Species library

Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

The ultimate reef insider, the Whitetip Reef Shark is a master of the coral labyrinth. Known for its peaceful daytime...

Fish

Whooper Swan

Cygnus cygnus

The Whooper Swan is a magnificent winter visitor, recognizable by its straight, slender neck and striking yellow-and-...

Birds

Whooping Crane

Grus americana

Standing as the tallest bird in North America, the Whooping Crane is a breathtaking symbol of wildlife conservation a...

Birds

Whooping Motmot

Momotus subrufescens

With its brilliant blue crown and iconic racket-tipped tail, the Whooping Motmot is a crown jewel of the tropical bac...

Birds

Widow Rockfish

Sebastes entomelas

A master of the midwater, the Widow Rockfish is a brassy-colored socialite of the Pacific's deep rocky reefs. Once a ...

Fish

Wild Bactrian Camel

Camelus ferus

A true ghost of the Gobi, the Wild Bactrian Camel is a master of survival in the world's most punishing deserts. With...

Mammals

Wild Boar

Sus scrofa

The Wild Boar is a master of survival and the rugged ancestor of our domestic pigs. Intelligent, social, and incredib...

Mammals

Wild Goat

Capra aegagrus

With their magnificent scimitar horns and gravity-defying climbing skills, Wild Goats are the legendary sentinels of ...

Mammals

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

The Wild Turkey is the heavy-weight champion of the North American forest, a bird of surprising intelligence and stun...

Birds

Wild Water Buffalo

Bubalus arnee

Witness the raw power of the Indian subcontinent's largest bovine. With horns that can span over six feet, the Wild W...

Mammals

Wild Yak

Bos mutus

The Wild Yak is a living relic of the Ice Age, a massive and shaggy powerhouse that thrives in the thin air of the wo...

Mammals

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

The Willet is the coastal sentinel of the shorebird world, instantly recognizable by its piercing cry and dramatic wi...

Birds

Willow Flea-beetle

Crepidodera aurata

A shimmering jewel of the riverside, the Willow Flea-beetle is a master of the high jump and a vibrant inhabitant of ...

Insects

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

A subtle sentinel of the wetlands, the Willow Flycatcher is a marvel of aerial agility. Recognizable by its buzzy son...

Birds

Willow Leaf Beetle

Plagiodera versicolora

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Willow Leaf Beetle is a master of the macro world. These tiny metallic wonder...

Insects

Willow Spittlebug

Aphrophora salicina

Look closely at the branches of your local willow tree and you might find a hidden architectural marvel. The Willow S...

Insects

Willow Tit

Poecile montanus

The soft-plumaged Willow Tit is the elusive architect of the damp woods, uniquely known for carving its own home out ...

Birds

Willow Warbler

Phylloscopus trochilus

The Willow Warbler is a tiny marathon traveler that brings a cascading song to our gardens every spring. Weighing les...

Birds

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

The Wilson's Phalarope is a shorebird that breaks all the rules, featuring brightly colored females and a unique 'vor...

Birds

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

Meet the beach's most dedicated crab-hunter. With its signature heavy bill and striking single band, the Wilson's Plo...

Birds

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

A secretive shorebird with a bill that acts like a precision tool, the Wilson's Snipe is the ultimate prize for backy...

Birds

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

A tiny spark of golden energy, the Wilson's Warbler is easily recognized by the male's dapper black cap and his restl...

Birds

Wing-barred Seedeater

Sporophila americana

A dapper little finch with striking tuxedo-like plumage, the Wing-barred Seedeater is a master of the grasslands. Wat...

Birds

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

The Winter Wren is a tiny, feathered dynamo that brings a powerful voice to the forest floor. Often seen scurrying li...

Birds

Wolverine

Gulo gulo

The ghost of the high country, the wolverine is a symbol of rugged endurance and untamed spirit. With the strength of...

Mammals

Wonga Pigeon

Leucosarcia melanoleuca

Meet the Wonga Pigeon, the dapper, ground-dwelling giant of the Australian forest floor. With its striking black-and-...

Birds

Wood Carpet

Epirrhoe rivata

A masterpiece of natural geometry, the Wood Carpet moth brings a touch of intricate elegance to the night garden. Oft...

Insects

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

The Wood Duck is arguably North America's most stunning waterfowl, sporting a kaleidoscope of iridescent feathers and...

Birds

Wood Frog

Lithobates sylvaticus

The wood frog is a master of camouflage and a miracle of biology, capable of freezing solid during the winter. As the...

Amphibians

Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareola

A dappled gem of the wetlands, the Wood Sandpiper is a graceful traveler known for its energetic bobbing and striking...

Birds

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

Often called the 'Ironhead,' the Wood Stork is a living link to the prehistoric past. As the only stork species that ...

Birds

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

The Wood Thrush is the hidden virtuoso of the eastern forests, known for its spotted breast and a song that sounds li...

Birds

Wood Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sylvatica

Meet the 'cheetah' of the heathland. The Wood Tiger Beetle is a lightning-fast predator that combines a dark, bronzed...

Insects

Wood Warbler

Phylloscopus sibilatrix

A vibrant lemon-and-lime songbird of the high canopy, the Wood Warbler is a master of the ancient forest. Watch for i...

Birds

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

A clever and understated beauty of the Interior West, the Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay brings a flash of azure and a sharp w...

Birds

Woodhouse's Toad

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Meet the Woodhouse's Toad, the resilient garden guardian of the American West. With its distinct dorsal stripe and rh...

Amphibians