Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Rüppell's Warbler

Curruca ruppeli

A striking icon of the Mediterranean scrub, the Rüppell’s Warbler stands out with its sharp black hood and vivid red ...

Shrubs

Rubber Rabbitbrush

Ericameria nauseosa

The golden crown of the high desert, Rubber Rabbitbrush provides a late-season burst of color and a critical sanctuar...

Birds

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

A tiny ball of energy with a hidden splash of crimson, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a backyard favorite known for its ...

Insects

Ruby Meadowhawk

Sympetrum rubicundulum

A flash of brilliant crimson in the summer sun, the Ruby Meadowhawk is one of the most striking dragonflies found in ...

Birds

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a shimmering emerald marvel that defies the limits of avian flight. Watch as these t...

Birds

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird

Chrysolampis mosquitus

Witness the spectacular 'living gem' of the tropics. The Ruby-topaz Hummingbird dazzles observers with its fiery irid...

Insects

Ruddy Darter

Sympetrum sanguineum

With its striking blood-red body and jet-black legs, the Ruddy Darter is one of the most vivid summer visitors to the...

Birds

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

Famous for its vibrant sky-blue bill and its habit of cocking its tail like a wren, the Ruddy Duck is the small, spun...

Birds

Ruddy Ground Dove

Columbina talpacoti

A small bird with a big personality, the Ruddy Ground Dove adds a splash of warm cinnamon color to backyards across t...

Birds

Ruddy Quail-Dove

Geotrygon montana

A secretive gem of the forest floor, the Ruddy Quail-Dove is a master of camouflage in the tropical shadows. With its...

Birds

Ruddy Shelduck

Tadorna ferruginea

A stunning, cinnamon-colored waterfowl known for its goose-like honk and striking white wing patches. Whether grazing...

Birds

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

The world's most industrious beachcomber, the Ruddy Turnstone is a master of the shoreline that uses its bill like a ...

Fish

Ruffe

Gymnocephalus cernua

A small but incredibly resilient bottom-dweller, the Ruffe is a master of low-light survival. While a vital part of E...

Birds

Rufous-bellied Thrush

Turdus rufiventris

The national bird of Brazil, the Rufous-bellied Thrush is a master songster with a vibrant orange belly. A common and...

Birds

Rufous-capped Brushfinch

Atlapetes pileatus

Meet the 'jewel of the thicket'—the Rufous-capped Brushfinch. Endemic to the Mexican highlands, this striking bird br...

Birds

Rufous-capped Warbler

Basileuterus rufifrons

A vibrant burst of color in the brush, the Rufous-capped Warbler is a spirited songbird that brings a touch of the tr...

Birds

Rufous-collared Sparrow

Zonotrichia capensis

With its dapper reddish collar and soulful regional song, the Rufous-collared Sparrow is the quintessential backyard ...

Birds

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

The copper-colored daredevil of the sky. Known for its incredible 3,000-mile migration and feisty personality, the Ru...

Birds

Rufous Motmot

Baryphthengus martii

With its striking cinnamon plumage and iconic pendulum tail, the Rufous Motmot is a crown jewel of the Neotropical fo...

Birds

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Amazilia tzacatl

The spirited guardian of the tropical garden, the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is a flash of emerald and copper. Bold, t...

Birds

Rufous-vented Chachalaca

Ortalis ruficauda

The Rufous-vented Chachalaca is the charismatic, vocal soul of the Caribbean dry forest. Known for its raucous mornin...

Birds

Rufous-winged Tanager

Tangara lavinia

A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Rufous-winged Tanager is known for its brilliant emerald plumage and s...

Invertebrates

Rugose Squat Lobster

Munida rugosa

With its vibrant orange armor and exceptionally long, slender claws, the Rugose Squat Lobster is a master of the rock...

Birds

Russet-backed Oropendola

Psarocolius angustifrons

A master of the canopy, the Russet-backed Oropendola is famous for its elaborate hanging nests and prehistoric-soundi...

Birds

Russet-crowned Motmot

Momotus mexicanus

With its stunning cinnamon-colored cap and iconic 'pendulum' tail, the Russet-crowned Motmot is a true showstopper of...

Birds

Russet-crowned Warbler

Myiothlypis coronata

A vibrant spark in the Andean undergrowth, the Russet-crowned Warbler is famous for its glowing yellow belly and its ...

Birds

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

A ghostly traveler of the boreal wetlands, the Rusty Blackbird is a rare and rewarding visitor to discover. Known for...

Fish

Rusty Carpetshark

Parascyllium ferrugineum

Meet the 'eel-shark' of the southern reefs. The Rusty Carpetshark is a master of camouflage, spending its nights glid...

Sharks

Rusty Catshark

Halaelurus sellus

A pint-sized predator of the deep, the Rusty Catshark sports intricate saddle-like patterns that help it blend into t...

Birds

Rusty-collared Seedeater

Sporophila collaris

A gem of the South American grasslands, the Rusty-collared Seedeater is famous for its vibrant rufous chest band and ...

Birds

Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow

Melozone kieneri

A secretive gem of the Mexican highlands, the Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow is easily identified by its fiery cap and ...

Birds

Rusty-faced Parrot

Hapalopsittaca amazonina

A colorful specialist of the high Andes, the Rusty-faced Parrot is a social and vocal bird that thrives in the misty ...

Birds

Rusty Flowerpiercer

Diglossa sittoides

The clever burglar of the bird world, the Rusty Flowerpiercer uses a hooked bill to steal nectar from the most beauti...

Birds

Rusty-margined Flycatcher

Myiozetetes cayanensis

With its bold white eyebrows and vibrant yellow belly, the Rusty-margined Flycatcher is a lively addition to any trop...

Birds

Rusty-margined Guan

Penelope superciliaris

An elegant forest dweller known for its rhythmic wing-drumming and distinct rusty-edged wings. This South American be...

Insects

Rusty-patched Bumble Bee

Bombus affinis

The Rusty-patched Bumble Bee is a crown jewel of North American pollinators. Once common across the East and Midwest,...