Species library

Crested Serpent-Eagle

Spilornis cheela

A striking specialist of the Asian tropics, the Crested Serpent-Eagle is famous for its crown of feathers and its fea...

Birds

Crestless Curassow

Mitu tomentosum

A shy giant of the South American understory, the Crestless Curassow is famous for its glossy black plumage and its l...

Birds

Crimson-backed Tanager

Ramphocelus dimidiatus

Known locally as 'Sangre de Toro' for its intense blood-red plumage, the Crimson-backed Tanager is a jewel of the tro...

Birds

Crimson-crested Woodpecker

Campephilus melanoleucos

With its striking scarlet crest and powerful double-tap drum, the Crimson-crested Woodpecker is a magnificent sight i...

Birds

Crimson-mantled Woodpecker

Colaptes rivolii

A jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker stands out with its vivid red back and golden-yel...

Birds

Crimson Marsh Glider

Trithemis aurora

A jewel of the Asian wetlands, the Crimson Marsh Glider dazzles with its vibrant purplish-red hues and acrobatic flig...

Insects

Crissal Thrasher

Toxostoma crissale

A master of the desert undergrowth, the Crissal Thrasher is famous for its sickle-shaped bill and beautiful, melodic ...

Birds

Croaking Ground Dove

Columbina cruziana

Meet the charming, frog-voiced resident of the South American coast. With its bright yellow bill and gentle dispositi...

Birds

Crossline Skipper

Limochores origenes

A master of the 'skip and zip' flight, the Crossline Skipper is a subtle yet fascinating visitor to summer meadows. W...

Insects

Crotch's Bumble Bee

Bombus crotchii

Often called the 'Golden State' bee, this endangered pollinator is a rare gem of the California landscape. Its presen...

Insects

Crown Squirrelfish

Sargocentron diadema

The Crown Squirrelfish is the 'night watchman' of the Indo-Pacific reefs, sporting a regal red coat and a distinctive...

Fish

Crowned Eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatus

The Crowned Eagle is Africa's most powerful bird of prey, a forest-dwelling titan known for its striking crest and fo...

Birds

Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus coronatus

The bold sentinel of the African plains, the Crowned Lapwing is instantly recognizable by its striking 'halo' crown a...

Birds

Crowned Woodnymph

Thalurania colombica

A glittering jewel of the Neotropical understory, the Crowned Woodnymph dazzles with its violet crown and emerald thr...

Birds

Crucian Carp

Carassius carassius

A master of survival with a shimmering bronze hue, the Crucian Carp is the golden jewel of the still-water pond. Know...

Fish

Cuban Emerald

Riccordia ricordii

The Cuban Emerald is a shimmering jewel of the Caribbean, known for its bold personality and striking iridescent gree...

Birds

Cubera Snapper

Lutjanus cyanopterus

The ultimate reef heavyweight, the Cubera Snapper is a nocturnal giant known for its massive canine teeth and elusive...

Fish

Cuckoo Wrasse

Labrus mixtus

The Cuckoo Wrasse is the North Atlantic's most colorful resident, featuring electric blue stripes that rival tropical...

Fish

Culpeo

Lycalopex culpaeus

Often called the 'Andean Wolf,' the Culpeo is a resilient South American predator that thrives from the desert coast ...

Mammals

Cunner

Tautogolabrus adspersus

The Cunner is the curious 'sea perch' of the Atlantic coast, a master of camouflage that thrives in the nooks and cra...

Fish

Curl-crested Jay

Cyanocorax cristatellus

With its unique pompadour-like crest and bold navy-and-white plumage, the Curl-crested Jay is the charismatic sentine...

Birds

Curled Rose Sawfly

Allantus cinctus

A master of garden mimicry, the Curled Rose Sawfly is famous for its larvae that rest in perfect spirals beneath rose...

Insects

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

A champion of long-distance flight, the Curlew Sandpiper is a stunning shorebird that travels from the Siberian Arcti...

Birds

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

With its iconic sickle-shaped bill and piercing orange eyes, the Curve-billed Thrasher is the bold sentry of the Amer...

Birds

Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

Paleosuchus palpebrosus

Meet the world's smallest crocodilian, a heavily armored master of the Amazonian undergrowth. Known for its smooth fo...

Reptiles

Cuzco Warbler

Myiothlypis chrysogaster

A vibrant golden gem of the Peruvian Andes, the Cuzco Warbler is a master of the humid cloud forest understory.

Birds

Dainty Swallowtail

Papilio anactus

A striking native Australian butterfly, the Dainty Swallowtail brings a splash of monochrome elegance and red-spotted...

Insects

Dall's Porpoise

Phocoenoides dalli

The fastest porpoise in the world, the Dall's Porpoise is a high-energy acrobat of the North Pacific, recognizable by...

Mammals

Dalmatian Pelican

Pelecanus crispus

The Dalmatian Pelican is an avian heavyweight with a prehistoric silhouette and a magnificent 'curly' crest. As one o...

Birds

Damara Dik-dik

Madoqua damarensis

The Damara Dik-dik is a miniature marvel of the African bush, known for its trunk-like snout and lifelong devotion to...

Mammals

Dark Bush-cricket

Pholidoptera griseoaptera

The Dark Bush-cricket is a master of the garden undergrowth, known for its flightless agility and its sharp, rhythmic...

Insects

Dark Cerulean

Jamides bochus

A flash of metallic blue in the tropical sun, the Dark Cerulean is one of the most vibrant members of the 'Blues' fam...

Insects

Dark Chanting-Goshawk

Melierax metabates

With its striking orange legs and a melodic, flute-like song that carries across the savannah, the Dark Chanting-Gosh...

Birds

Dark Dusky Rockfish

Sebastes ciliatus

A social master of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Dark Dusky Rockfish is a long-lived sentinel of the deep, know...

Fish

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

Often called the 'Snowbird,' the Dark-eyed Junco is a charming and social sparrow that signals the change of seasons....

Birds

Dark-sided Chorus Frog

Microhyla heymonsi

A master of the forest floor, the Dark-sided Chorus Frog is a tiny powerhouse known for its bold 'racing stripes' and...

Amphibians