Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Red-capped Plover

Anarhynchus ruficapillus

A tiny, spirited shorebird that brings a dash of rufous color to the water's edge. Watch as the Red-capped Plover sca...

Birds

Red-cheeked Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus bengalus

With their stunning sky-blue plumage and charming red 'blush,' the Red-cheeked Cordonbleu is one of Africa’s most bel...

Reptiles

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Vibrantly colored and exceptionally gentle, the Red Cornsnake is a master climber and a friend to gardeners. This non...

Birds

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

Meet the specialist of the pine barrens. With a beak perfectly evolved for prying open cones, the Red Crossbill is a ...

Birds

Red-crowned Amazon

Amazona viridigenalis

With its brilliant crimson cap and raucous personality, the Red-crowned Amazon is the charismatic king of the suburba...

Birds

Red-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae

The Kākāriki is New Zealand's most iconic forest parrot, sporting brilliant emerald feathers and a signature crimson ...

Birds

Red-crowned Woodpecker

Melanerpes rubricapillus

Meet the Red-crowned Woodpecker, the vibrant and vocal 'zebra of the trees.' With its striking barred plumage and ene...

Mammals

Red Deer

Cervus elaphus

The Red Deer is the undisputed monarch of the glen, a powerful and ancient species that brings a sense of wild majest...

Fish

Red Drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

The legendary 'Golden Ghost' of the coast, the Red Drum is easily recognized by its shimmering copper scales and the ...

Mammals

Red-eared Monkey

Cercopithecus erythrotis

Draped in a palette of slate-gray and vivid russet, the Red-eared Monkey is a jewel of the West African canopy. These...

Birds

Red-eyed Dove

Streptopelia semitorquata

With its soothing, rhythmic call and striking crimson eyes, the Red-eyed Dove is a regal fixture of the African backy...

Birds

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

Known as the tireless 'preacher' of the treetops, the Red-eyed Vireo is a master of camouflage with a voice that neve...

Birds

Red-faced Cormorant

Urile urile

A striking inhabitant of the North Pacific's most rugged shores, the Red-faced Cormorant is easily identified by its ...

Birds

Red-faced Guan

Penelope dabbenei

A striking resident of the misty Andean cloud forests, the Red-faced Guan is famous for its vibrant crimson throat an...

Birds

Red-faced Parrot

Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops

A vibrant flash of crimson in the misty Andean heights, the Red-faced Parrot is one of the world's most elusive high-...

Mammals

Red-flanked Duiker

Cephalophorus rufilatus

A vibrant burst of orange in the forest understory, the Red-flanked Duiker is a master of the 'hide and seek' game. W...

Birds

Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

Meet the most acrobatic member of the booby family, famous for its striking scarlet feet and impressive aerial displa...

Birds

Red-footed Falcon

Falco vespertinus

A social and striking raptor, the Red-footed Falcon is famous for its elegant slate-grey plumage and vibrant orange '...

Mammals

Red Forest Duiker

Cephalophorus natalensis

A vibrant splash of crimson in the forest shadows, the Red Forest Duiker is a master of the thicket. Known for its sh...

Mammals

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Master of the suburban shadows, the Red Fox is a brilliant display of adaptability and grace. With its iconic fiery c...

Mammals

Red-fronted Gazelle

Eudorcas rufifrons

A resilient icon of the African Sahel, the Red-fronted Gazelle is a master of camouflage in the arid scrublands. With...

Fish

Red Grouper

Epinephelus morio

Meet the architect of the Atlantic reefs. The Red Grouper is a hardworking engineer that carves out homes in the lime...

Birds

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Often called the 'flying checkerboard,' the Red-headed Woodpecker is a bold and charismatic showstopper. With its com...

Birds

Red Kite

Milvus milvus

With its iconic forked tail and effortless soaring flight, the Red Kite is one of the most elegant birds of prey you ...

Birds

Red-kneed Dotterel

Erythrogonys cinctus

Meet the dapper nomad of the Australian wetlands. With its striking black breastplate and namesake red joints, the Re...

Birds

Red-legged Cormorant

Poikilocarbo gaimardi

Meet the rebel of the cormorant family: a solitary cliff-dweller with striking turquoise eyes and neon-red feet. The ...

Birds

Red-legged Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes cyaneus

A living jewel of the tropical canopy, the Red-legged Honeycreeper dazzles with its electric blue plumage and iconic ...

Insects

Red-legged Marsh Beetle

Scirtes tibialis

A tiny master of the leap, the Red-legged Marsh Beetle brings a splash of color and incredible agility to the edges o...

Mammals

Red-legged Sun Squirrel

Heliosciurus rufobrachium

A vibrant acrobat of the African canopy, the Red-legged Sun Squirrel is easily identified by its rusty-colored limbs ...

Reptiles

Red-lipped Snake

Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia

The Red-lipped Snake is Africa's most famous garden 'herald,' known for its striking colorful lips and its feisty, co...

Birds

Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

A vibrant jewel of the tropical canopy, the Red-lored Amazon is as famous for its brilliant red 'mask' as it is for i...

Birds

Red-masked Parakeet

Psittacara erythrogenys

Often called the 'Cherry-headed Conure,' the Red-masked Parakeet is a splash of tropical brilliance. Whether in their...

Fish

Red Morwong

Morwong fuscus

The Red Morwong is a colorful icon of the southern Pacific reefs, easily recognized by its vibrant orange hue and its...

Birds

Red-naped Ibis

Pseudibis papillosa

A striking sentinel of the Indian plains, the Red-naped Ibis is a master of adaptation, blending ancient elegance wit...

Birds

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

A master of the western woods, the Red-naped Sapsucker is a colorful architect that carves elaborate sap wells to sus...

Birds

Red-necked Avocet

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae

Meet the 'Painted Lady' of the Australian wetlands, an elegant wader defined by its upturned bill and vibrant crimson...