Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Sunshinefish

Chromis insolata

A shimmering inhabitant of the Western Atlantic's deep reef slopes, the Sunshinefish is a master of the mid-water col...

Birds

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

The Surf Scoter is a bold and hardy sea duck, famous for the male's kaleidoscopic bill and its incredible ability to ...

Fish

Surf Smelt

Hypomesus pretiosus

The silver ghost of the Pacific shoreline, the Surf Smelt is famous for its shimmering spawning displays in the heart...

Birds

Surfbird

Calidris virgata

A master of the crashing waves, the Surfbird is a hardy wader that swaps the rocky Pacific coastline for high-altitud...

Reptiles

Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys suwanniensis

A prehistoric relic of the Deep South, the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is a massive, ridge-shelled predator fo...

Birds

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

The ultimate long-distance traveler of the Great Plains, the Swainson's Hawk is a social raptor known for its strikin...

Birds

Swainson's Sparrow

Passer swainsonii

A resilient and social icon of the Ethiopian Highlands, Swainson's Sparrow is a charming addition to any backyard. Wi...

Birds

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

The ghost of the forest understory, the Swainson’s Thrush is best known for its haunting, upward-spiraling song. With...

Birds

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird

Eupetomena macroura

With its dramatic forked tail and shimmering violet hood, the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird is a master of the air. This...

Birds

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

Witness the most elegant acrobat of the sky. With its unmistakable forked tail and effortless gliding, the Swallow-ta...

Birds

Swallow Tanager

Tersina viridis

A shimmering jewel of the South American canopy, the Swallow Tanager captivates with its brilliant turquoise plumage ...

Birds

Swamp Harrier

Circus approximans

The Swamp Harrier is the elegant low-glider of the wetlands, easily recognized by its steady 'V-shaped' flight and st...

Mammals

Swamp Musk Shrew

Crocidura mariquensis

A cryptic resident of Africa's wetlands, the Swamp Musk Shrew is a tiny, dark-furred powerhouse that thrives in the t...

Mammals

Swamp Rabbit

Sylvilagus aquaticus

The largest of the cottontails, the Swamp Rabbit is a true semi-aquatic marvel of the Southern wetlands. Known for it...

Birds

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

A secretive master of the marsh, the Swamp Sparrow is a beauty of the wetlands, distinguished by its elegant rusty pl...

Insects

Swarthy Skipper

Nastra lherminier

The understated ghost of the meadow, the Swarthy Skipper is a delight for those who appreciate the subtle details of ...

Fish

Swellshark

Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Meet the master of the underwater 'puff.' The Swellshark is a beautifully mottled reef dweller known for its incredib...

Insects

Swift Crab Spider

Mecaphesa celer

A pint-sized powerhouse of the garden, the Swift Crab Spider uses incredible camouflage and lightning-fast reflexes t...

Birds

Sword-billed Hummingbird

Ensifera ensifera

Meet the only bird in the world with a beak longer than its own body. A high-altitude specialist of the Andes, the Sw...

Fish

Swordspine Rockfish

Sebastes ensifer

Hiding in the deep, rocky crevices of the Pacific, the Swordspine Rockfish is a master of camouflage known for its im...

Fish

Swordspine Snook

Centropomus ensiferus

The most compact member of the snook family, the Swordspine Snook is recognized by its namesake blade-like spine and ...

Birds

Syrian Woodpecker

Dendrocopos syriacus

The Syrian Woodpecker is a bold and industrious visitor to gardens and orchards across Europe and the Middle East. Wi...