Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Queen Triggerfish

Balistes vetula

The Queen Triggerfish is a regal and clever architect of the Atlantic reefs, easily recognized by its vibrant blue 'w...

Fish

Queenfish

Seriphus politus

The Queenfish is the 'night owl' of the Pacific coast, a shimmering croaker that turns pier pilings into its personal...

Fish

Quillback Rockfish

Sebastes maliger

A master of camouflage with a crown of venomous spines, the Quillback Rockfish is a stunning find for any underwater ...

Birds

Racket-tailed Roller

Coracias spatulatus

With its stunning lilac breast and elegant 'racket' tail streamers, this elusive woodland specialist is one of Africa...

Birds

Radde's Accentor

Prunella ocularis

A resilient specialist of the high peaks, Radde's Accentor is a master of the rocky slopes. With its striking white e...

Fish

Radial Leatherjacket

Acreichthys radiatus

A master of disguise, the Radial Leatherjacket is a tiny reef dweller that perfectly mimics the soft corals it calls ...

Insects

ragweed leaf beetle

Ophraella communa

The ragweed leaf beetle is a tiny, striped powerhouse that spends its days munching on one of nature's most annoying ...

Birds

Rainbow Bee-eater

Merops ornatus

A master of the air, the Rainbow Bee-eater dazzles with its kaleidoscopic plumage and incredible aerial hunting skill...

Fish

Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

A shimmering silver traveler of the northern depths, the Rainbow Smelt is famous for its spectacular midnight migrati...

Fish

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

A flash of silver and a streak of crimson—the Rainbow Trout is the quintessential icon of cold, rushing waters. Renow...

Fish

Rainwater Killifish

Lucania parva

A shimmering micro-predator of the shallows, the Rainwater Killifish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in a ...

Birds

Rameron Pigeon

Columba arquatrix

With its striking yellow 'spectacles' and deep maroon plumage, the Rameron Pigeon is a jewel of the African canopy. O...

Mammals

Ratel

Mellivora capensis

The Ratel is the ultimate survivor, a thick-skinned marvel of the animal kingdom that fears nothing and eats everythi...

Amphibians

Raucous Toad

Sclerophrys capensis

A robust garden guardian with a voice like a duck, the Raucous Toad is a common and charismatic visitor to Southern A...

Birds

Razor-billed Curassow

Mitu tuberosum

With its striking red 'razor' bill and deep, resonant boom, the Razor-billed Curassow is a crown jewel of the South A...

Birds

Razorbill

Alca torda

The Razorbill is the ocean's most dapper survivor, a master diver with a tuxedo-like appearance and a striking stripe...

Mammals

Red Acouchi

Myoprocta acouchy

A vibrant, secretive gem of the Amazonian undergrowth, the Red Acouchi is one of nature's most diligent forest plante...

Birds

Red-and-green Macaw

Ara chloropterus

The Red-and-green Macaw is a masterpiece of the tropical forest, boasting a massive wingspan and a brilliant crimson ...

Insects

Red-banded Leafhopper

Graphocephala coccinea

Often called the 'Candy-striped Leafhopper,' this tiny insect is one of the most vibrantly colored creatures in North...

Birds

Red-bellied Macaw

Orthopsittaca manilatus

The Red-bellied Macaw is a vibrant, palm-loving socialite of the South American wetlands. With its signature maroon b...

Mammals

Red-bellied Squirrel

Sciurus aureogaster

With its striking chestnut underside and masterful climbing skills, the Red-bellied Squirrel is a vibrant highlight o...

Birds

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is the vibrant, vocal percussionist of the eastern woods. With its striking zebra-striped ...

Insects

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Bombus rufocinctus

With its striking splash of orange and tireless work ethic, the Red-belted Bumble Bee is a late-summer favorite for b...

Birds

Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

The Red-billed Chough is the high-flying rebel of the corvid family, sporting a vivid red beak and a mastery of the m...

Birds

Red-billed Emerald

Chlorostilbon gibsoni

A shimmering jewel of the northern Andes, the Red-billed Emerald is a tiny powerhouse with a vibrant crimson beak and...

Birds

Red-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus erythroryncha

Nature's bravest groomer, the Red-billed Oxpecker, spends its life hitching a ride on Africa's largest mammals. These...

Birds

Red-billed Streamertail

Trochilus polytmus

Meet the 'Doctor Bird,' Jamaica's shimmering national icon. With its legendary tail streamers and vibrant emerald plu...

Insects

Red-bodied Swallowtail

Pachliopta polydorus

A striking tropical visitor with a bold crimson warning, the Red-bodied Swallowtail floats through northern gardens w...

Birds

Red-breasted Meadowlark

Leistes militaris

With his jet-black feathers and a chest that glows like a ruby, the Red-breasted Meadowlark is a crown jewel of the o...

Birds

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

A sleek and shaggy-crested diving specialist, the Red-breasted Merganser is the ultimate underwater athlete of the bi...

Birds

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a pocket-sized acrobat of the forest, famous for its gravity-defying ability to walk hea...

Birds

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber

With its vibrant crimson head and unique 'sap-farming' lifestyle, the Red-breasted Sapsucker is one of the West Coast...

Birds

Red-capped Plover

Anarhynchus ruficapillus

A tiny, spirited shorebird that brings a dash of rufous color to the water's edge. Watch as the Red-capped Plover sca...

Birds

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

Meet the specialist of the pine barrens. With a beak perfectly evolved for prying open cones, the Red Crossbill is a ...

Birds

Red-crowned Amazon

Amazona viridigenalis

With its brilliant crimson cap and raucous personality, the Red-crowned Amazon is the charismatic king of the suburba...

Birds

Red-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae

The Kākāriki is New Zealand's most iconic forest parrot, sporting brilliant emerald feathers and a signature crimson ...