Species library

Golden Trevally

Gnathanodon speciosus

With its brilliant gold scales and bold personality, the Golden Trevally is the 'pilot' of the Pacific. Known for fol...

Fish

Golden-winged Cacique

Cacicus chrysopterus

Adorned with brilliant golden epaulets and ivory-colored bills, the Golden-winged Cacique is a master of mimicry and ...

Birds

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

A rare gem of the shrublands, the Golden-winged Warbler captivates with its striking yellow crown and sophisticated s...

Birds

Goldenrod Aphid

Uroleucon solidaginis

With their striking crimson bodies and spindly black legs, Goldenrod Aphids turn ordinary meadow stems into vibrant m...

Insects

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Meet the garden's most sophisticated shapeshifter, a master of camouflage that changes its very color to vanish into ...

Insects

Goldenrod Leaf Beetle

Trirhabda canadensis

A striking striped specialist of the summer meadow, the Goldenrod Leaf Beetle is a master of its botanical niche. Oft...

Insects

Goldenrod Leafminer

Microrhopala vittata

Look closely at the goldenrod in your garden and you might spot this tiny, metallic gem. The Goldenrod Leafminer is a...

Insects

Goldenrod Plume Moth

Platyptilia calodactyla

With wings like delicate feathers and a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Goldenrod Plume Moth is a master of garden ca...

Insects

Goldentail Moray

Gymnothorax miliaris

With its jewel-like golden spots and striking yellow-tipped tail, the Goldentail Moray is a shy but stunning resident...

Fish

Goldfish

Carassius auratus

The world's most recognizable fish is a marvel of resilience and beauty. Whether shimmering in a garden pond or navig...

Fish

Goldsinny Wrasse

Ctenolabrus rupestris

A small, vibrant resident of European rocky shores, the Goldsinny Wrasse is easily identified by the unique 'twin spo...

Fish

Goliath Heron

Ardea goliath

The undisputed king of the shallows, the Goliath Heron is a prehistoric-looking giant that rules Africa's waterways w...

Birds

Gopher Rockfish

Sebastes carnatus

The Gopher Rockfish is the master of the California kelp forest floor, a beautifully mottled ambush predator that tre...

Fish

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its bold patterns and defensive hiss, the Gopher Snake is actually a harmless...

Reptiles

Gould's Petrel

Pterodroma leucoptera

A rare gem of the Pacific, Gould's Petrel is a resilient seabird that survives against the odds on remote island slop...

Birds

Graceful Black-throated Trogon

Trogon tenellus

A jewel of the humid lowlands, the Graceful Black-throated Trogon blends vibrant yellow and metallic green into the d...

Birds

Grace's Warbler

Setophaga graciae

A vibrant jewel of the Ponderosa pines, the Grace's Warbler is a stunning songbird that defines the high-altitude for...

Birds

Grant's Gazelle

Nanger granti

The Grant's Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation, roaming the vast East African plains with an elegance that...

Mammals

Grant's Hercules Beetle

Dynastes grantii

The undisputed heavyweight of the American Southwest, Grant's Hercules Beetle is a prehistoric-looking marvel that em...

Insects

Grape Flea Beetle

Altica chalybea

A tiny metallic gem of the springtime garden, the Grape Flea Beetle is famous for its brilliant blue sheen and its im...

Insects

Grapevine Beetle

Pelidnota punctata

With its clay-colored shell and distinctive black spots, the Grapevine Beetle is a summer night staple. This gentle g...

Insects

Graphic Flutterer

Rhyothemis graphiptera

With its stunning golden-banded wings and graceful, butterfly-like flight, the Graphic Flutterer is one of the most a...

Insects

Grass Carp

Ctenopharyngodon idella

A powerful herbivore of the deep, the Grass Carp is nature's underwater lawnmower. With its shimmering metallic scale...

Fish

Grass-green Tanager

Chlorornis riefferii

Glowing like an emerald in the misty Andean cloud forests, the Grass-green Tanager is a stunning sight. With its vivi...

Birds

Grass Rockfish

Sebastes rastrelliger

A master of camouflage hidden within the kelp forests of the Pacific coast, the Grass Rockfish is a patient predator ...

Fish

Grass Wren

Cistothorus platensis

The master of the tall grass, the Grass Wren is a tiny, streaked powerhouse known for its mechanical, rattling song a...

Birds

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

The Grasshopper Sparrow is the ultimate grassland specialist, known for its mouse-like scurrying and a buzzy song tha...

Birds

Grassland Yellow-Finch

Sicalis luteola

A splash of sunshine in the open fields, the Grassland Yellow-Finch is a social tanager known for its vibrant yellow ...

Birds

Gray-breasted Sabrewing

Campylopterus largipennis

A giant among hummingbirds, the Gray-breasted Sabrewing brings a flash of emerald and silver to the Amazonian underst...

Birds

Gray-capped Flycatcher

Myiozetetes granadensis

With its sunny yellow belly and sophisticated gray cap, this vocal flycatcher is a common yet delightful visitor to t...

Birds

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

The Gray Catbird is the elusive 'mewing' master of the garden thicket. With its sophisticated gray plumage and incred...

Birds

Gray-cheeked Parakeet

Brotogeris pyrrhoptera

A social and vibrant inhabitant of South America's western forests, the Gray-cheeked Parakeet is famous for its chatt...

Birds

Gray-chested Dove

Leptotila cassinii

A secretive resident of the tropical understory, the Gray-chested Dove is a master of camouflage on the forest floor....

Birds

Gray Crowned-Crane

Balearica regulorum

Adorned with a halo of golden feathers and a striking red throat, the Gray Crowned-Crane is Africa's most elegant sav...

Birds

Gray-crowned Flatbill

Tolmomyias poliocephalus

A master of the mid-canopy, the Gray-crowned Flatbill is a charming, grey-capped flycatcher that brings a touch of th...

Birds

Gray-crowned Woodpecker

Colaptes auricularis

An elusive treasure of the Mexican Pacific slope, the Gray-crowned Woodpecker is a master of the canopy. With its gol...

Birds