Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Spotted Redshank

Tringa erythropus

An elegant traveler of the wetlands, the Spotted Redshank is famous for its dramatic charcoal-black breeding plumage ...

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Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

The Spotted Sandpiper is the energetic 'teeter-totter' of the shoreline. Known for its rhythmic tail-bobbing and uniq...

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Spotted Tanager

Ixothraupis punctata

Dressed in a shimmering coat of turquoise and jet-black speckles, the Spotted Tanager is one of the most exquisite ge...

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Spotted Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum maculatum

A tiny dynamo of the tropical canopy, the Spotted Tody-Flycatcher is easily recognized by its heavy breast streaks an...

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Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

With its striking red eyes and rhythmic 'double-scratch' hop, the Spotted Towhee is the flashy, secretive star of the...

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Sprague's Pipit

Anthus spragueii

A master of the open skies and hidden grasses, Sprague's Pipit is the elusive ghost of the North American prairie, kn...

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Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

Meet the bold sentinel of the shoreline. With its high-contrast plumage and fearless attitude, the Spur-winged Lapwin...

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Squacco Heron

Ardeola ralloides

A secretive master of camouflage, the Squacco Heron is a golden-brown wetland dweller that reveals a flash of brillia...

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Squatter Pigeon

Geophaps scripta

Meet the 'scribble-faced' ground dweller of the Australian bush. Famous for their calm nature and striking facial pat...

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Steely-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia saucerottei

A feisty emerald of the Andes and beyond, the Steely-vented Hummingbird brings a flash of brilliant green and a bold ...

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Stejneger's Petrel

Pterodroma longirostris

A phantom of the high seas, Stejneger's Petrel is a master of the Pacific winds. Known for its striking wing patterns...

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Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Meet the bold, blue-blooded intelligence of the Western woods. With their striking charcoal crests and clever persona...

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Steller's Sea-Eagle

Haliaeetus pelagicus

With a massive golden beak and a wingspan that commands the northern skies, the Steller's Sea-Eagle is the undisputed...

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Steppe Eagle

Aquila nipalensis

A majestic master of the open plains, the Steppe Eagle is one of the world's most impressive migratory raptors. Known...

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Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

An elegant wader with a penchant for deep water, the Stilt Sandpiper is a master of the mudflats. Its long, greenish ...

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Straight-billed Woodcreeper

Dendroplex picus

A master of the vertical climb, the Straight-billed Woodcreeper is an adaptable insect-hunter found from coastal mang...

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Straw-necked Ibis

Threskiornis spinicollis

With their shimmering iridescent wings and unique 'straw' collar, the Straw-necked Ibis is a striking sight in any ba...

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Streak-headed Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes souleyetii

A master of camouflage and vertical movement, the Streak-headed Woodcreeper is a frequent visitor to forest edges and...

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Streaked Flycatcher

Myiodynastes maculatus

A bold master of the aerial hunt, the Streaked Flycatcher is a vocal and charismatic visitor to backyards across the ...

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Streaked Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii

Meet the acrobat of the Andes, a charming bird known for its puffy white cheeks and its obsession with exploring high...

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Streaked Xenops

Xenops rutilans

Meet the Streaked Xenops, the tiny, acrobatic forest gymnast known for its bold 'mustache' and gravity-defying foragi...

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Striated Heron

Butorides striata

Meet the 'Bait-Fisher' of the bird world. The Striated Heron is a small, stealthy predator that uses clever lures to ...

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Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant

Hemitriccus striaticollis

A master of the undergrowth, the Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant is a tiny flycatcher with a big personality. Known for its...

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Striped Woodpecker

Veniliornis lignarius

A small but striking specialist of the southern Andes, the Striped Woodpecker is a master of the vertical world, easi...

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Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is the 'squeaky toy' of the desert canyons, a boldly streaked hunter with a hidden fla...

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Sulphur-breasted Parakeet

Aratinga maculata

A dazzling splash of yellow and green in the Amazonian sky, the Sulphur-breasted Parakeet is a social marvel. Once th...

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Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

The Summer Tanager is a flash of brilliant strawberry-red among the green leaves of the forest canopy. A master of th...

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Sun Parakeet

Aratinga solstitialis

Meet the Sun Parakeet, a living jewel of the South American savanna. Known for its radiant golden plumage and high-sp...

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Surfbird

Calidris virgata

A master of the crashing waves, the Surfbird is a hardy wader that swaps the rocky Pacific coastline for high-altitud...

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Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

The ultimate long-distance traveler of the Great Plains, the Swainson's Hawk is a social raptor known for its strikin...

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Swainson's Sparrow

Passer swainsonii

A resilient and social icon of the Ethiopian Highlands, Swainson's Sparrow is a charming addition to any backyard. Wi...

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Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

The ghost of the forest understory, the Swainson’s Thrush is best known for its haunting, upward-spiraling song. With...

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Swallow-tailed Hummingbird

Eupetomena macroura

With its dramatic forked tail and shimmering violet hood, the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird is a master of the air. This...

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Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

Witness the most elegant acrobat of the sky. With its unmistakable forked tail and effortless gliding, the Swallow-ta...

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Swallow Tanager

Tersina viridis

A shimmering jewel of the South American canopy, the Swallow Tanager captivates with its brilliant turquoise plumage ...

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Swamp Harrier

Circus approximans

The Swamp Harrier is the elegant low-glider of the wetlands, easily recognized by its steady 'V-shaped' flight and st...