Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Margay

Leopardus wiedii

The Margay is nature’s ultimate high-wire act—a small wild cat capable of descending trees head-first and leaping thr...

Insects

Margined Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus marginatus

Meet the 'sexton' of the insect world, a colorful recycler that performs a vital role in our ecosystems. With its bri...

Fish

Margined Flyingfish

Cheilopogon cyanopterus

Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep blue sea. The Margined Flyingfish is an iridescent acrobat capable of soa...

Birds

Maroon-bellied Parakeet

Pyrrhura frontalis

Meet the charming Maroon-bellied Parakeet, a social acrobat of the South American canopy. Known for its playful perso...

Insects

Marsh Bluet

Enallagma ebrium

A jewel of the wetlands, the Marsh Bluet brings a flash of brilliant sky-blue to backyard ponds. This delicate damsel...

Amphibians

Marsh Frog

Pelophylax ridibundus

The Marsh Frog is the undisputed heavyweight of the European pond world. Known for its boisterous 'laughing' call and...

Mammals

Marsh Mongoose

Atilax paludinosus

Master of the African riverbanks, the Marsh Mongoose is a secretive, shaggy-haired specialist that hunts by touch in ...

Mammals

Marsh Rabbit

Sylvilagus palustris

The Marsh Rabbit is the Southeast's most elusive swimmer, a compact and hardy cottontail cousin that thrives in the d...

Birds

Marsh Sandpiper

Tringa stagnatilis

An elegant, long-legged traveler of the world's wetlands, the Marsh Sandpiper stands out with its needle-thin bill an...

Birds

Marsh Tit

Poecile palustris

The Marsh Tit is a glossy-capped marvel of memory, famous for hiding thousands of seeds across its territory. A shy b...

Birds

Marsh Warbler

Acrocephalus palustris

A master of vocal disguise, the Marsh Warbler weaves the songs of dozens of other birds into a breathtaking acoustic ...

Birds

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

The spirited voice of the wetlands, the Marsh Wren is a master of camouflage and construction. Famous for building do...

Insects

Martha's Pennant

Celithemis martha

A small but brilliant jewel of the summer wetlands, Martha’s Pennant is famous for its habit of flagging from the tal...

Birds

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Meet the largest of the booby family, a striking white-and-black seabird known for its dramatic plunge-dives and icon...

Birds

Masked Duck

Nomonyx dominicus

A master of disappearance, the Masked Duck is the ultimate prize for wetland observers. With its striking cinnamon pl...

Birds

Masked Flowerpiercer

Diglossa cyanea

With its striking ultramarine plumage and piercing red eyes, the Masked Flowerpiercer is a jewel of the Andean cloud ...

Birds

Masked Lapwing

Vanellus miles

The bold architect of the suburban lawn, the Masked Lapwing is impossible to miss with its striking yellow wattles an...

Mammals

Masked Shrew

Sorex cinereus

Meet the Masked Shrew, a tiny powerhouse of the northern wilderness. Despite weighing less than a nickel, this energe...

Birds

Masked Tanager

Stilpnia nigrocincta

A jewel of the Amazonian canopy, the Masked Tanager dazzles with its pale turquoise head and striking black mask. The...

Birds

Masked Trogon

Trogon personatus

A mist-dwelling marvel of the Andes, the Masked Trogon captivates with its brilliant crimson plumage and iconic black...

Mammals

Maxwell's Duiker

Philantomba maxwellii

A secretive and graceful inhabitant of West Africa's dense rainforests, the Maxwell's Duiker is a master of the under...

Birds

McKay's Bunting

Plectrophenax hyperboreus

The McKay's Bunting is the 'Ghost of the Bering Sea,' a stunningly white songbird that thrives in some of the harshes...

Insects

Meadow Grasshopper

Pseudochorthippus parallelus

The Meadow Grasshopper is the rhythmic soul of the summer garden, famous for its 'sewing-machine' song and vibrant gr...

Birds

Meadow Pipit

Anthus pratensis

The Meadow Pipit is a master of the open fields, famous for its 'parachuting' song flight and its resilient nature. A...

Insects

Meadow Spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

A master of physics and foam, the Meadow Spittlebug is famous for its bubbly 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and record-break...

Birds

Mealy Amazon

Amazona farinosa

One of the largest and most social parrots of the Americas, the Mealy Amazon is famous for its 'dusted' green plumage...

Insects

Mealybug Destroyer

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

The Mealybug Destroyer is the garden's ultimate secret agent, using a brilliant 'wolf in sheep's clothing' disguise t...

Insects

Median Wasp

Dolichovespula media

The Median Wasp is a master of aerial engineering, building impressive hanging paper nests in the heart of suburban g...

Birds

Mediterranean Gull

Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

With its velvet-black hood and snow-white wingtips, the Mediterranean Gull is the most sophisticated-looking visitor ...

Fish

Mediterranean Horse Mackerel

Trachurus mediterraneus

A silver streak of the sea, the Mediterranean Horse Mackerel is a master of collective motion. Found in shimmering sc...

Reptiles

Mediterranean House Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

A nocturnal acrobat that turns suburban walls into hunting grounds. Meet the Mediterranean House Gecko, the vocal 'Mo...

Fish

Mediterranean Moray

Muraena helena

A cryptic predator of the deep, the Mediterranean Moray fascinates with its serpent-like grace and striking marbled p...

Fish

Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse

Coris julis

A dazzling jewel of the shallows, the Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse is famous for its striking orange zigzags and rema...

Mammals

Mediterranean Water Shrew

Neomys milleri

A pint-sized predator of the water's edge, the Mediterranean Water Shrew is a master of the damp shadows. With its ve...

Fish

Megamouth Shark

Megachasma pelagios

A gentle giant of the deep, the Megamouth Shark is a prehistoric-looking filter feeder that was only discovered by hu...

Birds

Melodious Blackbird

Dives dives

A master of song and adaptability, the Melodious Blackbird is a charismatic resident of Central American landscapes. ...