Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Mosaic Leatherjacket

Eubalichthys mosaicus

Adorned with a mesmerizing tapestry of blue and gold, the Mosaic Leatherjacket is a masterpiece of the Australian ree...

Birds

Mottle-backed Elaenia

Elaenia gigas

A spirited resident of the Andean foothills, the Mottle-backed Elaenia is a master of the forest edge. With its disti...

Birds

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

The Mottled Duck is the 'homebody' of the southern marshes, a non-migratory beauty that stays loyal to the Gulf Coast...

Insects

Mottled Grasshopper

Myrmeleotettix maculatus

A miniature marvel of camouflage, the Mottled Grasshopper is the hidden gem of dry, sunny gardens. Look closely for i...

Birds

Mottled Petrel

Pterodroma inexpectata

A master of the Pacific skies, the Mottled Petrel travels from the Antarctic ice edge to the Alaskan coast, returning...

Fish

Mottled Sculpin

Cottus bairdii

A master of underwater camouflage, the Mottled Sculpin is a secret sentinel of North America's coldwater streams. Thi...

Birds

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

The Mountain Bluebird is a vibrant splash of sky fallen to earth. This hardy mountain traveler is beloved for its bri...

Birds

Mountain Chickadee

Poecile gambeli

The Mountain Chickadee is the high-altitude acrobat of the West, easily identified by the striking white 'racing stri...

Insects

Mountain Cornflower Aphid

Uroleucon montanivorum

A high-altitude specialist of the Rocky Mountains, the Mountain Cornflower Aphid is a master of survival in rugged me...

Mammals

Mountain Cottontail

Sylvilagus nuttallii

A hardy survivor of the western high country, the Mountain Cottontail is easily recognized by its rusty-colored legs ...

Mammals

Mountain Gazelle

Gazella gazella

An icon of the Levantine landscape, the Mountain Gazelle is a master of speed and agility, thriving across rugged hil...

Mammals

Mountain Goat

Oreamnos americanus

Meet the ultimate high-altitude specialist. With gravity-defying hooves and a thick, snow-white coat, the Mountain Go...

Mammals

Mountain Hare

Lepus timidus

The ultimate survivor of the high peaks, the Mountain Hare is a shapeshifter that swaps its earthy summer browns for ...

Birds

Mountain Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus nipalensis

The Mountain Hawk-Eagle is a powerful forest ghost, distinguished by its magnificent crest and feathered legs. Ruling...

Mammals

Mountain Lion

Puma concolor

The ultimate master of camouflage, the Mountain Lion is a silent guardian of the American wilderness. From the snowy ...

Mammals

Mountain Paca

Cuniculus taczanowskii

Meet the 'spotted phantom' of the high Andes. The Mountain Paca is a secretive, fruit-loving rodent that navigates th...

Birds

Mountain Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aurifrons

The Mountain Parakeet is a resilient and vibrant resident of the high Andes. With its brilliant green plumage and soc...

Birds

Mountain Quail

Oreortyx pictus

The largest and most secretive quail in North America, the Mountain Quail is a master of the high-altitude brush. Wit...

Fish

Mountain Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus oreas

A hidden gem of Eastern mountain streams, the Mountain Redbelly Dace is a master of color and community, turning rock...

Mammals

Mountain Reedbuck

Redunca fulvorufula

A master of the high-altitude slopes, the Mountain Reedbuck is a graceful antelope known for its distinctive whistlin...

Birds

Mountain Trogon

Trogon mexicanus

With its brilliant red breast and iridescent green plumage, the Mountain Trogon is a crown jewel of the pine-oak high...

Fish

Mountain Whitefish

Prosopium williamsoni

A silver-scaled gem of western rivers, the Mountain Whitefish is a master of the cold-water current. Discover this so...

Mammals

Mountain Zebra

Equus zebra

The Mountain Zebra is the rugged alpinist of the equine world, uniquely adapted with specialized hooves and bold 'gri...

Birds

Mourning Collared Dove

Streptopelia decipiens

Not to be confused with its North American namesake, the Mourning Collared Dove is a gem of the African savanna. Know...

Birds

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Famous for their soulful, rhythmic cooing and elegant pointed tails, Mourning Doves are one of North America’s most f...

Reptiles

Mourning Gecko

Lepidodactylus lugubris

Meet the world-traveling, all-female lizard known for its social chirps and chevron stripes. The Mourning Gecko is a ...

Birds

Mourning Sierra-Finch

Rhopospina fruticeti

Dressed in a sophisticated slate-gray suit with a striking black bib, the Mourning Sierra-Finch is the dapper gentlem...

Birds

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

A hidden gem of the undergrowth, the Mourning Warbler is a vibrant neotropical migrant known for its striking slate-g...

Birds

Mouse-colored Tyrannulet

Nesotriccus murinus

A master of camouflage, the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet is a charmingly understated flycatcher that thrives from the Pan...

Mammals

mouse-tailed shrew

Crocidura muricauda

A miniature marvel of the West African rainforest, the mouse-tailed shrew is famous for a tail that stretches longer ...

Birds

Moustached Flowerpiercer

Diglossa mystacalis

A dapper specialist of the high Andes, the Moustached Flowerpiercer is famous for its bold white facial markings and ...

Mammals

Moustached Monkey

Cercopithecus cephus

Meet the 'masked' acrobat of the African canopy, known for its striking blue eyes and iconic white moustache. These s...

Mammals

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Recognizable by their namesake ears and rugged grace, Mule Deer are the iconic sentinels of the American West. From h...

Birds

Multicolored Tanager

Chlorochrysa nitidissima

Endemic to the misty cloud forests of Colombia, the Multicolored Tanager is widely considered one of the most beautif...

Fish

Mummichog

Fundulus heteroclitus

Meet the Mummichog, the ultimate survivor of the salt marsh. From surviving the vacuum of space to thriving in pollut...

Birds

Murphy's Petrel

Pterodroma ultima

A mysterious wanderer of the deep Pacific, Murphy's Petrel spends its life riding the ocean winds. This dark-winged t...