Species library

Southern Gray-headed Sparrow

Passer diffusus

A dapper and resilient neighbor, the Southern Gray-headed Sparrow is the quiet charm of the African backyard. With it...

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Southern Grey-headed Sparrow

Passer diffusus

A clean-cut and handsome resident of Southern Africa, the Southern Grey-headed Sparrow is the sophisticated native co...

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Southern Ground Hornbill

Bucorvus leadbeateri

The Southern Ground Hornbill is a majestic, ground-dwelling giant known for its vivid red face and deep, lion-like bo...

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Southern House Wren

Troglodytes musculus

The Southern House Wren is the ultimate backyard neighbor—a tiny, brown powerhouse with a voice that can fill an enti...

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Southern Masked Weaver

Ploceus velatus

Meet the master architect of the African suburbs. Famous for their brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-weavi...

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Southern Royal Albatross

Diomedea epomophora

The Southern Royal Albatross is a magnificent giant of the sea, boasting one of the largest wingspans in the avian wo...

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Spanish Sparrow

Passer hispaniolensis

A vibrant and gregarious inhabitant of the Mediterranean, the Spanish Sparrow is defined by its striking streaked plu...

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Sparkling Violetear

Colibri coruscans

A shimmering emerald icon of the Andes, the Sparkling Violetear is as bold in personality as it is in color. Famous f...

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Speckle-faced Parrot

Pionus tumultuosus

Perched high in the misty Andean cloud forests, the Speckle-faced Parrot is a master of the canopy, adorned with a un...

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Speckled Pigeon

Columba guinea

With its striking red eye-patches and beautifully patterned 'speckled' wings, this hardy African native is a master o...

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Speckled Tanager

Ixothraupis guttata

A masterpiece of nature's pointillism, the Speckled Tanager is a vibrant green gem of the tropical canopy. These soci...

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Spectacled Eider

Somateria fischeri

A master of the Arctic ice, the Spectacled Eider is famous for the stunning circular patches around its eyes. This ra...

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Spectacled Parrotlet

Forpus conspicillatus

The Spectacled Parrotlet is a pint-sized powerhouse of color and personality, famous for the brilliant blue 'glasses'...

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Spectacled Petrel

Procellaria conspicillata

A rare gem of the South Atlantic, the Spectacled Petrel is named for the striking white bands that circle its eyes. N...

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Spectacled Thrush

Turdus nudigenis

With its striking orange-yellow 'spectacles' and a song that rivals the finest musicians, the Spectacled Thrush is a ...

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Spectacled Weaver

Ploceus ocularis

With its distinctive black 'spectacles' and piercing pale eyes, the Spectacled Weaver is a master architect of the Af...

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Speke's Weaver

Ploceus spekei

The Speke's Weaver is a vibrant, golden-hued architect of the East African savanna, famous for its elaborate woven ne...

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Spinifex Pigeon

Geophaps plumifera

Meet the 'miniature punk' of the Australian outback. With its striking upright crest and vibrant cinnamon plumage, th...

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Spix's Guan

Penelope jacquacu

The iconic 'forest turkey' of the Amazon, Spix's Guan is a master of the canopy known for its striking red throat and...

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Spix's Macaw

Cyanopsitta spixii

The Spix's Macaw is a symbol of hope and persistence, recently returned to the Brazilian wild after being extinct in ...

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Spot-breasted Ibis

Bostrychia rara

A 'ghost' of the African tropical forest, the Spot-breasted Ibis is a master of camouflage and stealth. With its irid...

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Spot-crowned Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes affinis

A master of the vertical climb, the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper is the high-altitude specialist of the Middle American c...

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Spot-throated Hummingbird

Thaumasius taczanowskii

A Peruvian endemic with a charmingly freckled throat, the Spot-throated Hummingbird is a master of the dry Andean val...

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Spotted Barbtail

Premnoplex brunnescens

A secretive gem of the Andean mist, the Spotted Barbtail is a master of the mossy understory. With its unique spiny t...

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Spotted Dove

Spilopelia chinensis

With its delicate checkered 'pearl neck' and peaceful coo, the Spotted Dove is a charming visitor to any garden. Thes...

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Spotted Eagle-Owl

Bubo africanus

With its iconic ear tufts and piercing yellow gaze, the Spotted Eagle-Owl is the ultimate nocturnal guardian of the g...

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Spotted Harrier

Circus assimilis

The Spotted Harrier is an elegant low-altitude specialist, easily recognized by its 'smoke-grey' wings and striking c...

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Spotted Owl

Strix occidentalis

The Spotted Owl is the silent guardian of the West's ancient forests. With its iconic dark eyes and intricate spotted...

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Spotted Redshank

Tringa erythropus

An elegant traveler of the wetlands, the Spotted Redshank is famous for its dramatic charcoal-black breeding plumage ...

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Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

The Spotted Sandpiper is the energetic 'teeter-totter' of the shoreline. Known for its rhythmic tail-bobbing and uniq...

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Spotted Tanager

Ixothraupis punctata

Dressed in a shimmering coat of turquoise and jet-black speckles, the Spotted Tanager is one of the most exquisite ge...

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Spotted Thick-knee

Burhinus capensis

A master of camouflage with piercing yellow eyes, the Spotted Thick-knee is the ultimate nocturnal neighbor. Often hi...

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Spotted Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum maculatum

A tiny dynamo of the tropical canopy, the Spotted Tody-Flycatcher is easily recognized by its heavy breast streaks an...

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Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

With its striking red eyes and rhythmic 'double-scratch' hop, the Spotted Towhee is the flashy, secretive star of the...

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Sprague's Pipit

Anthus spragueii

A master of the open skies and hidden grasses, Sprague's Pipit is the elusive ghost of the North American prairie, kn...

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Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

Meet the bold sentinel of the shoreline. With its high-contrast plumage and fearless attitude, the Spur-winged Lapwin...

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