Species library

Rufous-capped Brushfinch

Atlapetes pileatus

Meet the 'jewel of the thicket'—the Rufous-capped Brushfinch. Endemic to the Mexican highlands, this striking bird br...

Birds

Rufous-capped Warbler

Basileuterus rufifrons

A vibrant burst of color in the brush, the Rufous-capped Warbler is a spirited songbird that brings a touch of the tr...

Birds

Rufous-collared Sparrow

Zonotrichia capensis

With its dapper reddish collar and soulful regional song, the Rufous-collared Sparrow is the quintessential backyard ...

Birds

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

The copper-colored daredevil of the sky. Known for its incredible 3,000-mile migration and feisty personality, the Ru...

Birds

Rufous Motmot

Baryphthengus martii

With its striking cinnamon plumage and iconic pendulum tail, the Rufous Motmot is a crown jewel of the Neotropical fo...

Birds

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Amazilia tzacatl

The spirited guardian of the tropical garden, the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is a flash of emerald and copper. Bold, t...

Birds

Rufous-vented Chachalaca

Ortalis ruficauda

The Rufous-vented Chachalaca is the charismatic, vocal soul of the Caribbean dry forest. Known for its raucous mornin...

Birds

Rufous-winged Tanager

Tangara lavinia

A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Rufous-winged Tanager is known for its brilliant emerald plumage and s...

Birds

Russell's Viper

Daboia russelii

South Asia's most famous ambush predator, the Russell's Viper, is easily recognized by its beautiful chain-link patte...

Reptiles

Russet-backed Oropendola

Psarocolius angustifrons

A master of the canopy, the Russet-backed Oropendola is famous for its elaborate hanging nests and prehistoric-soundi...

Birds

Russet-crowned Motmot

Momotus mexicanus

With its stunning cinnamon-colored cap and iconic 'pendulum' tail, the Russet-crowned Motmot is a true showstopper of...

Birds

Russet-crowned Warbler

Myiothlypis coronata

A vibrant spark in the Andean undergrowth, the Russet-crowned Warbler is famous for its glowing yellow belly and its ...

Birds

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

A ghostly traveler of the boreal wetlands, the Rusty Blackbird is a rare and rewarding visitor to discover. Known for...

Birds

Rusty Carpetshark

Parascyllium ferrugineum

Meet the 'eel-shark' of the southern reefs. The Rusty Carpetshark is a master of camouflage, spending its nights glid...

Fish

Rusty-collared Seedeater

Sporophila collaris

A gem of the South American grasslands, the Rusty-collared Seedeater is famous for its vibrant rufous chest band and ...

Birds

Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow

Melozone kieneri

A secretive gem of the Mexican highlands, the Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow is easily identified by its fiery cap and ...

Birds

Rusty-faced Parrot

Hapalopsittaca amazonina

A colorful specialist of the high Andes, the Rusty-faced Parrot is a social and vocal bird that thrives in the misty ...

Birds

Rusty Flowerpiercer

Diglossa sittoides

The clever burglar of the bird world, the Rusty Flowerpiercer uses a hooked bill to steal nectar from the most beauti...

Birds

Rusty-margined Flycatcher

Myiozetetes cayanensis

With its bold white eyebrows and vibrant yellow belly, the Rusty-margined Flycatcher is a lively addition to any trop...

Birds

Rusty-margined Guan

Penelope superciliaris

An elegant forest dweller known for its rhythmic wing-drumming and distinct rusty-edged wings. This South American be...

Birds

Rusty-patched Bumble Bee

Bombus affinis

The Rusty-patched Bumble Bee is a crown jewel of North American pollinators. Once common across the East and Midwest,...

Insects

Rusty-spotted Genet

Genetta fieldiana

The Rusty-spotted Genet is the 'spotted phantom' of the African night, a lithe and elegant predator that moves throug...

Mammals

Rusty Tussock Moth

Orgyia antiqua

A master of transformation and unusual habits, the Rusty Tussock Moth features day-flying males and flightless female...

Insects

Rusty-winged Barbtail

Premnornis guttuliger

A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Rusty-winged Barbtail is known for its vibrant rufous wings and its habit of...

Birds

Rustyside Sucker

Thoburnia hamiltoni

A rare gem of the Southeast's mountain waters, the Rustyside Sucker is a master of the rocky stream bed. Found only i...

Fish

Sabre Squirrelfish

Sargocentron spiniferum

The undisputed giant of the squirrelfish family, the Sabre Squirrelfish is a crimson sentinel of the reef. With its f...

Fish

Sacred Kingfisher

Todiramphus sanctus

A flash of turquoise in the Australian bush, the Sacred Kingfisher is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. From mangr...

Birds

Saddle-billed Stork

Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis

Meet the most colorful giant of the African wetlands. With its massive 'saddled' bill and striking iridescent plumage...

Birds

Saffron-crowned Tanager

Tangara xanthocephala

A social icon of the Andean cloud forests, the Saffron-crowned Tanager dazzles with its golden head and shimmering tu...

Birds

Saffron Finch

Sicalis flaveola

A burst of golden sunshine for your backyard, the Saffron Finch is a bold and musical tanager. With its fiery orange ...

Birds

Saffron Sapphire

Iolaus pallene

With its brilliant golden wings and hidden metallic 'sapphire' spots, the Saffron Sapphire is a high-speed jewel of t...

Insects

Saffron Shiner

Hydrophlox rubricroceus

Meet the 'fire of the creek,' a brilliant freshwater gem that turns Appalachian streams into a spectacle of crimson a...

Fish

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk

Sympetrum costiferum

A late-season gem of the insect world, the Saffron-winged Meadowhawk brings a flash of brilliant red and gold to the ...

Insects

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

The Sage Thrasher is the master of the western shrubsteppe, known for its brilliant yellow eyes and a song that can f...

Birds

Sagebrush Sparrow

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

Meet the 'phantom of the flats,' a shy desert specialist known for its frantic running and melodic song. The Sagebrus...

Birds

Sailfin Molly

Poecilia latipinna

Boasting a magnificent dorsal fin that rivals the beauty of any tropical reef fish, the Sailfin Molly is a coastal ic...

Fish