Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Sayaca Tanager

Thraupis sayaca

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

Insects

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 ...

Birds

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 ...

Fish

Scalloped Ribbonfish

Zu cristatus

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

Birds

Scaly-breasted Hummingbird

Phaeochroa cuvierii

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

Birds

Scaly-headed Parrot

Pionus maximiliani

The Scaly-headed Parrot is a master of subtle beauty, featuring a sophisticated palette of bronze, olive, and purple....

Birds

Scaly-naped Amazon

Amazona mercenarius

Meet the rugged mountaineer of the parrot world. The Scaly-naped Amazon is one of the few parrot species that thrives...

Insects

Scarce Chaser

Libellula fulva

A rare gem of the wetlands, the Scarce Chaser dazzles with its striking transition from vibrant orange to sky blue. W...

Birds

Scarlet-fronted Parakeet

Psittacara wagleri

A social and spirited resident of the northern Andes, the Scarlet-fronted Parakeet is easily recognized by its vibran...

Birds

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

The Scarlet Macaw is a living masterpiece of the tropical canopy, boasting a brilliant palette of primary colors and ...

Insects

Scarlet Malachite Beetle

Malachius aeneus

A jewel of the summer meadow, the Scarlet Malachite Beetle captivates with its brilliant metallic green and fiery red...

Birds

Scarlet-rumped Cacique

Cacicus uropygialis

A master of mimicry with a hidden flash of crimson, the Scarlet-rumped Cacique is the charismatic socialite of the tr...

Insects

Scarlet Skimmer

Crocothemis servilia

A flash of fire in the garden, the Scarlet Skimmer is one of the most vibrant dragonflies you can encounter. Renowned...

Birds

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

A breathtaking flash of crimson against the forest green, the Scarlet Tanager is one of North America's most stunning...

Amphibians

Schlegel's Green Tree Frog

Zhangixalus schlegelii

An emerald jewel of the Japanese countryside, Schlegel's Green Tree Frog is a master of camouflage known for its melo...

Reptiles

Schneider's Dwarf Caiman

Paleosuchus trigonatus

The 'smooth-fronted' ghost of the Amazon, Schneider's Dwarf Caiman is a rugged, heavily armored reptile that is as mu...

Fish

School Shark

Galeorhinus galeus

A sleek, bronze-hued wanderer of the temperate seas, the School Shark is one of the ocean's most impressive long-dist...

Fish

Schoolmaster Snapper

Lutjanus apodus

A golden-finned sentinel of the reefs and mangroves, the Schoolmaster Snapper is one of the most social and recogniza...

Mammals

Scimitar-horned Oryx

Oryx dammah

Once declared extinct in the wild, the Scimitar-horned Oryx is making a miraculous comeback. Known for its elegant, s...

Birds

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Known as the 'Texas Bird of Paradise,' the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is a stunning aerial acrobat with a tail that de...

Birds

Scopoli's Shearwater

Calonectris diomedea

A ghostly wanderer of the Mediterranean, the Scopoli's Shearwater combines effortless aerial grace with a mysterious ...

Birds

Scott's Oriole

Icterus parisorum

A striking flash of lemon-yellow against the desert sky, the Scott's Oriole is the master of the arid Southwest. Ofte...

Fish

Scrawled Filefish

Aluterus scriptus

With its neon-blue markings and unique 'broom-like' tail, the Scrawled Filefish is one of the ocean's most artistic m...

Birds

Screaming Cowbird

Molothrus rufoaxillaris

Meet the Screaming Cowbird, a specialized brood parasite of South America known for its piercing calls and unique rel...

Birds

Scrub Euphonia

Euphonia affinis

A tiny gem of the tropical scrub, the Scrub Euphonia delights backyard observers with its vibrant yellow plumage and ...

Mammals

Scrub Hare

Lepus saxatilis

With their oversized ears and incredible speed, the Scrub Hare is a charismatic nocturnal visitor to many Southern Af...

Insects

Sculptured Resin Bee

Megachile sculpturalis

An architectural marvel of the insect world, the Sculptured Resin Bee is a large, solitary pollinator known for its g...

Fish

Scup

Stenotomus chrysops

The Scup is the shimmering silver dollar of the Atlantic coast, known for its spirited personality and beautiful irid...

Insects

Scurfy Scale

Chionaspis furfura

The Scurfy Scale is a tiny architect of the backyard, building protective white armor that can coat the branches of f...

Fish

Sea Lamprey

Petromyzon marinus

The ancient, jawless 'vampire' of the waterways. The Sea Lamprey is a fascinating survivor from an era before the din...

Birds

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

A hardy specialist of the coastal fringe, the Seaside Sparrow is a master of the salt marsh. With its robust bill and...

Birds

Sedge Warbler

Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

A boisterous and bold songster of the wetlands, the Sedge Warbler is easily identified by its striking white 'eyebrow...

Birds

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

The Sedge Wren is a tiny, streaked marvel of the wet prairie, known for its secretive nature and machine-gun chatter....

Fish

Segmented blenny

Salarias segmentatus

With its quirky personality and striking banded pattern, the Segmented blenny is the busy gardener of the Pacific ree...