Species library

Sailfin Shiner

Pteronotropis hypselopterus

With its magnificent oversized fin and neon-bright iridescent colors, the Sailfin Shiner is the hidden gem of Souther...

Fish

Salmon Shark

Lamna ditropis

The ultimate cold-water athlete, the Salmon Shark is a warm-blooded marvel of the North Pacific. Often called the 'Gr...

Fish

Salt Marsh Moth

Estigmene acrea

A snowy white beauty with a hidden splash of orange, the Salt Marsh Moth is a master of adaptation found from Canadia...

Insects

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

The ghost of the Atlantic coast, the Saltmarsh Sparrow is a master of camouflage that lives its entire life between t...

Birds

Salt's Dik-dik

Madoqua saltiana

One of Africa's smallest and most enchanting antelopes, the Salt's Dik-dik is a master of camouflage in the arid Horn...

Mammals

Salvin's Albatross

Thalassarche salvini

A master of the Southern Ocean, Salvin's Albatross is a magnificent glider known for its smoky-grey plumage and incre...

Birds

Salvin's Curassow

Mitu salvini

A ghost of the Amazonian understory, Salvin's Curassow is a magnificent, glossy-black bird known for its striking red...

Birds

Sambar

Rusa unicolor

The Sambar is the ghost of the Asian forest—a massive, shaggy deer known for its incredible stealth and majestic thre...

Mammals

Sand Gazelle

Gazella marica

The 'ghost of the dunes,' the Sand Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation. With its ethereal pale coat and spi...

Mammals

Sand Shiner

Miniellus stramineus

The Sand Shiner is a shimmering, social minnow that brings life to the sandy shallows of North American streams. Ofte...

Fish

Sand Tiger Shark

Carcharias taurus

Meet the ocean's most misunderstood giant. With its toothy grin and calm demeanor, the Sand Tiger Shark is a marvel o...

Fish

Sand Weakfish

Cynoscion arenarius

The ghost of the estuary, the Sand Weakfish is a shimmering, silver predator known for its 'croaking' calls and light...

Fish

Sandbar Shark

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Defined by its towering dorsal fin and calm, steady patrol, the Sandbar Shark is the silent guardian of our coastal s...

Fish

Sanderling

Calidris alba

The energetic sprinter of the shoreline, the Sanderling is a delight to watch as it dances with the waves. With its p...

Birds

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

With their prehistoric trumpeting calls and elegant 'bustle' feathers, Sandhill Cranes are the tall, stately ambassad...

Birds

Sandpaper Skate

Bathyraja kincaidii

The Sandpaper Skate is a hidden gem of the Pacific floor, a graceful cartilaginous fish with a texture as rugged as i...

Fish

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

A master of the coastal winds, the Sandwich Tern is easily identified by its 'sandwich' bill—black with a bright yell...

Birds

Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Chionomesa lactea

With a throat like a precious gem and a bold personality to match, the Sapphire-spangled Emerald is the crown jewel o...

Birds

Sapphire-throated Hummingbird

Chrysuronia coeruleogularis

With a throat like a polished gemstone and a spirit that refuses to back down, the Sapphire-throated Hummingbird is a...

Birds

Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Eriocnemis luciani

A high-altitude jewel of the Andes, the Sapphire-vented Puffleg is famous for its shimmering green plumage and distin...

Birds

Sardinian Warbler

Curruca melanocephala

With his dapper black cap and fiery red eyes, the Sardinian Warbler is the charismatic soundtrack of the Mediterranea...

Birds

Sargassumfish

Histrio histrio

Meet the ultimate actor of the ocean, a fish that looks more like a plant than an animal. The Sargassumfish spends it...

Fish

Sarus Crane

Antigone antigone

The Sarus Crane is a towering icon of the wetlands, standing nearly six feet tall with a striking red crown that dema...

Birds

Sauger

Sander canadensis

Meet the 'Sand Pike' of the deep river currents. With its camouflaged mottled skin and specialized night vision, the ...

Fish

Savannah Monitor

Varanus exanthematicus

The Savannah Monitor is a stocky, powerful lizard that embodies the spirit of the African plains. With its blunt snou...

Reptiles

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

Look closely for the signature yellow 'eyebrows' of the Savannah Sparrow, a small but hardy songster of the open gras...

Birds

Savi's Warbler

Locustella luscinioides

A master of disguise within the reeds, Savi's Warbler is famous for its mechanical, grasshopper-like song. Discover h...

Birds

Saw-scaled Viper

Echis carinatus

The Saw-scaled Viper may be small, but it is one of the world's most formidable predators. Known for its 'sandpaper' ...

Reptiles

Saxon Wasp

Dolichovespula saxonica

A sophisticated aerial architect, the Saxon Wasp is a gardener's friend that builds intricate paper nests and provide...

Insects

Sayaca Tanager

Thraupis sayaca

The Sayaca Tanager is the elegant 'blue-grey' ghost of South American gardens. A frequent and friendly visitor, this ...

Birds

Say's Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus sayi

The Say's Burying Beetle is a striking, orange-spotted marvel of the forest floor, known for its incredible parental ...

Insects

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

A hardy specialist of the American West, the Say's Phoebe is a desert-loving flycatcher with a warm cinnamon belly an...

Birds

Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus pileatus

Tiny but full of personality, the Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant is a master of the forest undergrowth. Famous for its 's...

Birds

Scaled Quail

Callipepla squamata

Meet the 'Cottontop' of the desert. With its iconic white crest and beautiful 'scaly' plumage, the Scaled Quail is a ...

Birds

Scalloped Ribbonfish

Zu cristatus

A shimmering specter of the deep, the Scalloped Ribbonfish is one of the ocean's most enigmatic residents, known for ...

Fish

Scaly-breasted Hummingbird

Phaeochroa cuvierii

The Scaly-breasted Hummingbird is a bold, assertive resident of the Americas, known more for its 'bully' personality ...

Birds