Wildlife Species Library

Amphibians

Spring Peeper

Pseudacris crucifer

A tiny titan of the wetlands, the Spring Peeper announces the end of winter with its iconic, high-pitched whistle and...

Mammals

Springbok

Antidorcas marsupialis

The high-jumping acrobat of the African savanna. With their striking markings and incredible speed, the Springbok is ...

Insects

Spruce Aphid

Elatobium abietinum

A tiny green marvel with striking red eyes, the Spruce Aphid is a master of the cool season. While small, these sap-s...

Birds

Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

Meet the bold sentinel of the shoreline. With its high-contrast plumage and fearless attitude, the Spur-winged Lapwin...

Birds

Squacco Heron

Ardeola ralloides

A secretive master of camouflage, the Squacco Heron is a golden-brown wetland dweller that reveals a flash of brillia...

Insects

Square-spot Rustic

Xestia xanthographa

A classic late-summer visitor, the Square-spot Rustic is easily identified by the neat, pale 'windows' on its wings. ...

Insects

Square-spotted Clay

Xestia stigmatica

A gem of the late-summer garden, the Square-spotted Clay is easily recognized by the bold geometric markings on its v...

Fish

Squarespot Rockfish

Sebastes hopkinsi

Dotted with unique geometric patterns, the Squarespot Rockfish is a social star of the Pacific's deep-water reefs. Th...

Insects

Squash Lady Beetle

Epilachna borealis

The Squash Lady Beetle is a bold, spotted herbivore that turns the 'beneficial ladybug' narrative on its head. With i...

Birds

Squatter Pigeon

Geophaps scripta

Meet the 'scribble-faced' ground dweller of the Australian bush. Famous for their calm nature and striking facial pat...

Mammals

Star-nosed Mole

Condylura cristata

Equipped with a supernatural sense of touch and a star-shaped nose, this semiaquatic mole is the fastest hunter in th...

Fish

Starry blenny

Salarias ramosus

Decked out in a constellation of white spots, the Starry blenny is the 'rock star' of the shallow reef. These express...

Fish

Starry Rockfish

Sebastes constellatus

Adorned with a galaxy of tiny white spots, the Starry Rockfish is a vibrant jewel of the Pacific's rocky reefs. This ...

Fish

Starry Skate

Caliraja stellulata

A celestial wonder of the deep Pacific, the Starry Skate is named for the stunning constellation of sharp, star-shape...

Fish

Starry Smooth-hound

Mustelus asterias

The Starry Smooth-hound is a graceful, spotted wanderer of the Atlantic's coastal shallows. Recognizable by its 'star...

Insects

Steel-blue Cricket-hunter Wasp

Chlorion aerarium

A shimmering jewel of the garden, the Steel-blue Cricket-hunter is a master of pest control and one of the most strik...

Birds

Steely-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia saucerottei

A feisty emerald of the Andes and beyond, the Steely-vented Hummingbird brings a flash of brilliant green and a bold ...

Mammals

Steenbok

Raphicerus campestris

With their oversized ears and dainty gait, the steenbok is the crown jewel of backyard African wildlife. These solita...

Amphibians

Stejneger's Paddy Frog

Micryletta steinegeri

Hidden among the fallen leaves of Taiwan's southern forests, Stejneger's Paddy Frog is a miniature marvel of camoufla...

Birds

Stejneger's Petrel

Pterodroma longirostris

A phantom of the high seas, Stejneger's Petrel is a master of the Pacific winds. Known for its striking wing patterns...

Mammals

Steller Sea Lion

Eumetopias jubatus

The Steller Sea Lion is the undisputed heavyweight of the North Pacific coastline. With a roar like a lion and the gr...

Birds

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Meet the bold, blue-blooded intelligence of the Western woods. With their striking charcoal crests and clever persona...

Mammals

Steller's Sea Cow

Hydrodamalis gigas

The Steller's Sea Cow was a gentle, 10-ton titan of the North Pacific that lived in the heart of the world's most kel...

Birds

Steller's Sea-Eagle

Haliaeetus pelagicus

With a massive golden beak and a wingspan that commands the northern skies, the Steller's Sea-Eagle is the undisputed...

Birds

Steppe Eagle

Aquila nipalensis

A majestic master of the open plains, the Steppe Eagle is one of the world's most impressive migratory raptors. Known...

Birds

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

An elegant wader with a penchant for deep water, the Stilt Sandpiper is a master of the mudflats. Its long, greenish ...

Mammals

Stone Marten

Martes foina

Often called the 'House Marten,' this agile acrobat is the most common carnivore you've never seen in your backyard. ...

Birds

Straight-billed Woodcreeper

Dendroplex picus

A master of the vertical climb, the Straight-billed Woodcreeper is an adaptable insect-hunter found from coastal mang...

Birds

Straw-necked Ibis

Threskiornis spinicollis

With their shimmering iridescent wings and unique 'straw' collar, the Straw-necked Ibis is a striking sight in any ba...

Birds

Streak-headed Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes souleyetii

A master of camouflage and vertical movement, the Streak-headed Woodcreeper is a frequent visitor to forest edges and...

Birds

Streaked Flycatcher

Myiodynastes maculatus

A bold master of the aerial hunt, the Streaked Flycatcher is a vocal and charismatic visitor to backyards across the ...

Birds

Streaked Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii

Meet the acrobat of the Andes, a charming bird known for its puffy white cheeks and its obsession with exploring high...

Birds

Streaked Xenops

Xenops rutilans

Meet the Streaked Xenops, the tiny, acrobatic forest gymnast known for its bold 'mustache' and gravity-defying foragi...

Birds

Striated Heron

Butorides striata

Meet the 'Bait-Fisher' of the bird world. The Striated Heron is a small, stealthy predator that uses clever lures to ...

Birds

Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant

Hemitriccus striaticollis

A master of the undergrowth, the Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant is a tiny flycatcher with a big personality. Known for its...

Fish

Striped Anchovy

Anchoa hepsetus

A shimmering marvel of the Atlantic coast, the Striped Anchovy is the engine of the ocean's food web. Recognized by i...