Species library

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

The iconic green-headed Mallard is the quintessential wild duck, found in almost every wetland and suburban pond acro...

Birds

Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

A masterpiece of nature, the Mandarin Duck is widely considered the world's most beautiful waterfowl. With its kaleid...

Birds

Maned Wolf

Chrysocyon brachyurus

The 'fox on stilts' of South America, the Maned Wolf is a solitary, fruit-eating canine that roams the golden grassla...

Mammals

Mangrove Hummingbird

Chrysuronia boucardi

A glittering turquoise gem found only in the salty mangroves of Costa Rica, this endangered hummingbird is a masterpi...

Birds

Mangrove Kingfisher

Halcyon senegaloides

A vibrant coastal specialist, the Mangrove Kingfisher is easily identified by its stunning cobalt wings and a heavy, ...

Birds

Mangrove Whipray

Urogymnus granulatus

A striking inhabitant of the tropical shallows, the Mangrove Whipray is easily identified by its polka-dotted back an...

Fish

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

The ultimate Atlantic voyager, the Manx Shearwater spends its life bridging the gap between the ocean's surface and s...

Birds

Many-banded Aracari

Pteroglossus pluricinctus

A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Many-banded Aracari is famous for its double-banded belly and ...

Birds

Many-banded Krait

Bungarus multicinctus

A striking monochrome predator of the night, the many-banded krait is one of Asia's most venomous yet elusive serpent...

Reptiles

Many-horned Adder

Bitis cornuta

A master of desert deception, the Many-horned Adder is a small but formidable viper adorned with unique scale tufts. ...

Reptiles

Marabou Stork

Leptoptilos crumenifer

With its massive wingspan and prehistoric profile, the Marabou Stork is one of Africa's most imposing and adaptable b...

Birds

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

The Marbled Godwit is a master of the mudflats, using its long, slightly upturned bill to probe for hidden treasures....

Birds

Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus

The ghost of the old-growth forest, the Marbled Murrelet is a mysterious seabird that links the deep Pacific to the a...

Birds

Marbled Torpedo

Torpedo marmorata

A master of bio-electric warfare, the Marbled Torpedo hides beneath the sand, ready to stun its prey with 80 volts of...

Fish

Margay

Leopardus wiedii

The Margay is nature’s ultimate high-wire act—a small wild cat capable of descending trees head-first and leaping thr...

Mammals

Margined Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus marginatus

Meet the 'sexton' of the insect world, a colorful recycler that performs a vital role in our ecosystems. With its bri...

Insects

Margined Flyingfish

Cheilopogon cyanopterus

Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep blue sea. The Margined Flyingfish is an iridescent acrobat capable of soa...

Fish

Maritime Striped Squirrel

Tamiops maritimus

A master of the canopy, the Maritime Striped Squirrel is a pint-sized acrobat distinguished by its striking racing st...

Mammals

Markhor

Capra falconeri

With its spectacular corkscrew horns and gravity-defying climbing skills, the markhor is the undisputed monarch of th...

Mammals

Maroon-bellied Parakeet

Pyrrhura frontalis

Meet the charming Maroon-bellied Parakeet, a social acrobat of the South American canopy. Known for its playful perso...

Birds

Marsh Bluet

Enallagma ebrium

A jewel of the wetlands, the Marsh Bluet brings a flash of brilliant sky-blue to backyard ponds. This delicate damsel...

Insects

marsh click beetle

Actenicerus siaelandicus

A metallic marvel of the wetlands, the marsh click beetle is an aerial acrobat with a built-in spring mechanism. Watc...

Insects

Marsh Frog

Pelophylax ridibundus

The Marsh Frog is the undisputed heavyweight of the European pond world. Known for its boisterous 'laughing' call and...

Amphibians

Marsh Mongoose

Atilax paludinosus

Master of the African riverbanks, the Marsh Mongoose is a secretive, shaggy-haired specialist that hunts by touch in ...

Mammals

Marsh Rabbit

Sylvilagus palustris

The Marsh Rabbit is the Southeast's most elusive swimmer, a compact and hardy cottontail cousin that thrives in the d...

Mammals

Marsh Sandpiper

Tringa stagnatilis

An elegant, long-legged traveler of the world's wetlands, the Marsh Sandpiper stands out with its needle-thin bill an...

Birds

Marsh Tit

Poecile palustris

The Marsh Tit is a glossy-capped marvel of memory, famous for hiding thousands of seeds across its territory. A shy b...

Birds

Marsh Warbler

Acrocephalus palustris

A master of vocal disguise, the Marsh Warbler weaves the songs of dozens of other birds into a breathtaking acoustic ...

Birds

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

The spirited voice of the wetlands, the Marsh Wren is a master of camouflage and construction. Famous for building do...

Birds

Martha's Pennant

Celithemis martha

A small but brilliant jewel of the summer wetlands, Martha’s Pennant is famous for its habit of flagging from the tal...

Insects

Martial Eagle

Polemaetus bellicosus

As Africa's largest eagle, the Martial Eagle is a master of the high-altitude hunt. With a wingspan reaching over eig...

Birds

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Meet the largest of the booby family, a striking white-and-black seabird known for its dramatic plunge-dives and icon...

Birds

Masked Duck

Nomonyx dominicus

A master of disappearance, the Masked Duck is the ultimate prize for wetland observers. With its striking cinnamon pl...

Birds

Masked Flowerpiercer

Diglossa cyanea

With its striking ultramarine plumage and piercing red eyes, the Masked Flowerpiercer is a jewel of the Andean cloud ...

Birds

Masked Lapwing

Vanellus miles

The bold architect of the suburban lawn, the Masked Lapwing is impossible to miss with its striking yellow wattles an...

Birds

Masked Shrew

Sorex cinereus

Meet the Masked Shrew, a tiny powerhouse of the northern wilderness. Despite weighing less than a nickel, this energe...

Mammals