Species library

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

3493–3528 of 3933 species

Trinket Snake

Trinket Snake

Coelognathus helena

An elegant and energetic resident of South Asian gardens, the Trinket Snake is a master of mimicry and a tireless hun...

Reptiles
Triple-spotted Clay

Triple-spotted Clay

Xestia ditrapezium

A nocturnal gem of the Eurasian woodlands, the Triple-spotted Clay is prized by moth-watchers for its rich purplish h...

Insects
Tristan Albatross

Tristan Albatross

Diomedea dabbenena

A critically endangered master of the winds, the Tristan Albatross is one of the world's most magnificent and rarest ...

Birds
Tropical House Gecko

Tropical House Gecko

Hemidactylus mabouia

The ultimate 'wall-walker' of the night, the Tropical House Gecko is a tiny, vocal predator that has turned our subur...

Reptiles
Tropical Kingbird

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Meet the bold and bright sentinel of the tropics. With its vibrant yellow belly and fearless attitude, the Tropical K...

Birds
Tropical Mockingbird

Tropical Mockingbird

Mimus gilvus

The ultimate backyard entertainer, the Tropical Mockingbird is a master of mimicry and a bold guardian of its territo...

Birds
Tropical Parula

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

A vibrant, acrobatic gem of the neotropics, the Tropical Parula is a tiny power-house of energy known for its brillia...

Birds
Trowbridge's Shrew

Trowbridge's Shrew

Sorex trowbridgii

A tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest, Trowbridge's Shrew is a master of the forest floor. Despite its small siz...

Mammals
Trumpeter Swan

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

The Trumpeter Swan is the heaviest bird native to North America and a true icon of conservation. Its snowy white feat...

Birds
Tsessebe

Tsessebe

Damaliscus lunatus

Discover the Tsessebe, Africa's fastest antelope, known for its incredible stamina and unique purplish-chestnut coat....

Mammals
Tubenose Goby

Tubenose Goby

Proterorhinus marmoratus

A master of camouflage with a very peculiar nose, the Tubenose Goby is a fascinating bottom-dweller of the Black Sea ...

Fish
Tubercled Pygmy Frog

Tubercled Pygmy Frog

Microhyla butleri

The Tubercled Pygmy Frog is a pocket-sized wonder of the Asian undergrowth. Known for its 'painted' markings and a vo...

Amphibians
Tufted Gray Langur

Tufted Gray Langur

Semnopithecus priam

With its silver-gray coat and iconic 'mohawk' crest, the Tufted Gray Langur is one of South Asia's most charismatic p...

Mammals
Tufted Puffin

Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

With its iconic golden plumes and massive orange bill, the Tufted Puffin is often called the 'sea parrot.' These char...

Birds
Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

Bold, crested, and full of personality, the Tufted Titmouse is the backyard acrobat that every birdwatcher loves. Wit...

Birds
Tui Parakeet

Tui Parakeet

Brotogeris sanctithomae

A social and spirited resident of the Amazon, the Tui Parakeet is instantly recognizable by the sun-yellow patch on i...

Birds
Tule Bluet

Tule Bluet

Enallagma carunculatum

The Tule Bluet is a dazzling splash of electric blue found dancing across North American wetlands. This resilient dam...

Insects
Tulip-tree Silkmoth

Tulip-tree Silkmoth

Callosamia angulifera

A nocturnal giant of the Eastern forests, the Tulip-tree Silkmoth is a master of camouflage and a spectacular find fo...

Insects
Tuliptree scale

Tuliptree scale

Toumeyella liriodendri

The Tuliptree scale is a master of the sedentary life, masquerading as a simple bump on a branch while supporting an ...

Insects
Tumbes Hummingbird

Tumbes Hummingbird

Thaumasius baeri

A resilient specialist of the South American dry forests, the Tumbes Hummingbird is an understated beauty. This hardy...

Birds
Tundra Swan

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

The Tundra Swan is a majestic Arctic traveler that brings a touch of wild elegance to winter wetlands. Watch for thei...

Birds
Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

The Turkey Vulture is a master of the skies, using a keen sense of smell and massive wingspan to patrol the landscape...

Birds
Turner's Thick-toed Gecko

Turner's Thick-toed Gecko

Chondrodactylus turneri

A robust and charismatic resident of southern African gardens, Turner's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of the night. Wi...

Reptiles
Turnip Sawfly

Turnip Sawfly

Athalia rosae

The Turnip Sawfly is a jewel-toned visitor to the summer garden, easily recognized by its glowing orange body and dar...

Insects
Turquoise-browed Motmot

Turquoise-browed Motmot

Eumomota superciliosa

The 'Torogoz' of Central America is a living jewel, famous for its incredible racket-tipped tail and glowing turquois...

Birds
Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Amazona aestiva

With its stunning blue forehead and boisterous personality, the Turquoise-fronted Amazon is the vibrant soul of the S...

Birds
Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Libellula pulchella

A master of aerial maneuvers, the Twelve-spotted Skimmer is easily recognized by its ornate, spotted wings and bold t...

Insects
Twin-spot Skipper

Twin-spot Skipper

Oligoria maculata

A small but striking resident of the Southeast, the Twin-spot Skipper is easily identified by the bright white dots t...

Insects
Twister

Twister

Tholymis tillarga

The ghost of the twilight garden, the Twister is a master of evening aerobatics. Known for its glowing white wing pat...

Insects
Twite

Twite

Linaria flavirostris

Meet the hardy 'mountain linnet,' a master of the windswept coast and rugged moorland. With its subtle streaked pluma...

Birds
Two-banded Seabream

Two-banded Seabream

Diplodus prayensis

The Two-banded Seabream is a shimmering, striped jewel found only in the crystal-clear waters of Cape Verde. Its bold...

Fish
Two-banded Warbler

Two-banded Warbler

Myiothlypis bivittata

With its striking golden belly and bold 'racing stripes' across its crown, the Two-banded Warbler is a vibrant gem of...

Birds
Two-lined Spittlebug

Two-lined Spittlebug

Prosapia bicincta

A striking master of disguise and jumping, the Two-lined Spittlebug brings a splash of racing-stripe color to Eastern...

Insects
Two-spotted Bumble Bee

Two-spotted Bumble Bee

Bombus bimaculatus

The Two-spotted Bumble Bee is the herald of spring, often the very first bee to visit your garden as the weather warm...

Insects
Two-spotted Lady Beetle

Two-spotted Lady Beetle

Adalia bipunctata

A pint-sized guardian of the garden, the Two-spotted Lady Beetle is a vibrant red ally in the fight against plant pes...

Insects
Twospotted Spider Mite

Twospotted Spider Mite

Tetranychus urticae

The Twospotted Spider Mite is a master weaver that builds an entire world on the underside of a single leaf. Nearly i...

Arachnids

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