Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Finescale Dace

Chrosomus neogaeus

A shimmering bronze inhabitant of North America's quietest waters, the Finescale Dace is a master of the bog. This re...

Sharks

Finetooth Shark

Carcharhinus isodon

A master of the Atlantic shallows, the Finetooth Shark is easily recognized by its needle-like teeth and exceptionall...

Invertebrates

Fingered Limpet

Lottia digitalis

The Fingered Limpet is a rugged survivor of the Pacific surf, known for its distinctive ribbed shell and its incredib...

Wildflowers & Shrubs

Fire Heath

Erica cerinthoides

The Fire Heath is a vibrant survivor of the African fynbos, famous for its brilliant scarlet bells and its amazing ab...

Wildflowers

firecracker penstemon

Penstemon eatonii

A burst of scarlet in the desert sun, the firecracker penstemon is nature's favorite hummingbird magnet. Its brillian...

Birds

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

The clever, nasal-voiced cousin of the American Crow, this wetland specialist is a master of the shoreline and a risi...

Mammals

Fisher

Pekania pennanti

A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the fisher is one of North America's most mysterious and agil...

Insects

Five-banded Thynnid Wasp

Myzinum quinquecinctum

A striking ally for any gardener, the Five-banded Thynnid Wasp is a master hunter of lawn pests. With its glossy blac...

Fish

Five-spotted Wrasse

Symphodus roissali

A vibrant and industrious resident of Mediterranean reefs, the Five-spotted Wrasse is a master architect known for bu...

Birds

Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

A rare resident of the rugged canyons along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Five-striped Sparrow is a master of the thorn...

Fish

Flag Rockfish

Sebastes rubrivinctus

With its striking 'barberpole' stripes and stoic personality, the Flag Rockfish is a vibrant master of the Eastern Pa...

Fish

Flagfin Shiner

Pteronotropis signipinnis

The flagfin shiner is a living jewel of the Southeast, turning dark blackwater streams into a theater of vibrant oran...

Birds

Flame-faced Tanager

Tangara parzudakii

With a face like a glowing ember and wings that shimmer like green opals, the Flame-faced Tanager is one of the Andes...

Birds

Flame-rumped Tanager

Ramphocelus flammigerus

A jewel of the Colombian Andes, the Flame-rumped Tanager dazzles with its velvety black plumage and a rump that glows...

Insects

Flame Skimmer

Libellula saturata

The Flame Skimmer is a living ember in the summer garden, sporting a brilliant orange hue that seems to glow in the m...

Insects

Flamed Tarantula-hawk Wasp

Hemipepsis ustulata

A flash of brilliant orange against a desert-blue sky, the Flamed Tarantula-hawk Wasp is the Southwestern scrub's mos...

Birds

Flammulated Owl

Psiloscops flammeolus

Meet the 'Pinecone Owl,' a tiny, dark-eyed master of disguise that migrates thousands of miles across the Americas. T...

Fish

Flat Needlefish

Ablennes hians

The Flat Needlefish is a shimmering, ribbon-like predator that haunts the ocean's surface. Recognizable by its dark v...

Crustaceans

Flatback Mud Crab

Eurypanopeus depressus

A hidden gem of the Atlantic coast, the Flatback Mud Crab is a master of the oyster reef. Though small in stature, th...

Fish

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

The undisputed heavyweight of the river bottom, the Flathead Catfish is a master of ambush and underwater shadows. Wi...

Crustaceans

Flathead Lobster

Thenus orientalis

A bizarre and beautiful marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Flathead Lobster uses its shovel-shaped face to vanish into t...

Birds

Flesh-footed Shearwater

Ardenna carneipes

A master of the open ocean, the Flesh-footed Shearwater is a long-distance traveler known for its distinct pink bill ...

Birds

Flock Bronzewing

Phaps histrionica

A true desert nomad, the Flock Bronzewing is a master of survival in Australia's arid heart, known for its stunning h...

Fish

Florida Pompano

Trachinotus carolinus

A shimmering silver icon of the Atlantic coast, the Florida Pompano is a master of the surf. Watch these fast-moving ...

Birds

Florida Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Meet Florida's only endemic bird, a charming and intelligent socialite of the ancient oak scrub. Known for its bold p...

Insects

Fluffy Tit

Zeltus amasa

With its ethereal white tails and delicate blue wings, the Fluffy Tit is one of the most enchanting butterflies you c...

Mammals

Fog Shrew

Sorex sonomae

Master of the mossy underworld, the Fog Shrew is a tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest. Endemic to the damp coas...

Amphibians

Foothill Yellow-legged Frog

Rana boylii

A master of camouflage and a sentinel of clean western waterways, the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog is the ultimate riv...

Birds

Forbes's Plover

Thinornis forbesi

A distinctive inland wader of West Africa, Forbes's Plover is easily recognized by its striking double breast bands a...

Insects

Forest Bumble Bee

Bombus sylvicola

The Forest Bumble Bee is a vibrant, cold-weather specialist that brings life to northern forests and mountain meadows...

Birds

Forest Elaenia

Myiopagis gaimardii

A tiny, energetic architect of the tropical canopy, the Forest Elaenia is a master of camouflage. With its subtle oli...

Mammals

Forest Elephant

Loxodonta cyclotis

Meet the 'Mega-Gardener' of the Congo Basin. Smaller, smarter, and more elusive than their savannah cousins, the Fore...

Insects

Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma disstria

The Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth is a master of social silk-weaving and a common summer visitor to backyards across N...

Birds

Forest Wagtail

Dendronanthus indicus

Meet the rebel of the wagtail family—the only one that wags its tail sideways and nests high in the trees. A master o...

Birds

Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

A master of the skies with a tail that defies gravity, the Fork-tailed Flycatcher is one of the most elegant visitors...

Birds

Fork-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania furcata

With its shimmering emerald throat and deep violet plumage, the Fork-tailed Woodnymph is a jewel of the South America...