Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Marsh Warbler

Acrocephalus palustris

A master of vocal disguise, the Marsh Warbler weaves the songs of dozens of other birds into a breathtaking acoustic ...

Birds

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

The spirited voice of the wetlands, the Marsh Wren is a master of camouflage and construction. Famous for building do...

Insects

Martha's Pennant

Celithemis martha

A small but brilliant jewel of the summer wetlands, Martha’s Pennant is famous for its habit of flagging from the tal...

Birds

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Meet the largest of the booby family, a striking white-and-black seabird known for its dramatic plunge-dives and icon...

Birds

Masked Duck

Nomonyx dominicus

A master of disappearance, the Masked Duck is the ultimate prize for wetland observers. With its striking cinnamon pl...

Birds

Masked Flowerpiercer

Diglossa cyanea

With its striking ultramarine plumage and piercing red eyes, the Masked Flowerpiercer is a jewel of the Andean cloud ...

Birds

Masked Lapwing

Vanellus miles

The bold architect of the suburban lawn, the Masked Lapwing is impossible to miss with its striking yellow wattles an...

Mammals

Masked Shrew

Sorex cinereus

Meet the Masked Shrew, a tiny powerhouse of the northern wilderness. Despite weighing less than a nickel, this energe...

Birds

Masked Tanager

Stilpnia nigrocincta

A jewel of the Amazonian canopy, the Masked Tanager dazzles with its pale turquoise head and striking black mask. The...

Birds

Masked Trogon

Trogon personatus

A mist-dwelling marvel of the Andes, the Masked Trogon captivates with its brilliant crimson plumage and iconic black...

Mammals

Maxwell's Duiker

Philantomba maxwellii

A secretive and graceful inhabitant of West Africa's dense rainforests, the Maxwell's Duiker is a master of the under...

Birds

McKay's Bunting

Plectrophenax hyperboreus

The McKay's Bunting is the 'Ghost of the Bering Sea,' a stunningly white songbird that thrives in some of the harshes...

Insects

Meadow Grasshopper

Pseudochorthippus parallelus

The Meadow Grasshopper is the rhythmic soul of the summer garden, famous for its 'sewing-machine' song and vibrant gr...

Birds

Meadow Pipit

Anthus pratensis

The Meadow Pipit is a master of the open fields, famous for its 'parachuting' song flight and its resilient nature. A...

Insects

Meadow Spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

A master of physics and foam, the Meadow Spittlebug is famous for its bubbly 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and record-break...

Birds

Mealy Amazon

Amazona farinosa

One of the largest and most social parrots of the Americas, the Mealy Amazon is famous for its 'dusted' green plumage...

Insects

Mealybug Destroyer

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

The Mealybug Destroyer is the garden's ultimate secret agent, using a brilliant 'wolf in sheep's clothing' disguise t...

Insects

Median Wasp

Dolichovespula media

The Median Wasp is a master of aerial engineering, building impressive hanging paper nests in the heart of suburban g...

Birds

Mediterranean Gull

Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

With its velvet-black hood and snow-white wingtips, the Mediterranean Gull is the most sophisticated-looking visitor ...

Fish

Mediterranean Horse Mackerel

Trachurus mediterraneus

A silver streak of the sea, the Mediterranean Horse Mackerel is a master of collective motion. Found in shimmering sc...

Reptiles

Mediterranean House Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

A nocturnal acrobat that turns suburban walls into hunting grounds. Meet the Mediterranean House Gecko, the vocal 'Mo...

Fish

Mediterranean Moray

Muraena helena

A cryptic predator of the deep, the Mediterranean Moray fascinates with its serpent-like grace and striking marbled p...

Fish

Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse

Coris julis

A dazzling jewel of the shallows, the Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse is famous for its striking orange zigzags and rema...

Mammals

Mediterranean Water Shrew

Neomys milleri

A pint-sized predator of the water's edge, the Mediterranean Water Shrew is a master of the damp shadows. With its ve...

Fish

Megamouth Shark

Megachasma pelagios

A gentle giant of the deep, the Megamouth Shark is a prehistoric-looking filter feeder that was only discovered by hu...

Birds

Melodious Blackbird

Dives dives

A master of song and adaptability, the Melodious Blackbird is a charismatic resident of Central American landscapes. ...

Birds

Melodious Warbler

Hippolais polyglotta

The Melodious Warbler is a vibrant summer guest known for its acrobatic foraging and a song so complex it often mimic...

Insects

Melon Aphid

Aphis gossypii

The Melon Aphid is a tiny titan of the garden, capable of building massive colonies through the power of cloning. Dis...

Birds

Merlin

Falco columbarius

A small but incredibly fierce falcon, the Merlin is a master of high-speed aerial pursuit. Once a rare sight in subur...

Insects

Metallic Brown Flea Beetle

Crepidodera browni

The Metallic Brown Flea Beetle is a shimmering, coppery gymnast of the insect world. Though no larger than a grain of...

Birds

Metallic-green Tanager

Tangara labradorides

A shimmering emerald of the Andes, the Metallic-green Tanager is a master of acrobatic foraging. Found in the lush cl...

Birds

Meves's Starling

Lamprotornis mevesii

A masterpiece of iridescence and elegance, Meves's Starling is famous for its shimmering purple-blue plumage and exce...

Insects

Mexican Bean Beetle

Epilachna varivestis

A striking copper-colored cousin of the common ladybug, the Mexican Bean Beetle is a master of the legume patch. Whil...

Birds

Mexican Jay

Aphelocoma wollweberi

Meet the Mexican Jay, the social architect of the southwestern mountains. Known for their complex family lives and st...

Mammals

Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus mexicanus

The most widespread armored mammal in North America, the Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo is a persistent digger known fo...

Birds

Mexican Violetear

Colibri thalassinus

A shimmering emerald jewel of the highlands, the Mexican Violetear is as bold as it is beautiful, known for its strik...