Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Cotton Aphid

Acyrthosiphon gossypii

The Cotton Aphid is a tiny marvel of the insect world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its unique 'fa...

Insects

Cottonwood Leafminer

Paraleucoptera albella

A tiny ghost of the Cottonwood canopy, this moth transforms leaves into intricate nurseries. Known for its brilliant ...

Insects

Cottony Camellia Scale

Pulvinaria camelicola

A master of disguise in the garden, the Cottony Camellia Scale is best known for the long, white waxy 'tails' it leav...

Insects

Cottony cushion scale

Icerya purchasi

The cottony cushion scale is a master of waxy architecture, creating elaborate fluted egg sacs that look like miniatu...

Insects

Cottony Hydrangea Scale

Pulvinaria kuwacola

Look closely at your garden shrubs and you might find what looks like tiny tufts of cotton. The Cottony Hydrangea Sca...

Insects

Cottony Maple Scale

Neopulvinaria innumerabilis

Look closely at your maple trees in early summer, and you might see what looks like bits of popcorn stuck to the twig...

Birds

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

A bold and vocal icon of the Rio Grande Valley, the Couch's Kingbird brings a splash of tropical yellow and high-ener...

Conifers

Coulter pine

Pinus coulteri

Home to the world's heaviest pine cones, the Coulter pine is a rugged survivor of California's rocky ridges. These 'w...

Wildflowers

Cow Parsley

Anthriscus sylvestris

Known as the 'Queen of the Hedgerow,' Cow Parsley paints the spring landscape in frothy white lace. This hardy wildfl...

Fish

Cownose Ray

Rhinoptera bonasus

Witness the underwater 'flight' of the Cownose Ray, a graceful social traveler known for its unique cow-like snout an...

Insects

Cowpea Aphid

Aphis craccivora

The Cowpea Aphid is a tiny marvel of the insect world, identifiable by its polished black armor and its remarkable ab...

Fish

Cowtail Stingray

Pastinachus sephen

With its majestic flag-like tail and wide, diamond-shaped body, the Cowtail Stingray is a true icon of the Indo-Pacif...

Mammals

Coyote

Canis latrans

The ultimate survivor of the American wilderness, the coyote is a master of adaptation. From desert canyons to suburb...

Mammals

Coypu

Myocastor coypus

With their vibrant orange teeth and impressive swimming skills, the coypu is a fascinating giant of the wetlands. Oft...

Birds

Cozumel Emerald

Cynanthus forficatus

An island treasure found only on Cozumel, this shimmering emerald hummingbird is famous for the male's dramatic, deep...

Mammals

Crab-eating Fox

Cerdocyon thous

A resilient and resourceful spirit of the South American twilight, the Crab-eating Fox is a master of adaptation. Fro...

Amphibians

Crab-eating Frog

Fejervarya cancrivora

The Crab-eating Frog is the ultimate coastal survivor, famously known as the only amphibian that can thrive in the sa...

Mammals

Crab-eating Raccoon

Procyon cancrivorus

The Crab-eating Raccoon is the sleek, water-loving specialist of the South American night. With its sensitive paws an...

Mammals

Crabeater Seal

Lobodon carcinophaga

The world's most abundant seal is a master of the Antarctic ice. With specialized teeth for krill-filtering and incre...

Sedges

Crawford's sedge

Carex crawfordii

A resilient and tufted pioneer of northern wetlands, Crawford’s sedge is easily recognized by its narrow, pointed gol...

Birds

Creamy-bellied Thrush

Turdus amaurochalinus

A familiar and melodic presence in South American backyards, the Creamy-bellied Thrush is a master of the garden lawn...

Fish

Creek Chub

Semotilus atromaculatus

The Creek Chub is a charismatic and industrious architect of the stream bed, known for building stone nests and domin...

Grasses

Creeping Bent

Agrostis stolonifera

A resilient traveler from Eurasia, Creeping Bent is the master of the 'low-profile' lifestyle, creating lush, velvet ...

Wildflowers

Creeping buttercup

Ranunculus repens

A shimmering carpet of gold in damp garden corners, the creeping buttercup is a master of the low-ground, using 'walk...

Wildflowers

creeping phlox

Phlox stolonifera

A vibrant, low-growing carpet of color that transforms the forest floor into a sea of lavender and blue every spring.

Reptiles

Crested Anole

Anolis cristatellus

Meet the bold, crown-tailed gymnast of the Caribbean. The Crested Anole is a charismatic lizard that brings tropical ...

Birds

Crested Auklet

Aethia cristatella

With a whimsical forehead crest and the scent of fresh tangerines, the Crested Auklet is the North Pacific's most cha...

Birds

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

Part falcon, part vulture, and entirely unique, the Crested Caracara is the 'Mexican Eagle' of the Americas. Watch fo...

Wildflowers

Crested Cow-wheat

Melampyrum cristatum

A botanical jewel of the woodland edge, Crested Cow-wheat stands out with its intricate, comb-like purple bracts and ...

Birds

Crested Goshawk

Lophospiza trivirgata

The ghost of the canopy, the Crested Goshawk is a master of the ambush. With its distinctive short crest and piercing...

Birds

Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

An ancient arboreal giant of the tropical forest, the Crested Guan is a master of the canopy. With its striking red d...

Sharks

Crested Hornshark

Heterodontus galeatus

With its dramatic 'eyebrows' and ancient lineage, the Crested Hornshark is one of Australia's most charismatic reef r...

Birds

Crested Oropendola

Psarocolius decumanus

Master architects of the tropical canopy, Crested Oropendolas are famous for their hanging teardrop nests and liquid,...

Birds

Crested Pigeon

Ocyphaps lophotes

The Crested Pigeon is one of Australia's most stylish backyard visitors, easily recognized by its pointed black crest...

Mammals

Crested Porcupine

Hystrix cristata

The Crested Porcupine is a nocturnal marvel, draped in a coat of formidable black-and-white quills and a wild white m...

Birds

Crested Quetzal

Pharomachrus antisianus

A shimmering emerald of the Andes, the Crested Quetzal is a crown jewel of the South American cloud forest. With its ...