Species library

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

A champion of long-distance flight, the Hudsonian Whimbrel is easily identified by its gracefully down-curved bill an...

Birds

Human

Homo sapiens

The world's most widespread and adaptable primate, humans are the primary architects of the backyard environments we ...

Mammals

Humboldt Penguin

Spheniscus humboldti

The Humboldt Penguin is a charismatic 'desert' penguin that calls the rugged Pacific coast of South America home. Kno...

Birds

Hume's Leaf Warbler

Phylloscopus humei

A tiny, high-energy traveler from the mountains of Central Asia, Hume's Leaf Warbler is a master of the canopy. Known...

Birds

Hump-nosed Viper

Hypnale hypnale

A master of disguise within the leaf litter, the Hump-nosed Viper is one of South Asia's most intriguing small predat...

Reptiles

Humpnose Bigeye Bream

Monotaxis grandoculis

With its iconic oversized eyes and rugged, humped profile, the Humpnose Bigeye Bream is a master of the nocturnal ree...

Fish

Hunt's Bumble Bee

Bombus huntii

Meet the 'sunset' of the bee world. With its fiery orange-red bands and tireless work ethic, Hunt's Bumble Bee is a j...

Insects

Huron Skipper

Atalopedes huron

A champion of the backyard lawn, the Huron Skipper is a fast-flying, orange-hued butterfly that brings life to late-s...

Insects

Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

The Hutton's Vireo is a master of disguise, blending perfectly into the oak and evergreen canopies of the West. Often...

Birds

Hyacinth Macaw

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

Witness the majesty of the world's largest parrot. With its brilliant cobalt-blue plumage and gentle nature, the Hyac...

Birds

Hyrtl's Catfish

Neosilurus hyrtlii

A hardy survivor of the Australian outback, Hyrtl's Catfish is a fascinating, eel-like tandan that thrives in some of...

Fish

Iberian Ibex

Capra pyrenaica

An icon of the Spanish mountains, the Iberian Ibex is a breathtaking acrobat of the cliffs. Known for the massive, sw...

Mammals

Iberian Lynx

Lynx pardinus

Once the world's most endangered feline, the Iberian lynx is a testament to conservation success. Known for its strik...

Mammals

Iberian Magpie

Cyanopica cooki

With its stunning azure wings and jet-black cap, the Iberian Magpie is a masterpiece of the Mediterranean landscape. ...

Birds

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

A delicate 'ghost' of the Arctic, the Iceland Gull is a winter visitor famous for its striking white wingtips and sur...

Birds

Icterine Warbler

Hippolais icterina

With its vibrant lemon-yellow breast and impressive talent for vocal mimicry, the Icterine Warbler is a true jewel of...

Birds

Imienpo Station frog

Glandirana emeljanovi

A master of texture and camouflage, the Imienpo Station frog is the 'wrinkled wonder' of Northeast Asian wetlands. Of...

Amphibians

Impala

Aepyceros melampus

The impala is the ultimate savanna acrobat, famous for its gravity-defying leaps and elegant lyre-shaped horns. A mas...

Mammals

Imperial Eagle

Aquila heliaca

The monarch of the open steppe, the Imperial Eagle is a symbol of wild, untamed landscapes. With its golden crown and...

Birds

Imperial Shag

Leucocarbo atriceps

With its striking blue eye-rings and elegant black-and-white plumage, the Imperial Shag is a master of the Southern O...

Birds

Inagua Woodstar

Nesophlox lyrura

Meet the jewel of the southern Bahamas. With its stunning violet crown and unique lyre-shaped tail, the Inagua Woodst...

Birds

Inca Dove

Columbina inca

Admired for its delicate 'scaly' plumage and mournful two-note call, the Inca Dove is a charming fixture of Southwest...

Birds

Indian Chevrotain

Moschiola indica

Often called the 'Mouse-deer,' the Indian Chevrotain is a shy, nocturnal marvel of the forest floor. With its miniatu...

Mammals

Indian Cobra

Naja naja

The Indian Cobra is a symbol of power and grace, recognized globally for its magnificent hood and vital role in South...

Reptiles

Indian Cuckoo

Cuculus micropterus

Often heard but rarely seen, the Indian Cuckoo is the phantom of the forest canopy. Famous for its 'one-more-bottle' ...

Birds

Indian Gazelle

Gazella bennettii

The Indian Gazelle, or Chinkara, is a masterpiece of desert adaptation, combining fragile beauty with incredible spee...

Mammals

Indian Giant Squirrel

Ratufa indica

Often called the 'rainbow squirrel,' this spectacular forest dweller is one of the largest squirrel species in the wo...

Mammals

Indian Ocean Blue-spotted Maskray

Neotrygon indica

A striking bottom-dweller of the tropical Indian Ocean, the Blue-spotted Maskray is famous for its vivid cerulean spo...

Fish

Indian Python

Python molurus

A master of camouflage and a silent guardian of the forest, the Indian Python is one of the world's most impressive n...

Reptiles

Indian Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros unicornis

The Indian Rhinoceros is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the Asian floodplains, famously known for its single horn an...

Mammals

Indian Roller

Coracias benghalensis

A flash of brilliant turquoise against the dusty landscape, the Indian Roller is an icon of the South Asian countrysi...

Birds

Indian Spotted Eagle

Clanga hastata

The Indian Spotted Eagle is a stoic sentinel of South Asia's open plains. A rare and vulnerable resident, this bird o...

Birds

Indian Stone-curlew

Burhinus indicus

Masters of the art of invisibility, Indian Stone-curlews are the 'ghosts' of the dry plains. With their massive golde...

Birds

Indian Vine Snake

Ahaetulla oxyrhynca

A master of disguise and a marvel of evolution, the Indian Vine Snake is one of the most graceful predators in the ba...

Reptiles

Indian Wolf Snake

Lycodon aulicus

A sleek, nocturnal hunter and master climber, the Indian Wolf Snake is a frequent but often unseen guest in South Asi...

Reptiles

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche carteri

A graceful nomad of the southern seas, the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is easily recognized by the brilliant golden...

Birds