Species library

Gray Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

The subtle master of the sagebrush, the Gray Flycatcher is a desert specialist known for its patient hunting and icon...

Birds

Gray Four-eyed Opossum

Philander opossum

Famed for the white spots that look like a second set of eyes, the Gray Four-eyed Opossum is one of the most charisma...

Mammals

Gray Fox

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

The only North American canid that can climb trees, the Gray Fox is a 'salt-and-pepper' ghost of the forest. Agile, e...

Mammals

Gray-fronted Dove

Leptotila rufaxilla

A quiet dweller of the South American understory, the Gray-fronted Dove charms observers with its soft pastel plumage...

Birds

Gray Hawk

Buteo plagiatus

A sleek, whistling hunter of the desert riverbanks, the Gray Hawk is one of the most elegant raptors in the Americas....

Birds

Gray-headed Albatross

Thalassarche chrysostoma

A majestic voyager of the Southern Ocean, the Gray-headed Albatross is famous for its striking slate plumage and its ...

Birds

Gray-headed Chachalaca

Ortalis cinereiceps

The Gray-headed Chachalaca is the charismatic 'social butterfly' of Central American gardens. Known for its loud, rhy...

Birds

Gray-headed Dove

Leptotila plumbeiceps

A subtle beauty of the tropical undergrowth, the Gray-headed Dove is a master of camouflage and a treat for backyard ...

Birds

Gray-headed Kingfisher

Halcyon leucocephala

A stunning combination of silvery-grey and brilliant cobalt, the Gray-headed Kingfisher is a master of the African sa...

Birds

Gray-hooded Gull

Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus

A social and elegant traveler of the Southern Hemisphere, the Gray-hooded Gull is as comfortable on a freshwater lake...

Birds

Gray-hooded Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aymara

A charming emerald gem of the Andes, the Gray-hooded Parakeet is famous for its soft gray 'hood' and social nature. T...

Birds

Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch

Phrygilus gayi

With its sophisticated blue-gray hood and vibrant golden plumage, the Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch is a crown jewel of th...

Birds

Gray-lined Hawk

Buteo nitidus

With its elegant silver-gray plumage and striking banded tail, the Gray-lined Hawk is a master of the forest edge. Th...

Birds

Gray Seedeater

Sporophila intermedia

A charming songbird of the South American lowlands, the Gray Seedeater is easily recognized by the male's striking le...

Birds

Gray Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

The Gray Snapper is the clever 'lawyer' of the mangroves, known for its keen intelligence and ability to thrive from ...

Fish

Gray-tailed Vole

Microtus canicaudus

Meet the elusive architect of the Willamette Valley. The Gray-tailed Vole is a master of camouflage and tunnel engine...

Mammals

Gray-winged Francolin

Scleroptila afra

A master of mountain camouflage, the Gray-winged Francolin is the soulful voice of the South African highlands. Spott...

Birds

Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

The Gray Wolf is the legendary apex predator of the northern wilderness, a symbol of untamed nature and complex socia...

Mammals

Grayish Baywing

Agelaioides badius

A social and sophisticated songbird of the South American scrub, the Grayish Baywing is famous for its cinnamon-strea...

Birds

Grayish Eagle-Owl

Bubo cinerascens

A silent sentinel of the African savanna, the Grayish Eagle-Owl is a master of nighttime camouflage. Recognizable by ...

Birds

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

The silver ghost of the reef, the Great Barracuda is a master of the ambush. With its torpedo-shaped body and razor-s...

Fish

Great Basin Bumble Bee

Bombus centralis

A vibrant specialist of the American West, the Great Basin Bumble Bee is easily recognized by its striking orange-ban...

Insects

Great-billed Hermit

Phaethornis malaris

The Great-billed Hermit is the elegant 'trap-liner' of the Amazon, recognizable by its incredible curved beak and spi...

Birds

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Meet the world's largest gull, a formidable North Atlantic predator with a wingspan that commands respect. Known for ...

Birds

Great Black Digger Wasp

Sphex pensylvanicus

An elegant giant of the summer garden, the Great Black Digger Wasp is a non-aggressive pollinator with a fascinating ...

Insects

Great Black Hawk

Buteogallus urubitinga

A powerful, soot-colored sentinel of the Neotropics, the Great Black Hawk is a master of the hunt along forest rivers...

Birds

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

With its prehistoric silhouette and statuesque patience, the Great Blue Heron is the crown jewel of North American we...

Birds

Great Blue Skimmer

Libellula vibrans

One of the largest and most striking dragonflies in the East, the Great Blue Skimmer commands attention with its chal...

Insects

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

A master of the underwater hunt, the Great Cormorant is famous for its iconic wing-drying pose and prehistoric silhou...

Birds

Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Witness the elegance of the Great Crested Grebe, a master of the water known for its stunning 'weed dance' and striki...

Birds

Great Crested Tern

Thalasseus bergii

A striking coastal specialist known for its shaggy black crest and surgical precision when diving for fish. The Great...

Birds

Great Curassow

Crax rubra

With its magnificent curly crest and striking yellow bill, the Great Curassow is a regal ghost of the Neotropical rai...

Birds

Great Egret

Ardea alba

A towering icon of the wetlands, the Great Egret combines statuesque patience with a lightning-fast strike. Once hunt...

Birds

Great Frigatebird

Fregata minor

The ultimate 'pirate of the sky,' the Great Frigatebird is a marvel of evolution, boasting a wingspan larger than a k...

Birds

Great Giant Scale

Coelostomidia zealandica

A hidden giant of the New Zealand bush, this pink-bodied insect creates a 'honeydew' forest floor buffet that sustain...

Insects

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Sphex ichneumoneus

A masterpiece of nature's engineering, the Great Golden Digger Wasp is a shimmering, solitary architect often found i...

Insects