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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

2485–2520 of 3933 species

Orinoco Goose

Orinoco Goose

Oressochen jubatus

A regal and rare inhabitant of South American riverbanks, the Orinoco Goose stands out with its buff-colored plumage ...

Birds
Ornate Cat-eyed Snake

Ornate Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira ornata

A master of the tropical night, the Ornate Cat-eyed Snake is a slender, big-eyed predator that turns suburban gardens...

Reptiles
Ornate Chorus Frog

Ornate Chorus Frog

Pseudacris ornata

A hidden gem of the Southern winter, the Ornate Chorus Frog is a bold-patterned 'bandit' that thrives when other spec...

Amphibians
Ornate Narrow-mouthed Toad

Ornate Narrow-mouthed Toad

Microhyla ornata

A miniature masterpiece of camouflage, the Ornate Narrow-mouthed Toad is the tiny architect of the monsoon's nightly ...

Amphibians
Ornate Pennant

Ornate Pennant

Celithemis ornata

A jewel of the wetlands, the Ornate Pennant dazzles with its ruby-red spots and delicate wing patterns. This small bu...

Insects
Ornate Wobbegong

Ornate Wobbegong

Orectolobus ornatus

A master of disguise and a jewel of the Australian reef, the Ornate Wobbegong is the ultimate underwater ambush artis...

Fish
Ornate Wrasse

Ornate Wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

Meet the 'Circus Fish' of the Mediterranean, a dazzling display of neon greens and vibrant reds. The Ornate Wrasse br...

Fish
Osprey

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Meet the world's most sophisticated fisherman. With a six-foot wingspan and a specialized 'fish-grip,' the Osprey is ...

Birds
Ouachita Map Turtle

Ouachita Map Turtle

Graptemys ouachitensis

Defined by the intricate 'topographical' lines on its shell and a jagged, saw-like ridge along its spine, the Ouachit...

Reptiles
Owl-faced Guenon

Owl-faced Guenon

Cercopithecus hamlyni

A striking primate with a face unlike any other, the Owl-faced Guenon is a ghost of the Congo’s deep bamboo forests. ...

Mammals
Oystershell Scale

Oystershell Scale

Lepidosaphes ulmi

Hidden in plain sight on the bark of your favorite trees, the Oystershell Scale is a marvel of natural camouflage. Th...

Insects
Pacific Barracuda

Pacific Barracuda

Sphyraena argentea

The 'Silver Streak' of the Pacific, this torpedo-shaped predator is a master of the kelp forest. Known for its incred...

Fish
Pacific Baza

Pacific Baza

Aviceda subcristata

Meet the 'Crested Hawk' of the canopy, a master of aerial acrobatics and stealthy foraging. With its striking barred ...

Birds
Pacific Brook Lamprey

Pacific Brook Lamprey

Occidentis pacifica

A hidden gem of Pacific Northwest waterways, this 'living fossil' spends years tucked in the mud before emerging for ...

Fish
Pacific chorus frog

Pacific chorus frog

Pseudacris regilla

The quintessential 'voice of the West,' this tiny climber is famous for its Hollywood-standard 'rib-bit' call and its...

Amphibians
Pacific Chub Mackerel

Pacific Chub Mackerel

Scomber japonicus

Meet the 'tiger of the sea,' a shimmering, high-speed traveler that brings the energy of the open ocean right to the ...

Fish
Pacific Crevalle Jack

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Caranx caninus

Meet the powerhouse of the Pacific coast. The Pacific Crevalle Jack is a lightning-fast predator that turns the shore...

Fish
Pacific Dampwood Termite

Pacific Dampwood Termite

Zootermopsis angusticollis

The Pacific Dampwood Termite is the giant of the termite world, a master of decomposition that thrives in the misty f...

Insects
Pacific Electric Ray

Pacific Electric Ray

Tetronarce californica

The Pacific Electric Ray is the ocean's silent powerhouse, a master of ambush that uses bio-electricity to stun its p...

Fish
Pacific Forktail

Pacific Forktail

Ischnura cervula

A tiny, electric-blue marvel of the western wetlands, the Pacific Forktail is the perfect subject for macro-wildlife ...

Insects
Pacific Golden-Plover

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

A golden-spangled marathon flyer that turns suburban lawns into its personal winter territory. This resilient shorebi...

Birds
Pacific Gregory

Pacific Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon fasciolatus

Meet the feisty gardener of the reef. The Pacific Gregory is a small damselfish with a massive personality, known for...

Fish
Pacific Gull

Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

The undisputed heavyweight of the Australian coastline, the Pacific Gull is a magnificent predator known for its mass...

Birds
Pacific Herring

Pacific Herring

Clupea pallasii

The silver pulse of the Pacific coast, these shimmering voyagers are the foundation of the marine ecosystem. Witness ...

Fish
Pacific Jack Mackerel

Pacific Jack Mackerel

Trachurus symmetricus

The silver streak of the West Coast, the Pacific Jack Mackerel is a marvel of aquatic engineering. Known for their in...

Fish
Pacific Lamprey

Pacific Lamprey

Entosphenus tridentatus

A prehistoric survivor of the Pacific Rim, the Pacific Lamprey is a 'living fossil' that has navigated our waterways ...

Fish
Pacific Mole Crab

Pacific Mole Crab

Hippa marmorata

A camouflage expert of the shoreline, the Pacific Mole Crab lives its life in reverse, dancing with the waves and dis...

Insects
Pacific Needlefish

Pacific Needlefish

Tylosurus pacificus

A silver arrow of the Eastern Pacific, the Pacific Needlefish is a master of the surface strike. With its needle-thin...

Fish
Pacific Parrotlet

Pacific Parrotlet

Forpus coelestis

Often called 'Pocket Parrots,' the Pacific Parrotlet is a tiny bundle of energy with a personality far larger than it...

Birds
Pacific Reef Heron

Pacific Reef Heron

Egretta sacra

The Pacific Reef Heron is a stoic sentinel of the shoreline, appearing in two striking color phases. Whether stalking...

Birds
Pacific Sardine

Pacific Sardine

Sardinops sagax

Experience the mesmerizing dance of the ocean’s silver nomads. From massive bait balls to shimmering coastal schools,...

Fish
Pacific Shrew

Pacific Shrew

Sorex pacificus

The cinnamon-furred ghost of the Oregon undergrowth, the Pacific Shrew is a relentless hunter of the damp forest floo...

Mammals
Pacific Sleeper Shark

Pacific Sleeper Shark

Somniosus pacificus

Meet the ghost of the abyss, a massive deep-sea predator that thrives in the freezing darkness of the North Pacific. ...

Fish
Pacific Trumpetfish

Pacific Trumpetfish

Aulostomus chinensis

The ultimate reef ninja, the Pacific Trumpetfish uses vertical camouflage and 'shadowing' techniques to become invisi...

Fish
Pacific Tuftedcheek

Pacific Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes johnsoni

A master of the misty Chocó cloud forests, the Pacific Tuftedcheek is a specialist of the canopy, known for its flamb...

Birds
Pacific White-sided Dolphin

Pacific White-sided Dolphin

Aethalodelphis obliquidens

The ultimate acrobat of the Pacific, this dolphin is known for its striking tri-color markings and its incredible dis...

Mammals

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