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Townsend's Chipmunk
Mammals

Townsend's Chipmunk

Neotamias townsendii

The largest and most elusive chipmunk of the Pacific Northwest, the Townsend's Chipmunk is a master of the mossy unde...

Townsend's Mole
Mammals

Townsend's Mole

Scapanus townsendii

Meet the subterranean powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest. As the largest mole in North America, the Townsend's Mole ...

Townsend's Solitaire
Birds

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

The Townsend's Solitaire is a master of the high-country winter, a silvery-gray thrush that defends its berries with ...

Townsend's Vole
Mammals

Townsend's Vole

Microtus townsendii

The largest vole in North America, the Townsend's Vole is a master of the hidden meadow. Often heard but rarely seen,...

Townsend's Warbler
Birds

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

A flash of gold in the evergreen shadows, the Townsend's Warbler is a master of the high canopy. With its striking bl...

Tree Pipit
Birds

Tree Pipit

Anthus trivialis

A master of the woodland edge, the Tree Pipit is famous for its spectacular 'parachute' song flight. This elegant tra...

Treefish
Fish

Treefish

Sebastes serriceps

A vibrant sentinel of the kelp forest, the Treefish is easily recognized by its bold 'bumblebee' stripes and bright p...

Triangle Plume Moth
Insects

Triangle Plume Moth

Platyptilia gonodactyla

With wings like feathery fans and a silhouette like a tiny aircraft, the Triangle Plume Moth is one of the most archi...

Tricolored Blackbird
Birds

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

The most social songbird of the West, the Tricolored Blackbird is a master of life in the colony. Distinguished by th...

Tricolored Bumble Bee
Insects

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Bombus ternarius

With its signature sunset-orange belt and industrious nature, the Tricolored Bumble Bee is one of the most striking p...

Tricolored Heron
Birds

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Meet the 'Lady of the Waters,' a slender and elegant hunter famous for its high-energy fishing dance. With its unique...

Trindade Petrel
Birds

Trindade Petrel

Pterodroma arminjoniana

A master of the Atlantic winds, the Trindade Petrel is a rare and striking seabird known for its acrobatic flight and...

Trinidad Euphonia
Birds

Trinidad Euphonia

Euphonia trinitatis

The Trinidad Euphonia is a pint-sized powerhouse of color and song, famous for its love of mistletoe and its ability ...

Trinidad Piping-Guan
Birds

Trinidad Piping-Guan

Pipile pipile

The Trinidad Piping-Guan, or Pawi, is one of the rarest birds on the planet. Found only in the lush rainforests of Tr...

Triple-spotted Clay
Insects

Triple-spotted Clay

Xestia ditrapezium

A nocturnal gem of the Eurasian woodlands, the Triple-spotted Clay is prized by moth-watchers for its rich purplish h...

Tristan Albatross
Birds

Tristan Albatross

Diomedea dabbenena

A critically endangered master of the winds, the Tristan Albatross is one of the world's most magnificent and rarest ...

Tropical House Gecko
Reptiles

Tropical House Gecko

Hemidactylus mabouia

The ultimate 'wall-walker' of the night, the Tropical House Gecko is a tiny, vocal predator that has turned our subur...

Tropical Kingbird
Birds

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Meet the bold and bright sentinel of the tropics. With its vibrant yellow belly and fearless attitude, the Tropical K...

Tropical Mockingbird
Birds

Tropical Mockingbird

Mimus gilvus

The ultimate backyard entertainer, the Tropical Mockingbird is a master of mimicry and a bold guardian of its territo...

Tropical Parula
Birds

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

A vibrant, acrobatic gem of the neotropics, the Tropical Parula is a tiny power-house of energy known for its brillia...

Trowbridge's Shrew
Mammals

Trowbridge's Shrew

Sorex trowbridgii

A tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest, Trowbridge's Shrew is a master of the forest floor. Despite its small siz...

Trumpeter Swan
Birds

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

The Trumpeter Swan is the heaviest bird native to North America and a true icon of conservation. Its snowy white feat...

Tsessebe
Mammals

Tsessebe

Damaliscus lunatus

Discover the Tsessebe, Africa's fastest antelope, known for its incredible stamina and unique purplish-chestnut coat....

Tubenose Goby
Fish

Tubenose Goby

Proterorhinus marmoratus

A master of camouflage with a very peculiar nose, the Tubenose Goby is a fascinating bottom-dweller of the Black Sea ...

Tufted Gray Langur
Mammals

Tufted Gray Langur

Semnopithecus priam

With its silver-gray coat and iconic 'mohawk' crest, the Tufted Gray Langur is one of South Asia's most charismatic p...

Tufted Poppy
Wildflowers

Tufted Poppy

Eschscholzia caespitosa

A delicate herald of spring, the Tufted Poppy blankets foothills in shades of brilliant lemon-yellow. Smaller and mor...

Tufted Puffin
Birds

Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

With its iconic golden plumes and massive orange bill, the Tufted Puffin is often called the 'sea parrot.' These char...

Tufted Titmouse
Birds

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

Bold, crested, and full of personality, the Tufted Titmouse is the backyard acrobat that every birdwatcher loves. Wit...

Tui Parakeet
Birds

Tui Parakeet

Brotogeris sanctithomae

A social and spirited resident of the Amazon, the Tui Parakeet is instantly recognizable by the sun-yellow patch on i...

Tule Bluet
Insects

Tule Bluet

Enallagma carunculatum

The Tule Bluet is a dazzling splash of electric blue found dancing across North American wetlands. This resilient dam...

Tulip-tree Silkmoth
Insects

Tulip-tree Silkmoth

Callosamia angulifera

A nocturnal giant of the Eastern forests, the Tulip-tree Silkmoth is a master of camouflage and a spectacular find fo...

Tuliptree scale
Insects

Tuliptree scale

Toumeyella liriodendri

The Tuliptree scale is a master of the sedentary life, masquerading as a simple bump on a branch while supporting an ...

Tumbes Hummingbird
Birds

Tumbes Hummingbird

Thaumasius baeri

A resilient specialist of the South American dry forests, the Tumbes Hummingbird is an understated beauty. This hardy...

Tundra Swan
Birds

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

The Tundra Swan is a majestic Arctic traveler that brings a touch of wild elegance to winter wetlands. Watch for thei...

Turkey Vulture
Birds

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

The Turkey Vulture is a master of the skies, using a keen sense of smell and massive wingspan to patrol the landscape...

Turkish Towel
Marine Algae

Turkish Towel

Chondracanthus exasperatus

Meet the Pacific's most luxurious seaweed, known for its thick, 'towellike' texture and vibrant maroon hues. A corner...

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