Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Common Flash

Rapala nissa

A metallic indigo marvel of the Himalayas, the Common Flash is a master of the 'hide and seek' game, alternating betw...

Reptiles

Common Four-clawed Gecko

Gehyra mutilata

Often called the 'Sugar Gecko' for its pale, sweet appearance, this delicate climber is a master of the night. Watch ...

Insects

Common Froghopper

Cercopis vulnerata

With its bold black-and-red 'racing livery,' the Common Froghopper is one of the most stylish insects in the backyard...

Birds

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

With its striking red facial shield and oversized neon-green feet, the Common Gallinule is the charismatic 'swamp chi...

Insects

Common Glass Shrimpeater

Probopyrus pandalicola

A master of internal disguise, the Common Glass Shrimpeater is a parasitic wonder that transforms the look of common ...

Mammals

Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

Often mistaken for a giant chipmunk, this colorful mountain-dweller is famous for its golden shoulders and bold perso...

Birds

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Meet the 'Whistler' of the waterways, a striking diving duck known for its bright yellow eyes and remarkable underwat...

Birds

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

With their piercing yellow eyes and shimmering iridescent plumage, Common Grackles are the bold characters of the bac...

Wildflowers

common grape hyacinth

Muscari botryoides

A miniature marvel of the spring garden, the common grape hyacinth transforms the forest floor into a sea of sapphire...

Birds

Common Grasshopper Warbler

Locustella naevia

A master of disguise and mimicry, the Common Grasshopper Warbler is more often heard than seen. Its unique mechanical...

Insects

Common Green Grasshopper

Omocestus viridulus

A vibrant icon of the summer meadow, the Common Green Grasshopper is famous for its long, ticking song and striking e...

Insects

Common Green June Beetle

Cotinis nitida

A shimmering jewel of the summer sky, the Common Green June Beetle is famous for its velvet-green shell and its clums...

Insects

Common Green Leafhopper

Hortensia similis

Meet the emerald acrobat of your lawn. The Common Green Leafhopper is a vibrant, wedge-shaped marvel known for its ge...

Birds

Common Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

A tall, elegant wader known for its striking green legs and slightly upturned bill, the Common Greenshank is a master...

Birds

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

The Common Ground Dove is North America's smallest dove, a charming ground-dweller known for its sparrow-like size an...

Insects

Common Guava Blue

Virachola isocrates

A striking violet butterfly often found dancing around backyard fruit trees, the Common Guava Blue is a master of the...

Fish

Common Guitarfish

Rhinobatos rhinobatos

Meet the 'Shovelnose' of the shallows. The Common Guitarfish is a fascinating bridge between sharks and rays, hiding ...

Birds

Common Gull

Larus canus

Elegant, intelligent, and deceptively gentle-looking, the Common Gull is a master of adaptation. From coastal cliffs ...

Fish

Common Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus unifasciatus

A master of the ocean's surface, the Common Halfbeak is easily identified by its needle-like lower jaw and shimmering...

Fish

Common Hardyhead

Atherinomorus vaigiensis

A shimmering sentinel of the shallows, the Common Hardyhead moves in dazzling, synchronized schools across the Indo-P...

Wildflowers

Common Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia

A delicate icon of the northern wild, the Common Harebell charms with its nodding blue blossoms and surprising resili...

Trees & Shrubs

common hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

The backbone of the traditional hedgerow, the common hawthorn is a sanctuary for garden wildlife. From its fragrant s...

Wildflowers

common hedge-nettle

Betonica officinalis

A staple of the ancient European hedgerow, the common hedge-nettle offers a splash of royal purple to any wild space....

Shrubs & Trees

common hibiscus

Hibiscus syriacus

A late-summer icon, the common hibiscus transforms backyards into pollinator paradises with its exotic, trumpet-shape...

Mammals

Common Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibius

The Common Hippopotamus is a heavyweight of the African waterways, spending its days in social pods and its nights 'm...

Birds

Common Hoopoe

Upupa epops

With its majestic crown and zebra-striped wings, the Common Hoopoe looks like it stepped out of an ancient myth. This...

Insects

Common Imperial

Cheritra freja

Adorned with cascading white streamers, the Common Imperial is one of the most regal sights in the Asian tropics. Thi...

Insects

Common Jay

Graphium doson

A restless traveler of the Asian tropics, the Common Jay dazzles with its semi-transparent blue wings and lightning-f...

Insects

Common Malachite-beetle

Malachius bipustulatus

A shimmering jewel of the spring meadow, the Common Malachite-beetle is a master of disguise and a friend to gardener...

Wildflowers

Common Mallow

Malva sylvestris

A resilient traveler with striking purple-veined petals, the Common Mallow turns roadsides and gardens into bustling ...

Shrubs & Trees

Common Manzanita

Arctostaphylos manzanita

The heartbeat of the California chaparral, the Common Manzanita stands out with its striking red bark and delicate, b...

Wildflowers

Common Marsh-bedstraw

Galium palustre

A delicate, white-flowered resident of the water's edge, Common Marsh-bedstraw is a master of the dampest corners of ...

Birds

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

Streamlined and elegant, the Common Merganser is a master of the waterway, known for its striking white plumage and u...

Wildflowers

common milkweed

Asclepias syriaca

The ultimate sanctuary for Monarch butterflies, the common milkweed is a resilient beauty that transforms any backyar...

Fish

Common Molly

Poecilia sphenops

The Common Molly is a resilient and vibrant livebearer that brings life to the shallow waters of Mexico and Central A...

Birds

Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

A familiar and bold face of the wetlands, the Common Moorhen is a master of the water's edge. With its bright red fac...