Species library

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...

Insects

Flammulated Owl

Psiloscops flammeolus

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

Birds

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

The Flat-headed Snake is a miniature marvel of the undergrowth, often mistaken for an earthworm at first glance. This...

Reptiles

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...

Fish

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...

Birds

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

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

Reptiles

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 ...

Fish

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...

Birds

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...

Insects

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...

Mammals

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...

Amphibians

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...

Birds

Forest Bumble Bee

Bombus sylvicola

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

Insects

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...

Reptiles

Forest Elaenia

Myiopagis gaimardii

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

Birds

Forest Elephant

Loxodonta cyclotis

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

Mammals

Forest Kingfisher

Todiramphus macleayii

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

Birds

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...

Insects

Forest Wagtail

Dendronanthus indicus

Meet the rebel of the wagtail family—the only one that wags its tail sideways and nests high in the trees. A master o...

Birds

Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

A master of the skies with a tail that defies gravity, the Fork-tailed Flycatcher is one of the most elegant visitors...

Birds

Fork-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania furcata

With its shimmering emerald throat and deep violet plumage, the Fork-tailed Woodnymph is a jewel of the South America...

Birds

Formosan subterranean termite

Coptotermes formosanus

Meet the 'super-termite' of the insect world, a master builder capable of creating underground empires with millions ...

Insects

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

A master of the marsh, the Forster's Tern is a sleek, acrobatic hunter known for its dramatic plunge-dives and distin...

Birds

Four-eyed Butterflyfish

Chaetodon capistratus

A master of deception, the Four-eyed Butterflyfish uses a clever 'false eye' to outsmart predators on the Atlantic's ...

Fish

Four-horned Antelope

Tetracerus quadricornis

The Four-horned Antelope is a true evolutionary oddity, being the only mammal in the world with four horns. Secretive...

Mammals

Four-humped Stink Bug

Brochymena quadripustulata

A true master of mimicry, the Four-humped Stink Bug hides in plain sight on the bark of your favorite trees. Identify...

Insects

Four-lined Plant Bug

Poecilocapsus lineatus

With its neon-yellow body and bold 'racing stripes,' the Four-lined Plant Bug is one of the most striking—and fastest...

Insects

Four-spotted Skimmer

Libellula quadrimaculata

A golden-brown sentinel of the wetlands, the Four-spotted Skimmer is easily identified by the unique dark 'thumbprint...

Insects

Four-toothed Mason Wasp

Monobia quadridens

With its sleek black armor and striking ivory band, the Four-toothed Mason Wasp is a master architect of the backyard...

Insects

Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle

Propylea quatuordecimpunctata

A tiny titan of the garden, the Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle is easily recognized by its unique checkerboard pattern ...

Insects

Fourwing Flyingfish

Hirundichthys affinis

The Fourwing Flyingfish is a true ocean acrobat, famous for its ability to launch itself from the waves and glide for...

Fish

Fowler's Toad

Anaxyrus fowleri

The nocturnal sentinel of the garden, the Fowler's Toad is a master of camouflage and a champion insect-hunter. Liste...

Amphibians

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

The Fox Sparrow is the industrious dancer of the forest floor, recognizable by its rich, rusty colors and its rhythmi...

Birds

Franklin's Ground Squirrel

Poliocitellus franklinii

The Franklin's Ground Squirrel is a rare gem of the tallgrass prairie, known for its musical whistle and salt-and-pep...

Mammals