Wildlife Species Library

Shrubs & Trees

Chinese holly

Ilex cornuta

The Chinese holly is a striking evergreen known for its unique 'horned' leaves and clusters of brilliant red berries....

Shrubs & Trees

Chinese redbud

Cercis chinensis

Witness the spectacular 'bark-blooming' beauty of the Chinese redbud. This vibrant shrub transforms from bare wood to...

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...

Trees & Shrubs

chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

A cornerstone of the North American backyard, the chokecherry provides a spectacular spring bloom followed by a late-...

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 ...

Birds

Cinnamon Hummingbird

Amazilia rutila

A warm-hued gem of the dry tropics, the Cinnamon Hummingbird is as bold as it is beautiful. Found from Mexico to Cost...

Birds

Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater

Sporophila torqueola

A dapper little songbird endemic to Western Mexico, the Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater is a master of the grasslands. Know...

Birds

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

With its striking burnt-orange plumage and piercing red eyes, the Cinnamon Teal is a vibrant highlight of western wet...

Birds

Cirl Bunting

Emberiza cirlus

A hidden treasure of the Mediterranean and the Devon coast, the Cirl Bunting is a master of the hedgerow. With its st...

Fish

Cisco

Coregonus artedi

Discover the silver ghost of the Great Lakes. The Cisco is a master of the deep, known for its shimmering schools and...

Birds

Citreoline Trogon

Trogon citreolus

An endemic treasure of western Mexico, the Citreoline Trogon lights up the dry forest with its lemon-yellow plumage a...

Insects

citricola scale

Coccus pseudomagnoliarum

The citricola scale is a master of camouflage, masquerading as a simple bump on a citrus twig. Despite its small size...

Birds

Citril Finch

Carduelis citrinella

Meet the 'Alpine Finch,' a high-altitude specialist known for its striking grey neck and vibrant yellow-green feather...

Birds

Citrine Wagtail

Motacilla citreola

A vibrant splash of yellow in the marshlands, the Citrine Wagtail is a master of the wetlands. Known for its rhythmic...

Birds

Citrine Warbler

Myiothlypis luteoviridis

A vibrant gem of the high Andes, the Citrine Warbler illuminates the misty cloud forests with its brilliant yellow pl...

Insects

Citrus Mealybug

Planococcus citri

The citrus mealybug may look like a tiny tuft of cotton, but this waxy wonder is a master of survival. Found in garde...

Insects

Citrus Whitefly

Dialeurodes citri

A tiny, snow-white marvel of the garden, the Citrus Whitefly creates miniature kingdoms on the underside of leaves. W...

Algae

Cladophora

Cladophora glomerata

Often called 'Blanket Weed,' Cladophora glomerata is more than just pond scum—it is a vital aquatic ecosystem. This b...

Birds

Clamorous Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus stentoreus

A vocal powerhouse of the wetlands, the Clamorous Reed Warbler is more often heard than seen. This master of the mars...

Birds

Clark's Grebe

Aechmophorus clarkii

Master of the water dance, the Clark's Grebe is a vision of elegance on Western lakes. Known for sprinting across the...

Birds

Clark's Nutcracker

Nucifraga columbiana

Meet the alpine architect of the West. Famous for its incredible memory, the Clark's Nutcracker is the genius of the ...

Wildflowers

clasping Venus's looking glass

Triodanis perfoliata

A charming native wildflower with brilliant star-shaped violet blossoms and unique leaves that wrap around the stem l...

Birds

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

A master of camouflage with a distinctive buzzing song, the Clay-colored Sparrow is a delightful visitor to North Ame...

Birds

Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

Meet the Clay-colored Thrush, the melodious national bird of Costa Rica celebrated for its 'rain-calling' song. A mas...

Wildflowers & Shrubs

Cleveland Sage

Salvia clevelandii

A sensory masterpiece of the California chaparral, Cleveland Sage delights both humans and hummingbirds with its elec...

Mammals

Cliff Chipmunk

Neotamias dorsalis

Meet the mountain athlete of the American Southwest. The Cliff Chipmunk is a master of vertical terrain, turning shee...

Fish

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

The ultimate mountaineer of the underwater world, the Climbing Galaxias can scale vertical waterfalls using only its ...

Insects

Cloaked Carpet

Euphyia biangulata

A master of mossy camouflage, the Cloaked Carpet is a stunning nocturnal visitor to European gardens. Its intricate g...