Wildlife Species Library

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...

Mammals

White-throated Woodrat

Neotoma albigula

The architect of the American Southwest, the White-throated Woodrat is a clever survivor known for building massive s...

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, ...

Birds

White-tipped Quetzal

Pharomachrus fulgidus

A jewel of the northern Andes, the White-tipped Quetzal dazzles with its emerald feathers and crimson chest. This elu...

Mammals

White-toothed Woodrat

Neotoma leucodon

The White-toothed Woodrat is the desert's most famous collector, known for building massive stick-fortresses and 'tra...

Birds

White-vented Euphonia

Euphonia minuta

A tiny jewel of the tropical canopy, the White-vented Euphonia is a master of the forest edge. With its vibrant yello...

Birds

White-vented Plumeleteer

Chalybura buffonii

Meet the 'emerald with the white trousers.' The White-vented Plumeleteer is a large, charismatic hummingbird known fo...

Birds

White Wagtail

Motacilla alba

With its dapper tuxedo-like plumage and a tail that never stops moving, the White Wagtail is the most charismatic vis...

Birds

White-winged Crossbill

Loxia leucoptera

A colorful nomad of the boreal forest, the White-winged Crossbill is a master of survival. Its unique crossed beak an...

Birds

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

With their striking blue eye-rings and bold white wing patches, White-winged Doves bring a touch of southwestern char...

Birds

White-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris versicolurus

A social and vocal resident of the Amazon, the White-winged Parakeet has successfully brought its bright green plumag...

Birds

White-winged Tern

Chlidonias leucopterus

With its striking jet-black body and brilliant white wings, the White-winged Tern is a master of the marsh. Discover ...

Fish

Whiteface Waspfish

Paracentropogon longispinis

A master of underwater disguise, the Whiteface Waspfish perfectly mimics a drifting leaf to hide from predators and a...

Fish

Whitefin Sharksucker

Echeneis neucratoides

The Whitefin Sharksucker is the ocean's ultimate opportunist, featuring a specialized suction disk that allows it to ...