Wildlife Species Library

Wildflowers

henbit deadnettle

Lamium amplexicaule

The purple herald of spring, henbit deadnettle is a vital lifeline for early-season pollinators. Its unique 'clasping...

Birds

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

A secretive treasure of the American prairie, Henslow's Sparrow is a master of camouflage known for its olive-green h...

Birds

Hepatic Tanager

Piranga flava

A striking resident of the mountain pine-oak forests, the Hepatic Tanager is distinguished by its deep brick-red plum...

Birds

Herald Petrel

Pterodroma heraldica

A master of the southern winds, the Herald Petrel is a mysterious wanderer of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. Wi...

Wildflowers & Plants

Herb-of-Grace

Bacopa monnieri

A lush, succulent groundcover that thrives where other plants drown, Herb-of-Grace brings delicate white blooms and t...

Trees & Shrubs

Hercules' club

Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

With its prehistoric-looking spiked trunk and citrus-scented leaves, the Hercules' club is a striking pillar of the S...

Birds

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

A champion of the forest floor, the Hermit Thrush is celebrated for its hauntingly beautiful song and resilient spiri...

Birds

Hermit Warbler

Setophaga occidentalis

A hidden gem of the Pacific evergreens, the Hermit Warbler dazzles with its brilliant yellow face and elusive canopy-...

Mammals

Hewitt's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus saundersiae

A master of the mountain peaks, Hewitt's Red Rockhare is a shy but striking inhabitant of the Southern African crags....

Fish

Hickory Shad

Alosa mediocris

The Hickory Shad is a silver-scaled acrobat of the Atlantic coast, celebrated for its spirited leaps and epic spring ...

Birds

Highland Guan

Penelopina nigra

A rare and striking resident of Central America's misty cloud forests, the Highland Guan is known for its glossy blac...

Birds

Himalayan Griffon

Gyps himalayensis

The Himalayan Griffon is a titan of the alpine skies, boasting a wingspan that can reach over ten feet. As the primar...

Birds

Hispaniolan Emerald

Riccordia swainsonii

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Emerald is a master of aerial acrobatics endemic to the island of Hispaniol...

Birds

Hispaniolan Mango

Anthracothorax dominicus

A velvet-chested jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Mango is a striking endemic hummingbird that brings vibrant ...

Insects

Hoary Edge

Cecropterus lyciades

Meet the Hoary Edge, a swift and elusive forest-edge specialist famous for the 'frosted' white patches on its wings. ...

Mammals

Hoary Fox

Lycalopex vetula

The dainty 'raposinha-do-campo' is Brazil's most specialized fox, a silver-grey shadow that hunts termites instead of...

Mammals

Hoary Marmot

Marmota caligata

The legendary 'whistler' of the high peaks, the Hoary Marmot is a social giant of the alpine world. These silver-furr...

Wildflowers

hoary vervain

Verbena stricta

Rugged, radiant, and remarkably resilient, Hoary Vervain is the ultimate summer survivor. Its velvety purple spikes s...

Birds

Hoffmann's Woodpecker

Melanerpes hoffmannii

A colorful and energetic resident of Central American gardens, Hoffmann's Woodpecker is as famous for its 'zebra-back...

Plants & Wildflowers

hogweed

Heracleum sphondylium

A towering architect of the summer hedgerow, common hogweed is a master of biodiversity that provides a nectar feast ...

Wildflowers

Hollow Joe-Pye Weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

A towering giant of the late-summer meadow, Hollow Joe-Pye Weed is a skyscraper for pollinators, offering massive dus...

Insects

Holly Blue

Celastrina argiolus

The Holly Blue is a shimmering sky-blue visitor that brings life to garden hedges in early spring and late summer. Un...

Birds

Holub's Golden-Weaver

Ploceus xanthops

A radiant resident of African wetlands and gardens, Holub's Golden-Weaver stands out with its sun-drenched plumage an...

Fish

Honeycomb Moray

Muraena melanotis

A striking master of disguise in the Atlantic reefs, the Honeycomb Moray is easily recognized by its beautiful reticu...

Fish

Honeycomb rockfish

Sebastes umbrosus

Adorned with a striking geometric pattern that gives it its name, the Honeycomb rockfish is a master of the Southern ...

Fish

Honeycomb Whipray

Himantura undulata

Discover the mesmerizing patterns of the Honeycomb Whipray, a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific's shallow seas...

Fish

Hooded Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium strahani

The Hooded Carpetshark is a rare 'walking' shark found only in the reefs of Papua New Guinea. With its distinctive da...

Birds

Hooded Crow

Corvus cornix

Meet the 'Hoodie,' the two-toned genius of the corvid family. With their striking grey-and-black plumage and legendar...

Birds

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

With a spectacular fan-shaped crest and piercing yellow eyes, the Hooded Merganser is one of North America's most str...

Birds

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

The 'Palm Leaf Tailor' of the bird world, the Hooded Oriole brings a flash of tropical orange to suburban backyards. ...

Birds

Hooded Plover

Thinornis cucullatus

Meet the Hooded Plover, a resilient beach-dweller known for its striking black-and-white plumage and its determined s...

Mammals

Hooded Seal

Cystophora cristata

A champion of the deep North Atlantic, the Hooded Seal is famous for the male's bizarre, inflatable red nasal display...

Mammals

Hooded Skunk

Mephitis macroura

Boasting a flowing white mane and an elegantly long tail, the Hooded Skunk is the desert's most stylish nocturnal wan...

Birds

Hooded Vulture

Necrosyrtes monachus

The Hooded Vulture is Africa's scruffy and resilient neighborhood cleaner. Despite being critically endangered, this ...

Birds

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

With its radiant yellow face peering out from a dramatic black hood, this stunning songbird is a jewel of the forest ...

Birds

Hook-billed Kite

Chondrohierax uncinatus

With its distinctively oversized bill and striking white eyes, the Hook-billed Kite is the ultimate specialist of the...