Wildlife Species Library

Birds

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

A secretive gem of the western thickets, MacGillivray's Warbler is a ground-dwelling beauty with a striking slate-gra...

Fish

Mackerel Tuna

Euthynnus affinis

The Mackerel Tuna is the ultimate coastal speedster, flashing through the Indo-Pacific with striking wavy patterns an...

Succulents

Madagascar Palm

Pachypodium lamerei

A silver-armored survivor from the dry forests of Madagascar, this striking succulent brings a prehistoric, architect...

Birds

Madeira Firecrest

Regulus madeirensis

Madeira's smallest avian treasure, the Madeira Firecrest is a high-speed marvel of the North Atlantic. With its fiery...

Birds

Magellanic Cormorant

Leucocarbo magellanicus

A master of the southern kelp forests, the Magellanic Cormorant is a striking seabird defined by its vibrant red faci...

Birds

Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

South America's most famous coastal bird, the Magellanic Penguin is a master of the surf and a diligent burrow-dwelle...

Birds

Magellanic Woodpecker

Campephilus magellanicus

The undisputed king of the Patagonian forests, the Magellanic Woodpecker is a prehistoric-looking giant known for its...

Birds

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

The ultimate pirate of the tropical skies, the Magnificent Frigatebird is a master of the air. With a wingspan over s...

Insects

Magnolia scale

Neolecanium cornuparvum

Often mistaken for plant buds, the Magnolia scale is a giant among scale insects. These sap-sucking specialists creat...

Birds

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

A vibrant jewel of the boreal forest, the Magnolia Warbler is famous for its 'necklace' of black streaks and its habi...

Fish

Magpie Perch

Pseudogoniistius nigripes

With its iconic black-and-white stripes and curious 'walking' fins, the Magpie Perch is a charismatic resident of sou...

Birds

Maguari Stork

Ciconia maguari

Often mistaken for its European cousin, the Maguari Stork is a titan of the South American wetlands, standing nearly ...

Fish

Mahogany Snapper

Lutjanus mahogoni

The Mahogany Snapper is a striking reef dweller known for its vibrant reddish hues and its signature 'ink blot' later...

Birds

Malabar Parakeet

Psittacula columboides

A hidden gem of the Western Ghats, the Malabar Parakeet dazzles with its smoky grey plumage and vibrant blue wings. T...

Mammals

Malabar Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus hypoleucos

Recognizable by its striking black 'socks' and silver-gray coat, the Malabar Sacred Langur is a majestic primate of I...

Birds

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

The iconic green-headed Mallard is the quintessential wild duck, found in almost every wetland and suburban pond acro...

Birds

Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

A masterpiece of nature, the Mandarin Duck is widely considered the world's most beautiful waterfowl. With its kaleid...

Mammals

Maned Wolf

Chrysocyon brachyurus

The 'fox on stilts' of South America, the Maned Wolf is a solitary, fruit-eating canine that roams the golden grassla...

Birds

Mangrove Hummingbird

Chrysuronia boucardi

A glittering turquoise gem found only in the salty mangroves of Costa Rica, this endangered hummingbird is a masterpi...

Crustaceans

Mangrove Tree Crab

Aratus pisonii

The ultimate arboreal acrobat of the coast, the Mangrove Tree Crab is a tiny powerhouse that lives its life high abov...

Fish

Mangrove Whipray

Urogymnus granulatus

A striking inhabitant of the tropical shallows, the Mangrove Whipray is easily identified by its polka-dotted back an...

Birds

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

The ultimate Atlantic voyager, the Manx Shearwater spends its life bridging the gap between the ocean's surface and s...

Birds

Many-banded Aracari

Pteroglossus pluricinctus

A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Many-banded Aracari is famous for its double-banded belly and ...

Mussels

Mapleleaf

Quadrula quadrula

A silent guardian of our waterways, the Mapleleaf mussel is a master of filtration with a shell that looks like a pie...

Birds

Marabou Stork

Leptoptilos crumenifer

With its massive wingspan and prehistoric profile, the Marabou Stork is one of Africa's most imposing and adaptable b...

Birds

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

The Marbled Godwit is a master of the mudflats, using its long, slightly upturned bill to probe for hidden treasures....

Birds

Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus

The ghost of the old-growth forest, the Marbled Murrelet is a mysterious seabird that links the deep Pacific to the a...

Fish

Marbled Torpedo

Torpedo marmorata

A master of bio-electric warfare, the Marbled Torpedo hides beneath the sand, ready to stun its prey with 80 volts of...

Mammals

Margay

Leopardus wiedii

The Margay is nature’s ultimate high-wire act—a small wild cat capable of descending trees head-first and leaping thr...

Ferns

marginal wood fern

Dryopteris marginalis

A resilient evergreen anchor of the forest floor, the marginal wood fern is named for the unique placement of its spo...

Insects

Margined Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus marginatus

Meet the 'sexton' of the insect world, a colorful recycler that performs a vital role in our ecosystems. With its bri...

Fish

Margined Flyingfish

Cheilopogon cyanopterus

Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep blue sea. The Margined Flyingfish is an iridescent acrobat capable of soa...

Birds

Maroon-bellied Parakeet

Pyrrhura frontalis

Meet the charming Maroon-bellied Parakeet, a social acrobat of the South American canopy. Known for its playful perso...

Wildflowers

marsh blue violet

Viola cucullata

A vibrant herald of spring, the marsh blue violet transforms soggy garden corners into a sea of deep purple. This 'ho...

Insects

Marsh Bluet

Enallagma ebrium

A jewel of the wetlands, the Marsh Bluet brings a flash of brilliant sky-blue to backyard ponds. This delicate damsel...

Amphibians

Marsh Frog

Pelophylax ridibundus

The Marsh Frog is the undisputed heavyweight of the European pond world. Known for its boisterous 'laughing' call and...