Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Checkered Woodpecker

Veniliornis mixtus

A small but striking carpenter of the South American woodlands, the Checkered Woodpecker is famous for its bold 'ladd...

Mammals

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Witness the incredible elegance of the Cheetah, the fastest land animal on the planet. Built for speed and precision,...

Insects

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum internum

A vibrant crimson hunter of the late summer, the Cherry-faced Meadowhawk adds a splash of brilliant red to northern w...

Birds

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Poecile rufescens

The Chestnut-backed Chickadee is a tiny, russet-colored acrobat that brings life to the evergreen forests of the Paci...

Birds

Chestnut-capped Brushfinch

Arremon brunneinucha

A vibrant gem of the Neotropical undergrowth, the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch is famous for its bold 'red-headed' appe...

Birds

Chestnut-capped Warbler

Basileuterus delattrii

A restless sprite of the Central American thickets, the Chestnut-capped Warbler stands out with its fiery facial mark...

Insects

Chestnut Carpenter Ant

Camponotus castaneus

With their glowing orange bodies and impressive size, Chestnut Carpenter Ants are the hidden gems of the night-time b...

Insects

Chestnut cockchafer

Melolontha hippocastani

A woodland relative of the famous Maybug, the Chestnut cockchafer is a herald of spring known for its rich reddish-br...

Birds

Chestnut-eared Aracari

Pteroglossus castanotis

A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Chestnut-eared Aracari is famous for its vibrant yellow breast...

Birds

Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Ara severus

One of the largest 'mini-macaws,' the Chestnut-fronted Macaw combines the bold personality of its giant cousins with ...

Birds

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

Merops leschenaulti

Adorned with a fiery crown and turquoise rump, the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater is a master of the skies. This social ae...

Birds

Chestnut-headed Oropendola

Psarocolius wagleri

A master of the tropical canopy, the Chestnut-headed Oropendola is famous for its intricate hanging nests and mechani...

Fish

Chestnut Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon castaneus

An ancient, jawless survivor of North American rivers, the Chestnut Lamprey is a marvel of prehistoric evolution. Fro...

Birds

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

A vibrant gem of the shrublands, the Chestnut-sided Warbler is easily recognized by its golden crown and rich reddish...

Birds

Chiguanco Thrush

Turdus chiguanco

A quintessential Andean songbird, the Chiguanco Thrush is as famous for its rich, fluting song as it is for its bold,...

Birds

Chihuahuan Raven

Corvus cryptoleucus

A master of the desert sky, the Chihuahuan Raven is the 'white-necked' ghost of the arid Southwest. Intelligent and h...

Birds

Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

The Chilean Flamingo is the socialite of the South American wetlands, recognizable by its unique 'pink knees' and syn...

Birds

Chilean Flicker

Colaptes pitius

The Chilean Flicker is a charismatic, ground-dwelling woodpecker native to the temperate forests and fields of Chile ...

Fish

Chilean jack mackerel

Trachurus murphyi

The Chilean jack mackerel is the silver engine of the South Pacific, forming massive shimmering schools that traverse...

Birds

Chilean Mockingbird

Mimus thenca

Meet the 'Tenca,' Chile's premier avian impersonator. With its long tail and legendary singing voice, this charismati...

Birds

Chilean Skua

Stercorarius chilensis

The Chilean Skua is the bold, cinnamon-chested pirate of the Patagonian coast. Known for its fearless nature and aeri...

Fish

Chilipepper

Sebastes goodei

A vibrant splash of red in the deep blue, the Chilipepper rockfish is a social deep-sea species known for its schooli...

Mammals

Chilla

Lycalopex grisea

The Chilla is a master of the Patagonian wilderness, a grizzled survivor that navigates everything from arid deserts ...

Birds

Chiloe Wigeon

Mareca sibilatrix

The Chiloé Wigeon is a stunning, whistling waterfowl native to the southern tip of South America. With its brilliant ...

Mammals

Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

Meet our closest living relatives, the brilliant and social architects of the African rainforest. From intricate tool...

Fish

China Rockfish

Sebastes nebulosus

Defined by its bold golden stripe and stoic personality, the China Rockfish is a masterpiece of the Pacific reef. Thi...

Mammals

Chinese Takin

Budorcas tibetana

The Chinese Takin is the golden giant of the Himalayas, a mountain-dwelling marvel that looks like a cross between a ...

Fish

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

The undisputed 'King' of the Pacific Northwest, the Chinook Salmon is famous for its massive size and one of the most...

Birds

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

Recognizable by its jaunty rusty cap and crisp white eyebrow, the Chipping Sparrow is a delightful and tame visitor t...

Mammals

Chital

Axis axis

With its striking white-spotted coat and elegant antlers, the Chital is often considered the most beautiful deer spec...

Birds

Choco Warbler

Myiothlypis chlorophrys

A vibrant yellow gem of the humid Pacific forests, the Choco Warbler is a master of the tropical understory. Watch fo...

Birds

Chopí Blackbird

Gnorimopsar chopi

With its soulful whistles and shimmering jet-black plumage, the Chopí Blackbird is the musical heart of the South Ame...

Birds

Christmas Frigatebird

Fregata andrewsi

The rarest frigatebird on Earth, this magnificent aerialist is a master of the Indian Ocean skies. With its massive w...

Birds

Cinereous Conebill

Conirostrum cinereum

The Cinereous Conebill is a tiny, silver-gray acrobat of the Andes, known for its restless energy and remarkable abil...

Birds

Cinereous Vulture

Aegypius monachus

The 'Monk of the Skies' is a shadow over the mountains, boasting a ten-foot wingspan that makes it the largest bird o...

Birds

Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer

Diglossa baritula

Meet the clever "nectar thief" of the highlands, known for its rich rufous belly and a specialized bill that unlocks ...