Wildlife Species Library

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 ...

Fish

Whitemargin Moray

Gymnothorax albimarginatus

A phantom of the deep reef, the Whitemargin Moray is easily identified by the striking pearlescent trim on its fins a...

Fish

Whitespotted Filefish

Cantherhines macrocerus

A kaleidoscopic wonder of the Atlantic reefs, the whitespotted filefish is a shy master of disguise. Known for its sa...

Fish

Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

The ultimate reef insider, the Whitetip Reef Shark is a master of the coral labyrinth. Known for its peaceful daytime...

Birds

Whooper Swan

Cygnus cygnus

The Whooper Swan is a magnificent winter visitor, recognizable by its straight, slender neck and striking yellow-and-...

Birds

Whooping Crane

Grus americana

Standing as the tallest bird in North America, the Whooping Crane is a breathtaking symbol of wildlife conservation a...

Birds

Whooping Motmot

Momotus subrufescens

With its brilliant blue crown and iconic racket-tipped tail, the Whooping Motmot is a crown jewel of the tropical bac...

Fish

Widow Rockfish

Sebastes entomelas

A master of the midwater, the Widow Rockfish is a brassy-colored socialite of the Pacific's deep rocky reefs. Once a ...

Mammals

Wild Boar

Sus scrofa

The Wild Boar is a master of survival and the rugged ancestor of our domestic pigs. Intelligent, social, and incredib...