Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Meet the ultimate long-distance traveler of the Australian coast. Known for their epic 30,000km migration, Short-tail...

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Short-toed Snake-Eagle

Circaetus gallicus

A master of the thermal updrafts, the Short-toed Snake-Eagle is a stunning specialist hunter with an owl-like gaze. I...

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Shy Albatross

Thalassarche cauta

Meet Australia's only endemic albatross, a majestic sea-wanderer that spends its life gliding over the Southern Ocean...

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Siberian Stonechat

Saxicola maurus

A striking master of the open fields, the Siberian Stonechat is famous for its bold black-and-orange plumage and its ...

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Sickle-winged Guan

Chamaepetes goudotii

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Sickle-winged Guan is famous for its vibrant blue face and the unique '...

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Silver-beaked Tanager

Ramphocelus carbo

The Silver-beaked Tanager is a masterpiece of contrast, featuring deep velvety maroon plumage and a bill that shines ...

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Silver Gull

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Australia's most iconic coastal bird, the Silver Gull, is a master of survival and a frequent visitor to backyard bir...

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Silver Teal

Spatula versicolor

With its striking black cap and sky-blue bill, the Silver Teal is a jewel of South American wetlands. This elegant, s...

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Silver-throated Tanager

Tangara icterocephala

A flash of living sunshine in the mossy cloud forests, the Silver-throated Tanager is a social gem known for its bril...

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Silvery-throated Jay

Cyanolyca argentigula

A shimmering specter of the Talamanca highlands, the Silvery-throated Jay is a masterpiece of indigo and silver. This...

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Slate-colored Seedeater

Sporophila schistacea

A nomadic gem of the Neotropical forests, the Slate-colored Seedeater is a master of timing, appearing wherever bambo...

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Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher

Poecilotriccus sylvia

A tiny, energetic master of the undergrowth, the Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher is a hidden gem of the tropical garden....

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Slate-throated Redstart

Myioborus miniatus

With its charcoal-dark back and a breast like a glowing ember, the Slate-throated Redstart is a master of the 'flush-...

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Slaty-backed Gull

Larus schistisagus

A majestic wanderer of the North Pacific, the Slaty-backed Gull is easily recognized by its dark charcoal back and st...

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Slaty Egret

Egretta vinaceigula

Meet the shy jewel of the African floodplains. With its sophisticated slate-blue plumage and secret wine-colored thro...

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Slaty Finch

Haplospiza rustica

A secretive nomad of the mountain forests, the Slaty Finch is a prize find for any backyard observer. Discover the su...

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Slaty Flowerpiercer

Diglossa plumbea

A tiny, slate-colored specialist of the Central American highlands, the Slaty Flowerpiercer is famous for its 'thievi...

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Slaty-tailed Trogon

Trogon massena

A vibrant dweller of the tropical canopy, the Slaty-tailed Trogon is a study in brilliant contrasts. With its emerald...

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Slender-billed Gull

Chroicocephalus genei

With its long, elegant neck and a delicate rose-pink blush on its breast, the Slender-billed Gull is the 'ballerina' ...

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Small-billed Elaenia

Elaenia parvirostris

A subtle gem of the South American woodlands, the Small-billed Elaenia is a master of aerial maneuvers. Watch for its...

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Smith's Longspur

Calcarius pictus

The Smith's Longspur is a golden-bellied gem of the American grasslands. This secretive traveler migrates from the Ar...

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Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

With their oversized bills and deep-black plumage, Smooth-billed Anis are the charismatic 'socialites' of the bird wo...

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Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

A master of the marsh, the Snail Kite is a stunning raptor with a bill perfectly engineered for its favorite delicacy...

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Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

A hardy traveler from the high Arctic, the Snow Bunting transforms winter fields into a swirling dance of white and g...

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Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Witness the breathtaking 'white ghost' of the winter skies. Snow Geese are masters of migration, filling the air with...

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Snowy Albatross

Diomedea exulans

Meet the undisputed king of the skies, possessing the largest wingspan of any living bird. The Snowy Albatross is a m...

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Snowy-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia edward

A shimmering emerald of the tropics, the Snowy-bellied Hummingbird is a garden favorite known for its brilliant white...

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Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Known for their 'golden slippers' and elegant white plumes, the Snowy Egret is the most energetic dancer of the marsh...

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Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

A tiny, sand-colored phantom of the shoreline, the Snowy Plover is one of the most resilient and rare shorebirds in t...

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Sociable Lapwing

Vanellus gregarius

A crown jewel of the Central Asian steppes, the Sociable Lapwing is one of the world's rarest and most striking migra...

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Social Flycatcher

Myiozetetes similis

Meet the Social Flycatcher, the lively and vocal neighbor of the tropical backyard. With its bright yellow belly and ...

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Soft-plumaged Petrel

Pterodroma mollis

A master of the southern gales, the Soft-plumaged Petrel is a ghost of the open ocean. Known for its acrobatic flight...

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Solitary Black Cacique

Cacicus solitarius

The Solitary Black Cacique is the sophisticated loner of the marshland. With its sleek black feathers and ivory bill,...

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Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

The Solitary Sandpiper is the hidden gem of the wetlands, an elegant traveler that eschews the crowds for the quiet o...

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Somali Ostrich

Struthio molybdophanes

Meet the 'Blue-necked' giant of the desert. The Somali Ostrich is a stunning, blue-skinned icon of the Horn of Africa...

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Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

The Song Sparrow is a master of melody and a staple of the American backyard. Easily recognized by its soulful song a...