Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Half-collared Kingfisher

Alcedo semitorquata

A cobalt jewel of the African riverbank, the Half-collared Kingfisher is a master of the precision dive. Recognized b...

Fish

Haller's Round Ray

Urobatis halleri

A master of the 'stingray shuffle,' this circular seafloor dweller is the most common ray encountered along the sunny...

Insects

Halloween Pennant

Celithemis eponina

With its striking orange-and-black wings and butterfly-like flight, the Halloween Pennant is a crown jewel of the sum...

Mammals

Hamadryas Baboon

Papio hamadryas

The 'Sacred Baboon' of ancient Egypt, known for its silver mane and complex desert dynasties. Discover the primate th...

Birds

Hamerkop

Scopus umbretta

Meet the Hamerkop, the master architect of the African wetlands. Easily recognized by its hammer-shaped silhouette, t...

Birds

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

A pint-sized dynamo of the western pines, Hammond's Flycatcher is known for its tireless energy and aerial precision....

Mammals

Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina

The Harbor Seal is the ultimate coastal watcher, known for its dappled coat and soulful eyes. Often found lounging on...

Mammals

Harbour Porpoise

Phocoena phocoena

The Harbour Porpoise is the shy, 'puffing pig' of the coastal world, known for its small size and elusive nature. Oft...

Insects

Hardwood Stump Borer

Mallodon dasystomus

A titan of the backyard woodpile, the Hardwood Stump Borer is a glossy, heavy-bodied beetle famous for its massive ma...

Birds

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

Known as the 'painted duck,' the Harlequin thrives in the most violent waters on the planet. From mountain rapids to ...

Mammals

Harp Seal

Pagophilus groenlandicus

The Harp Seal is the ultimate icon of the Arctic, famous for its striking saddleback markings and snowy-white pups. T...

Mammals

Harris' Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus harrisii

A master of desert survival, the Harris' Antelope Squirrel thrives in the heat of the Sonoran Desert. With its striki...

Birds

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

The world's most social raptor, the Harris's Hawk, hunts in packs like a wolf and perches in stacks. Spot these chest...

Birds

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

Meet Canada's only endemic breeding bird and the king of the Great Plains winter thickets. With its bold black mask a...

Mammals

Hartebeest

Alcelaphus buselaphus

With their remarkably long faces and high-shouldered silhouettes, the Hartebeest is one of Africa’s most distinctive ...

Birds

Hartlaub's Gull

Chroicocephalus hartlaubii

Hartlaub's Gull is the charismatic 'city gull' of Southern Africa, known for its dainty features and bold personality...

Mammals

Harvey's Duiker

Cephalophorus harveyi

A flash of chestnut in the forest shadows, Harvey's Duiker is a master of the African undergrowth. This elegant, smal...

Birds

Hauxwell's Thrush

Turdus hauxwelli

A secretive songbird of the Amazonian understory, Hauxwell's Thrush is celebrated for its warm, earthy plumage and fl...

Reptiles

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

With its stunning 'tortoiseshell' pattern and a beak like a bird of prey, the Hawksbill is the most beautiful—and mos...

Insects

Heath Grasshopper

Chorthippus vagans

A master of camouflage in the sun-drenched heath, the Heath Grasshopper is a rare gem of the late summer. Known for i...

Insects

Heath Spittlebug

Clastoptera saintcyri

Look closely at the stems of your berry bushes and you might find a cluster of tiny bubbles—the secret fortress of th...

Mammals

Heaviside's Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

The Heaviside's Dolphin is a rare, small cetacean found only in the cold waters of southwest Africa. Known for its pl...

Birds

Helmeted Guineafowl

Numida meleagris

The Helmeted Guineafowl is nature's most stylish alarm system, decked out in charcoal-and-white polka dots and a stri...

Birds

Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus galeatus

A pint-sized marvel of the tropical canopy, the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant is famous for its spiky 'mohawk' crest and rest...

Reptiles

Helmeted Turtle

Pelomedusa subrufa

The African Helmeted Turtle is a prehistoric-looking survivor capable of outlasting the harshest droughts. With its u...

Insects

Hemispherical Scale

Saissetia coffeae

Resembling tiny, polished mahogany helmets, the Hemispherical Scale is a master of the stationary life. These glossy ...

Insects

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Adelges tsugae

The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid may be tiny, but its impact on our forests is monumental. Identifiable by the white, cotto...

Birds

Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Affectionately known as the 'Grey Ghost' in its male form, the Hen Harrier is a spectral hunter of the open plains. W...

Birds

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

A secretive treasure of the American prairie, Henslow's Sparrow is a master of camouflage known for its olive-green h...

Birds

Hepatic Tanager

Piranga flava

A striking resident of the mountain pine-oak forests, the Hepatic Tanager is distinguished by its deep brick-red plum...

Birds

Herald Petrel

Pterodroma heraldica

A master of the southern winds, the Herald Petrel is a mysterious wanderer of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. Wi...

Birds

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

A champion of the forest floor, the Hermit Thrush is celebrated for its hauntingly beautiful song and resilient spiri...

Birds

Hermit Warbler

Setophaga occidentalis

A hidden gem of the Pacific evergreens, the Hermit Warbler dazzles with its brilliant yellow face and elusive canopy-...

Mammals

Hewitt's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus saundersiae

A master of the mountain peaks, Hewitt's Red Rockhare is a shy but striking inhabitant of the Southern African crags....

Fish

Hickory Shad

Alosa mediocris

The Hickory Shad is a silver-scaled acrobat of the Atlantic coast, celebrated for its spirited leaps and epic spring ...

Birds

Highland Guan

Penelopina nigra

A rare and striking resident of Central America's misty cloud forests, the Highland Guan is known for its glossy blac...