Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Dog's Tooth

Lacanobia suasa

A master of nocturnal disguise, the Dog's Tooth moth is named for the sharp 'W' shape on its wings. This common Palea...

Insects

Dogwood Spittlebug

Clastoptera proteus

A master of the 'cuckoo spit' disguise, the Dogwood Spittlebug is a vibrant, jumping gem of the North American garden...

Birds

Dollarbird

Eurystomus orientalis

The Dollarbird is a master of the skies, named for the shimmering 'silver dollars' on its wings. A colorful summer vi...

Fish

Dolly Varden

Salvelinus malma

A master of the cold Pacific currents, the Dolly Varden is a vibrant char known for its nomadic lifestyle and strikin...

Birds

Dolphin Gull

Leucophaeus scoresbii

A striking specialist of the southern coasts, the Dolphin Gull stands out with its vivid crimson bill and sophisticat...

Mammals

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

From graceful garden patrollers to fierce nocturnal hunters, domestic cats are the most common visitors to backyard c...

Mammals

Domestic Cattle

Bos taurus

The Domestic Cow is a cornerstone of rural landscapes worldwide, known for its social intelligence and rhythmic grazi...

Mammals

Domestic Dog

Canis familiaris

The world's most diverse mammal and our oldest companion, the domestic dog is a master of adaptation. From tiny lap d...

Mammals

Domestic Goat

Capra hircus

Curious, agile, and full of personality, the domestic goat is the ultimate backyard browser. Whether they're clearing...

Mammals

Domestic Sheep

Ovis aries

The world's most famous woolly grazer, the domestic sheep is a masterpiece of social intelligence and hardiness. From...

Mammals

Domestic Water Buffalo

Bubalus bubalis

The Domestic Water Buffalo is a gentle, semi-aquatic giant that thrives where land meets water. Known as the 'Living ...

Mammals

Domestic Yak

Bos grunniens

The shaggy sentinel of the high peaks, the domestic yak is a master of survival in the world's most extreme environme...

Mammals

Donkey

Equus asinus

The donkey is a symbol of endurance and surprising intelligence. From their iconic long ears to their powerful brays,...

Insects

Dorantes Longtail

Cecropterus dorantes

A tropical gem of the southern states, the Dorantes Longtail is a master of high-speed flight and garden camouflage. ...

Mammals

Dorcas Gazelle

Gazella dorcas

A slender ghost of the dunes, the Dorcas Gazelle is the ultimate desert survivor. With its lyre-shaped horns and incr...

Birds

Dot-fronted Woodpecker

Veniliornis frontalis

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Dot-fronted Woodpecker is a small, energetic climber known for its uniq...

Insects

Dotted Sallow

Anathix ralla

A delicate, straw-colored gem of the late-summer garden, the Dotted Sallow is a master of camouflage. This nocturnal ...

Birds

Double-banded Plover

Anarhynchus bicinctus

A striking shorebird of the South Pacific, the Double-banded Plover is famous for its twin chest bands and its incred...

Birds

Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus vitiosus

The Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny dynamo of the Amazonian understory, easily identified by its twin yellow win...

Birds

Double-banded Sandgrouse

Pterocles bicinctus

A master of desert camouflage, the Double-banded Sandgrouse is famous for its sunset pilgrimages to waterholes and it...

Insects

Double-banded Scoliid Wasp

Scolia bicincta

A striking midnight-black pollinator with twin ivory bands, the Double-banded Scoliid Wasp is the gardener's secret a...

Birds

Double-collared Seedeater

Sporophila caerulescens

A beloved South American songbird known for its striking 'double collar' and cheerful, whistling melodies. This adapt...

Birds

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

A striking sight on the water's edge, the Double-crested Cormorant is known for its primitive silhouette and its sign...

Insects

Double-ringed Pennant

Celithemis verna

A gem of the eastern wetlands, the Double-ringed Pennant is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. This small, elegant ...

Insects

Double Square-spot

Xestia triangulum

With its distinctive twin dark marks and warm, earthy tones, the Double Square-spot is a hallmark of the mid-summer n...

Mammals

Douglas's Squirrel

Tamiasciurus douglasii

The feisty 'chickaree' of the Pacific Northwest, the Douglas's squirrel is a bolt of orange lightning in the evergree...

Birds

Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

Meet the smallest and most energetic woodpecker in North America. A frequent visitor to backyard feeders, the Downy W...

Fish

Draughtboard Shark

Cephaloscyllium laticeps

The Draughtboard Shark is southern Australia's master of underwater camouflage. Known for its ability to puff up like...

Mammals

Dugong

Dugong dugon

The gentle 'sea cow' of the Indo-Pacific, the Dugong is a master of the seagrass meadows. Known for its whale-like ta...

Reptiles

Dumeril's Monitor

Varanus dumerilii

The Dumeril's Monitor is the 'ghost of the mangroves,' a master of camouflage with a specialized taste for crabs and ...

Insects

Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

A subtle yet charming visitor to summer meadows, the Dun Skipper is a master of camouflage with its dark, earthy tone...

Birds

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Meet the 'sewing machine' of the shore. The Dunlin is a master of migration, famous for its synchronized aerial displ...

Birds

Dunnock

Prunella modularis

The Dunnock is the 'quiet neighbor' of the bird world—a subtle, ground-dwelling accentor with a lead-grey breast and ...

Fish

Dusky Damselfish

Stegastes adustus

Meet the reef’s most determined gardener. The Dusky Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively 'farms' its own...

Mammals

Dusky Dolphin

Aethalodelphis obscurus

The Dusky Dolphin is the Southern Hemisphere's premier acrobat, known for spectacular leaps and a curious, social nat...

Birds

Dusky Flycatcher

Empidonax oberholseri

A master of the mountain brush, the Dusky Flycatcher is a subtle beauty known for its acrobatic aerial hunts and rhyt...