Species library

Wattled Lapwing

Vanellus senegallus

The Wattled Lapwing is the striking, yellow-masked guardian of the African landscape. Known for its bold personality ...

Birds

Wattled Starling

Creatophora cinerea

The Wattled Starling is Africa's nomadic 'locust bird,' famous for the male's bizarre and striking breeding ornaments...

Birds

Weakfish

Cynoscion regalis

A shimmering specter of the Atlantic estuaries, the Weakfish is prized for its iridescent purple hues and its unique ...

Fish

Weddell Seal

Leptonychotes weddellii

The ghost of the Antarctic ice, the Weddell Seal is a master of the deep, capable of diving over 600 meters while sin...

Mammals

Wedge-billed Woodcreeper

Glyphorynchus spirurus

A tiny, bark-climbing marvel of the tropical rainforest, the Wedge-billed Woodcreeper is easily identified by its uni...

Birds

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Meet Australia’s largest bird of prey, a magnificent raptor with a massive wingspan and an iconic wedge-shaped tail. ...

Birds

Wedge-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna pacifica

Often called the 'moaning bird' for its ghostly nocturnal wails, this incredible voyager travels thousands of miles a...

Birds

Weed Shiner

Alburnops texanus

A shimmering highlight of Southern waterways, the Weed Shiner is a master of the underwater thicket. This small, soci...

Fish

Weedy Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis cirrosa

A phantom of the reef, the Weedy Scorpionfish uses a suit of fleshy 'weeds' and mottled colors to vanish against the ...

Fish

Welsh Chafer

Hoplia philanthus

A glittering jewel of the summer garden, the Welsh Chafer dazzles with its iridescent scales and sun-loving personali...

Insects

West African Mud Turtle

Pelusios castaneus

A master of the African marshes, the West African Mud Turtle is famous for its unique side-folding neck and its abili...

Reptiles

West African slender-snouted crocodile

Mecistops cataphractus

The West African slender-snouted crocodile is a master of camouflage and a symbol of the pristine rainforest waterway...

Reptiles

West Coast Lady

Vanessa annabella

A vibrant orange jewel of the American West, the West Coast Lady is a territorial sun-lover that brings life to backy...

Insects

West Indian Manatee

Trichechus manatus

The West Indian Manatee is a gentle aquatic giant, often called the 'sea cow' for its peaceful grazing habits. Found ...

Mammals

West Indian Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna arborea

A rare and elegant Caribbean resident, the West Indian Whistling-Duck is famous for its haunting nightly calls and it...

Birds

West Peruvian Dove

Zenaida meloda

With its soulful melodic song and striking blue 'eyeliner,' the West Peruvian Dove is a charming staple of coastal So...

Birds

Western Atlantic Trumpetfish

Aulostomus maculatus

A master of disguise and the 'vertical ambush,' the Western Atlantic Trumpetfish is the reef's most slender and steal...

Fish

Western Banded Snake-Eagle

Circaetus cinerascens

The silent guardian of Africa's waterways, the Western Banded Snake-Eagle is a master of camouflage and precision. Kn...

Birds

Western Black Carpenter Ant

Camponotus modoc

The Western Black Carpenter Ant is a forest architect recognizable by its impressive size and signature reddish-maroo...

Insects

Western Blacknose Dace

Rhinichthys obtusus

Meet the Western Blacknose Dace, the sleek 'racing stripe' minnow of North America's clear-running streams. These sma...

Fish

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

A flash of cobalt blue against a rusty breast marks the arrival of the Western Bluebird, one of the most beloved back...

Birds

Western Bonelli's Warbler

Phylloscopus bonelli

A minimalist beauty of the Mediterranean woods, the Western Bonelli’s Warbler is best known for its bright white plum...

Birds

Western Brook Lamprey

Lampetra richardsoni

A mysterious 'living fossil' of the Pacific Northwest, the Western Brook Lamprey is a non-parasitic, jawless fish tha...

Fish

Western Bumble Bee

Bombus occidentalis

Recognizable by the snowy white tip of its abdomen, the Western Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vita...

Insects

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

The Western Cattle Egret is the bold explorer of the heron world, trading the swamp for the open field. Famous for hi...

Birds

Western Chorus Frog

Pseudacris triseriata

The Western Chorus Frog is the tiny, striped herald of spring, famous for a call that sounds like a comb's teeth clic...

Amphibians

Western Corn Rootworm

Diabrotica virgifera

A striking yellow-and-black beetle with a big reputation, the Western Corn Rootworm is a fascinating study in miniatu...

Insects

Western Deer Mouse

Peromyscus sonoriensis

Meet the Western Deer Mouse, a wide-eyed and nimble nocturnal acrobat. While they may be small, these native rodents ...

Mammals

Western Drywood Termite

Incisitermes minor

The Western Drywood Termite is a master of hidden architecture, living entirely within the wood it consumes. While th...

Insects

Western Emerald

Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus

A living jewel of the Andes, the Western Emerald dazzles with its metallic green feathers and acrobatic flight. This ...

Birds

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

A master of the shaded understory, the Western Flycatcher is a small but spirited bird known for its distinctive tear...

Birds

Western Forktail

Ischnura perparva

The Western Forktail is a miniature marvel of the backyard pond, sporting a brilliant green thorax and an electric-bl...

Insects

Western Foxsnake

Pantherophis ramspotti

A harmless, hard-working rodent hunter of the American Midwest, the Western Foxsnake is easily recognized by its vibr...

Reptiles

Western Gaboon Viper

Bitis rhinoceros

The Western Gaboon Viper is a masterpiece of natural engineering, boasting the longest fangs and the most sophisticat...

Reptiles

Western Gorilla

Gorilla gorilla

The Western Gorilla is a symbol of the African rainforest’s untamed majesty, known for its incredible strength and co...

Mammals

Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

The 'silver ghost' of the Western woods, this elegant squirrel is known for its spectacular plume-like tail and shy d...

Mammals