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The Carolina Saddlebag ( *Tramea carolina* ) is a large dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. Native to eastern United States, it’s recognized by its distinctive red and black abdomen markings. This migratory species is commonly observed by insect enthusiasts, researchers studying dragonfl...

The Christmas Island red crab belongs to the Geocarcinidae family and is native solely to Christmas Island. It’s notable for one of the largest animal migrations on Earth, with millions of crabs moving overland each year to breed in the ocean. These terrestrial crabs are primarily found in coastal f...

The Australian Plague Locust (Chortoicetes terminifera) is a highly migratory insect species native to the arid and semi-arid interior regions of Australia. It is distinguished by its ability to form massive, dense swarms capable of flying long distances, devastating agricultural crops and pastures...

The Common Green Darner (*Anax junius*) is a sizable dragonfly found throughout North America. It’s recognized by its impressive size and remarkable annual migrations, often traveling long distances. These dragonflies are particularly noticeable in early spring when they emerge. They are of interest...

The Northern Long-eared Owl is a widespread, medium-sized raptor found across the northern hemisphere, recognized by its prominent ear tufts and distinct, deep hoots.

The Flammulated Owl is a small owl species found in southwestern United States and Mexico. It’s distinguished by its distinctive orange-flame markings and unique insectivorous diet. This migratory bird primarily inhabits high-elevation coniferous forests. Ornithologists, researchers studying insect...

The Vagrant Emperor, *Hemianax ephippiger*, is a large dragonfly native to desert regions of Africa and Europe. Notably, it undertakes significant migratory movements across continents, spanning vast distances in search of suitable breeding habitats. This species belongs to the Aeshnidae family, com...

The South American locust (*Schistocerca cancellata*) is a large insect species notorious for its destructive migratory swarms. It is the most significant agricultural locust pest in the southern half of South America, primarily affecting Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil. The species exhibit...

The Whooper Swan is a sizable swan species belonging to the Anseriformes order. It’s notable for its distinctive white plumage and large size. These birds undertake extensive migrations across Europe and Asia, primarily breeding in northern regions. They are frequently observed along wetlands and wa...

The Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus) is a species of oceanic squid found primarily in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Patagonian Shelf. It is a short-lived, fast-growing species that forms massive aggregations, making it a primary target for one of the world's lar...

The northern fur seal inhabits coastal waters of the North Pacific. This species is notable for its thick underfur providing insulation in cold environments and its reliance on oceanic foraging. Primarily found in Russia and Alaska, it’s a vulnerable population facing challenges due to climate chang...

The Hyacinth Glider (Miathyria marcella) is a dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae, distributed from the southern United States through the Caribbean and Central America into South America. It is closely associated with floating aquatic vegetation, particularly water hyacinth (Eichhornia cra...

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is a protected coastal area established in 1938 on Hatteras Island in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Its ocean beach, dunes, brackish ponds, salt marshes, and tidal waters provide feeding and resting habitat for migratory birds traveling along the Atlantic Flyway....

The Red Saddlebag (*Tramea onusta*) is a dragonfly native to North and Central America. It’s notable for its impressive long-distance migrations, often traveling hundreds of miles during summer. These gliders are particularly common near ponds and lakes. Scientists and nature enthusiasts studying mi...

The Central American Locust (Schistocerca piceifrons) is a migratory grasshopper species native to Mexico, Central America, and parts of the Caribbean that forms destructive swarms in its gregarious phase. It is one of the few locust species in the Western Hemisphere and has historically caused sign...

The Wandering Percher (Diplacodes bipunctata) is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae found across Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific region. Adult males develop a bright reddish-orange coloration across the abdomen as they mature, while females and immature males appear yellowish-br...

Pantala hymenaea, commonly known as the spot-winged glider, is a species of dragonfly belonging to the skimmer family, Libellulidae. It is native to the Americas and is closely related to the widely distributed wandering glider. The species is recognized for its strong, long-distance migratory behav...

The Common Glider (Tramea loewii) is a species of dragonfly in the skimmer family, Libellulidae. It is distributed across the Australasian region, commonly found near ponds and still-water habitats. The species is easily recognized by its broad hindwings, which feature distinct, large dark patches a...

Pantala hymenaea, the spot-winged glider, is a migratory dragonfly in the family Libellulidae found across the Americas. It is distinguished from the closely related wandering glider (Pantala flavescens) by a dark brown spot at the base of each hindwing. Adults undertake long-distance movements and...

The Vermilion Saddlebags (Tramea abdominalis) is a dragonfly species belonging to the family Libellulidae, found throughout the Americas from the southern United States to South America. First described by French entomologist Jules Pierre Rambur in 1842, the species is characterized by the broad dar...

The Bar-headed Goose is a migratory waterfowl species native to Central Asia that breeds in high-altitude lakes and winters in South Asia. It is known for its high-altitude migrations across the Himalayas, flying at elevations exceeding 6,000 meters. The species possesses physiological adaptations a...

The Barnacle Goose is a medium-sized waterfowl species breeding in Arctic coastal areas of Greenland, Svalbard, and Russia, migrating to winter in northern Europe. Its name derives from a medieval myth claiming the birds emerged from goose barnacles. Adults have distinctive black, white, and gray pl...

The Brown Locust (Locustana pardalina) is a species of grasshopper native to southern Africa, particularly the Karoo region of South Africa. It is known for its ability to transition from a solitary phase to a highly gregarious, migratory phase under specific environmental conditions. During outbrea...

Hyles lineata, commonly known as the white-lined sphinx, is a widespread hawk moth found throughout the Americas from Canada to Argentina. The adult moth features distinctive white stripes on its forewings and a streamlined body typical of the family Sphingidae. The species is known for large-scale...

The green-winged teal is the smallest species of dabbling duck native to North America, scientifically classified as Anas crecca. During the breeding season, the male is recognized by its striking green wing patch, cinnamon-colored head, and vertical white stripe on its side. They inhabit shallow we...

The Vagrant Hawker is a dragonfly species native to southern Europe and parts of Africa, notable for its periodic northward migrations during warm summers.

The Chestnut Tiger, or Parantica sita, is a large nymphalid butterfly native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and the Himalayan region. It is best known for its striking long-distance seasonal migrations, traveling hundreds of kilometers between breeding grounds and overwintering sites....

The Red Admiral, scientifically named Vanessa atalanta, is a medium-sized, migratory butterfly belonging to the Nymphalidae family. It is recognized by its striking dark black or brown wings, which feature prominent red-orange bands and white marginal spots. This species boasts a wide geographic dis...

The Red Locust (Nomadacris septemfasciata) is a large insect native to Sub-Saharan Africa, belonging to the family Acrididae. It is distinguished by its seven distinct abdominal bands and its behavior of forming periodic, explosive population swarms. As a major agricultural pest, these swarms can tr...

Bewick's Swan is a migratory waterfowl and a Eurasian subspecies of the Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus). It breeds in the Arctic tundra of northern Russia and winters in Western Europe and East Asia. The bird is distinguished by its relatively small size for a swan and the unique, variable yellow a...