Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
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
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
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
Microhyla ornata
A miniature masterpiece of camouflage, the Ornate Narrow-mouthed Toad is the tiny architect of the monsoon's nightly ...
Amphibians
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
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
Thalassoma pavo
Meet the 'Circus Fish' of the Mediterranean, a dazzling display of neon greens and vibrant reds. The Ornate Wrasse br...
Fish
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pluvialis fulva
A golden-spangled marathon flyer that turns suburban lawns into its personal winter territory. This resilient shorebi...
Birds
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
Larus pacificus
The undisputed heavyweight of the Australian coastline, the Pacific Gull is a magnificent predator known for its mass...
Birds
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
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
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
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
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
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
Egretta sacra
The Pacific Reef Heron is a stoic sentinel of the shoreline, appearing in two striking color phases. Whether stalking...
Birds
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
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
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
Aulostomus chinensis
The ultimate reef ninja, the Pacific Trumpetfish uses vertical camouflage and 'shadowing' techniques to become invisi...
Fish
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
Aethalodelphis obliquidens
The ultimate acrobat of the Pacific, this dolphin is known for its striking tri-color markings and its incredible dis...
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