Species library

Village Weaver

Ploceus cucullatus

The Village Weaver is nature's master architect, famous for building sprawling hanging colonies and dazzling with its...

Birds

Vine's Rustic

Hoplodrina ambigua

A master of suburban camouflage, the Vine's Rustic is a common yet fascinating visitor to night-blooming gardens. Whi...

Insects

Violaceous Euphonia

Euphonia violacea

A splash of sun-gold and midnight-violet, the Violaceous Euphonia is a master mimic and a jewel of the South American...

Birds

Violaceous Jay

Cyanocorax violaceus

A social and intelligent jewel of the Amazon, the Violaceous Jay stands out with its stunning violet plumage and bold...

Birds

Violet-bellied Hummingbird

Chlorestes julie

A jewel of the understory, the male Violet-bellied Hummingbird dazzles with its namesake iridescent plumage. Found in...

Birds

Violet-capped Hummingbird

Goldmania violiceps

A hidden gem of the Panamanian highlands, the Violet-capped Hummingbird dazzles with its royal purple crown and shimm...

Birds

Violet-capped Woodnymph

Thalurania glaucopis

A shimmering jewel of the South American forest, the Violet-capped Woodnymph dazzles with its namesake purple crown a...

Birds

Violet-crowned Hummingbird

Ramosomyia violiceps

Boasting a shimmering sapphire cap and a breast as white as fresh snow, the Violet-crowned Hummingbird is the crown j...

Birds

Violet-fronted Brilliant

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

A dazzling inhabitant of the Andean cloud forests, the Violet-fronted Brilliant captivates with its shimmering violet...

Birds

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

Meet the emerald acrobat of the Western skies. With its shimmering violet rump and dazzling white face, the Violet-gr...

Birds

Violet Sabrewing

Campylopterus hemileucurus

The Violet Sabrewing is the undisputed heavyweight of the hummingbird world in Central America. With its shimmering p...

Birds

Violet Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus damarensis

Meet the social butterfly of the African savanna. With its brilliant red bill and shimmering violet plumage, the Viol...

Birds

Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Meet North America's only marsupial, a quiet nocturnal wanderer that provides free pest control for your garden. With...

Mammals

Virginian Tiger Moth

Spilosoma virginica

Known for its pristine white wings and its fuzzy 'Yellow Bear' caterpillar, the Virginian Tiger Moth is a common but ...

Insects

Virginia's Warbler

Leiothlypis virginiae

A subtle gem of the Western scrublands, Virginia’s Warbler blends perfectly into the pinyon-juniper shadows until it ...

Birds

Vivid Dancer

Argia vivida

The Vivid Dancer is a jewel of the American West, known for its brilliant electric-blue color and its ability to thri...

Insects

Volvox

Petrosimonia triandra

A master of the salt flats, the Volvox (Petrosimonia triandra) is a unique 'rolling' plant that thrives where others ...

Insects

Vulturine Guineafowl

Acryllium vulturinum

With its striking cobalt blue plumage and distinct vulture-like head, the Vulturine Guineafowl is arguably the most s...

Birds

Wagler's Snake

Xenodon merremii

Meet the ultimate actor of the reptile world. Wagler's Snake is a harmless South American native that survives by per...

Reptiles

Wahlberg's Eagle

Hieraaetus wahlbergi

A nimble master of the African savanna, Wahlberg's Eagle is a migratory marvel known for its distinctive crest and in...

Birds

Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

A bolt of iridescent blue in the open ocean, the Wahoo is the ultimate high-speed predator. Known for its razor-sharp...

Fish

Walleye

Sander vitreus

The golden ghost of the freshwater depths, the Walleye is a master of the night. With its glowing, light-sensitive ey...

Fish

Walter's Duiker

Philantomba walteri

Discovered by science only in 2010, Walter's Duiker is a master of disguise in the West African undergrowth. This tin...

Mammals

Wandering Glider

Pantala flavescens

Meet the world’s ultimate traveler: the Wandering Glider. This golden-winged dragonfly holds the record for the longe...

Insects

Wandering Tattler

Tringa incana

A hardy specialist of the rocky surf, the Wandering Tattler is a master of the Pacific's most rugged coastlines. With...

Birds

Wapiti

Cervus canadensis

Witness the 'ghosts of the forest' in your own backyard. From the haunting bugles of the autumn rut to their stately ...

Mammals

Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

The Warbling Vireo is the tireless soloist of the summer leaves, known for a rambling song that seems to never end. T...

Birds

Warpaint Shiner

Coccotis coccogenis

With a vibrant crimson stripe across its cheek and a shimmering iridescent body, the Warpaint Shiner is the hidden ge...

Fish

Warty Anglerfish

Antennarius maculatus

Meet the ocean's most patient fisherman, the Warty Anglerfish. With its spectacular camouflage and a built-in fishing...

Fish

Water Chevrotain

Hyemoschus aquaticus

A mysterious 'fanged' inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Water Chevrotain is a master of the night and a surpr...

Mammals

Water Deer

Hydropotes inermis

With their endearing rounded ears and unusual 'vampire' tusks, Water Deer are one of the most distinctive mammals you...

Mammals

Water Ermine

Spilosoma urticae

A ghostly beauty of the night, the Water Ermine captivates with its pristine, snowy-white wings. This elusive moth is...

Insects

Water Opossum

Chironectes minimus

Meet the world's only aquatic marsupial, a nocturnal master of the river with waterproof fur and webbed feet. Elusive...

Mammals

Water Pipit

Anthus spinoletta

A hardy traveler from the high mountain peaks, the Water Pipit is a master of the shoreline. Look for its elegant tai...

Birds

Water Thick-knee

Burhinus vermiculatus

With its large, luminous yellow eyes and haunting nocturnal whistle, the Water Thick-knee is the ultimate master of c...

Birds

Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

The Waterbuck is a robust and regal antelope known for its shaggy coat and its inseparable bond with African waterway...

Mammals