Species library

Lowe's Monkey

Cercopithecus lowei

Meet Lowe's Monkey, the agile acrobat of the West African canopy. Known for its striking white brow and complex socia...

Mammals

Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

A crown jewel of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Lucifer Hummingbird enchants observers with its unique curved bill and vi...

Birds

Lucy's Warbler

Leiothlypis luciae

The 'Desert Grayback' is the smallest warbler in North America, a tiny dynamo that thrives in the heat of the Southwe...

Birds

Lulworth Skipper

Thymelicus acteon

A golden-olive treasure of the southern coast, the Lulworth Skipper is one of Britain’s rarest and most localized but...

Insects

Lutke's Halfbeak

Hemiramphus lutkei

A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Lutke's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its remarkable nee...

Fish

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

A secretive gem of the western thickets, MacGillivray's Warbler is a ground-dwelling beauty with a striking slate-gra...

Birds

Mackerel Tuna

Euthynnus affinis

The Mackerel Tuna is the ultimate coastal speedster, flashing through the Indo-Pacific with striking wavy patterns an...

Fish

Madeira Firecrest

Regulus madeirensis

Madeira's smallest avian treasure, the Madeira Firecrest is a high-speed marvel of the North Atlantic. With its fiery...

Birds

Magellanic Cormorant

Leucocarbo magellanicus

A master of the southern kelp forests, the Magellanic Cormorant is a striking seabird defined by its vibrant red faci...

Birds

Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

South America's most famous coastal bird, the Magellanic Penguin is a master of the surf and a diligent burrow-dwelle...

Birds

Magellanic Woodpecker

Campephilus magellanicus

The undisputed king of the Patagonian forests, the Magellanic Woodpecker is a prehistoric-looking giant known for its...

Birds

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

The ultimate pirate of the tropical skies, the Magnificent Frigatebird is a master of the air. With a wingspan over s...

Birds

Magnolia scale

Neolecanium cornuparvum

Often mistaken for plant buds, the Magnolia scale is a giant among scale insects. These sap-sucking specialists creat...

Insects

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

A vibrant jewel of the boreal forest, the Magnolia Warbler is famous for its 'necklace' of black streaks and its habi...

Birds

Magpie Perch

Pseudogoniistius nigripes

With its iconic black-and-white stripes and curious 'walking' fins, the Magpie Perch is a charismatic resident of sou...

Fish

Maguari Stork

Ciconia maguari

Often mistaken for its European cousin, the Maguari Stork is a titan of the South American wetlands, standing nearly ...

Birds

Mahogany Glider

Petaurus gracilis

The Mahogany Glider is one of Australia’s rarest treasures, a chestnut-colored aerialist found only in a tiny sliver ...

Mammals

Mahogany Snapper

Lutjanus mahogoni

The Mahogany Snapper is a striking reef dweller known for its vibrant reddish hues and its signature 'ink blot' later...

Fish

Malabar Parakeet

Psittacula columboides

A hidden gem of the Western Ghats, the Malabar Parakeet dazzles with its smoky grey plumage and vibrant blue wings. T...

Birds

Malabar Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus hypoleucos

Recognizable by its striking black 'socks' and silver-gray coat, the Malabar Sacred Langur is a majestic primate of I...

Mammals

Malabarian Pit Viper

Craspedocephalus malabaricus

The Malabar Pit Viper is the 'chameleon' of the Western Ghats, sporting a breathtaking array of colors from lime gree...

Reptiles

Malachite Kingfisher

Corythornis cristatus

The Malachite Kingfisher is a dazzling jewel of the African waterways, recognizable by its brilliant metallic blue pl...

Birds

Malayan Banded Wolf Snake

Lycodon subcinctus

A master of disguise and a champion lizard-hunter, the Malayan Banded Wolf Snake is a harmless backyard resident ofte...

Reptiles

Malayan Krait

Bungarus candidus

A striking master of the night, the Malayan Krait is one of Southeast Asia's most enigmatic and venomous residents. W...

Reptiles

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

The iconic green-headed Mallard is the quintessential wild duck, found in almost every wetland and suburban pond acro...

Birds

Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

A masterpiece of nature, the Mandarin Duck is widely considered the world's most beautiful waterfowl. With its kaleid...

Birds

Maned Wolf

Chrysocyon brachyurus

The 'fox on stilts' of South America, the Maned Wolf is a solitary, fruit-eating canine that roams the golden grassla...

Mammals

Mangrove Hummingbird

Chrysuronia boucardi

A glittering turquoise gem found only in the salty mangroves of Costa Rica, this endangered hummingbird is a masterpi...

Birds

Mangrove Kingfisher

Halcyon senegaloides

A vibrant coastal specialist, the Mangrove Kingfisher is easily identified by its stunning cobalt wings and a heavy, ...

Birds

Mangrove Whipray

Urogymnus granulatus

A striking inhabitant of the tropical shallows, the Mangrove Whipray is easily identified by its polka-dotted back an...

Fish

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

The ultimate Atlantic voyager, the Manx Shearwater spends its life bridging the gap between the ocean's surface and s...

Birds

Many-banded Aracari

Pteroglossus pluricinctus

A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Many-banded Aracari is famous for its double-banded belly and ...

Birds

Many-banded Krait

Bungarus multicinctus

A striking monochrome predator of the night, the many-banded krait is one of Asia's most venomous yet elusive serpent...

Reptiles

Many-horned Adder

Bitis cornuta

A master of desert deception, the Many-horned Adder is a small but formidable viper adorned with unique scale tufts. ...

Reptiles

Marabou Stork

Leptoptilos crumenifer

With its massive wingspan and prehistoric profile, the Marabou Stork is one of Africa's most imposing and adaptable b...

Birds

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

The Marbled Godwit is a master of the mudflats, using its long, slightly upturned bill to probe for hidden treasures....

Birds