Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Tautog

Tautoga onitis

Meet the 'bulldog of the Atlantic,' a sturdy reef-dweller known for its powerful jaws and penchant for shipwrecks. Th...

Birds

Tawny-bellied Hermit

Phaethornis syrmatophorus

A master of the Andean understory, the Tawny-bellied Hermit is easily recognized by its long, curved bill and strikin...

Birds

Tawny Eagle

Aquila rapax

A bold and versatile king of the savanna, the Tawny Eagle is as much a cunning pirate as it is a powerful predator. W...

Insects

Tawny-edged Skipper

Polites themistocles

A pint-sized dynamo of the backyard, the Tawny-edged Skipper is a master of rapid flight and sun-drenched meadows. Lo...

Birds

Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

The Tawny Owl is the master of the midnight forest, a silent hunter with a voice that defines the sounds of the night...

Insects

Tawny Shears

Hadena perplexa

A master of camouflage and a specialist of the night, the Tawny Shears is a frequent visitor to moonlit gardens. Know...

Mammals

Tayra

Eira barbara

The Tayra is a sleek, acrobatic powerhouse of the tropical forest. With its 'frosted' head and boundless energy, this...

Mammals

Temminck's Ground Pangolin

Smutsia temminckii

Meet the world's most armored mammal, a prehistoric wonder that walks on its hind legs and wears a suit of scales. Th...

Birds

Temminck's Stint

Calidris temminckii

A master of camouflage, the Temminck's Stint is a tiny, mouse-like wader that favors muddy shorelines and freshwater ...

Birds

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

An energetic traveler of the treetops, the Tennessee Warbler is a master of migration. Watch for its sharp bill and b...

Birds

Terek Sandpiper

Xenus cinereus

Meet the Terek Sandpiper, a world-traveling shorebird known for its comical 'run-and-snatch' foraging style and its e...

Insects

terrapin scale

Mesolecanium nigrofasciatum

Looking like miniature, ornate turtle shells stuck to a branch, the Terrapin scale is a master of camouflage and a co...

Insects

The Rustic

Hoplodrina blanda

A master of nighttime camouflage, The Rustic is the understated star of the midsummer garden. Look closely at its sil...

Insects

The Sallow

Xanthia icteritia

A golden gem of the autumn night, The Sallow moth perfectly mimics the falling leaves of the season. Its vibrant yell...

Insects

The Uncertain

Hoplodrina octogenaria

A master of summer camouflage, The Uncertain is a frequent visitor to backyard light traps. While its name suggests m...

Mammals

Therese's Shrew

Crocidura theresae

A tiny titan of the West African forest floor, Therese's Shrew is a relentless insect hunter that thrives in the humi...

Birds

Thick-billed Euphonia

Euphonia laniirostris

A burst of tropical sunshine in bird form, the Thick-billed Euphonia is a master of mimicry and a frequent visitor to...

Birds

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

Rugged, resilient, and built for the deep, the Thick-billed Murre is the Arctic's answer to the penguin. These tuxedo...

Birds

Thick-billed Raven

Corvus crassirostris

Towering over other songbirds, the Thick-billed Raven is a mountain-dwelling giant with an unmistakable ivory-tipped ...

Birds

Thick-billed Warbler

Arundinax aedon

A secretive songbird of the East Palearctic, the Thick-billed Warbler is famous for its powerful, melodic voice and i...

Insects

Thick-legged Flower Beetle

Oedemera nobilis

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Thick-legged Flower Beetle is a sun-worshipping pollinator famous for its met...

Mammals

Thinhorn Sheep

Ovis dalli

The undisputed masters of the northern crags, Thinhorn Sheep navigate vertical wilderness with breathtaking ease. Whe...

Mammals

Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Meet the prairie’s most stylish speedster, the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. With its intricate racing stripes and ...

Insects

Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp

Pepsis thisbe

A shimmering titan of the insect world, Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp is a master of the desert garden, blending strik...

Mammals

Thomson's Gazelle

Eudorcas thomsonii

The Thomson's Gazelle is the iconic sprinter of the African plains, easily recognized by its bold black side-stripe a...

Fish

Thornback Skate

Raja clavata

The most common skate in European waters, the Thornback Skate is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the shallows. With i...

Fish

Threadfin Shad

Dorosoma petenense

A shimmering silver resident of America's waterways, the Threadfin Shad is the energetic pulse of the lake. Recogniza...

Birds

Three-banded Plover

Thinornis tricollaris

Meet the dapper resident of the African shoreline. With its signature double-black breast bands and vivid red eye-rin...

Insects

Three-lined Potato Beetle

Lema daturaphila

A striking visitor to the summer garden, the Three-lined Potato Beetle is known for its bold racing stripes and its u...

Birds

Three-striped Warbler

Basileuterus tristriatus

A social spark plug of the Andean cloud forest, the Three-striped Warbler is famous for leading mixed-species flocks ...

Fish

Threespot Damselfish

Stegastes planifrons

The feisty 'farmer' of the reef, the Threespot Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively defends its underwat...

Birds

Thrush Nightingale

Luscinia luscinia

The Thrush Nightingale is the hidden virtuoso of the damp thicket, possessing a voice that can fill a forest and a pl...

Mammals

Tibetan Gazelle

Procapra picticaudata

The Tibetan Gazelle is a pint-sized master of the high-altitude steppe, easily identified by its unique heart-shaped ...

Mammals

Tibetan Macaque

Macaca thibetana

The Tibetan Macaque is a shaggy-haired mountain dweller known for its expressive face and complex social life. One of...

Fish

Tiger Grouper

Mycteroperca tigris

With its striking diagonal stripes and imposing silhouette, the Tiger Grouper is the ultimate ambush predator of the ...

Fish

Tiger Rockfish

Sebastes nigrocinctus

The tiger rockfish is a solitary sentinel of the deep, known for its striking vertical stripes and its habit of guard...