Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher

Poecilotriccus sylvia

A tiny, energetic master of the undergrowth, the Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher is a hidden gem of the tropical garden....

Birds

Slate-throated Redstart

Myioborus miniatus

With its charcoal-dark back and a breast like a glowing ember, the Slate-throated Redstart is a master of the 'flush-...

Birds

Slaty-backed Gull

Larus schistisagus

A majestic wanderer of the North Pacific, the Slaty-backed Gull is easily recognized by its dark charcoal back and st...

Birds

Slaty Egret

Egretta vinaceigula

Meet the shy jewel of the African floodplains. With its sophisticated slate-blue plumage and secret wine-colored thro...

Birds

Slaty Finch

Haplospiza rustica

A secretive nomad of the mountain forests, the Slaty Finch is a prize find for any backyard observer. Discover the su...

Birds

Slaty Flowerpiercer

Diglossa plumbea

A tiny, slate-colored specialist of the Central American highlands, the Slaty Flowerpiercer is famous for its 'thievi...

Birds

Slaty-tailed Trogon

Trogon massena

A vibrant dweller of the tropical canopy, the Slaty-tailed Trogon is a study in brilliant contrasts. With its emerald...

Wildflowers

Slender Blue Flag

Iris prismatica

Elegant and airy, the Slender Blue Flag is the 'quiet cousin' of the iris world. With its grass-like leaves and stunn...

Wildflowers & Plants

slender glasswort

Salicornia maritima

Meet the resilient 'sea bean' that paints our coastlines in shades of fire. Slender glasswort is a salt-loving succul...

Wildflowers

Slender speedwell

Veronica filiformis

The Slender speedwell is the master of the 'blue carpet' effect, turning ordinary spring lawns into a sea of delicate...

Wildflowers

Slender toothwort

Cardamine angustata

A delicate herald of the changing seasons, the Slender Toothwort paints the forest floor in hues of white and pink. T...

Wildflowers

slender yellow woodsorrel

Oxalis dillenii

Look closely at your lawn and you might find the slender yellow woodsorrel, a fascinating plant with heart-shaped lea...

Fish

Slimy Sculpin

Cottus cognatus

Meet the master of the stream bed, a fish that hops instead of swims. The Slimy Sculpin is a cryptic, cold-water spec...

Fish

Slippery Dick

Halichoeres bivittatus

The Slippery Dick is the reef's most energetic explorer, known for its bold personality and stunning color transforma...

Birds

Small-billed Elaenia

Elaenia parvirostris

A subtle gem of the South American woodlands, the Small-billed Elaenia is a master of aerial maneuvers. Watch for its...

Insects

Small Blue

Cupido minimus

Meet the Small Blue, a tiny treasure of the butterfly world that trades vibrant colors for subtle elegance. As the sm...

Insects

Small Blue Leaf Beetle

Nisotra breweri

A tiny jewel of the garden, the Small Blue Leaf Beetle dazzles with its metallic sheen and surprising jumping power.

Wildflowers

Small Cow-wheat

Melampyrum sylvaticum

A hidden treasure of the ancient forest, the Small Cow-wheat is a master of survival, blending a beautiful golden blo...

Fish

Small Electric Ray

Narcine bancroftii

A pint-sized powerhouse of the surf zone, the Small Electric Ray is a master of disguise and bio-electricity. Found h...

Wildflowers

Small-flower Beardtongue

Penstemon procerus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the high country, the Small-flower Beardtongue blankets meadows in stunning shades of indi...

Plants & Shrubs

Small-leaved Box

Buxus microphylla

A masterpiece of compact greenery, the Small-leaved Box is the ultimate year-round anchor for any backyard. Its dense...

Fish

Small Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena notata

A master of disguise with a spiny, 'punk-rock' silhouette, the Small Red Scorpionfish is the hidden gem of the Medite...

Insects

Small Skipper

Thymelicus sylvestris

A golden-orange spark in the summer grass, the Small Skipper is the engine of the meadow. Watch for its unique 'jet-p...

Fish

Small-spotted Catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

The Small-spotted Catshark is the hidden gem of our coastal shallows, a master of camouflage that prowls the seafloor...

Insects

Small White

Pieris rapae

The Small White is the quintessential backyard butterfly, a snow-colored aerialist that brings life to every garden. ...

Fish

Smalleyed Skate

Raja microocellata

A master of the sandy shallows, the Smalleyed Skate is a master of camouflage with a galaxy of white spots across its...

Fish

Smallmouth Grunt

Brachygenys chrysargyrea

A shimmering masterpiece of the western Atlantic, the Smallmouth Grunt brings a splash of golden stripes to every ree...

Fish

Smallscale Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

A silent master of the reef, the Smallscale Scorpionfish uses incredible camouflage to disappear into plain sight. Fi...

Fish

Smalltooth Sawfish

Pristis pectinata

A prehistoric wonder of the shallows, the Smalltooth Sawfish is easily recognized by its incredible tooth-lined rostr...

Insects

Smith's Dart

Xestia smithii

A warm-toned wonder of the northern night, Smith's Dart is a master of camouflage. This cinnamon-colored moth is a st...

Birds

Smith's Longspur

Calcarius pictus

The Smith's Longspur is a golden-bellied gem of the American grasslands. This secretive traveler migrates from the Ar...

Mammals

Smith's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus rupestris

The Smith's Red Rockhare is a specialized mountain-dweller that trades the open plains for the safety of the stones. ...

Mammals

Sömmerring's Gazelle

Nanger soemmerringii

Elegant, resilient, and strikingly marked, Sömmerring's Gazelle is a true specialist of the Horn of Africa's sun-dren...

Insects

Smoky Rubyspot

Hetaerina titia

The Smoky Rubyspot is a gothic beauty of the waterways, sporting dramatic dark-stained wings and brilliant crimson ac...

Mammals

Smoky Shrew

Sorex fumeus

A tiny dynamo of the forest floor, the smoky shrew is a lead-colored hunter that never stops moving. This elusive Nor...

Fish

Smooth Anglerfish

Histiophryne bougainvilli

The Smooth Anglerfish is a cryptic wonder of the Australian coast, 'walking' across the seafloor with hand-like fins ...