Species library

Woodland Kingfisher

Halcyon senegalensis

A flash of electric blue and a piercing, trilling song announce the arrival of the Woodland Kingfisher. This bold, ch...

Birds

Woodlark

Lullula arborea

The Woodlark is the soulful songster of the forest edge, blending perfectly into the heathland with its masterfully c...

Birds

Woolly Alder Aphid

Prociphilus tessellatus

Often mistaken for a fungus or a dusting of snow, the Woolly Alder Aphid is one of the most charismatic insects in th...

Insects

Woolly Apple Aphid

Eriosoma lanigerum

Often mistaken for a fungus or a bit of cotton, the Woolly Apple Aphid is a fascinating insect that builds its own wa...

Insects

Woolly Beech Aphid

Phyllaphis fagi

Look closely at the underside of beech leaves and you might find a miniature winter wonderland. These tiny sap-sucker...

Insects

Woolly Whitefly

Aleurothrixus floccosus

The Woolly Whitefly is a master of disguise, cloaking itself in intricate waxy curls. This tiny Neotropical native ha...

Insects

Wrinkled Frog

Glandirana rugosa

With its uniquely textured skin and resilient nature, the Wrinkled Frog is a master of camouflage in Japan's waterway...

Amphibians

Wrybill

Anarhynchus frontalis

The Wrybill is a true New Zealand original, holding the title of the only bird in the world with a beak that always c...

Birds

Wyoming Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus elegans

A vigilant sentry of the sagebrush, the Wyoming Ground Squirrel is a master of the high-plains hustle. Known for thei...

Mammals

Yacare Caiman

Caiman yacare

Often called the 'Piranha Caiman,' this resilient reptile is the undisputed star of South American wetlands. With its...

Reptiles

Yaldwyn's Triplefin

Notoclinops yaldwyni

A master of rocky camouflage, Yaldwyn's Triplefin is a vibrant yet elusive inhabitant of New Zealand's North Island r...

Fish

Yangtze Finless Porpoise

Neophocaena asiaeorientalis

The Yangtze Finless Porpoise is one of the few remaining freshwater cetaceans on Earth, known for its gentle 'smile' ...

Mammals

Yelkouan Shearwater

Puffinus yelkouan

The Yelkouan Shearwater is a hauntingly beautiful seabird that spends its life dancing over Mediterranean waves, retu...

Birds

Yellow Anaconda

Eunectes notaeus

The Yellow Anaconda is a stunning, golden titan of the South American wetlands. While smaller than its green cousin, ...

Reptiles

Yellow Baboon

Papio cynocephalus

With their golden coats and expressive, dog-like faces, Yellow Baboons are the charismatic socialites of the African ...

Mammals

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Bombus terricola

Meet the resilient Yellow-banded Bumble Bee, a master of the cold and a vital pollinator for northern gardens. With i...

Insects

Yellow Bass

Morone mississippiensis

With its brilliant brassy scales and bold racing stripes, the Yellow Bass is a striking inhabitant of North America's...

Fish

Yellow-bellied Elaenia

Elaenia flavogaster

The Yellow-bellied Elaenia is the charismatic 'punk rocker' of the tropical garden, recognizable by its spiky crest a...

Birds

Yellow-bellied Glider

Petaurus australis

With its acrobatic leaps and haunting night-time shrieks, the Yellow-bellied Glider is the undisputed star of Austral...

Mammals

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Marmota flaviventris

The charismatic 'whistle-pig' of the peaks, the yellow-bellied marmot is the ultimate mountain sentinel. Known for th...

Mammals

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Master forest engineers, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers create intricate 'sap wells' that feed a whole host of backyard wi...

Birds

Yellow-bellied Seedeater

Sporophila nigricollis

With his dapper black hood and sunny yellow belly, the Yellow-bellied Seedeater is a cheerful presence in any grassy ...

Birds

Yellow-bellied Tanager

Ixothraupis xanthogastra

A radiant gem of the Amazonian canopy, the Yellow-bellied Tanager is a master of the treetops. With its sun-bright un...

Birds

Yellow-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax graculus

The ultimate mountain acrobat, the Yellow-billed Chough thrives at altitudes where most birds struggle to breathe. Wi...

Birds

Yellow-billed Duck

Anas undulata

With its signature bright yellow bill and mottled plumage, the Yellow-billed Duck is the most common dabbler in south...

Birds

Yellow-billed Magpie

Pica nuttalli

Meet California's golden-beaked treasure, the Yellow-billed Magpie. Found nowhere else on Earth, this intelligent and...

Birds

Yellow-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus africanus

Meet the savanna’s most diligent groomer. The Yellow-billed Oxpecker spends its life hitched to Africa's giants, prov...

Birds

Yellow-billed Pintail

Anas georgica

The Yellow-billed Pintail is a masterpiece of understated elegance, featuring a sleek profile and a vibrant dash of c...

Birds

Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Platalea flavipes

Meet the elegant architect of the Australian wetlands, famous for its golden spoon-shaped bill and rhythmic feeding d...

Birds

Yellow-billed Stork

Mycteria ibis

With its neon-yellow bill and delicate pink-tinted wings, the Yellow-billed Stork is the elegant dancer of Africa's w...

Birds

Yellow-billed Teal

Anas flavirostris

With its sunny disposition and iconic golden beak, the Yellow-billed Teal is a charming resident of South American wa...

Birds

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

The Yellow-breasted Chat is the ultimate prize for thicket-watchers, blending a brilliant golden plumage with a theat...

Birds

Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum

Meet the golden-browed gem of the Amazonian canopy. This tiny, energetic flycatcher is famous for its 'sideways' danc...

Birds

Yellow-browed Warbler

Phylloscopus inornatus

A tiny traveler from the Siberian wilderness, the Yellow-browed Warbler is a master of migration. Recognizable by its...

Birds

Yellow Bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

The ultimate survivor of the backyard pond, the Yellow Bullhead is a nocturnal navigator that uses its sensitive whis...

Fish

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

Brotogeris chiriri

A vibrant and vocal gem of the suburbs, the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet brings a splash of tropical green and gold to b...

Birds