Species library

Masked Tanager

Stilpnia nigrocincta

A jewel of the Amazonian canopy, the Masked Tanager dazzles with its pale turquoise head and striking black mask. The...

Birds

Masked Trogon

Trogon personatus

A mist-dwelling marvel of the Andes, the Masked Trogon captivates with its brilliant crimson plumage and iconic black...

Birds

Maxwell's Duiker

Philantomba maxwellii

A secretive and graceful inhabitant of West Africa's dense rainforests, the Maxwell's Duiker is a master of the under...

Mammals

McKay's Bunting

Plectrophenax hyperboreus

The McKay's Bunting is the 'Ghost of the Bering Sea,' a stunningly white songbird that thrives in some of the harshes...

Birds

Meadow Grasshopper

Pseudochorthippus parallelus

The Meadow Grasshopper is the rhythmic soul of the summer garden, famous for its 'sewing-machine' song and vibrant gr...

Insects

Meadow Pipit

Anthus pratensis

The Meadow Pipit is a master of the open fields, famous for its 'parachuting' song flight and its resilient nature. A...

Birds

Meadow Spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

A master of physics and foam, the Meadow Spittlebug is famous for its bubbly 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and record-break...

Insects

Mealy Amazon

Amazona farinosa

One of the largest and most social parrots of the Americas, the Mealy Amazon is famous for its 'dusted' green plumage...

Birds

Mealybug Destroyer

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

The Mealybug Destroyer is the garden's ultimate secret agent, using a brilliant 'wolf in sheep's clothing' disguise t...

Insects

Median Wasp

Dolichovespula media

The Median Wasp is a master of aerial engineering, building impressive hanging paper nests in the heart of suburban g...

Insects

Mediterranean Gull

Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

With its velvet-black hood and snow-white wingtips, the Mediterranean Gull is the most sophisticated-looking visitor ...

Birds

Mediterranean Horse Mackerel

Trachurus mediterraneus

A silver streak of the sea, the Mediterranean Horse Mackerel is a master of collective motion. Found in shimmering sc...

Fish

Mediterranean House Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

A nocturnal acrobat that turns suburban walls into hunting grounds. Meet the Mediterranean House Gecko, the vocal 'Mo...

Reptiles

Mediterranean Moray

Muraena helena

A cryptic predator of the deep, the Mediterranean Moray fascinates with its serpent-like grace and striking marbled p...

Fish

Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse

Coris julis

A dazzling jewel of the shallows, the Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse is famous for its striking orange zigzags and rema...

Fish

Mediterranean Water Shrew

Neomys milleri

A pint-sized predator of the water's edge, the Mediterranean Water Shrew is a master of the damp shadows. With its ve...

Mammals

Megamouth Shark

Megachasma pelagios

A gentle giant of the deep, the Megamouth Shark is a prehistoric-looking filter feeder that was only discovered by hu...

Fish

Melodious Blackbird

Dives dives

A master of song and adaptability, the Melodious Blackbird is a charismatic resident of Central American landscapes. ...

Birds

Melodious Warbler

Hippolais polyglotta

The Melodious Warbler is a vibrant summer guest known for its acrobatic foraging and a song so complex it often mimic...

Birds

Melon Aphid

Aphis gossypii

The Melon Aphid is a tiny titan of the garden, capable of building massive colonies through the power of cloning. Dis...

Insects

Merlin

Falco columbarius

A small but incredibly fierce falcon, the Merlin is a master of high-speed aerial pursuit. Once a rare sight in subur...

Birds

Metallic Brown Flea Beetle

Crepidodera browni

The Metallic Brown Flea Beetle is a shimmering, coppery gymnast of the insect world. Though no larger than a grain of...

Insects

Metallic-green Tanager

Tangara labradorides

A shimmering emerald of the Andes, the Metallic-green Tanager is a master of acrobatic foraging. Found in the lush cl...

Birds

Meves's Starling

Lamprotornis mevesii

A masterpiece of iridescence and elegance, Meves's Starling is famous for its shimmering purple-blue plumage and exce...

Birds

Mexican Bean Beetle

Epilachna varivestis

A striking copper-colored cousin of the common ladybug, the Mexican Bean Beetle is a master of the legume patch. Whil...

Insects

Mexican Ground Squirrel

Ictidomys mexicanus

Recognizable by the nine neat rows of spots dancing across its back, the Mexican Ground Squirrel is a master of the s...

Mammals

Mexican Jay

Aphelocoma wollweberi

Meet the Mexican Jay, the social architect of the southwestern mountains. Known for their complex family lives and st...

Birds

Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus mexicanus

The most widespread armored mammal in North America, the Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo is a persistent digger known fo...

Mammals

Mexican Parrot Snake

Leptophis mexicanus

A master of arboreal camouflage, the Mexican Parrot Snake is a vibrant, slender hunter that brings a touch of tropica...

Reptiles

Mexican Silverspot

Dione moneta

A shimmering jewel of the tropics, the Mexican Silverspot dazzles with its bright orange wings and brilliant metallic...

Insects

Mexican Violetear

Colibri thalassinus

A shimmering emerald jewel of the highlands, the Mexican Violetear is as bold as it is beautiful, known for its strik...

Birds

Mexican Woodrat

Neotoma mexicana

The ultimate collector of the animal kingdom, the Mexican Woodrat is a nocturnal architect that builds complex dens i...

Mammals

Midas Combtooth Blenny

Ecsenius midas

A shimmering streak of gold in the tropical current, the Midas Combtooth Blenny is the reef's most famous social mimi...

Fish

Middle Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocoptes medius

Meet the specialist of the ancient oaks. The Middle Spotted Woodpecker is a vibrant, red-crowned beauty that trades t...

Birds

Midnight Parrotfish

Scarus coelestinus

The Midnight Parrotfish is the majestic 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs, recognizable by its stunning electric-blue...

Fish

Mihintale Red Narrow-mouthed Frog

Microhyla mihintalei

An endemic jewel of Sri Lanka, the Mihintale Red Narrow-mouthed Frog is a master of the leaf litter. Small in size bu...

Amphibians