Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Semicircle Angelfish
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
A master of metamorphosis, the Semicircle Angelfish transforms from a striped sapphire juvenile into a speckled emera...
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the shoreline, the Semipalmated Plover is a master of the dash-and-stop hunt. Known for it...
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Witness the frantic energy of one of nature's greatest travelers. The Semipalmated Sandpiper may be small, but its ma...
Senegal Lapwing
Vanellus lugubris
Meet the elegant Senegal Lapwing, an understated beauty of the African grasslands. With its striking white forehead a...
Serval
Leptailurus serval
With its oversized ears and incredible leaping ability, the serval is the ultimate high-tech hunter of the African sa...
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. ...
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...
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...
Sharksucker
Echeneis naucrates
Meet the ocean's ultimate hitchhiker, a master of attachment that turns the world's largest predators into a personal...
Sharp-angled Carpet
Euphyia unangulata
A masterpiece of geometric camouflage, the Sharp-angled Carpet is a frequent but often overlooked visitor to damp sum...
Sharp-nosed Leafhopper
Scaphytopius acutus
The Sharp-nosed Leafhopper is a master of miniature camouflage, featuring a uniquely pointed head and intricate wing ...
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...
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Calidris acuminata
A champion of migration, the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper journeys across the globe with elegance and speed. Recognizable b...
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...
Sharpsnout Seabream
Diplodus puntazzo
With its strikingly pointed profile and elegant silver stripes, the Sharpsnout Seabream is a master of the rocky surf...
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Recognizable by its bold 'convict' stripes and remarkably human-like teeth, the Sheepshead is the cleverest resident ...
Sheepshead Minnow
Cyprinodon variegatus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the salt marsh, the Sheepshead Minnow is famous for its stunning iridescent blue breeding ...
Shikra
Tachyspiza badia
Meet the Shikra, the spirited 'pocket hawk' of the suburbs. This small but mighty raptor is a master of ambush, turni...
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...
Shining Honeycreeper
Cyanerpes lucidus
A vibrant jewel of the Central American canopy, the Shining Honeycreeper is best known for its electric indigo feathe...
Shiny Cowbird
Molothrus bonariensis
A master of opportunism with a coat of shimmering violet, the Shiny Cowbird is a fascinating visitor to open landscap...
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. ...
Shoebill
Balaeniceps rex
Step back in time with the Shoebill, a prehistoric-looking giant of the African wetlands. Known for its massive woode...
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
The 'sewing machine' of the shore, the Short-billed Dowitcher is a marvel of migratory endurance and specialized feed...
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...
Short-billed Honeycreeper
Cyanerpes nitidus
A miniature marvel of the Amazonian canopy, the Short-billed Honeycreeper dazzles with its electric blue plumage and ...
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 ...
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...
Short Mackerel
Rastrelliger brachysoma
The Short Mackerel is the shimmering heartbeat of Southeast Asian coasts, a deep-bodied speedster that moves in mesme...
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...
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...
Short-tailed Shearwater
Ardenna tenuirostris
Meet the ultimate long-distance traveler of the Australian coast. Known for their epic 30,000km migration, Short-tail...
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...
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...
Shortbelly Rockfish
Sebastes jordani
The Shortbelly Rockfish is a slender, schooling marvel of the Pacific depths, serving as the essential 'bread and but...
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...
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