Species library

Senegal Lapwing

Vanellus lugubris

Meet the elegant Senegal Lapwing, an understated beauty of the African grasslands. With its striking white forehead a...

Birds

Senegal Thick-knee

Burhinus senegalensis

With its piercing yellow eyes and enigmatic nocturnal calls, the Senegal Thick-knee is a master of the twilight hours...

Birds

Serrated Hinged Terrapin

Pelusios sinuatus

The Serrated Hinged Terrapin is Africa’s largest hinged turtle, known for its jagged shell and remarkable ability to ...

Reptiles

Serval

Leptailurus serval

With its oversized ears and incredible leaping ability, the serval is the ultimate high-tech hunter of the African sa...

Mammals

Setaceous Hebrew Character

Xestia c-nigrum

Named for the cryptic, ancient-looking symbol on its wings, the Setaceous Hebrew Character is a master of the night. ...

Insects

Seven-colored Tanager

Tangara fastuosa

One of South America's most breathtakingly vibrant birds, the Seven-colored Tanager is a living rainbow endemic to th...

Birds

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle

Coccinella septempunctata

The iconic 'C-7' is a gardener's most colorful ally, patrolling backyard plants for pests with its striking red-and-b...

Insects

Sharksucker

Echeneis naucrates

Meet the ocean's ultimate hitchhiker, a master of attachment that turns the world's largest predators into a personal...

Fish

Sharp-angled Carpet

Euphyia unangulata

A masterpiece of geometric camouflage, the Sharp-angled Carpet is a frequent but often overlooked visitor to damp sum...

Insects

Sharp-nosed Leafhopper

Scaphytopius acutus

The Sharp-nosed Leafhopper is a master of miniature camouflage, featuring a uniquely pointed head and intricate wing ...

Insects

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

Meet the garden’s most agile aviator. The Sharp-shinned Hawk is a master of stealth and speed, bringing the raw energ...

Birds

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

Calidris acuminata

A champion of migration, the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper journeys across the globe with elegance and speed. Recognizable b...

Birds

Sharpe's Grysbok

Raphicerus sharpei

The Sharpe's Grysbok is a tiny, grizzled ghost of the African bush. This solitary, nocturnal browser uses its salt-an...

Mammals

Sharpsnout Seabream

Diplodus puntazzo

With its strikingly pointed profile and elegant silver stripes, the Sharpsnout Seabream is a master of the rocky surf...

Fish

Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

Recognizable by its bold 'convict' stripes and remarkably human-like teeth, the Sheepshead is the cleverest resident ...

Fish

Sheepshead Minnow

Cyprinodon variegatus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the salt marsh, the Sheepshead Minnow is famous for its stunning iridescent blue breeding ...

Fish

Shikra

Tachyspiza badia

Meet the Shikra, the spirited 'pocket hawk' of the suburbs. This small but mighty raptor is a master of ambush, turni...

Birds

Shining-blue Kingfisher

Alcedo quadribrachys

A jewel of the African rainforest, the Shining-blue Kingfisher is a master of the shaded stream. With its brilliant s...

Birds

Shining Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes lucidus

A vibrant jewel of the Central American canopy, the Shining Honeycreeper is best known for its electric indigo feathe...

Birds

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

A master of opportunism with a coat of shimmering violet, the Shiny Cowbird is a fascinating visitor to open landscap...

Birds

Shiny Flea Beetle

Asphaera lustrans

A miniature marvel of the insect world, the Shiny Flea Beetle dazzles with its metallic blue shell and golden spots. ...

Insects

Shoebill

Balaeniceps rex

Step back in time with the Shoebill, a prehistoric-looking giant of the African wetlands. Known for its massive woode...

Birds

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

The 'sewing machine' of the shore, the Short-billed Dowitcher is a marvel of migratory endurance and specialized feed...

Birds

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

A refined and elegant visitor from the North, the Short-billed Gull is easily identified by its gentle expression and...

Birds

Short-billed Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes nitidus

A miniature marvel of the Amazonian canopy, the Short-billed Honeycreeper dazzles with its electric blue plumage and ...

Birds

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

A master of the meadows, the Short-eared Owl is one of the few owls you can spot hunting under the glow of a setting ...

Birds

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

The Short-finned Eel is a master of migration, traveling thousands of miles from backyard ponds to the deep ocean. Th...

Fish

Short-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala macrorhynchus

The 'cheetah of the deep' is a master of the open ocean, known for its incredible diving speed and unbreakable family...

Mammals

Short Mackerel

Rastrelliger brachysoma

The Short Mackerel is the shimmering heartbeat of Southeast Asian coasts, a deep-bodied speedster that moves in mesme...

Fish

Short-tailed Blue

Cupido argiades

A tiny, violet-hued gem of the grassy meadows, the Short-tailed Blue is famous for its delicate 'cupid' tails and low...

Insects

Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant

Myiornis ecaudatus

The world's smallest perching bird is a hidden gem of the tropical canopy. Looking more like a large bumblebee than a...

Birds

Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Meet the ultimate long-distance traveler of the Australian coast. Known for their epic 30,000km migration, Short-tail...

Birds

Short-toed Snake-Eagle

Circaetus gallicus

A master of the thermal updrafts, the Short-toed Snake-Eagle is a stunning specialist hunter with an owl-like gaze. I...

Birds

Short-winged Conehead

Conocephalus dorsalis

A gem of the marshland, the Short-winged Conehead is a vibrant green bush cricket that thrives in the humid micro-cli...

Insects

Shortbelly Rockfish

Sebastes jordani

The Shortbelly Rockfish is a slender, schooling marvel of the Pacific depths, serving as the essential 'bread and but...

Fish

Shortfin Corvina

Cynoscion parvipinnis

A shimmering silver phantom of the Pacific surf, the Shortfin Corvina is a vocal predator known for its stealth and s...

Fish