Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey

Cercopithecus petaurista

Meet West Africa’s heart-nosed acrobat. The Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey is a social canopy-dweller famous for its striki...

Birds

Lesser Spotted Eagle

Clanga pomarina

A majestic transcontinental traveler, the Lesser Spotted Eagle is as comfortable walking through a Polish meadow as i...

Birds

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Dryobates minor

The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is a sparrow-sized master of the canopy, known for its rapid-fire drumming and striking...

Insects

Lesser Stag Beetle

Dorcus parallelipipedus

The Lesser Stag Beetle is a sturdy, matte-black 'lumberjack' of the backyard. Frequently found near old wood, these f...

Insects

Lesser Thick-legged Flower Beetle

Ischnomera cyanea

A shimmering jewel of the late spring garden, the Lesser Thick-legged Flower Beetle dazzles with its metallic blue-gr...

Insects

Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus vespilloides

The forest's most colorful undertaker, the Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle, is a master of recycling. Known for its de...

Birds

Lesser Violetear

Colibri cyanotus

A shimmering jewel of the high-altitude cloud forests, the Lesser Violetear is as famous for its aggressive personali...

Birds

Lesser Whitethroat

Curruca curruca

A master of the thicket, the Lesser Whitethroat is a subtle beauty known for its distinctive dark mask and mechanical...

Insects

Lesser Yellow Underwing

Noctua comes

A common yet stunning visitor to the night garden, the Lesser Yellow Underwing carries a secret splash of saffron hid...

Birds

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

A long-distance traveler with stilt-like golden legs and a refined silhouette, the Lesser Yellowlegs brings a touch o...

Birds

Lesson's Motmot

Momotus lessonii

The 'pendulum of the forest,' Lesson's Motmot is famous for its stunning turquoise crown and a unique racket-tipped t...

Birds

Lesson's Seedeater

Sporophila bouvronides

A dapper little songbird of the South American grasslands, the Lesson's Seedeater is a master of the 'weed-patch' sta...

Birds

Letter-winged Kite

Elanus scriptus

Meet the ghost of the Australian outback, the world's only nocturnal kite. With its striking red eyes and iconic 'M' ...

Birds

Lettered Aracari

Pteroglossus inscriptus

Admired for the cryptic, ink-like markings on its bill, the Lettered Aracari is the smallest and most social of the A...

Mammals

L'Hoest's Monkey

Allochrocebus lhoesti

The L'Hoest's monkey is a regal, white-bearded primate that rules the forest floors of the Albertine Rift. Known for ...

Fish

Light Dusky Rockfish

Sebastes variabilis

A social wanderer of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Light Dusky Rockfish is a master of the mid-water reefs. Wit...

Birds

Lilac-breasted Roller

Coracias caudatus

Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Lilac-breasted Roller is a kaleidoscope of color....

Birds

Lilac-crowned Amazon

Amazona finschi

With its stunning violet-blue crown and spirited personality, the Lilac-crowned Amazon is a crown jewel of the Pacifi...

Insects

Lily Leaf Beetle

Lilioceris lilii

A brilliant scarlet gem of the garden, the Lily Leaf Beetle is as beautiful as it is destructive to prize-winning lil...

Insects

Lime Swallowtail

Papilio demoleus

A vibrant, tailless traveler of the citrus groves, the Lime Swallowtail is one of the most common and energetic butte...

Birds

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

Meet the Lincoln's Sparrow, the shy 'mouse' of the bird world. This secretive traveler is prized by birders for its s...

Birds

Lineated Foliage-gleaner

Syndactyla subalaris

A methodical detective of the cloud forest, the Lineated Foliage-gleaner uses its powerful bill to uncover life hidde...

Birds

Lineated Woodpecker

Dryocopus lineatus

A striking giant of the tropical canopy, the Lineated Woodpecker is famous for its flaming red crest and powerful dru...

Fish

Lined Combtooth Blenny

Ecsenius lineatus

A master of the 'perch and watch' lifestyle, the Lined Combtooth Blenny brings personality to the reef with its strik...

Birds

Lined Seedeater

Sporophila lineola

With its dapper 'mustache' and melodic trill, the Lined Seedeater is a charismatic visitor to South American grasslan...

Mammals

Lion

Panthera leo

The lion is the world's most social big cat, a symbol of strength and majesty that rules the African savanna in power...

Mammals

Lion-tailed Macaque

Macaca silenus

Meet the 'Lion' of India's rainforests. With its striking silver mane and tufted tail, this endangered primate is a r...

Birds

Little Bittern

Botaurus minutus

A tiny master of disguise, the Little Bittern is the smallest heron in its range, expertly blending into reedbeds wit...

Birds

Little Black Cormorant

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris

A sleek, emerald-eyed master of the water, the Little Black Cormorant is famous for its coordinated pack-hunting and ...

Birds

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

A master of patience, the Little Blue Heron is the 'quiet neighbor' of the wetlands. Famous for its dramatic color tr...

Birds

Little Eagle

Hieraaetus morphnoides

The Little Eagle is Australia's smallest eagle, a compact powerhouse of the skies recognizable by its feathered legs ...

Birds

Little Egret

Egretta garzetta

Elegant, energetic, and easily identified by its bright 'yellow slippers,' the Little Egret is a master of the marsh....

Insects

Little Glassywing

Vernia verna

The Little Glassywing is a dark, dashing inhabitant of summer meadows, named for the shimmering 'windows' on its wing...

Birds

Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Meet the 'dabchick,' a tiny, fluff-butted master of the underwater world. With its vibrant red neck and disappearing ...

Birds

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

The world's smallest gull is a masterpiece of avian grace, combining the elegance of a tern with the resilience of a ...

Birds

Little Kingfisher

Ceyx pusillus

The Little Kingfisher is a tiny, living jewel of the northern mangroves. Though barely larger than a thumb, its brill...