Identify any species you spot
Snap a photo, describe what you saw, or browse by trait — Wildly matches your find against real, naturalist-verified sightings. Free, no account required.
Three ways to identify a species
By photo
Upload or take a picture. AI matches shape, color and markings against millions of naturalist-verified images.
By description
Pick a group (spider, snake, bird…) then narrow by color, pattern or size. Real photos, no AI guessing.
By location
Species commonly seen near you — filter by region, month and taxon.
Browse identification guides
Spiders
Caterpillars
Snakes
Birds
Ticks
Scat & Droppings
Common questions
How does species identification work?
Upload a photo or describe what you saw — color, pattern, size, location. Wildly matches against millions of naturalist-verified sightings to suggest the most likely species.
Is species identification free?
Yes. Photo and descriptor identification are free and require no account.
What can I identify?
Plants, insects, birds, spiders, snakes, caterpillars, mammals, tracks and more — anything logged by the global naturalist community.