Species library

Yellow-collared Macaw

Primolius auricollis

The Yellow-collared Macaw is a brilliant 'mini-macaw' known for its striking golden nape and high intelligence. A res...

Birds

Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazona ochrocephala

A vibrant and vocal resident of the tropical canopy, the Yellow-crowned Amazon is famous for its brilliant green plum...

Birds

Yellow-crowned Euphonia

Euphonia luteicapilla

Meet the Yellow-crowned Euphonia, a tiny, vibrant songbird that brings a flash of gold to the tropical canopies of Ce...

Birds

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

A dapper, slate-gray stalker with fiery red eyes, the Yellow-crowned Night Heron is the ultimate suburban crustacean ...

Birds

Yellow-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus auriceps

A flash of emerald and gold in the New Zealand bush, the Yellow-crowned Parakeet is a resilient and acrobatic treasur...

Birds

Yellow-eared Parrot

Ognorhynchus icterotis

Once thought extinct, the Yellow-eared Parrot is a vibrant symbol of Colombian conservation. These brilliant green an...

Birds

Yellow-faced Bumble Bee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Meet the most prolific pollinator of the West Coast. With its signature golden face and fuzzy black body, the Yellow-...

Insects

Yellow-faced Grassquit

Tiaris olivaceus

A tiny, dapper tanager of the grasslands, the Yellow-faced Grassquit is famous for its golden 'eyebrows' and energeti...

Birds

Yellow-faced Parrotlet

Forpus xanthops

Endemic to the hidden valleys of Peru, the Yellow-faced Parrotlet is a vibrant splash of gold and blue in the arid sc...

Birds

Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee

Bombus flavifrons

A golden-crowned engine of the garden, the Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vital link...

Insects

Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle

Clanoptilus elegans

Draped in metallic emerald with a signature golden face, the Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle is a miniature ...

Insects

Yellow-green Tanager

Bangsia flavovirens

An elusive jewel of the Chocó-Andean slopes, the Yellow-green Tanager blends perfectly into the emerald canopy of the...

Birds

Yellow-headed Amazon

Amazona oratrix

The Yellow-headed Amazon is an iconic, golden-crowned parrot known for its incredible intelligence and vocal talent. ...

Birds

Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth

Apamea amputatrix

A master of the night, the Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth is a common but beautiful visitor to North American gardens. Kn...

Insects

Yellow-headed Leafhopper

Brunotartessus fulvus

With its striking golden crown and remarkable leaping ability, the Yellow-headed Leafhopper is a tiny marvel of the A...

Insects

Yellow Jack

Caranx bartholomaei

The Yellow Jack is a vibrant, hard-charging predator of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its brilliant brassy hues a...

Fish

Yellow-legged Gull

Larus michahellis

Master of the Mediterranean coast and a bold urban explorer, the Yellow-legged Gull is a striking seabird famous for ...

Birds

Yellow-legged Hornet

Vespa velutina

Known for its 'yellow socks' and expert hunting skills, the Yellow-legged Hornet is a master of the air. While a fasc...

Insects

Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp

Sceliphron caementarium

A master architect of the insect world, the Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp is a fascinating, non-aggressive neighbor t...

Insects

Yellow-margined Flatbill

Tolmomyias assimilis

A master of the mid-canopy, the Yellow-margined Flatbill is a stealthy insect hunter known for its distinctive pale e...

Birds

Yellow Meadow Ant

Lasius flavus

Meet the golden architects of the underworld. The Yellow Meadow Ant builds hidden empires beneath our feet, farming a...

Insects

Yellow Mongoose

Cynictis penicillata

A social sun-seeker of the African plains, the Yellow Mongoose is easily recognized by its vibrant tawny coat and its...

Mammals

Yellow Monitor

Varanus flavescens

Glowing with a distinctive golden hue, the Yellow Monitor is a master of the South Asian wetlands. This endangered li...

Reptiles

Yellow-naped Amazon

Amazona auropalliata

A masterpiece of the Pacific lowlands, the Yellow-naped Amazon is as famous for its brilliant green plumage as it is ...

Birds

Yellow-necked Field Mouse

Apodemus flavicollis

A golden-collared acrobat of the night, the Yellow-necked Field Mouse is a master of the treetops and a frequent visi...

Mammals

Yellow-olive Flatbill

Tolmomyias sulphurescens

A master of the mid-canopy, the Yellow-olive Flatbill is a charming Neotropical specialist known for its distinctive ...

Birds

Yellow Pecan Aphid

Monelliopsis pecanis

The Yellow Pecan Aphid is a tiny golden gem of the insect world, common in any backyard with a pecan tree. Watch clos...

Insects

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Recognizable by their bold 'tiger stripes' and golden scales, the Yellow Perch is a social and curious staple of Nort...

Fish

Yellow-pine Chipmunk

Neotamias amoenus

A vibrant and energetic resident of the Western woods, the yellow-pine chipmunk is a master of the forest floor. With...

Mammals

Yellow-rumped Cacique

Cacicus cela

A master of mimicry with a flash of gold, the Yellow-rumped Cacique is one of the most social and vocal birds of the ...

Birds

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

Affectionately known by birders as 'Butter-butts,' the Yellow-rumped Warbler is a hardy traveler and one of the most ...

Birds

Yellow-shouldered Blackbird

Agelaius xanthomus

Rare and radiant, the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird is a crown jewel of Puerto Rican wildlife. With its sleek black fea...

Birds

Yellow-spotted Keelback

Fowlea flavipunctata

The Yellow-spotted Keelback is a vibrant, semi-aquatic resident of Asian wetlands and garden ponds. Known for its sig...

Reptiles

Yellow Stingray

Urobatis jamaicensis

The yellow stingray is a hidden gem of the sandy shallows, sporting a spectacular leopard-like pattern that makes it ...

Fish

Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera ornithogalli

A nocturnal master of disguise, the Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth displays stunning geometric patterns on its wings. D...

Insects

Yellow-striped Chevrotain

Moschiola kathygre

A miniature marvel of the Sri Lankan rainforest, the Yellow-striped Chevrotain is an ancient 'mouse-deer' known for i...

Mammals