Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Vervain Hummingbird

Mellisuga minima

The Vervain Hummingbird is a literal heavyweight of the Caribbean bird world in spirit, if not in size. As the second...

Mammals

Vervet Monkey

Chlorocebus pygerythrus

Agile, vocal, and incredibly clever, the Vervet Monkey is one of Africa’s most charismatic primates. Whether they are...

Birds

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

Named for its enchanting evening song, the Vesper Sparrow is a master of the open fields. Look for its distinctive wh...

Insects

Viceroy

Limenitis archippus

Often mistaken for the Monarch, the Viceroy is a master of mimicry and a stunning addition to any wetland garden. Wit...

Mammals

Vicuña

Lama vicugna

The graceful vicuña is the golden ghost of the Andes, prized for its ethereal wool and celebrated as the wild ancesto...

Birds

Village Weaver

Ploceus cucullatus

The Village Weaver is nature's master architect, famous for building sprawling hanging colonies and dazzling with its...

Insects

Vine's Rustic

Hoplodrina ambigua

A master of suburban camouflage, the Vine's Rustic is a common yet fascinating visitor to night-blooming gardens. Whi...

Birds

Violaceous Euphonia

Euphonia violacea

A splash of sun-gold and midnight-violet, the Violaceous Euphonia is a master mimic and a jewel of the South American...

Birds

Violaceous Jay

Cyanocorax violaceus

A social and intelligent jewel of the Amazon, the Violaceous Jay stands out with its stunning violet plumage and bold...

Birds

Violet-bellied Hummingbird

Chlorestes julie

A jewel of the understory, the male Violet-bellied Hummingbird dazzles with its namesake iridescent plumage. Found in...

Birds

Violet-capped Hummingbird

Goldmania violiceps

A hidden gem of the Panamanian highlands, the Violet-capped Hummingbird dazzles with its royal purple crown and shimm...

Birds

Violet-capped Woodnymph

Thalurania glaucopis

A shimmering jewel of the South American forest, the Violet-capped Woodnymph dazzles with its namesake purple crown a...

Birds

Violet-crowned Hummingbird

Ramosomyia violiceps

Boasting a shimmering sapphire cap and a breast as white as fresh snow, the Violet-crowned Hummingbird is the crown j...

Birds

Violet-fronted Brilliant

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

A dazzling inhabitant of the Andean cloud forests, the Violet-fronted Brilliant captivates with its shimmering violet...

Birds

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

Meet the emerald acrobat of the Western skies. With its shimmering violet rump and dazzling white face, the Violet-gr...

Birds

Violet Sabrewing

Campylopterus hemileucurus

The Violet Sabrewing is the undisputed heavyweight of the hummingbird world in Central America. With its shimmering p...

Birds

Violet Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus damarensis

Meet the social butterfly of the African savanna. With its brilliant red bill and shimmering violet plumage, the Viol...

Mammals

Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Meet North America's only marsupial, a quiet nocturnal wanderer that provides free pest control for your garden. With...

Insects

Virginian Tiger Moth

Spilosoma virginica

Known for its pristine white wings and its fuzzy 'Yellow Bear' caterpillar, the Virginian Tiger Moth is a common but ...

Birds

Virginia's Warbler

Leiothlypis virginiae

A subtle gem of the Western scrublands, Virginia’s Warbler blends perfectly into the pinyon-juniper shadows until it ...

Insects

Vivid Dancer

Argia vivida

The Vivid Dancer is a jewel of the American West, known for its brilliant electric-blue color and its ability to thri...

Insects

Volvox

Petrosimonia triandra

A master of the salt flats, the Volvox (Petrosimonia triandra) is a unique 'rolling' plant that thrives where others ...

Birds

Vulturine Guineafowl

Acryllium vulturinum

With its striking cobalt blue plumage and distinct vulture-like head, the Vulturine Guineafowl is arguably the most s...

Birds

Wahlberg's Eagle

Hieraaetus wahlbergi

A nimble master of the African savanna, Wahlberg's Eagle is a migratory marvel known for its distinctive crest and in...

Fish

Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

A bolt of iridescent blue in the open ocean, the Wahoo is the ultimate high-speed predator. Known for its razor-sharp...

Fish

Walleye

Sander vitreus

The golden ghost of the freshwater depths, the Walleye is a master of the night. With its glowing, light-sensitive ey...

Mammals

Walter's Duiker

Philantomba walteri

Discovered by science only in 2010, Walter's Duiker is a master of disguise in the West African undergrowth. This tin...

Insects

Wandering Glider

Pantala flavescens

Meet the world’s ultimate traveler: the Wandering Glider. This golden-winged dragonfly holds the record for the longe...

Birds

Wandering Tattler

Tringa incana

A hardy specialist of the rocky surf, the Wandering Tattler is a master of the Pacific's most rugged coastlines. With...

Mammals

Wapiti

Cervus canadensis

Witness the 'ghosts of the forest' in your own backyard. From the haunting bugles of the autumn rut to their stately ...

Birds

Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

The Warbling Vireo is the tireless soloist of the summer leaves, known for a rambling song that seems to never end. T...

Fish

Warpaint Shiner

Coccotis coccogenis

With a vibrant crimson stripe across its cheek and a shimmering iridescent body, the Warpaint Shiner is the hidden ge...

Fish

Warty Anglerfish

Antennarius maculatus

Meet the ocean's most patient fisherman, the Warty Anglerfish. With its spectacular camouflage and a built-in fishing...

Mammals

Water Chevrotain

Hyemoschus aquaticus

A mysterious 'fanged' inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Water Chevrotain is a master of the night and a surpr...

Mammals

Water Deer

Hydropotes inermis

With their endearing rounded ears and unusual 'vampire' tusks, Water Deer are one of the most distinctive mammals you...

Insects

Water Ermine

Spilosoma urticae

A ghostly beauty of the night, the Water Ermine captivates with its pristine, snowy-white wings. This elusive moth is...