Wildlife Species Library

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-breasted Hermit

Glaucis hirsutus

Master of the tropical understory, the Rufous-breasted Hermit is a unique hummingbird known for its curved bill and r...

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...

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...

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,...

Mammals

Rusty-spotted Genet

Genetta fieldiana

The Rusty-spotted Genet is the 'spotted phantom' of the African night, a lithe and elegant predator that moves throug...

Insects

Rusty Tussock Moth

Orgyia antiqua

A master of transformation and unusual habits, the Rusty Tussock Moth features day-flying males and flightless female...

Birds

Rusty-winged Barbtail

Premnornis guttuliger

A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Rusty-winged Barbtail is known for its vibrant rufous wings and its habit of...

Fish

Rustyside Sucker

Thoburnia hamiltoni

A rare gem of the Southeast's mountain waters, the Rustyside Sucker is a master of the rocky stream bed. Found only i...