Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Clouded Skipper

Lerema accius

A master of camouflage with a subtle violet sheen, the Clouded Skipper is a frequent guest in southern gardens. Look ...

Insects

Clover Mite

Bryobia praetiosa

The Clover Mite is a tiny but vibrant red arachnid famous for its remarkably long front legs and its habit of swarmin...

Fish

Clown Wrasse

Halichoeres maculipinna

A vibrant jewel of the Caribbean, the Clown Wrasse is a master of transformation that brings energetic color to the A...

Insects

Club Silverline

Cigaritis syama

A shimmering marvel of the Lycaenidae family, the Club Silverline dazzles with its metallic wing patterns and a fasci...

Fish

Clubnose guitarfish

Glaucostegus thouin

A rare gem of the Indo-Pacific, the Clubnose guitarfish is a prehistoric-looking ray with a signature 'club' snout an...

Wildflowers

clustered bellflower

Campanula glomerata

A vibrant burst of violet-purple, the clustered bellflower is a top-tier pollinator magnet that transforms summer gar...

Wildflowers

Clustered Mountainmint

Pycnanthemum muticum

A silver-crowned powerhouse of the meadow, Clustered Mountainmint is the ultimate magnet for butterflies and benefici...

Mammals

Clymene Dolphin

Stenella clymene

A rare Atlantic exclusive, the Clymene dolphin is the only marine mammal known to have evolved through hybrid speciat...

Birds

Coal Tit

Periparus ater

A tiny, energetic marvel of the conifer woods, the Coal Tit is easily identified by the bright white patch on its nec...

Mammals

Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

A subterranean architect of the Pacific Northwest, the Coast Mole is a velvety wonder that keeps our soils healthy an...

Fish

Coastal Shiner

Alburnops petersoni

Meet the Coastal Shiner, a glimmering resident of the American Southeast's blackwater rivers and sun-drenched creeks....

Fish

Coastrange Sculpin

Cottus aleuticus

A hidden gem of Pacific coastal waters, the Coastrange Sculpin is a master of camouflage that hops along the rocky bo...

Wildflowers

cobaea beardtongue

Penstemon cobaea

Featuring the largest flowers of any beardtongue species, Penstemon cobaea transforms the rugged Great Plains into a ...

Insects

Cobalt Milkweed Beetle

Chrysochus cobaltinus

A shimmering jewel of the western wild, the Cobalt Milkweed Beetle turns ordinary garden plants into a display of iri...

Birds

Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet

Forpus xanthopterygius

The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is a charming 'pocket parrot' of South America, beloved for its social nature and the mal...

Birds

Cobalt-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris cyanoptera

Witness the flash of celestial blue against the deep Amazonian green. The Cobalt-winged Parakeet is a social, high-en...

Birds

Cobb's Wren

Troglodytes cobbi

The fearless little ghost of the Tussac grass, Cobb's Wren is a rare avian treasure found only on the remote, predato...

Fish

Cockatoo Waspfish

Ablabys taenianotus

A master of underwater disguise, the Cockatoo Waspfish mimics a drifting leaf to hide from predators. With its specta...

Birds

Cocoa Thrush

Turdus fumigatus

A master of the tropical shadows, the Cocoa Thrush is a secretive songbird known for its rich, earth-toned plumage an...

Birds

Cocoa Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus susurrans

A master of the vertical climb, the Cocoa Woodcreeper is a vocal resident of Neotropical forests and gardens. With it...

Insects

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes rhinoceros

With its prehistoric horn and glossy black armor, the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle is a heavy-weight titan of the tropic...

Fish

Coho Salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Witness the incredible journey of the Silver Salmon as it transitions from the deep ocean to the rushing streams of t...

Sharks

Colclough's Shark

Brachaelurus colcloughi

A rare and striking carpet shark found only in the shallow, sun-drenched waters of northeastern Australia. Known for ...

Birds

Colima Warbler

Leiothlypis crissalis

A hidden treasure of the Chisos Mountains and the Sierra Madres, the Colima Warbler is a subtle beauty of the high-al...

Birds

Collared Aracari

Pteroglossus torquatus

With its striking serrated bill and vibrant yellow chest, the Collared Aracari is a masterpiece of tropical color. Th...

Mammals

Collared Peccary

Pecari tajacu

Meet the desert's most social survivor. Often confused with wild pigs, the Collared Peccary is a fascinating, 'squad-...

Birds

Collared Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza cirrocephala

A master of stealth and speed, the Collared Sparrowhawk is the ultimate backyard acrobat. This slender raptor is a sp...

Birds

Collared Trogon

Trogon collaris

With its brilliant crimson belly and shimmering green plumage, the Collared Trogon is a jewel of the tropical forest....

Insects

Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee

Bombus bifarius

A colorful icon of the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee is a hardy alpine pollinator known for ...

Wildflowers

colt's-foot

Tussilago farfara

A golden harbinger of spring, Colt's-foot is famous for sending its bright yellow blooms to meet the sun before its l...

Amphibians

Columbia Spotted Frog

Rana luteiventris

A permanent resident of Western wetlands, the Columbia Spotted Frog is easily identified by its 'upturned' eyes and d...

Insects

columbine leafminer

Phytomyza aquilegivora

The columbine leafminer is a tiny garden architect that turns leaves into living canvases. While the adult fly is nea...

Insects

columbine sawfly

Pristiphora rufipes

The columbine sawfly is the ultimate garden specialist, a tiny architect of destruction that can turn a lush columbin...

Mammals

Commerson's Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus commersonii

Meet the 'Panda of the Sea,' a small, high-energy dolphin known for its striking black-and-white patterns and acrobat...

Insects

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Dolichovespula arenaria

The Common Aerial Yellowjacket is nature’s master paper-maker and a tireless guardian of the garden. Known for its im...

Insects

Common Asparagus Beetle

Crioceris asparagi

The Common Asparagus Beetle is a striking, jewel-like specialist of the garden. With its vibrant red borders and crea...