Species library

Laughing Dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

A dainty, lilac-toned dove famous for its bubbling, laughter-like call and stippled copper necklace. Found everywhere...

Birds

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

With its iconic cackling call and striking black summer hood, the Laughing Gull is the spirited soundtrack of the Ame...

Birds

Laughing Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

Famous for its iconic 'laughing' call and bold personality, the Laughing Kookaburra is the king of the Australian bac...

Birds

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

A rare gem of the American West, Lawrence's Goldfinch is a nomadic beauty known for its striking black mask and soft ...

Birds

Layard's Palm Squirrel

Funambulus layardi

Known as the 'Flame-striped jungle squirrel,' this vibrant endemic species is a master of the Sri Lankan canopy. With...

Mammals

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

A living gemstone of the Western wild, the Lazuli Bunting dazzles with its turquoise plumage and sweet, rolling song....

Birds

Leaf Scorpionfish

Taenianotus triacanthus

A master of underwater disguise, the Leaf Scorpionfish hides in plain sight by mimicking a piece of drifting debris. ...

Fish

Leafy Filefish

Chaetodermis penicilligerus

The ultimate master of marine disguise, the Leafy Filefish uses elaborate skin tassels and a swaying motion to transf...

Fish

Leaping Mullet

Chelon saliens

Famed for its spectacular aerial displays and shimmering silver scales, the Leaping Mullet is a dynamic visitor to co...

Fish

Least Auklet

Aethia pusilla

Meet the world's smallest auk, a tiny Arctic survivor that forms some of the largest bird colonies on the planet.

Birds

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

The Least Bittern is the ultimate marshland ghost—a tiny, acrobatic heron that stalks the reeds with unmatched stealt...

Birds

Least Brook Lamprey

Lampetra aepyptera

Meet the Least Brook Lamprey, a harmless, ancient resident of North American streams that spends years hidden in the ...

Fish

Least Chipmunk

Neotamias minimus

Meet North America's smallest and most widespread chipmunk, a pint-sized powerhouse of energy recognizable by the str...

Mammals

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

Small in size but big in personality, the Least Flycatcher is the smallest of its genus in eastern North America. Loo...

Birds

Least Killifish

Heterandria formosa

Meet North America's smallest fish, a tiny livebearer that thrives in the hidden jungles of backyard ponds and southe...

Fish

Least Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium minutissimum

The Least Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. With deceptive 'eyes' on the back of...

Birds

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

The world's smallest shorebird is a master of migration. Recognizable by its unique yellow legs and hunched posture, ...

Birds

Least Skipper

Ancyloxypha numitor

The Least Skipper is a tiny, golden treasure that dances through the tall grass. With its rhythmic, bobbing flight an...

Insects

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

The smallest of the American terns, this acrobatic bird is a master of the plunge-dive and a spirited defender of the...

Birds

Least Weasel

Mustela nivalis

The least weasel is the world’s smallest carnivore—a tiny, fearless hunter capable of squeezing through a wedding rin...

Mammals

Lechwe

Kobus leche

The lechwe is the ultimate marshland athlete, an antelope that thrives in the knee-deep waters of the African floodpl...

Mammals

LeConte's Sparrow

Ammospiza leconteii

The LeConte's Sparrow is the 'grass-mouse' of the bird world, a secretive master of the prairie with stunning buff-or...

Birds

LeConte's Thrasher

Toxostoma lecontei

Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' a master of camouflage that thrives in the harshest heat of the American Southwest. T...

Birds

Lemon Dove

Aplopelia larvata

A secretive gem of the African forest, the Lemon Dove enchants with its warm cinnamon breast and ghostly white face. ...

Birds

Lemon-rumped Warbler

Phylloscopus chloronotus

A tiny, restless gem of the Himalayas, the Lemon-rumped Warbler is famous for its vibrant yellow rump and energetic c...

Birds

Lemon Shark

Negaprion brevirostris

With their signature sun-kissed hue and social disposition, lemon sharks are the charismatic residents of the world's...

Fish

Leopard Dace

Rhinichthys falcatus

With its striking spotted pattern and love for rushing rivers, the Leopard Dace is a hidden gem of the Pacific Northw...

Fish

Leopard Seal

Hydrurga leptonyx

The Leopard Seal is the Antarctic's ultimate apex predator, a sleek and spotted powerhouse of the Southern Ocean. Kno...

Mammals

Leopard Shark

Triakis semifasciata

Admired for its stunning spotted coat and graceful movement, the Leopard Shark is a peaceful resident of North Americ...

Fish

Leopard Slug

Limax maximus

The Leopard Slug is nature's most stylish 'cleaner,' sporting striking spots and performing high-wire mating acrobati...

Insects

Leopard Tortoise

Stigmochelys pardalis

Adorned with a striking 'leopard' pattern of gold and black, this African giant is one of the most beautiful tortoise...

Reptiles

Leopard Whipray

Himantura leoparda

Adorned with striking leopard-like rings, this graceful stingray is a master of disguise in the tropical Indo-Pacific...

Fish

Lepocinclis ovum

Lepocinclis ovum

Peer into a drop of pond water and discover the emerald-green wonder of Lepocinclis ovum. This microscopic, egg-shape...

Insects

Lepocinclis oxyuris

Lepocinclis oxyuris

Step into the hidden world of the micro-wildlife in your backyard pond. Lepocinclis oxyuris is a stunning, needle-tai...

Insects

Lepocinclis spirogyroides

Lepocinclis spirogyroides

Discover the hidden geometry of the microworld! Lepocinclis spirogyroides is a stunning, spiral-shaped single-celled ...

Insects

Lesser Adjutant

Leptoptilos javanicus

A towering and prehistoric-looking resident of Asian wetlands, the Lesser Adjutant commands attention with its massiv...

Birds