Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
A sleek and shaggy-crested diving specialist, the Red-breasted Merganser is the ultimate underwater athlete of the bi...
Birds
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a pocket-sized acrobat of the forest, famous for its gravity-defying ability to walk hea...
Birds
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus ruber
With its vibrant crimson head and unique 'sap-farming' lifestyle, the Red-breasted Sapsucker is one of the West Coast...
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...
Birds
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Vibrantly colored and exceptionally gentle, the Red Cornsnake is a master climber and a friend to gardeners. This non...
Reptiles
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...
Birds
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...
Mammals
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
The legendary 'Golden Ghost' of the coast, the Red Drum is easily recognized by its shimmering copper scales and the ...
Fish
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...
Mammals
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-...
Birds
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...
Mammals
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 '...
Birds
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...
Mammals
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...
Fish
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 ...
Birds
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...
Insects
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 ...
Mammals
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...
Reptiles
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...
Birds
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...
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