Wildlife Species Library

Wildflowers

Smooth Beardtongue

Penstemon subglaber

A masterpiece of the high desert and mountain slopes, the Smooth Beardtongue dazzles with its hairless, waxy stems an...

Birds

Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

With their oversized bills and deep-black plumage, Smooth-billed Anis are the charismatic 'socialites' of the bird wo...

Wildflowers

smooth blue aster

Symphyotrichum laeve

A late-season masterpiece of the prairie, the smooth blue aster paints the autumn landscape in shades of sapphire and...

Wildflowers

smooth hawkweed

Pilosella piloselloides

With its clusters of vibrant yellow blooms and resilient nature, smooth hawkweed is a common sight in summer meadows....

Crustaceans

Smooth Shore Crab

Cyclograpsus lavauxi

The Smooth Shore Crab is a master of the intertidal 'splash zone.' With its polished, jewel-like shell and nocturnal ...

Birds

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

A master of the marsh, the Snail Kite is a stunning raptor with a bill perfectly engineered for its favorite delicacy...

Fish

Snake Blenny

Xiphasia setifer

Meet the ocean's ribbon-dancer. The Snake Blenny is an extraordinary, eel-like fish that spends its days peeking from...

Birds

Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

A hardy traveler from the high Arctic, the Snow Bunting transforms winter fields into a swirling dance of white and g...

Birds

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Witness the breathtaking 'white ghost' of the winter skies. Snow Geese are masters of migration, filling the air with...

Wildflowers

Snow-in-summer

Cerastium tomentosum

A shimmering carpet of silver and white, Snow-in-summer transforms rocky garden edges into a dramatic alpine landscap...

Fish

Snowflake Moray

Echidna nebulosa

With its striking star-patterned skin and curious personality, the Snowflake Moray is a favorite find for coastal exp...

Mammals

Snowshoe Hare

Lepus americanus

Meet the North American forest's most famous shapeshifter. The Snowshoe Hare is a master of survival, using its overs...

Birds

Snowy Albatross

Diomedea exulans

Meet the undisputed king of the skies, possessing the largest wingspan of any living bird. The Snowy Albatross is a m...

Birds

Snowy-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia edward

A shimmering emerald of the tropics, the Snowy-bellied Hummingbird is a garden favorite known for its brilliant white...

Birds

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Known for their 'golden slippers' and elegant white plumes, the Snowy Egret is the most energetic dancer of the marsh...

Birds

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

A tiny, sand-colored phantom of the shoreline, the Snowy Plover is one of the most resilient and rare shorebirds in t...

Fish

Snubnose Garfish

Arrhamphus sclerolepis

A shimmering surface-dweller of the Indo-Pacific, the Snubnose Garfish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in ...

Birds

Sociable Lapwing

Vanellus gregarius

A crown jewel of the Central Asian steppes, the Sociable Lapwing is one of the world's rarest and most striking migra...

Birds

Social Flycatcher

Myiozetetes similis

Meet the Social Flycatcher, the lively and vocal neighbor of the tropical backyard. With its bright yellow belly and ...

Fish

Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

Witness one of nature's most spectacular migrations right in your local waterways. The Sockeye Salmon's dramatic tran...

Birds

Soft-plumaged Petrel

Pterodroma mollis

A master of the southern gales, the Soft-plumaged Petrel is a ghost of the open ocean. Known for its acrobatic flight...

Ferns

soft shield fern

Polystichum setiferum

The lace-maker of the woodland floor, the soft shield fern is a year-round beauty that provides essential shelter for...

Birds

Solitary Black Cacique

Cacicus solitarius

The Solitary Black Cacique is the sophisticated loner of the marshland. With its sleek black feathers and ivory bill,...

Birds

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

The Solitary Sandpiper is the hidden gem of the wetlands, an elegant traveler that eschews the crowds for the quiet o...

Insects

Solomon's-seal sawfly

Phymatocera aterrima

A specialist of the shaded garden, the Solomon's-seal sawfly is a master of disguise until its spotted larvae begin t...

Mammals

Somali Dwarf Mongoose

Helogale hirtula

The Somali Dwarf Mongoose is a miniature marvel of the East African drylands, proving that big personality comes in s...

Birds

Somali Ostrich

Struthio molybdophanes

Meet the 'Blue-necked' giant of the desert. The Somali Ostrich is a stunning, blue-skinned icon of the Horn of Africa...

Birds

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

The Song Sparrow is a master of melody and a staple of the American backyard. Easily recognized by its soulful song a...

Birds

Song Thrush

Turdus philomelos

Famed for its sophisticated song and clever 'anvil' stones, the Song Thrush is a master gardener that brings both mus...

Insects

Soothsayer Dart

Graphiphora augur

A master of the midnight garden, the Soothsayer Dart is recognized by its mysterious 'dart' markings and earthy camou...

Birds

Sooty-capped Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus pileatus

A charismatic leader of the highland cloud forests, the Sooty-capped Chlorospingus is instantly recognizable by its b...

Birds

Sooty-faced Finch

Arremon crassirostris

A hidden gem of the Central American highlands, the Sooty-faced Finch is a master of the forest floor. With its strik...

Birds

Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

The ultimate ocean wanderer, the Sooty Shearwater travels tens of thousands of miles each year in a spectacular globa...

Mammals

South American Coati

Nasua nasua

The South American Coati is the forest's most charismatic socialite. With a periscope-like tail and a nose for advent...

Mammals

South American Fur Seal

Arctocephalus australis

A master of both the crashing surf and the jagged cliffside, the South American Fur Seal is a social icon of the Sout...

Mammals

South American Sea Lion

Otaria flavescens

Meet the 'Lion of the Sea,' a majestic coastal giant known for its golden mane and thunderous roar. Whether lounging ...