Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Saddle-billed Stork
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Meet the most colorful giant of the African wetlands. With its massive 'saddled' bill and striking iridescent plumage...
Saffron-crowned Tanager
Tangara xanthocephala
A social icon of the Andean cloud forests, the Saffron-crowned Tanager dazzles with its golden head and shimmering tu...
Saffron Finch
Sicalis flaveola
A burst of golden sunshine for your backyard, the Saffron Finch is a bold and musical tanager. With its fiery orange ...
Saffron Sapphire
Iolaus pallene
With its brilliant golden wings and hidden metallic 'sapphire' spots, the Saffron Sapphire is a high-speed jewel of t...
Saffron Shiner
Hydrophlox rubricroceus
Meet the 'fire of the creek,' a brilliant freshwater gem that turns Appalachian streams into a spectacle of crimson a...
Saffron-winged Meadowhawk
Sympetrum costiferum
A late-season gem of the insect world, the Saffron-winged Meadowhawk brings a flash of brilliant red and gold to the ...
Sage-leaf willow
Salix candida
With its striking silvery foliage and soft, woolly texture, the Sage-leaf willow is a hidden gem of the northern wetl...
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
The Sage Thrasher is the master of the western shrubsteppe, known for its brilliant yellow eyes and a song that can f...
Sagebrush Sparrow
Artemisiospiza nevadensis
Meet the 'phantom of the flats,' a shy desert specialist known for its frantic running and melodic song. The Sagebrus...
Sailfin Molly
Poecilia latipinna
Boasting a magnificent dorsal fin that rivals the beauty of any tropical reef fish, the Sailfin Molly is a coastal ic...
Sailfin Shiner
Pteronotropis hypselopterus
With its magnificent oversized fin and neon-bright iridescent colors, the Sailfin Shiner is the hidden gem of Souther...
Salmon Shark
Lamna ditropis
The ultimate cold-water athlete, the Salmon Shark is a warm-blooded marvel of the North Pacific. Often called the 'Gr...
Salt Marsh Moth
Estigmene acrea
A snowy white beauty with a hidden splash of orange, the Salt Marsh Moth is a master of adaptation found from Canadia...
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Ammospiza caudacuta
The ghost of the Atlantic coast, the Saltmarsh Sparrow is a master of camouflage that lives its entire life between t...
Salvin's Curassow
Mitu salvini
A ghost of the Amazonian understory, Salvin's Curassow is a magnificent, glossy-black bird known for its striking red...
Sambar
Rusa unicolor
The Sambar is the ghost of the Asian forest—a massive, shaggy deer known for its incredible stealth and majestic thre...
Sand Gazelle
Gazella marica
The 'ghost of the dunes,' the Sand Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation. With its ethereal pale coat and spi...
Sand-loving Wallflower
Erysimum ammophilum
A golden beacon of the California dunes, the Sand-loving Wallflower is a rare coastal gem that defies the harsh sea s...
Sand Shiner
Miniellus stramineus
The Sand Shiner is a shimmering, social minnow that brings life to the sandy shallows of North American streams. Ofte...
Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharias taurus
Meet the ocean's most misunderstood giant. With its toothy grin and calm demeanor, the Sand Tiger Shark is a marvel o...
Sand Weakfish
Cynoscion arenarius
The ghost of the estuary, the Sand Weakfish is a shimmering, silver predator known for its 'croaking' calls and light...
Sandbar Shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Defined by its towering dorsal fin and calm, steady patrol, the Sandbar Shark is the silent guardian of our coastal s...
Sanderling
Calidris alba
The energetic sprinter of the shoreline, the Sanderling is a delight to watch as it dances with the waves. With its p...
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
With their prehistoric trumpeting calls and elegant 'bustle' feathers, Sandhill Cranes are the tall, stately ambassad...
Sandpaper Skate
Bathyraja kincaidii
The Sandpaper Skate is a hidden gem of the Pacific floor, a graceful cartilaginous fish with a texture as rugged as i...
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
A master of the coastal winds, the Sandwich Tern is easily identified by its 'sandwich' bill—black with a bright yell...
Sanguina nivaloides
Sanguina nivaloides
Witness the phenomenon of 'watermelon snow,' a vibrant red bloom of Sanguina nivaloides that thrives in the world's c...
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Chionomesa lactea
With a throat like a precious gem and a bold personality to match, the Sapphire-spangled Emerald is the crown jewel o...
Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
Chrysuronia coeruleogularis
With a throat like a polished gemstone and a spirit that refuses to back down, the Sapphire-throated Hummingbird is a...
Sapphire-vented Puffleg
Eriocnemis luciani
A high-altitude jewel of the Andes, the Sapphire-vented Puffleg is famous for its shimmering green plumage and distin...
Sardinian Warbler
Curruca melanocephala
With his dapper black cap and fiery red eyes, the Sardinian Warbler is the charismatic soundtrack of the Mediterranea...
Sargassumfish
Histrio histrio
Meet the ultimate actor of the ocean, a fish that looks more like a plant than an animal. The Sargassumfish spends it...
Sarus Crane
Antigone antigone
The Sarus Crane is a towering icon of the wetlands, standing nearly six feet tall with a striking red crown that dema...
Sauger
Sander canadensis
Meet the 'Sand Pike' of the deep river currents. With its camouflaged mottled skin and specialized night vision, the ...
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Look closely for the signature yellow 'eyebrows' of the Savannah Sparrow, a small but hardy songster of the open gras...
Savi's Warbler
Locustella luscinioides
A master of disguise within the reeds, Savi's Warbler is famous for its mechanical, grasshopper-like song. Discover h...
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