Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Fieldfare

Turdus pilaris

A social and striking winter visitor, the Fieldfare is a grey-headed thrush that brings a touch of wild Scandinavia t...

Birds

Fiery-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus frantzii

With its neon-orange bill and striking yellow-and-red chest, the Fiery-billed Aracari is a crown jewel of the Central...

Insects

Fiery Skipper

Hylephila phyleus

A flash of golden-orange in the summer sun, the Fiery Skipper is the high-energy athlete of your backyard garden. The...

Insects

Figeater Beetle

Cotinis mutabilis

The figeater beetle is a shimmering emerald gem of the Southwest. Often heard before it is seen, this bumbling, metal...

Fish

Finescale Dace

Chrosomus neogaeus

A shimmering bronze inhabitant of North America's quietest waters, the Finescale Dace is a master of the bog. This re...

Mammals

Finlayson's Squirrel

Callosciurus finlaysonii

Widely known as the Variable Squirrel, this Southeast Asian native is a master of disguise, appearing in colors rangi...

Birds

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

The clever, nasal-voiced cousin of the American Crow, this wetland specialist is a master of the shoreline and a risi...

Mammals

Fisher

Pekania pennanti

A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the fisher is one of North America's most mysterious and agil...

Insects

Five-banded Thynnid Wasp

Myzinum quinquecinctum

A striking ally for any gardener, the Five-banded Thynnid Wasp is a master hunter of lawn pests. With its glossy blac...

Fish

Five-spotted Wrasse

Symphodus roissali

A vibrant and industrious resident of Mediterranean reefs, the Five-spotted Wrasse is a master architect known for bu...

Mammals

Five-striped Palm Squirrel

Funambulus pennantii

Meet the Five-striped Palm Squirrel, the high-speed acrobat of the South Asian garden. With its bold racing stripes a...

Birds

Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

A rare resident of the rugged canyons along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Five-striped Sparrow is a master of the thorn...

Fish

Flag Rockfish

Sebastes rubrivinctus

With its striking 'barberpole' stripes and stoic personality, the Flag Rockfish is a vibrant master of the Eastern Pa...

Fish

Flagfin Shiner

Pteronotropis signipinnis

The flagfin shiner is a living jewel of the Southeast, turning dark blackwater streams into a theater of vibrant oran...

Birds

Flame-faced Tanager

Tangara parzudakii

With a face like a glowing ember and wings that shimmer like green opals, the Flame-faced Tanager is one of the Andes...

Birds

Flame-rumped Tanager

Ramphocelus flammigerus

A jewel of the Colombian Andes, the Flame-rumped Tanager dazzles with its velvety black plumage and a rump that glows...

Insects

Flame Skimmer

Libellula saturata

The Flame Skimmer is a living ember in the summer garden, sporting a brilliant orange hue that seems to glow in the m...

Insects

Flamed Tarantula-hawk Wasp

Hemipepsis ustulata

A flash of brilliant orange against a desert-blue sky, the Flamed Tarantula-hawk Wasp is the Southwestern scrub's mos...

Birds

Flammulated Owl

Psiloscops flammeolus

Meet the 'Pinecone Owl,' a tiny, dark-eyed master of disguise that migrates thousands of miles across the Americas. T...

Fish

Flat Needlefish

Ablennes hians

The Flat Needlefish is a shimmering, ribbon-like predator that haunts the ocean's surface. Recognizable by its dark v...

Fish

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

The undisputed heavyweight of the river bottom, the Flathead Catfish is a master of ambush and underwater shadows. Wi...

Birds

Flesh-footed Shearwater

Ardenna carneipes

A master of the open ocean, the Flesh-footed Shearwater is a long-distance traveler known for its distinct pink bill ...

Birds

Flock Bronzewing

Phaps histrionica

A true desert nomad, the Flock Bronzewing is a master of survival in Australia's arid heart, known for its stunning h...

Reptiles

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

A powerful, heavy-bodied resident of the Southeast's wetlands, the Florida Cottonmouth is a master of the swamp. Reco...

Fish

Florida Pompano

Trachinotus carolinus

A shimmering silver icon of the Atlantic coast, the Florida Pompano is a master of the surf. Watch these fast-moving ...

Birds

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Meet Florida's only endemic bird, a charming and intelligent socialite of the ancient oak scrub. Known for its bold p...

Insects

Fluffy Tit

Zeltus amasa

With its ethereal white tails and delicate blue wings, the Fluffy Tit is one of the most enchanting butterflies you c...

Mammals

Fog Shrew

Sorex sonomae

Master of the mossy underworld, the Fog Shrew is a tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest. Endemic to the damp coas...

Amphibians

Foothill Yellow-legged Frog

Rana boylii

A master of camouflage and a sentinel of clean western waterways, the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog is the ultimate riv...

Birds

Forbes's Plover

Thinornis forbesi

A distinctive inland wader of West Africa, Forbes's Plover is easily recognized by its striking double breast bands a...

Insects

Forest Bumble Bee

Bombus sylvicola

The Forest Bumble Bee is a vibrant, cold-weather specialist that brings life to northern forests and mountain meadows...

Reptiles

Forest Cobra

Naja melanoleuca

Meet Africa's largest cobra, a glossy-scaled giant that feels as at home in the treetops as it does in the water. Wit...

Birds

Forest Elaenia

Myiopagis gaimardii

A tiny, energetic architect of the tropical canopy, the Forest Elaenia is a master of camouflage. With its subtle oli...

Mammals

Forest Elephant

Loxodonta cyclotis

Meet the 'Mega-Gardener' of the Congo Basin. Smaller, smarter, and more elusive than their savannah cousins, the Fore...

Birds

Forest Kingfisher

Todiramphus macleayii

With its electrifying turquoise plumage and bold personality, the Forest Kingfisher is a crown jewel of the coastal b...

Insects

Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma disstria

The Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth is a master of social silk-weaving and a common summer visitor to backyards across N...