Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

A sophisticated traveler with striking slate-colored wings and bright yellow legs, the Lesser Black-backed Gull is a ...

Birds

Lesser Blue-eared Starling

Lamprotornis chloropterus

A shimmer of living metal in the African savanna, the Lesser Blue-eared Starling dazzles with its iridescent plumage ...

Insects

Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Noctua janthe

A master of disguise with a hidden flash of gold, this common garden moth is a nighttime jewel waiting to be discover...

Mammals

Lesser Capybara

Hydrochoerus isthmius

Meet the world's second-largest rodent, a shy and social semi-aquatic specialist of the Neotropics. Perfectly adapted...

Birds

Lesser Crested Tern

Thalasseus bengalensis

An elegant master of the coastline, the Lesser Crested Tern is instantly recognizable by its shock of black hair and ...

Birds

Lesser Elaenia

Elaenia chiriquensis

A small bird with a buzzy personality, the Lesser Elaenia is a master of the 'sally-strike' hunt. Recognized by its s...

Birds

Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

The Lesser Flamingo is the vibrant soul of the Rift Valley, forming the largest and most breathtaking avian spectacle...

Birds

Lesser Frigatebird

Fregata ariel

Often called the 'Man-o'-War' bird, the Lesser Frigatebird is the ultimate pirate of the tropical skies. With a massi...

Birds

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

The smallest goldfinch in North America, the Lesser Goldfinch is a bundle of yellow energy that lights up backyards f...

Mammals

Lesser Grison

Galictis cuja

With its iconic white 'racing stripe' and inquisitive nature, the Lesser Grison is one of South America's most striki...

Fish

Lesser Guitarfish

Acroteriobatus annulatus

Meet the 'Sandshark' that isn't a shark at all—the Lesser Guitarfish is a beautifully patterned ray that glides throu...

Birds

Lesser Kestrel

Falco naumanni

A social and striking falcon of the open plains, the Lesser Kestrel is famous for its acrobatic flight and preference...

Birds

Lesser Kiskadee

Philohydor lictor

A slender specialist of the shoreline, the Lesser Kiskadee is the elegant, water-loving relative of the Great Kiskade...

Mammals

Lesser Kudu

Tragelaphus imberbis

A master of camouflage in the African scrub, the Lesser Kudu is famous for its stunning spiraled horns and intricate ...

Insects

Lesser Marsh Grasshopper

Chorthippus albomarginatus

A slender and adaptable resident of Europe's meadows, the Lesser Marsh Grasshopper is a master of camouflage. Famous ...

Birds

Lesser Masked Weaver

Ploceus intermedius

The Lesser Masked Weaver is the savanna's most industrious architect, known for weaving complex hanging nests and lig...

Mammals

Lesser Oriental Chevrotain

Tragulus kanchil

Discover the 'mouse-deer' of Southeast Asia, a tiny, ancient survivor that navigates the jungle floor with pencil-thi...

Birds

Lesser Rhea

Rhea pennata

Often called Darwin's Rhea, this flightless speedster is the spirit of the Patagonian wilderness. With its speckled p...

Mammals

Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey

Cercopithecus petaurista

Meet West Africa’s heart-nosed acrobat. The Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey is a social canopy-dweller famous for its striki...

Birds

Lesser Spotted Eagle

Clanga pomarina

A majestic transcontinental traveler, the Lesser Spotted Eagle is as comfortable walking through a Polish meadow as i...

Birds

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Dryobates minor

The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is a sparrow-sized master of the canopy, known for its rapid-fire drumming and striking...

Insects

Lesser Stag Beetle

Dorcus parallelipipedus

The Lesser Stag Beetle is a sturdy, matte-black 'lumberjack' of the backyard. Frequently found near old wood, these f...

Insects

Lesser Thick-legged Flower Beetle

Ischnomera cyanea

A shimmering jewel of the late spring garden, the Lesser Thick-legged Flower Beetle dazzles with its metallic blue-gr...

Insects

Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus vespilloides

The forest's most colorful undertaker, the Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle, is a master of recycling. Known for its de...

Birds

Lesser Violetear

Colibri cyanotus

A shimmering jewel of the high-altitude cloud forests, the Lesser Violetear is as famous for its aggressive personali...

Birds

Lesser Whitethroat

Curruca curruca

A master of the thicket, the Lesser Whitethroat is a subtle beauty known for its distinctive dark mask and mechanical...

Insects

Lesser Yellow Underwing

Noctua comes

A common yet stunning visitor to the night garden, the Lesser Yellow Underwing carries a secret splash of saffron hid...

Birds

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

A long-distance traveler with stilt-like golden legs and a refined silhouette, the Lesser Yellowlegs brings a touch o...

Birds

Lesson's Motmot

Momotus lessonii

The 'pendulum of the forest,' Lesson's Motmot is famous for its stunning turquoise crown and a unique racket-tipped t...

Birds

Lesson's Seedeater

Sporophila bouvronides

A dapper little songbird of the South American grasslands, the Lesson's Seedeater is a master of the 'weed-patch' sta...

Birds

Letter-winged Kite

Elanus scriptus

Meet the ghost of the Australian outback, the world's only nocturnal kite. With its striking red eyes and iconic 'M' ...

Birds

Lettered Aracari

Pteroglossus inscriptus

Admired for the cryptic, ink-like markings on its bill, the Lettered Aracari is the smallest and most social of the A...

Mammals

L'Hoest's Monkey

Allochrocebus lhoesti

The L'Hoest's monkey is a regal, white-bearded primate that rules the forest floors of the Albertine Rift. Known for ...

Fish

Light Dusky Rockfish

Sebastes variabilis

A social wanderer of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Light Dusky Rockfish is a master of the mid-water reefs. Wit...

Birds

Lilac-breasted Roller

Coracias caudatus

Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Lilac-breasted Roller is a kaleidoscope of color....

Birds

Lilac-crowned Amazon

Amazona finschi

With its stunning violet-blue crown and spirited personality, the Lilac-crowned Amazon is a crown jewel of the Pacifi...