Wildlife Species Library

Birds

White-necked Raven

Corvus albicollis

The White-necked Raven is the brilliant strategist of the African skies. Recognized by its massive bill and striking ...

Mammals

White-nosed Coati

Nasua narica

Often called the 'Southwestern Raccoon,' the White-nosed Coati is a social, high-energy climber with an unmistakable ...

Insects

White Peach Scale

Pseudaulacaspis pentagona

Often mistaken for a splash of white paint or a dusting of snow, the White Peach Scale is a master of camouflage and ...

Fish

White Perch

Morone americana

A shimmering silver resident of coastal and inland waters, the White Perch is a social and hardy fish that brings dyn...

Mammals

White Rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum

The White Rhinoceros is a magnificent relic of a bygone era, wandering the African plains as the world’s largest graz...

Insects

White Royal

Pratapa deva

A master of deception and a jewel of the forest canopy, the White Royal captivates with its brilliant iridescent blue...

Birds

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

A marathon migrant that travels from the Arctic to South America, the White-rumped Sandpiper is a master of endurance...

Insects

White Satin Moth

Leucoma salicis

A nocturnal beauty with shimmering, silk-like wings, the White Satin Moth is a ghostly visitor to mid-summer gardens....

Fish

White Seabass

Atractoscion nobilis

The 'Ghost of the Kelp,' the White Seabass is a majestic, iridescent predator that haunts the underwater forests of t...

Fish

White Seabream

Diplodus lineatus

A shimmering specter of the Atlantic reefs, the White Seabream is a master of the Cape Verde surf. With its signature...

Wildflowers

white snakeroot

Ageratina altissima

Transforming shaded corners into a sea of white, this resilient wildflower is a vital late-season sanctuary for polli...

Fish

White-spotted Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

The White-spotted Bamboo Shark is a gentle, nocturnal 'walker' of the reef flats. With its striking starry pattern an...

Mammals

White-spotted Chevrotain

Moschiola meminna

A living relic of the ancient forest, the White-spotted Chevrotain is one of the world's smallest and most secretive ...

Fish

White-spotted Guitarfish

Rhinobatos albomaculatus

A mesmerizing blend of shark-like power and ray-like grace, the White-spotted Guitarfish is a hidden gem of the West ...

Birds

White-spotted Woodpecker

Veniliornis spilogaster

A charming, 'polka-dotted' resident of South American woodlands, the White-spotted Woodpecker is a master of the cano...

Fish

White Steenbras

Lithognathus lithognathus

South Africa's 'Silver Ghost' is a master of the surf and a specialist of the sandy shallows. Endangered and endemic,...

Birds

White Stork

Ciconia ciconia

A majestic symbol of luck and rebirth, the White Stork is a master of the skies and a familiar neighbor in towns acro...

Birds

White-striped Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes leucogaster

An architectural marvel of the Mexican highlands, the White-striped Woodcreeper is famous for its bold 'teardrop' mar...

Fish

White Stumpnose

Rhabdosargus globiceps

The White Stumpnose is the silver ghost of Southern Africa’s coastal waters, a master of the surf zone known for its ...

Fish

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

The unassuming White Sucker is the freshwater world's most successful recycler. With its specialized suction mouth an...

Mammals

White-tailed Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus leucurus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the American Southwest, the White-tailed Antelope Squirrel is a desert sprinter that defie...

Mammals

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

The White-tailed deer is a graceful icon of the American landscape, known for its incredible speed and the flash of i...

Birds

White-tailed Eagle

Haliaeetus albicilla

Meet the 'Sea Eagle' of the North, a massive raptor with a legendary eight-foot wingspan and a striking white tail. F...

Mammals

White-tailed Jackrabbit

Lepus townsendii

The White-tailed Jackrabbit is the heavyweight champion of the prairie, capable of outrunning predators with 40-mph s...

Birds

White-tailed Lapwing

Vanellus leucurus

Elegant and understated, the White-tailed Lapwing is a master of the marshlands. With its stilt-like yellow legs and ...

Mammals

White-tailed Mongoose

Ichneumia albicauda

The ghost of the garden, the White-tailed Mongoose is a solitary nocturnal hunter known for its striking white tail a...

Mammals

White-tailed Prairie Dog

Cynomys leucurus

The hardy 'chiseler' of the high country, the White-tailed Prairie Dog is a master of communication and high-altitude...

Birds

White-tailed Trogon

Trogon chionurus

A jewel of the Chocó rainforest, the White-tailed Trogon captivates observers with its brilliant yellow belly and sto...

Birds

White-throated Hummingbird

Leucochloris albicollis

A shimmering jewel of the Atlantic Forest, the White-throated Hummingbird is as feisty as it is beautiful. With its c...

Birds

White-throated Magpie-Jay

Cyanocorax formosus

Boasting a magnificent curled crest and a sweeping tail, the White-throated Magpie-Jay is the charismatic monarch of ...

Birds

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

With its crisp white 'bib' and bright yellow highlights, the White-throated Sparrow is a winter icon. These melodic g...

Birds

White-throated Toucan

Ramphastos tucanus

The White-throated Toucan is a flamboyant icon of the Amazon, known for its massive, colorful bill and its piercing, ...

Birds

White-throated Towhee

Melozone albicollis

A charismatic specialist of the Mexican highlands, the White-throated Towhee is a master of the undergrowth. With its...

Birds

White-throated Woodpecker

Piculus leucolaemus

A colorful resident of the Amazonian canopy, the White-throated Woodpecker is known for its striking white throat and...

Birds

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

A ghost of the undergrowth, the White-tipped Dove is a master of subtlety. With its soft lavender hues and haunting, ...

Crustaceans

White-tipped Mud Crab

Rhithropanopeus harrisii

The White-tipped Mud Crab is a tiny but tough inhabitant of our coastal waterways. Recognized by its distinctive 'whi...