Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Golden-eared Tanager

Tangara chrysotis

With its shimmering emerald plumage and distinctive 'golden ears,' this Andean gem is a highlight for any birdwatcher...

Birds

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

With its striking golden nape and bold zebra-striped back, the Golden-fronted Woodpecker is a charismatic staple of t...

Birds

Golden-green Woodpecker

Piculus chrysochloros

With its shimmering olive-gold plumage and striking facial stripes, the Golden-green Woodpecker is a hidden gem of th...

Birds

Golden-headed Quetzal

Pharomachrus auriceps

A shimmering jewel of the Andean cloud forest, the Golden-headed Quetzal captivates with its brilliant emerald plumag...

Birds

Golden-hooded Tanager

Stilpnia larvata

Adorned in a striking palette of gold, turquoise, and black, the Golden-hooded Tanager is a jewel of the Neotropical ...

Mammals

Golden Jackal

Canis aureus

A resilient and vocal opportunist, the Golden Jackal is currently staging one of the most successful wildlife expansi...

Birds

Golden-naped Tanager

Chalcothraupis ruficervix

A dazzling resident of the Andean cloud forests, the Golden-naped Tanager is easily recognized by its shimmering turq...

Birds

Golden-naped Woodpecker

Melanerpes chrysauchen

A social and vibrant inhabitant of Central America's Pacific slope, the Golden-naped Woodpecker is easily recognized ...

Insects

Golden Northern Bumble Bee

Bombus fervidus

A vibrant golden herald of the summer meadow, the Golden Northern Bumble Bee is one of the most striking and industri...

Birds

Golden-olive Woodpecker

Colaptes rubiginosus

A striking bird of the tropical canopy, the Golden-olive Woodpecker is famous for its shimmering green-gold wings and...

Birds

Golden Parakeet

Guaruba guarouba

Glowing like a sunbeam in the Amazonian canopy, the Golden Parakeet is one of Brazil's most stunning and rare avian t...

Birds

Golden-plumed Parakeet

Leptosittaca branickii

A rare high-altitude treasure of the Andes, the Golden-plumed Parakeet is a master of the misty cloud forest. Disting...

Fish

Golden Redhorse

Moxostoma erythrurum

A gleaming resident of North America's cleanest rivers, the Golden Redhorse is a master of the riverbed. With its bra...

Fish

Golden Shiner

Notemigonus crysoleucas

A shimmering resident of North America's quiet waters, the Golden Shiner is famous for its brilliant metallic scales ...

Birds

Golden-sided Euphonia

Euphonia cayennensis

A hidden gem of the northern Amazon, the Golden-sided Euphonia swaps the typical yellow belly of its cousins for a so...

Birds

Golden Tanager

Tangara arthus

A shimmering jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Golden Tanager illuminates the canopy with its brilliant sun-colo...

Fish

Golden Trevally

Gnathanodon speciosus

With its brilliant gold scales and bold personality, the Golden Trevally is the 'pilot' of the Pacific. Known for fol...

Birds

Golden-winged Cacique

Cacicus chrysopterus

Adorned with brilliant golden epaulets and ivory-colored bills, the Golden-winged Cacique is a master of mimicry and ...

Birds

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

A rare gem of the shrublands, the Golden-winged Warbler captivates with its striking yellow crown and sophisticated s...

Insects

Goldenrod Aphid

Uroleucon solidaginis

With their striking crimson bodies and spindly black legs, Goldenrod Aphids turn ordinary meadow stems into vibrant m...

Insects

Goldenrod Leaf Beetle

Trirhabda canadensis

A striking striped specialist of the summer meadow, the Goldenrod Leaf Beetle is a master of its botanical niche. Oft...

Insects

Goldenrod Leafminer

Microrhopala vittata

Look closely at the goldenrod in your garden and you might spot this tiny, metallic gem. The Goldenrod Leafminer is a...

Insects

Goldenrod Plume Moth

Platyptilia calodactyla

With wings like delicate feathers and a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Goldenrod Plume Moth is a master of garden ca...

Fish

Goldentail Moray

Gymnothorax miliaris

With its jewel-like golden spots and striking yellow-tipped tail, the Goldentail Moray is a shy but stunning resident...

Fish

Goldfish

Carassius auratus

The world's most recognizable fish is a marvel of resilience and beauty. Whether shimmering in a garden pond or navig...

Fish

Goldsinny Wrasse

Ctenolabrus rupestris

A small, vibrant resident of European rocky shores, the Goldsinny Wrasse is easily identified by the unique 'twin spo...

Birds

Goliath Heron

Ardea goliath

The undisputed king of the shallows, the Goliath Heron is a prehistoric-looking giant that rules Africa's waterways w...

Fish

Gopher Rockfish

Sebastes carnatus

The Gopher Rockfish is the master of the California kelp forest floor, a beautifully mottled ambush predator that tre...

Birds

Gould's Petrel

Pterodroma leucoptera

A rare gem of the Pacific, Gould's Petrel is a resilient seabird that survives against the odds on remote island slop...

Birds

Graceful Black-throated Trogon

Trogon tenellus

A jewel of the humid lowlands, the Graceful Black-throated Trogon blends vibrant yellow and metallic green into the d...

Marine Flora

Graceful Red Weed

Gracilaria foliifera

A vibrant and resilient architect of the coastline, the Graceful Red Weed transforms shallow estuaries into lush, cri...

Invertebrates

Graceful Rock Crab

Metacarcinus gracilis

Elegant and agile, the Graceful Rock Crab is a common but often overlooked resident of Pacific bays. Known for its di...

Birds

Grace's Warbler

Setophaga graciae

A vibrant jewel of the Ponderosa pines, the Grace's Warbler is a stunning songbird that defines the high-altitude for...

Mammals

Grant's Gazelle

Nanger granti

The Grant's Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation, roaming the vast East African plains with an elegance that...

Insects

Grant's Hercules Beetle

Dynastes grantii

The undisputed heavyweight of the American Southwest, Grant's Hercules Beetle is a prehistoric-looking marvel that em...

Insects

Grape Flea Beetle

Altica chalybea

A tiny metallic gem of the springtime garden, the Grape Flea Beetle is famous for its brilliant blue sheen and its im...