Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche chlororhynchos

A slender master of the Southern winds, the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross is easily recognized by the vibrant yello...

Birds

Audubon's Oriole

Icterus graduacauda

The Audubon's Oriole is a master of hide-and-seek, draped in brilliant yellow and a signature black hood. A year-roun...

Birds

Austral Blackbird

Curaeus curaeus

The iconic 'Tordo' of the South, the Austral Blackbird is a master of melody and a social star of the Andean foothill...

Birds

Austral Thrush

Turdus falcklandii

The Austral Thrush is the soulful voice of the southern Andes and the most familiar garden companion of the Southern ...

Fish

Australasian Snapper

Chrysophrys auratus

With its shimmering pink scales and iridescent blue spots, the Australasian Snapper is the crown jewel of the Pacific...

Birds

Australasian Swamphen

Porphyrio melanotus

With its brilliant indigo feathers and unmistakable red bill, the Australasian Swamphen is the bold, social architect...

Fish

Australian Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon apicalis

The Australian Gregory is the feisty gardener of the Pacific reefs, famous for its golden-tipped fins and its fearles...

Birds

Australian Hobby

Falco longipennis

A master of aerial acrobatics, the Australian Hobby is a pint-sized powerhouse that brings the thrill of the high-spe...

Mammals

Australian Humpback Dolphin

Sousa sahulensis

An elusive coastal icon, the Australian humpback dolphin is a master of the shallows, recognized by its unique dorsal...

Birds

Australian Ibis

Threskiornis molucca

Meet Australia’s most misunderstood icon. From ancient wetlands to city parks, the Australian Ibis is a master of ada...

Fish

Australian Long-finned Eel

Anguilla reinhardtii

Australia's largest freshwater eel, the Long-finned Eel is a marbled giant known for its incredible overland journeys...

Birds

Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Boasting the longest bill in the avian world, the Australian Pelican is a masterpiece of prehistoric design and grace...

Sharks

Australian Sawtail Catshark

Figaro boardmani

A masterpiece of deep-sea camouflage, the Australian Sawtail Catshark is defined by its ornate white-edged saddles an...

Mammals

Australian Sea Lion

Neophoca cinerea

Australia’s rarest marine mammal, the Australian Sea Lion is a true local icon. Found only on the southern wild coast...

Mammals

Australian Snubfin Dolphin

Orcaella heinsohni

With its uniquely rounded head and shy personality, the Australian Snubfin Dolphin is one of the world's most elusive...

Wildflowers

Autumn Hawkbit

Scorzoneroides autumnalis

The Autumn Hawkbit is the gold-standard of late-season wildflowers, often mistaken for a dandelion but boasting a har...

Insects

Autumn Meadowhawk

Sympetrum vicinum

The Autumn Meadowhawk is the late-season sentinel of the dragonfly world, bringing a flash of brilliant red to the ga...

Insects

Aztec Dancer

Argia nahuana

With its striking electric blue body and delicate wings, the Aztec Dancer is a vibrant gem often found hovering over ...

Wildflowers

azure bluet

Houstonia caerulea

A delicate herald of spring, the azure bluet carpets meadows and lawns in a sea of pale blue stars. Known fondly as '...

Birds

Azure-crowned Hummingbird

Saucerottia cyanocephala

With its shimmering violet-blue cap and snowy white breast, the Azure-crowned Hummingbird is a crown jewel of Central...

Fish

Azure Demoiselle

Chrysiptera hemicyanea

A sparkling gem of the Coral Triangle, the Azure Demoiselle lights up the reef with its electrifying blue and gold pa...

Birds

Azure-hooded Jay

Cyanolyca cucullata

A striking denizen of the misty cloud forests, the Azure-hooded Jay is easily recognized by its brilliant sky-blue cr...

Birds

Azure Jay

Cyanocorax caeruleus

Meet the brilliant blue 'gardener' of the Atlantic Forest. The Azure Jay is a social mastermind known for its strikin...

Birds

Azure-naped Jay

Cyanocorax heilprini

A social and striking inhabitant of the Amazon's white-sand forests, the Azure-naped Jay stands out with its brillian...

Wildflowers

Azure Penstemon

Penstemon azureus

A striking mountain perennial known for its electric blue funnel-shaped flowers and waxy, silver-green foliage. It is...

Birds

Azure-shouldered Tanager

Thraupis cyanoptera

The Azure-shouldered Tanager is a vibrant jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, easily identified by its shimmering...

Birds

Azure-winged Magpie

Cyanopica cyanus

A masterpiece of East Asian nature, the Azure-winged Magpie combines striking sapphire plumage with a brilliant, soci...