Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Carrion Crow

Corvus corone

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

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...

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...

Birds

Cave Swallow

Petrochelidon fulva

The Cave Swallow is an aerial acrobat and a master of adaptation. From the deep limestone sinkholes of the Caribbean ...

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...

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...

Mammals

Central American Agouti

Dasyprocta punctata

Often called the 'jungle's gardener,' the Central American Agouti is a charismatic and essential part of the tropical...

Reptiles

Central American Boa

Boa imperator

A master of camouflage and a gentle giant of the tropics, the Central American Boa is a fascinating constrictor commo...

Birds

Central American Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium griseiceps

The Central American Pygmy-Owl is a tiny but ferocious hunter of the tropical lowlands. Known for its 'false eyes' an...

Fish

Central Mudminnow

Umbra limi

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

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...

Mammals

Chacoan Peccary

Catagonus wagneri

Once known only from fossils and thought to be extinct, the Chacoan Peccary is the ultimate survivor of the South Ame...

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...

Insects

Chalkhill Blue

Polyommatus coridon

A shimmer of silver against the green, the Chalkhill Blue is a master of the limestone downs. This delicate butterfly...

Birds

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

The ultimate forest chameleon, the Changeable Hawk-Eagle is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' ambush. With its striking ...

Birds

Channel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos vitellinus

With its iconic channeled bill and striking blue eye-rings, the Channel-billed Toucan is the colorful spirit of the S...

Fish

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

The Channel Catfish is North America's most popular and widespread catfish, known for its sleek spotted body and impr...

Birds

Charming Hummingbird

Polyerata decora

A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Charming Hummingbird dazzles with its violet-blue crown and spirited ...

Birds

Chatham Albatross

Thalassarche eremita

The Chatham Albatross is a magnificent navigator that breeds on only one tiny rock in the world. With its striking gr...