Wildlife Species Library

Birds

White-breasted Guineafowl

Agelastes meleagrides

Meet the 'Ghost of the Upper Guinea Forest,' a bird defined by its striking white plumage and legendary shyness. Rare...

Birds

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

The acrobat of the backyard, the White-breasted Nuthatch is famous for its head-first descent down tree trunks. With ...

Birds

White-browed Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia amaurotis

A restless acrobat of the Atlantic Forest, the White-browed Foliage-gleaner is a master at finding life hidden in the...

Birds

White-browed Meadowlark

Leistes superciliaris

With a chest as red as a sunset and a striking white racing stripe above the eye, the White-browed Meadowlark is the ...

Birds

White-cheeked Pintail

Anas bahamensis

Elegant and unmistakable, the White-cheeked Pintail is a master of the brackish lagoon. With its striking white face ...

Birds

White-chested Emerald

Chrysuronia brevirostris

Meet the White-chested Emerald, a shimmering garden visitor that combines brilliant metallic greens with a snowy-whit...

Birds

White-chinned Petrel

Procellaria aequinoctialis

Often called the 'Shoemaker' for its rhythmic calls, the White-chinned Petrel is a dark-cloaked giant of the Southern...

Birds

White-crested Elaenia

Elaenia albiceps

A master of the 'fio-fio' whistle, the White-crested Elaenia is a charismatic summer visitor to South American garden...

Fish

White Croaker

Genyonemus lineatus

Meet the 'King of the Pier,' a silvery bottom-dweller known for its unique vocalizations and social schooling habits....

Birds

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

With its dapper black-and-white crown and sweet, whistling song, this elegant sparrow is a favorite of backyard birdw...

Wildflowers

White deadnettle

Lamium album

The 'gentle cousin' of the stinging nettle, White Dead-nettle is a beautiful, sting-free wildflower that provides a v...

Birds

White-eared Hummingbird

Basilinna leucotis

A bold mountain gem with a striking white mask and a vibrant red bill. The White-eared Hummingbird brings a flash of ...

Insects

White Ermine

Spilosoma lubricipeda

The White Ermine is a masterpiece of nocturnal camouflage and elegance, sporting a snowy-white coat and hidden flashe...

Birds

White-eyed Foliage-gleaner

Automolus leucophthalmus

A master of the Atlantic Forest undergrowth, the White-eyed Foliage-gleaner is easily identified by its piercing pale...

Fish

White-eyed Moray

Gymnothorax thyrsoideus

A ghostly face with piercing white eyes, this reef-dwelling eel is a master of the nocturnal hunt. Widely found acros...

Birds

White-eyed Parakeet

Psittacara leucophthalmus

The White-eyed Parakeet is a splash of tropical brilliance, known for its vivid green plumage and its namesake white ...

Birds

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

A master of the thicket, the White-eyed Vireo is a punchy songbird known for its striking white eyes and bold, 'spect...

Birds

White-faced Heron

Egretta novaehollandiae

With its striking white 'mask' and elegant blue-grey plumage, the White-faced Heron is the most versatile and common ...

Birds

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

A shimmering visitor from the wetlands, the White-faced Ibis is a master of the mud. With its metallic plumage and sc...

Insects

White-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum obtrusum

A crimson jewel of the late summer garden, the White-faced Meadowhawk is easily recognized by its ghostly pale face a...

Birds

White-faced Quail-Dove

Zentrygon albifacies

A secretive gem of the montane understory, the White-faced Quail-Dove is rarely seen by the casual observer. With its...

Birds

White-faced Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna viduata

A social icon of the wetlands, the White-faced Whistling-Duck is instantly recognizable by its striking white mask an...

Mammals

White-footed Mouse

Peromyscus leucopus

With its oversized ears and snowy-white paws, the White-footed Mouse is a charming and acrobatic native resident of N...

Birds

White-fronted Plover

Anarhynchus marginatus

The spirited sprinter of the shoreline, the White-fronted Plover is a master of camouflage and coastal survival. With...

Fish

White Grunt

Haemulon plumierii

The White Grunt is the vocal socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering silver body and the surpri...

Birds

White-headed Petrel

Pterodroma lessonii

The White-headed Petrel is a spectral wanderer of the Southern Ocean, easily identified by its ghostly white plumage ...

Birds

White-headed Pigeon

Columba leucomela

With its striking snowy plumage and deep slate wings, the White-headed Pigeon is a gem of the Australian east coast. ...

Birds

White-headed Vulture

Trigonoceps occipitalis

A rare and striking avian predator, the White-headed Vulture stands out with its bright pink beak and iconic white cr...

Wildflowers

white heath aster

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Transform your autumn landscape with the 'snow' of the prairie. The white heath aster is a hardy, late-season powerho...

Birds

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

With their striking curved red bills and snow-white feathers, White Ibises are the elegant "lawn mowers" of the Ameri...

Mammals

White-lipped Peccary

Tayassu pecari

The White-lipped Peccary is the ultimate social wanderer of the Neotropics, traveling in thunderous herds that reshap...

Insects

White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

The White-marked Tussock Moth is a backyard marvel with a caterpillar that looks like a high-fashion accessory. From ...

Birds

White-naped Brushfinch

Atlapetes albinucha

With its dapper black mask and a brilliant streak of white across its crown, the White-naped Brushfinch is a jewel of...

Birds

White-naped Jay

Cyanocorax cyanopogon

Meet the bold and intelligent sentinel of the Brazilian dry forests. With its striking white nape and sharp wit, the ...

Birds

White-necked Heron

Ardea pacifica

A majestic and stoic hunter, the White-necked Heron is the nomad of the Australian wetlands. Known for its incredible...

Birds

White-necked Jacobin

Florisuga mellivora

Meet the monarch of the hummingbird world. With its regal blue hood and striking snowy tail, the White-necked Jacobin...