Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Australasian Snapper

Chrysophrys auratus

With its shimmering pink scales and iridescent blue spots, the Australasian Snapper is the crown jewel of the Pacific...

Birds

Australasian Swamphen

Porphyrio melanotus

With its brilliant indigo feathers and unmistakable red bill, the Australasian Swamphen is the bold, social architect...

Birds

Australian Bustard

Ardeotis australis

The Australian Bustard is the regal giant of the outback, standing a metre tall with a stately, dignified walk. A nom...

Fish

Australian Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon apicalis

The Australian Gregory is the feisty gardener of the Pacific reefs, famous for its golden-tipped fins and its fearles...

Birds

Australian Hobby

Falco longipennis

A master of aerial acrobatics, the Australian Hobby is a pint-sized powerhouse that brings the thrill of the high-spe...

Mammals

Australian Humpback Dolphin

Sousa sahulensis

An elusive coastal icon, the Australian humpback dolphin is a master of the shallows, recognized by its unique dorsal...

Birds

Australian Ibis

Threskiornis molucca

Meet Australia’s most misunderstood icon. From ancient wetlands to city parks, the Australian Ibis is a master of ada...

Fish

Australian Long-finned Eel

Anguilla reinhardtii

Australia's largest freshwater eel, the Long-finned Eel is a marbled giant known for its incredible overland journeys...

Birds

Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Boasting the longest bill in the avian world, the Australian Pelican is a masterpiece of prehistoric design and grace...

Reptiles

Australian Scrub Python

Simalia kinghorni

As Australia's longest snake, the Australian Scrub Python is a spectacular giant of the tropical north, known for its...

Mammals

Australian Sea Lion

Neophoca cinerea

Australia’s rarest marine mammal, the Australian Sea Lion is a true local icon. Found only on the southern wild coast...

Mammals

Australian Snubfin Dolphin

Orcaella heinsohni

With its uniquely rounded head and shy personality, the Australian Snubfin Dolphin is one of the world's most elusive...

Insects

Autumn Meadowhawk

Sympetrum vicinum

The Autumn Meadowhawk is the late-season sentinel of the dragonfly world, bringing a flash of brilliant red to the ga...

Mammals

Azara's Agouti

Dasyprocta azarae

A vital 'forest gardener' of South America, Azara's Agouti is a shy, high-stepping rodent known for its incredible se...

Insects

Aztec Dancer

Argia nahuana

With its striking electric blue body and delicate wings, the Aztec Dancer is a vibrant gem often found hovering over ...

Birds

Azure-crowned Hummingbird

Saucerottia cyanocephala

With its shimmering violet-blue cap and snowy white breast, the Azure-crowned Hummingbird is a crown jewel of Central...

Fish

Azure Demoiselle

Chrysiptera hemicyanea

A sparkling gem of the Coral Triangle, the Azure Demoiselle lights up the reef with its electrifying blue and gold pa...

Birds

Azure-hooded Jay

Cyanolyca cucullata

A striking denizen of the misty cloud forests, the Azure-hooded Jay is easily recognized by its brilliant sky-blue cr...

Birds

Azure Jay

Cyanocorax caeruleus

Meet the brilliant blue 'gardener' of the Atlantic Forest. The Azure Jay is a social mastermind known for its strikin...

Birds

Azure Kingfisher

Ceyx azureus

A shimmering jewel of the waterways, the Azure Kingfisher is a master of the vertical dive. Its brilliant plumage and...

Birds

Azure-naped Jay

Cyanocorax heilprini

A social and striking inhabitant of the Amazon's white-sand forests, the Azure-naped Jay stands out with its brillian...

Birds

Azure-shouldered Tanager

Thraupis cyanoptera

The Azure-shouldered Tanager is a vibrant jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, easily identified by its shimmering...

Birds

Azure-winged Magpie

Cyanopica cyanus

A masterpiece of East Asian nature, the Azure-winged Magpie combines striking sapphire plumage with a brilliant, soci...

Birds

Baglafecht Weaver

Ploceus baglafecht

A dapper highland resident, the Baglafecht Weaver is famous for its striking pale eyes and masterfully woven nests. A...

Birds

Bahama Woodstar

Nesophlox evelynae

The Bahama Woodstar is a shimmering endemic treasure of the Lucayan islands. Known for its metallic 'hum' and the mal...

Insects

Bahiagrass Borer

Derobrachus brevicollis

A titan of the Southeastern backyard, the Bahiagrass Borer is one of North America's largest and most impressive beet...

Birds

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

A champion of the skies, Baird's Sandpiper travels from the Arctic Circle to the tip of Patagonia. Look for its disti...

Birds

Baird's Trogon

Trogon bairdii

A stunning violet and vermillion inhabitant of the Pacific lowlands, the Baird's Trogon is one of Central America's m...

Mammals

Balabac Chevrotain

Tragulus nigricans

Meet the Philippines' 'living fossil,' a miniature hoofed marvel no larger than a house cat. Found only on a handful ...

Fish

Balao Halfbeak

Hemiramphus balao

The Balao Halfbeak is an architectural marvel of the Atlantic, featuring a needle-like lower jaw and a shimmering sil...

Birds

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Witness the majesty of North America's most iconic raptor. From their massive 7-foot wingspans to their piercing gold...

Insects

Bald-faced Hornet

Dolichovespula maculata

The Bald-faced Hornet is the master architect of the backyard, known for its striking ivory mask and impressive hangi...

Birds

Balearic Shearwater

Puffinus mauretanicus

Meet Europe's most endangered seabird, a master of the Mediterranean waves that nests in secret cliffside caves and r...

Fish

Ballan Wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Vibrant, inquisitive, and a master of the Atlantic reefs, the Ballan Wrasse is the colorful 'architect' of our coasta...

Fish

Ballyhoo

Hemiramphus brasiliensis

A flash of silver and a splash of red, the Ballyhoo is the undisputed acrobat of the Atlantic shallows. Watch them sk...

Insects

Balsam twig aphid

Mindarus pinicolus

Look closely at the tips of your fir trees to find this tiny, wool-covered architect of the forest. The Balsam twig a...