Antarctic to the Arctic and back every year. Wa...

Birds

Great Skua

Stercorarius skua

The formidable 'Bonxie' is a master of the North Atlantic, known for its pirate-like aerial chases and fearless defen...

Birds

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos major

The percussionist of the forest, the Great Spotted Woodpecker is a master of tree-trunk acrobatics and rhythmic drumm...

Birds

Great Stone-curlew

Esacus recurvirostris

With its massive bill and piercing yellow eyes, the Great Stone-curlew is a striking sentinel of Asia's riverbanks. T...

Birds

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

The Great-tailed Grackle is a master of the urban landscape, known for its piercing yellow eyes and a voice like a ma...

Birds

Great Thrush

Turdus fuscater

Meet the giant of the Andes' garden birds. With its striking orange bill and fearless personality, the Great Thrush i...

Birds

Great Tit

Parus major

With its striking black-and-yellow plumage and cheerful 'teacher-teacher' song, the Great Tit is one of the most reco...

Birds

Great White Pelican

Pelecanus onocrotalus

With a wingspan that rivals the world's largest birds, the Great White Pelican is a master of the wetlands. Watch as ...

Fish

Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

The ocean's most iconic apex predator, the Great White Shark is a masterpiece of evolution and intelligence. From its...

Birds

Great-winged Petrel

Pterodroma macroptera

A dark-winged nomad of the Southern Ocean, the Great-winged Petrel is a marvel of endurance and night-time navigation...

Birds

Greater Adjutant

Leptoptilos dubius

The Greater Adjutant is one of the world's rarest and most misunderstood storks. With its massive bill and prehistori...