Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Rusty Flowerpiercer

Diglossa sittoides

The clever burglar of the bird world, the Rusty Flowerpiercer uses a hooked bill to steal nectar from the most beauti...

Birds

Rusty-margined Flycatcher

Myiozetetes cayanensis

With its bold white eyebrows and vibrant yellow belly, the Rusty-margined Flycatcher is a lively addition to any trop...

Birds

Rusty-margined Guan

Penelope superciliaris

An elegant forest dweller known for its rhythmic wing-drumming and distinct rusty-edged wings. This South American be...

Insects

Rusty-patched Bumble Bee

Bombus affinis

The Rusty-patched Bumble Bee is a crown jewel of North American pollinators. Once common across the East and Midwest,...

Mammals

Rusty-spotted Genet

Genetta fieldiana

The Rusty-spotted Genet is the 'spotted phantom' of the African night, a lithe and elegant predator that moves throug...

Insects

Rusty Tussock Moth

Orgyia antiqua

A master of transformation and unusual habits, the Rusty Tussock Moth features day-flying males and flightless female...

Birds

Rusty-winged Barbtail

Premnornis guttuliger

A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Rusty-winged Barbtail is known for its vibrant rufous wings and its habit of...

Fish

Rustyside Sucker

Thoburnia hamiltoni

A rare gem of the Southeast's mountain waters, the Rustyside Sucker is a master of the rocky stream bed. Found only i...

Birds

Sacred Kingfisher

Todiramphus sanctus

A flash of turquoise in the Australian bush, the Sacred Kingfisher is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. From mangr...

Birds

Saddle-billed Stork

Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis

Meet the most colorful giant of the African wetlands. With its massive 'saddled' bill and striking iridescent plumage...

Birds

Saffron-crowned Tanager

Tangara xanthocephala

A social icon of the Andean cloud forests, the Saffron-crowned Tanager dazzles with its golden head and shimmering tu...

Birds

Saffron Finch

Sicalis flaveola

A burst of golden sunshine for your backyard, the Saffron Finch is a bold and musical tanager. With its fiery orange ...

Insects

Saffron Sapphire

Iolaus pallene

With its brilliant golden wings and hidden metallic 'sapphire' spots, the Saffron Sapphire is a high-speed jewel of t...

Fish

Saffron Shiner

Hydrophlox rubricroceus

Meet the 'fire of the creek,' a brilliant freshwater gem that turns Appalachian streams into a spectacle of crimson a...

Insects

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk

Sympetrum costiferum

A late-season gem of the insect world, the Saffron-winged Meadowhawk brings a flash of brilliant red and gold to the ...

Birds

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

The Sage Thrasher is the master of the western shrubsteppe, known for its brilliant yellow eyes and a song that can f...

Birds

Sagebrush Sparrow

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

Meet the 'phantom of the flats,' a shy desert specialist known for its frantic running and melodic song. The Sagebrus...

Fish

Sailfin Molly

Poecilia latipinna

Boasting a magnificent dorsal fin that rivals the beauty of any tropical reef fish, the Sailfin Molly is a coastal ic...

Fish

Sailfin Shiner

Pteronotropis hypselopterus

With its magnificent oversized fin and neon-bright iridescent colors, the Sailfin Shiner is the hidden gem of Souther...

Fish

Salmon Shark

Lamna ditropis

The ultimate cold-water athlete, the Salmon Shark is a warm-blooded marvel of the North Pacific. Often called the 'Gr...

Insects

Salt Marsh Moth

Estigmene acrea

A snowy white beauty with a hidden splash of orange, the Salt Marsh Moth is a master of adaptation found from Canadia...

Birds

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

The ghost of the Atlantic coast, the Saltmarsh Sparrow is a master of camouflage that lives its entire life between t...

Birds

Salvin's Albatross

Thalassarche salvini

A master of the Southern Ocean, Salvin's Albatross is a magnificent glider known for its smoky-grey plumage and incre...

Birds

Salvin's Curassow

Mitu salvini

A ghost of the Amazonian understory, Salvin's Curassow is a magnificent, glossy-black bird known for its striking red...

Mammals

Sambar

Rusa unicolor

The Sambar is the ghost of the Asian forest—a massive, shaggy deer known for its incredible stealth and majestic thre...

Mammals

Sand Gazelle

Gazella marica

The 'ghost of the dunes,' the Sand Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation. With its ethereal pale coat and spi...

Fish

Sand Shiner

Miniellus stramineus

The Sand Shiner is a shimmering, social minnow that brings life to the sandy shallows of North American streams. Ofte...

Fish

Sand Tiger Shark

Carcharias taurus

Meet the ocean's most misunderstood giant. With its toothy grin and calm demeanor, the Sand Tiger Shark is a marvel o...

Fish

Sand Weakfish

Cynoscion arenarius

The ghost of the estuary, the Sand Weakfish is a shimmering, silver predator known for its 'croaking' calls and light...

Fish

Sandbar Shark

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Defined by its towering dorsal fin and calm, steady patrol, the Sandbar Shark is the silent guardian of our coastal s...

Birds

Sanderling

Calidris alba

The energetic sprinter of the shoreline, the Sanderling is a delight to watch as it dances with the waves. With its p...

Birds

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

With their prehistoric trumpeting calls and elegant 'bustle' feathers, Sandhill Cranes are the tall, stately ambassad...

Fish

Sandpaper Skate

Bathyraja kincaidii

The Sandpaper Skate is a hidden gem of the Pacific floor, a graceful cartilaginous fish with a texture as rugged as i...

Birds

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

A master of the coastal winds, the Sandwich Tern is easily identified by its 'sandwich' bill—black with a bright yell...

Birds

Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Chionomesa lactea

With a throat like a precious gem and a bold personality to match, the Sapphire-spangled Emerald is the crown jewel o...

Birds

Sapphire-throated Hummingbird

Chrysuronia coeruleogularis

With a throat like a polished gemstone and a spirit that refuses to back down, the Sapphire-throated Hummingbird is a...