Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

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Steenbok
Mammals

Steenbok

Raphicerus campestris

With their oversized ears and dainty gait, the steenbok is the crown jewel of backyard African wildlife. These solita...

Stejneger's Paddy Frog
Amphibians

Stejneger's Paddy Frog

Micryletta steinegeri

Hidden among the fallen leaves of Taiwan's southern forests, Stejneger's Paddy Frog is a miniature marvel of camoufla...

Stejneger's Petrel
Birds

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...

Steller Sea Lion
Mammals

Steller Sea Lion

Eumetopias jubatus

The Steller Sea Lion is the undisputed heavyweight of the North Pacific coastline. With a roar like a lion and the gr...

Steller's Jay
Birds

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

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

Steller's Sea Cow
Mammals

Steller's Sea Cow

Hydrodamalis gigas

The Steller's Sea Cow was a gentle, 10-ton titan of the North Pacific that lived in the heart of the world's most kel...

Steller's Sea-Eagle
Birds

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...

Stentor coeruleus
Micro-organisms

Stentor coeruleus

Stentor coeruleus

The Blue Stentor is a majestic giant of the microscopic world, boasting a brilliant cerulean hue and a graceful trump...

Stentor polymorphus
Micro-wildlife

Stentor polymorphus

Stentor polymorphus

A microscopic marvel of your backyard pond, Stentor polymorphus is a trumpet-shaped giant that lives in harmony with ...

Steppe Eagle
Birds

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...

Stilt Sandpiper
Birds

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 ...

Stone Marten
Mammals

Stone Marten

Martes foina

Often called the 'House Marten,' this agile acrobat is the most common carnivore you've never seen in your backyard. ...

Straight-billed Woodcreeper
Birds

Straight-billed Woodcreeper

Dendroplex picus

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

Straw-necked Ibis
Birds

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...

strawberry tree
Trees & Shrubs

strawberry tree

Arbutus unedo

A Mediterranean treasure that brings the garden to life in winter, the strawberry tree is famous for its festive red ...

Streak-headed Woodcreeper
Birds

Streak-headed Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes souleyetii

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

Streaked Flycatcher
Birds

Streaked Flycatcher

Myiodynastes maculatus

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

Streaked Tuftedcheek
Birds

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...

Streaked Xenops
Birds

Streaked Xenops

Xenops rutilans

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

Striate Anglerfish
Fishes

Striate Anglerfish

Antennarius striatus

The Striate Anglerfish is the ocean's ultimate shapeshifter, sporting a 'hairy' disguise and a built-in fishing rod. ...

Striated Heron
Birds

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 ...

Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant
Birds

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...

Striped Anchovy
Fish

Striped Anchovy

Anchoa hepsetus

A shimmering marvel of the Atlantic coast, the Striped Anchovy is the engine of the ocean's food web. Recognized by i...

Striped Bass
Fish

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

The Striped Bass is a silver-scaled icon of the Atlantic coast, celebrated by anglers and nature lovers alike for its...

Striped Cucumber Beetle
Insects

Striped Cucumber Beetle

Acalymma vittatum

A striking but notorious visitor to the vegetable patch, the Striped Cucumber Beetle is easily identified by its vibr...

Striped Dolphin
Mammals

Striped Dolphin

Stenella coeruleoalba

Meet the ocean's most acrobatic athlete. Famous for their high-speed leaps and striking 'racing stripes,' the Striped...

Striped Eel Catfish
Fish

Striped Eel Catfish

Plotosus lineatus

The Striped Eel Catfish is a striking marine navigator known for its mesmerizing schooling 'balls' and bold, longitud...

Striped Hyaena
Mammals

Striped Hyaena

Hyaena hyaena

The Striped Hyena is the silent ghost of the desert and scrubland, a solitary scavenger with a striking maned silhoue...

Striped Killifish
Fish

Striped Killifish

Fundulus majalis

The Striped Killifish is a resilient icon of the Atlantic coast, known for its striking patterns and incredible abili...

Striped Seabream
Fish

Striped Seabream

Lithognathus mormyrus

A shimmering visitor of the sandy shallows, the Striped Seabream is famous for its bold personality and striking pins...

Striped Shiner
Fish

Striped Shiner

Luxilus chrysocephalus

A shimmering resident of North America's clear-water creeks, the Striped Shiner is a master of mid-stream agility. Kn...

Striped Skunk
Mammals

Striped Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

The Striped Skunk is the most famous night-owl of the neighborhood. Recognizable by its iconic 'V' stripe and bushy t...

Striped Stingaree
Fish

Striped Stingaree

Trygonoptera ovalis

Meet the masked marvel of the Australian shallows. With its signature eye markings and graceful, oval disc, the Strip...

Striped Weasel
Mammals

Striped Weasel

Poecilogale albinucha

The Striped Weasel is a sleek, nocturnal hunter that acts as nature's most efficient pest control. With its bold raci...

striped wintergreen
Wildflowers

striped wintergreen

Chimaphila maculata

A striking woodland treasure, striped wintergreen brightens the forest floor with its variegated evergreen leaves and...

Striped Woodpecker
Birds

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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