Species library

Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus vespilloides

The forest's most colorful undertaker, the Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle, is a master of recycling. Known for its de...

Insects

Lesser Violetear

Colibri cyanotus

A shimmering jewel of the high-altitude cloud forests, the Lesser Violetear is as famous for its aggressive personali...

Birds

Lesser Whitethroat

Curruca curruca

A master of the thicket, the Lesser Whitethroat is a subtle beauty known for its distinctive dark mask and mechanical...

Birds

Lesser Yellow Underwing

Noctua comes

A common yet stunning visitor to the night garden, the Lesser Yellow Underwing carries a secret splash of saffron hid...

Insects

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

A long-distance traveler with stilt-like golden legs and a refined silhouette, the Lesser Yellowlegs brings a touch o...

Birds

Lesson's Motmot

Momotus lessonii

The 'pendulum of the forest,' Lesson's Motmot is famous for its stunning turquoise crown and a unique racket-tipped t...

Birds

Lesson's Seedeater

Sporophila bouvronides

A dapper little songbird of the South American grasslands, the Lesson's Seedeater is a master of the 'weed-patch' sta...

Birds

Letter-winged Kite

Elanus scriptus

Meet the ghost of the Australian outback, the world's only nocturnal kite. With its striking red eyes and iconic 'M' ...

Birds

Lettered Aracari

Pteroglossus inscriptus

Admired for the cryptic, ink-like markings on its bill, the Lettered Aracari is the smallest and most social of the A...

Birds

L'Hoest's Monkey

Allochrocebus lhoesti

The L'Hoest's monkey is a regal, white-bearded primate that rules the forest floors of the Albertine Rift. Known for ...

Mammals

Lichtenstein's Green Racer

Philodryas olfersii

The Lichtenstein's Green Racer is a vibrant, emerald-hued marvel of the South American landscape. Known for its light...

Reptiles

Light Dusky Rockfish

Sebastes variabilis

A social wanderer of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Light Dusky Rockfish is a master of the mid-water reefs. Wit...

Fish

Lilac-breasted Roller

Coracias caudatus

Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Lilac-breasted Roller is a kaleidoscope of color....

Birds

Lilac-crowned Amazon

Amazona finschi

With its stunning violet-blue crown and spirited personality, the Lilac-crowned Amazon is a crown jewel of the Pacifi...

Birds

Lily Leaf Beetle

Lilioceris lilii

A brilliant scarlet gem of the garden, the Lily Leaf Beetle is as beautiful as it is destructive to prize-winning lil...

Insects

Lime Swallowtail

Papilio demoleus

A vibrant, tailless traveler of the citrus groves, the Lime Swallowtail is one of the most common and energetic butte...

Insects

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

Meet the Lincoln's Sparrow, the shy 'mouse' of the bird world. This secretive traveler is prized by birders for its s...

Birds

Lineated Foliage-gleaner

Syndactyla subalaris

A methodical detective of the cloud forest, the Lineated Foliage-gleaner uses its powerful bill to uncover life hidde...

Birds

Lineated Woodpecker

Dryocopus lineatus

A striking giant of the tropical canopy, the Lineated Woodpecker is famous for its flaming red crest and powerful dru...

Birds

Lined Combtooth Blenny

Ecsenius lineatus

A master of the 'perch and watch' lifestyle, the Lined Combtooth Blenny brings personality to the reef with its strik...

Fish

Lined Seedeater

Sporophila lineola

With its dapper 'mustache' and melodic trill, the Lined Seedeater is a charismatic visitor to South American grasslan...

Birds

Lion

Panthera leo

The lion is the world's most social big cat, a symbol of strength and majesty that rules the African savanna in power...

Mammals

Lion-tailed Macaque

Macaca silenus

Meet the 'Lion' of India's rainforests. With its striking silver mane and tufted tail, this endangered primate is a r...

Mammals

Little Bittern

Botaurus minutus

A tiny master of disguise, the Little Bittern is the smallest heron in its range, expertly blending into reedbeds wit...

Birds

Little Black Cormorant

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris

A sleek, emerald-eyed master of the water, the Little Black Cormorant is famous for its coordinated pack-hunting and ...

Birds

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

A master of patience, the Little Blue Heron is the 'quiet neighbor' of the wetlands. Famous for its dramatic color tr...

Birds

Little Eagle

Hieraaetus morphnoides

The Little Eagle is Australia's smallest eagle, a compact powerhouse of the skies recognizable by its feathered legs ...

Birds

Little Egret

Egretta garzetta

Elegant, energetic, and easily identified by its bright 'yellow slippers,' the Little Egret is a master of the marsh....

Birds

Little Glassywing

Vernia verna

The Little Glassywing is a dark, dashing inhabitant of summer meadows, named for the shimmering 'windows' on its wing...

Insects

Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Meet the 'dabchick,' a tiny, fluff-butted master of the underwater world. With its vibrant red neck and disappearing ...

Birds

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

The world's smallest gull is a masterpiece of avian grace, combining the elegance of a tern with the resilience of a ...

Birds

Little Hermit

Phaethornis longuemareus

A pint-sized dynamo of the tropical undergrowth, the Little Hermit is famous for its curved bill and its habit of fol...

Birds

Little Kingfisher

Ceyx pusillus

The Little Kingfisher is a tiny, living jewel of the northern mangroves. Though barely larger than a thumb, its brill...

Birds

Little Owl

Athene noctua

The Little Owl is the pint-sized 'Owl of Athena,' a fierce and charismatic bird often seen sunbathing on fence posts ...

Birds

Little Pied Cormorant

Microcarbo melanoleucos

The Little Pied Cormorant is a charming, yellow-billed diver as comfortable in an urban garden as it is on a rugged c...

Birds

Little Red Flying-fox

Pteropus scapulatus

Meet Australia’s smallest megabat, the Little Red Flying-fox. A nomadic nectar-lover known for its stunning ginger fu...

Mammals