Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Stoplight Parrotfish

Sparisoma viride

The colorful architect of the Caribbean, the Stoplight Parrotfish is famous for its vibrant color shifts and its incr...

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...

Fish

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

The Striped Bass is a silver-scaled icon of the Atlantic coast, celebrated by anglers and nature lovers alike for its...

Insects

Striped Cucumber Beetle

Acalymma vittatum

A striking but notorious visitor to the vegetable patch, the Striped Cucumber Beetle is easily identified by its vibr...

Mammals

Striped Dolphin

Stenella coeruleoalba

Meet the ocean's most acrobatic athlete. Famous for their high-speed leaps and striking 'racing stripes,' the Striped...

Fish

Striped Eel Catfish

Plotosus lineatus

The Striped Eel Catfish is a striking marine navigator known for its mesmerizing schooling 'balls' and bold, longitud...

Mammals

Striped Hyaena

Hyaena hyaena

The Striped Hyena is the silent ghost of the desert and scrubland, a solitary scavenger with a striking maned silhoue...

Fish

Striped Killifish

Fundulus majalis

The Striped Killifish is a resilient icon of the Atlantic coast, known for its striking patterns and incredible abili...

Birds

Striped Kingfisher

Halcyon chelicuti

A charismatic dry-land hunter, the Striped Kingfisher is the vocal soul of the African savanna. Known for its streake...

Fish

Striped Mullet

Chelon tricuspidens

An iconic resident of South Africa's muddy estuaries, the Striped Mullet is a silver-scaled acrobat known for its soc...

Fish

Striped Parrotfish

Scarus iseri

The Striped Parrotfish is a colorful Caribbean icon known for its unique 'beak' and its vital role in keeping coral r...

Fish

Striped Seabream

Lithognathus mormyrus

A shimmering visitor of the sandy shallows, the Striped Seabream is famous for its bold personality and striking pins...

Fish

Striped Shiner

Luxilus chrysocephalus

A shimmering resident of North America's clear-water creeks, the Striped Shiner is a master of mid-stream agility. Kn...

Mammals

Striped Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

The Striped Skunk is the most famous night-owl of the neighborhood. Recognizable by its iconic 'V' stripe and bushy t...

Fish

Striped Stingaree

Trygonoptera ovalis

Meet the masked marvel of the Australian shallows. With its signature eye markings and graceful, oval disc, the Strip...

Mammals

Striped Weasel

Poecilogale albinucha

The Striped Weasel is a sleek, nocturnal hunter that acts as nature's most efficient pest control. With its bold raci...

Birds

Striped Woodpecker

Veniliornis lignarius

A small but striking specialist of the southern Andes, the Striped Woodpecker is a master of the vertical world, easi...

Mammals

Stump-tailed Macaque

Macaca arctoides

Often called the 'Bear Macaque' for its stocky build and shaggy fur, the Stump-tailed Macaque is a fascinating, groun...

Mammals

Subantarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus tropicalis

Meet the most stylish resident of the southern shorelines, famous for its creamy-orange 'tuxedo' chest and impressive...

Fish

Suckermouth Minnow

Phenacobius mirabilis

A specialized master of the stream bed, the Suckermouth Minnow uses its unique anatomy to thrive in fast-moving curre...

Birds

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is the 'squeaky toy' of the desert canyons, a boldly streaked hunter with a hidden fla...

Birds

Sulphur-breasted Parakeet

Aratinga maculata

A dazzling splash of yellow and green in the Amazonian sky, the Sulphur-breasted Parakeet is a social marvel. Once th...

Mammals

Sumatran Orangutan

Pongo abelii

Discover the Sumatran Orangutan, the iconic 'person of the forest' whose intelligence and flame-colored coat make the...

Mammals

Sumatran Rhinoceros

Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Meet the 'Hairy Rhino,' a living fossil and the world's smallest rhinoceros. This elusive, two-horned resident of the...

Insects

Summer Chafer

Amphimallon solstitiale

Often called the 'June Bug' of Europe, the Summer Chafer is a bumbling, golden-brown beetle famous for its sunset swa...

Birds

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

The Summer Tanager is a flash of brilliant strawberry-red among the green leaves of the forest canopy. A master of th...

Birds

Sun Parakeet

Aratinga solstitialis

Meet the Sun Parakeet, a living jewel of the South American savanna. Known for its radiant golden plumage and high-sp...

Mammals

Sun-tailed Monkey

Allochrocebus solatus

The Sun-tailed Monkey is a hidden gem of the Gabonese rainforest, sporting a brilliant golden tail that glows against...