Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Common Torpedo

Torpedo torpedo

Meet the ocean's living battery. The Common Torpedo is an electrifying ambush predator that hides in plain sight bene...

Fish

Common Triplefin

Forsterygion lapillum

The Common Triplefin is the tiny, darting king of New Zealand's rock pools. With its unique three-finned silhouette a...

Fish

Common Two-banded Seabream

Diplodus vulgaris

The striped sentinel of the Mediterranean, known for its bold bands and curious personality. A favorite for coastal u...

Insects

Common Velvet Ground Beetle

Graphipterus limbatus

A master of the desert sprint, the Common Velvet Ground Beetle is a striking predator known for its high-speed hunts ...

Mammals

Common Warthog

Phacochoerus africanus

With their iconic tusks and vertical tails, Common Warthogs are the spirited 'architects' of the African savanna. The...

Insects

Common Whitetail

Plathemis lydia

A bold guardian of the garden pond, the Common Whitetail stands out with its striking chalk-white body and checkered ...

Birds

Common Whitethroat

Curruca communis

With its brilliant white throat and energetic song flights, the Common Whitethroat is the quintessential sound of a t...

Mammals

Common Wildebeest

Connochaetes taurinus

Witness the thunderous heart of the African savanna. The Common Wildebeest is a resilient nomad, famous for its epic ...

Wildflowers

common yarrow

Achillea millefolium

A hardy, feathered beauty of the meadow, common yarrow is a master of survival and a favorite of backyard pollinators.

Birds

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

Meet the 'Yellow Bandit' of the brush—a charismatic warbler known for its bold black mask and rhythmic 'witchety' son...

Insects

Comstock Mealybug

Pseudococcus comstocki

A tiny, waxy hitchhiker from East Asia, the Comstock Mealybug has become a master of disguise in backyard orchards wo...

Reptiles

Congo Dwarf Crocodile

Osteolaemus osborni

Meet the world's smallest crocodile, a shy 'living fossil' that prowls the flooded forests of the Congo Basin by night.

Birds

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

A secretive ghost of the boreal bogs, the Connecticut Warbler is a master of the forest floor, distinguished by its r...

Insects

Convergent Lady Beetle

Hippodamia convergens

The ultimate garden ally, the Convergent Lady Beetle is famous for its massive mountain migrations and its distinctiv...

Insects

Convex Slippersnail

Crepidula convexa

Meet the tiny hitchhiker of the shoreline. The Convex Slippersnail is a master of camouflage and coastal adaptation, ...

Fish

Convict Blenny

Pholidichthys leucotaenia

The ultimate architect of the reef, the Convict Blenny builds vast underground cities and exhibits some of the most u...

Birds

Cook's Petrel

Pterodroma cookii

A master of the Pacific winds, Cook's Petrel journeys from the deep ocean to the high forests of New Zealand. This el...

Fish

Cook's Scorpionfish

Scorpaena cardinalis

The Cook's Scorpionfish is the South Pacific's most colorful master of disguise, blending perfectly into rocky reefs ...

Birds

Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

The 'fighter pilot' of the backyard, the Cooper's Hawk is a master of speed and agility, turning suburban gardens int...

Insects

Copper Flash

Rapala pheretima

A shimmering jewel of the tropical garden, the Copper Flash is known for its metallic orange glow and high-speed aeri...

Fish

Copper Rockfish

Sebastes caurinus

The patient sentinel of the Pacific reefs, the Copper Rockfish is a master of camouflage and a long-lived resident of...

Birds

Copper-rumped Hummingbird

Saucerottia tobaci

A bold and territorial jewel of the Caribbean, the Copper-rumped Hummingbird dazzles with its metallic green plumage ...

Birds

Coppery-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis cupreoventris

A high-altitude gem of the Andes, the Coppery-bellied Puffleg dazzles with its metallic orange belly and whimsical wh...

Fish

Coral Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes parvipinnis

A pint-sized predator with a penchant for disguise, the Coral Scorpionfish is one of the reef's most elusive resident...

Fish

Corkwing Wrasse

Symphodus melops

A jewel of the Atlantic coast, the Corkwing Wrasse is famous for its intricate seaweed nests and brilliant, jewel-ton...

Birds

Corn Bunting

Emberiza calandra

The quintessential bird of the open fields, the Corn Bunting is famous for its 'jangling keys' song and its mastery o...

Wildflowers

corn cockle

Agrostemma githago

A striking heritage wildflower with vibrant magenta blooms, the corn cockle is a historic companion to grain fields a...

Insects

Corn Earworm Moth

Helicoverpa zea

Though famous as a garden pest in its larval stage, the adult Corn Earworm Moth is a beautiful nocturnal traveler wit...

Insects

Cornelian

Deudorix epijarbas

A jewel of the canopy, the Cornelian butterfly dazzles with its fiery orange-red wings and delicate, hair-like tails....

Insects

Cornfield Ant

Lasius alienus

The Cornfield Ant is the hidden architect of the meadow, a master aphid-farmer that builds complex empires right bene...

Wildflowers

Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus

A striking splash of electric blue in the summer meadow, the Cornflower is the ultimate pollinator magnet. Once a sta...

Insects

Corsican Pine Shoot Aphid

Cinara brauni

A giant among aphids, the Corsican Pine Shoot Aphid is a master of the pine canopy. Watch closely and you'll see a mi...

Birds

Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris borealis

The ghost of the Atlantic waves, Cory’s Shearwater is a master glider that travels thousands of miles across the open...

Birds

Costa Rican Brushfinch

Arremon costaricensis

A dapper resident of the Central American undergrowth, the Costa Rican Brushfinch is easily recognized by its strikin...

Birds

Costa Rican Warbler

Basileuterus melanotis

A restless gem of the Central American highlands, the Costa Rican Warbler is instantly recognizable by its bold black...

Birds

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

A tiny desert jewel with a regal purple crown, the Costa's Hummingbird is the Southwestern desert's most dazzling aer...