Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Shoebill

Balaeniceps rex

Step back in time with the Shoebill, a prehistoric-looking giant of the African wetlands. Known for its massive woode...

Birds

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

The 'sewing machine' of the shore, the Short-billed Dowitcher is a marvel of migratory endurance and specialized feed...

Birds

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

A refined and elegant visitor from the North, the Short-billed Gull is easily identified by its gentle expression and...

Birds

Short-billed Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes nitidus

A miniature marvel of the Amazonian canopy, the Short-billed Honeycreeper dazzles with its electric blue plumage and ...

Birds

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

A master of the meadows, the Short-eared Owl is one of the few owls you can spot hunting under the glow of a setting ...

Mammals

Short-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala macrorhynchus

The 'cheetah of the deep' is a master of the open ocean, known for its incredible diving speed and unbreakable family...

Fish

Short Mackerel

Rastrelliger brachysoma

The Short Mackerel is the shimmering heartbeat of Southeast Asian coasts, a deep-bodied speedster that moves in mesme...

Insects

Short-tailed Blue

Cupido argiades

A tiny, violet-hued gem of the grassy meadows, the Short-tailed Blue is famous for its delicate 'cupid' tails and low...

Birds

Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant

Myiornis ecaudatus

The world's smallest perching bird is a hidden gem of the tropical canopy. Looking more like a large bumblebee than a...

Birds

Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Meet the ultimate long-distance traveler of the Australian coast. Known for their epic 30,000km migration, Short-tail...

Birds

Short-toed Snake-Eagle

Circaetus gallicus

A master of the thermal updrafts, the Short-toed Snake-Eagle is a stunning specialist hunter with an owl-like gaze. I...

Insects

Short-winged Conehead

Conocephalus dorsalis

A gem of the marshland, the Short-winged Conehead is a vibrant green bush cricket that thrives in the humid micro-cli...

Grasses & Sedges

Shortbeak Sedge

Carex brevior

A resilient North American native, Shortbeak Sedge is the unsung hero of the prairie, providing elegant copper-toned ...

Fish

Shortbelly Rockfish

Sebastes jordani

The Shortbelly Rockfish is a slender, schooling marvel of the Pacific depths, serving as the essential 'bread and but...

Fish

Shortfin Corvina

Cynoscion parvipinnis

A shimmering silver phantom of the Pacific surf, the Shortfin Corvina is a vocal predator known for its stealth and s...

Fish

Shortfin Mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Meet the ocean's fastest shark, a metallic-blue torpedo capable of reaching speeds that rival a car on the highway. T...

Fish

Shortfin Molly

Poecilia mexicana

A resilient gem of Central American waterways, the Shortfin Molly is famous for its ability to thrive in everything f...

Fish

Shorthead Redhorse

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Meet the vibrant 'river vacuum' of the North American waterways. With its striking red fins and tireless work ethic, ...

Fish

Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula kuhlii

The Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the tropical oceans, famous for its acrobatic leaps and gent...

Fish

Shortjaw Cisco

Coregonus zenithicus

A silver ghost of the Great Lakes, the Shortjaw Cisco thrives in the cold, dark depths where few other fish dare to g...

Fish

Shortjaw kokopu

Galaxias postvectis

Meet New Zealand's reclusive stream-climber. The Shortjaw kōkopu is a master of camouflage, thriving in the cool, bou...

Fish

Shovelnose Guitarfish

Pseudobatos productus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Shovelnose Guitarfish is a prehistoric survivor that patrols our sandy shores wi...

Wildflowers

showy milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

The crown jewel of the western prairie, showy milkweed is more than just a wildflower—it's a vital nursery for Monarc...

Trees & Shrubs

showy mountain-ash

Sorbus decora

A northern icon known for its vibrant red berries and graceful foliage, the showy mountain-ash is a four-season maste...

Wildflowers

Showy Penstemon

Penstemon spectabilis

A towering icon of the California chaparral, the Showy Penstemon dazzles with its electric blue spikes and serves as ...

Shrubs

Shrubby Seablite

Suaeda vera

A resilient survivor of the salt marshes, Shrubby Seablite adds a splash of succulent green and seasonal burgundy to ...

Wildflowers

Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica

With its elegant, sword-like foliage and vivid violet blooms, the Siberian Iris is a timeless favorite for backyard o...

Wildflowers

Siberian squill

Scilla siberica

The first true blue of spring, Siberian squill transforms garden floors into a shimmering azure carpet before the tre...

Birds

Siberian Stonechat

Saxicola maurus

A striking master of the open fields, the Siberian Stonechat is famous for its bold black-and-orange plumage and its ...

Amphibians

Siberian Wood Frog

Rana amurensis

A champion of the cold, the Siberian Wood Frog is a master of survival in the north. Its striking orange belly and ma...

Birds

Sickle-winged Guan

Chamaepetes goudotii

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Sickle-winged Guan is famous for its vibrant blue face and the unique '...

Wildflowers

side-flowering skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora

A delicate late-summer gem, the side-flowering skullcap is a favorite for native pollinators. Its unique, helmet-shap...

Mammals

Side-striped Jackal

Lupulella adusta

The Side-striped Jackal is a master of the shadows, blending perfectly into the African bush with its grizzled coat a...

Amphibians

Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog

Rana sierrae

A resilient inhabitant of the high-altitude wilderness, the Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog is a master of the alpin...

Mammals

Sika Deer

Cervus nippon

Known as the 'Miniature Elk' for their vocal nature and majestic presence, the Sika Deer is a master of the forest ed...

Shrubs

silky dogwood

Cornus amomum

The silky dogwood is the ultimate backyard 'buffet' for birds, offering high-fat blue berries and dense nesting cover...