Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

A tiny bird with a big personality, the Carolina Chickadee is the acrobatic soul of the Southern backyard. Known for ...

Wildflowers

Carolina ruellia

Ruellia caroliniensis

A delicate lavender treasure of the American South, the Carolina ruellia transforms shaded garden corners into bustli...

Wildflowers

Carolina Springbeauty

Claytonia caroliniana

A delicate herald of the changing seasons, the Carolina Springbeauty carpets the forest floor in a soft pink hue long...

Birds

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Bold, vocal, and endlessly curious, the Carolina Wren is a pint-sized powerhouse of the eastern woods and backyards. ...

Reptiles

Carp's Barking Gecko

Ptenopus carpi

The vocal heartbeat of the Namib Desert, Carp's Barking Gecko is a tiny architect of the gravel plains known for its ...

Birds

Carrion Crow

Corvus corone

The Carrion Crow is the brilliant, black-clad intellectual of the backyard. Renowned for their problem-solving and so...

Wildflowers

Cascade Beardtongue

Penstemon serrulatus

A vibrant purple beacon for hummingbirds, the Cascade Beardtongue thrives where the mountains meet the mist. Its saw-...

Mammals

Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus saturatus

The largest of the golden-mantled squirrels, this vibrant mountain dweller is a master of the high Cascades. With its...

Shrubs

Cascade Oregon-grape

Berberis nervosa

A resilient evergreen gem of the Pacific Northwest, the Cascade Oregon-grape transforms shaded forest floors with gol...

Amphibians

Cascades Frog

Rana cascadae

A hardy high-altitude specialist, the Cascades Frog is the iconic amphibian of the Pacific Northwest's subalpine mead...

Birds

Caspian Gull

Larus cachinnans

With its elegant, elongated profile and 'laughing' call, the Caspian Gull is a master of the Eurasian waterways. Once...

Birds

Caspian Plover

Anarhynchus asiaticus

A slender and elegant traveler of the arid steppes, the Caspian Plover is a master of the dry interior. Witness the s...

Birds

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

Meet the undisputed heavyweight champion of the tern world, a striking bird with a massive red bill and a voice that ...

Birds

Cassin's Auklet

Ptychoramphus aleuticus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Pacific, the Cassin's Auklet is a mysterious seabird that lives its life between the d...

Birds

Cassin's Finch

Haemorhous cassinii

The Cassin's Finch is the quintessential songbird of the high country, sporting a brilliant red cap and a voice that ...

Birds

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

A bold and vocal sentinel of the West, the Cassin's Kingbird is a master of aerial acrobatics. Watch as this golden-b...

Birds

Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

A subtle gem of the Western woods, the Cassin's Vireo is famous for its 'spectacled' face and its raspy, conversation...

Shrubs & Trees

Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron catawbiense

The crown jewel of the Appalachian peaks, the Catawba Rhododendron transforms the mountains into a sea of purple ever...

Insects

Cecropia Moth

Hyalophora cecropia

Witness the spectacular beauty of the Cecropia Moth, a nocturnal giant with a wingspan of up to seven inches. This na...

Wildflowers

cedar sage

Salvia roemeriana

A scarlet treasure of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar sage brings brilliant color to the deepest garden shadows. This s...

Birds

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

With their silky plumage and elegant black masks, Cedar Waxwings are the 'sophisticates' of the bird world. Often arr...

Reptiles

Central African slender-snouted crocodile

Mecistops leptorhynchus

A master of the Congo's hidden waterways, the Central African slender-snouted crocodile is a prehistoric relic with a...

Fish

Central Mudminnow

Umbra limi

The Central Mudminnow is a remarkable survivor, capable of breathing air and burrowing into mud to escape the harshes...

Fishes

Central Stoneroller

Campostoma anomalum

The industrious "landscaper" of American streams, the Central Stoneroller is famous for its unique ability to roll st...

Amoebae

Centropyxis

Centropyxis aculeata

Meet the microscopic architect of your backyard. Centropyxis aculeata is a shell-building marvel that thrives in ever...

Insects

Centropyxis aculeata

Centropyxis aculeata

The ultimate microscopic architect, Centropyxis aculeata builds a spiny suit of armor from grains of sand. Found in e...

Insects

Centropyxis ecornis

Centropyxis ecornis

Meet the microscopic architect of your backyard. Centropyxis ecornis is a shelled amoeba that builds its own fortress...

Insects

Cereal Leaf Beetle

Oulema melanopus

A tiny traveler with a striking metallic shine, the Cereal Leaf Beetle is a master of adaptation found in meadows and...

Fish

Cero

Scomberomorus regalis

The Cero is the 'painted' speedster of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering gold spots and racing stripe....

Birds

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

A jewel of the high canopy, the Cerulean Warbler is a sky-blue songbird that performs an epic annual migration from t...

Birds

Cetti's Warbler

Cettia cetti

The Cetti’s Warbler is the 'phantom' of the reed beds, known for its sudden, explosive song and secretive nature. Whi...

Mammals

Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

The Chacma Baboon is the rugged socialite of the African wild, known for its incredible intelligence, dog-like muzzle...

Fish

Chain Moray

Echidna catenata

A master of the shallows, the Chain Moray is famous for its stunning 'linked' pattern and its rare ability to crawl a...

Fish

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

The 'water wolf' of the shallows, the chain pickerel is a master of camouflage and the ultimate ambush hunter. Its st...

Birds

Chalk-browed Mockingbird

Mimus saturninus

A master of mimicry with a bold personality, the Chalk-browed Mockingbird is the soundtrack of South American gardens...

Insects

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Ladona julia

A striking skimmer of the North, the Chalk-fronted Corporal is famous for its 'frosted' white appearance and social n...