Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

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Shortfin Corvina
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...

Shortfin Mako
Fish

Shortfin Mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Meet the ocean's fastest shark, a metallic-blue torpedo capable of reaching speeds that rival a car on the highway. T...

Shortfin Molly
Fish

Shortfin Molly

Poecilia mexicana

A resilient gem of Central American waterways, the Shortfin Molly is famous for its ability to thrive in everything f...

Shorthead Redhorse
Fish

Shorthead Redhorse

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Meet the vibrant 'river vacuum' of the North American waterways. With its striking red fins and tireless work ethic, ...

Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Fish

Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula kuhlii

The Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the tropical oceans, famous for its acrobatic leaps and gent...

Shortjaw Cisco
Fish

Shortjaw Cisco

Coregonus zenithicus

A silver ghost of the Great Lakes, the Shortjaw Cisco thrives in the cold, dark depths where few other fish dare to g...

Shortjaw kokopu
Fish

Shortjaw kokopu

Galaxias postvectis

Meet New Zealand's reclusive stream-climber. The Shortjaw kōkopu is a master of camouflage, thriving in the cool, bou...

Shovelnose Guitarfish
Fish

Shovelnose Guitarfish

Pseudobatos productus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Shovelnose Guitarfish is a prehistoric survivor that patrols our sandy shores wi...

Shy Albatross
Birds

Shy Albatross

Thalassarche cauta

Meet Australia's only endemic albatross, a majestic sea-wanderer that spends its life gliding over the Southern Ocean...

Siberian Stonechat
Birds

Siberian Stonechat

Saxicola maurus

A striking master of the open fields, the Siberian Stonechat is famous for its bold black-and-orange plumage and its ...

Siberian Wood Frog
Amphibians

Siberian Wood Frog

Rana amurensis

A champion of the cold, the Siberian Wood Frog is a master of survival in the north. Its striking orange belly and ma...

Sickle-winged Guan
Birds

Sickle-winged Guan

Chamaepetes goudotii

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Sickle-winged Guan is famous for its vibrant blue face and the unique '...

Side-striped Jackal
Mammals

Side-striped Jackal

Lupulella adusta

The Side-striped Jackal is a master of the shadows, blending perfectly into the African bush with its grizzled coat a...

Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog
Amphibians

Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog

Rana sierrae

A resilient inhabitant of the high-altitude wilderness, the Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog is a master of the alpin...

Sika Deer
Mammals

Sika Deer

Cervus nippon

Known as the 'Miniature Elk' for their vocal nature and majestic presence, the Sika Deer is a master of the forest ed...

Silky Field Ant
Insects

Silky Field Ant

Formica subsericea

The Silky Field Ant is a shimmering, high-speed architect that brings life to your garden soil. Recognizable by their...

Silky Shark
Fish

Silky Shark

Carcharhinus falciformis

The ultimate ocean athlete, the Silky Shark is world-renowned for its shimmering metallic skin and incredible pelagic...

Silver-beaked Tanager
Birds

Silver-beaked Tanager

Ramphocelus carbo

The Silver-beaked Tanager is a masterpiece of contrast, featuring deep velvety maroon plumage and a bill that shines ...

Silver-ground Carpet
Insects

Silver-ground Carpet

Xanthorhoe montanata

A common but beautiful summer visitor, the Silver-ground Carpet is easily recognized by its striking chocolate-brown ...

Silver Gull
Birds

Silver Gull

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Australia's most iconic coastal bird, the Silver Gull, is a master of survival and a frequent visitor to backyard bir...

Silver Lamprey
Fish

Silver Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon unicuspis

The silver lamprey is a remarkable 'living fossil' that has inhabited North American waterways for millions of years....

Silver Perch
Fish

Silver Perch

Bairdiella chrysoura

The Silver Perch is the shimmering 'gold-tailed' gem of the Atlantic coast, known for its nightly drumming concerts a...

Silver Redhorse
Fish

Silver Redhorse

Moxostoma anisurum

The Silver Redhorse is a shimmering, long-lived 'ghost' of the river bottom, capable of living for over 40 years in c...

Silver Shiner
Fish

Silver Shiner

Notropis photogenis

Often called the 'trout of the minnow world,' the Silver Shiner is a shimmering, high-energy acrobat found in our cle...

Silver-spotted Skipper
Insects

Silver-spotted Skipper

Epargyreus clarus

Don't let the drab brown wings fool you—the Silver-spotted Skipper is a master of disguise with a brilliant metallic ...

Silver Streaked Acacia Blue
Insects

Silver Streaked Acacia Blue

Zinaspa todara

A shimmering jewel of the forest edge, the Silver Streaked Acacia Blue is famous for the brilliant metallic streaks t...

Silver-studded Blue
Insects

Silver-studded Blue

Plebejus argus

A shimmering jewel of the heathland, the Silver-studded Blue is a tiny marvel with a secret. Beyond its iridescent wi...

Silver Teal
Birds

Silver Teal

Spatula versicolor

With its striking black cap and sky-blue bill, the Silver Teal is a jewel of South American wetlands. This elegant, s...

Silver-throated Tanager
Birds

Silver-throated Tanager

Tangara icterocephala

A flash of living sunshine in the mossy cloud forests, the Silver-throated Tanager is a social gem known for its bril...

Silver Trevally
Fish

Silver Trevally

Pseudocaranx georgianus

A shimmering icon of the Southern Hemisphere's coastal waters, the Silver Trevally is a master of speed and social co...

Silver Weakfish
Fish

Silver Weakfish

Cynoscion nothus

The Silver Weakfish is the 'ghost of the estuary,' a shimmering, drum-beating predator that haunts coastal docks and ...

Silverband Shiner
Fish

Silverband Shiner

Paranotropis shumardi

A shimmering jewel of the Mississippi, the Silverband Shiner is a master of the deep river current. With its brillian...

Silvered Leaf Monkey
Mammals

Silvered Leaf Monkey

Trachypithecus cristatus

Elegant and elusive, the Silvered Leaf Monkey is a master of the canopy with its distinctive 'frosted' fur and vibran...

Silverjaw Minnow
Fish

Silverjaw Minnow

Ericymba buccata

The Silverjaw Minnow is a shimmering treasure of the stream bed, easily recognized by the unique 'silver windows' on ...

Silverleaf Whitefly
Insects

Silverleaf Whitefly

Bemisia tabaci

The Silverleaf Whitefly is a tiny, waxy-winged traveler that has conquered gardens across the globe. Though barely th...

Silverstreak Blue
Insects

Silverstreak Blue

Iraota timoleon

A shimmering jewel of the canopy, the Silverstreak Blue combines high-speed aerial acrobatics with stunning metallic ...

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