Species library

Sabre Squirrelfish

Sargocentron spiniferum

The undisputed giant of the squirrelfish family, the Sabre Squirrelfish is a crimson sentinel of the reef. With its f...

Fish

Sacred Kingfisher

Todiramphus sanctus

A flash of turquoise in the Australian bush, the Sacred Kingfisher is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. From mangr...

Birds

Saddle-billed Stork

Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis

Meet the most colorful giant of the African wetlands. With its massive 'saddled' bill and striking iridescent plumage...

Birds

Saffron-crowned Tanager

Tangara xanthocephala

A social icon of the Andean cloud forests, the Saffron-crowned Tanager dazzles with its golden head and shimmering tu...

Birds

Saffron Finch

Sicalis flaveola

A burst of golden sunshine for your backyard, the Saffron Finch is a bold and musical tanager. With its fiery orange ...

Birds

Saffron Sapphire

Iolaus pallene

With its brilliant golden wings and hidden metallic 'sapphire' spots, the Saffron Sapphire is a high-speed jewel of t...

Insects

Saffron Shiner

Hydrophlox rubricroceus

Meet the 'fire of the creek,' a brilliant freshwater gem that turns Appalachian streams into a spectacle of crimson a...

Fish

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk

Sympetrum costiferum

A late-season gem of the insect world, the Saffron-winged Meadowhawk brings a flash of brilliant red and gold to the ...

Insects

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

The Sage Thrasher is the master of the western shrubsteppe, known for its brilliant yellow eyes and a song that can f...

Birds

Sagebrush Sparrow

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

Meet the 'phantom of the flats,' a shy desert specialist known for its frantic running and melodic song. The Sagebrus...

Birds

Sailfin Molly

Poecilia latipinna

Boasting a magnificent dorsal fin that rivals the beauty of any tropical reef fish, the Sailfin Molly is a coastal ic...

Fish

Sailfin Shiner

Pteronotropis hypselopterus

With its magnificent oversized fin and neon-bright iridescent colors, the Sailfin Shiner is the hidden gem of Souther...

Fish

Salmon Shark

Lamna ditropis

The ultimate cold-water athlete, the Salmon Shark is a warm-blooded marvel of the North Pacific. Often called the 'Gr...

Fish

Salt Marsh Moth

Estigmene acrea

A snowy white beauty with a hidden splash of orange, the Salt Marsh Moth is a master of adaptation found from Canadia...

Insects

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

The ghost of the Atlantic coast, the Saltmarsh Sparrow is a master of camouflage that lives its entire life between t...

Birds

Salt's Dik-dik

Madoqua saltiana

One of Africa's smallest and most enchanting antelopes, the Salt's Dik-dik is a master of camouflage in the arid Horn...

Mammals

Salvin's Albatross

Thalassarche salvini

A master of the Southern Ocean, Salvin's Albatross is a magnificent glider known for its smoky-grey plumage and incre...

Birds

Salvin's Curassow

Mitu salvini

A ghost of the Amazonian understory, Salvin's Curassow is a magnificent, glossy-black bird known for its striking red...

Birds

Sambar

Rusa unicolor

The Sambar is the ghost of the Asian forest—a massive, shaggy deer known for its incredible stealth and majestic thre...

Mammals

Sand Gazelle

Gazella marica

The 'ghost of the dunes,' the Sand Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation. With its ethereal pale coat and spi...

Mammals

Sand Shiner

Miniellus stramineus

The Sand Shiner is a shimmering, social minnow that brings life to the sandy shallows of North American streams. Ofte...

Fish

Sand Tiger Shark

Carcharias taurus

Meet the ocean's most misunderstood giant. With its toothy grin and calm demeanor, the Sand Tiger Shark is a marvel o...

Fish

Sand Weakfish

Cynoscion arenarius

The ghost of the estuary, the Sand Weakfish is a shimmering, silver predator known for its 'croaking' calls and light...

Fish

Sandbar Shark

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Defined by its towering dorsal fin and calm, steady patrol, the Sandbar Shark is the silent guardian of our coastal s...

Fish

Sanderling

Calidris alba

The energetic sprinter of the shoreline, the Sanderling is a delight to watch as it dances with the waves. With its p...

Birds

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

With their prehistoric trumpeting calls and elegant 'bustle' feathers, Sandhill Cranes are the tall, stately ambassad...

Birds

Sandpaper Skate

Bathyraja kincaidii

The Sandpaper Skate is a hidden gem of the Pacific floor, a graceful cartilaginous fish with a texture as rugged as i...

Fish

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

A master of the coastal winds, the Sandwich Tern is easily identified by its 'sandwich' bill—black with a bright yell...

Birds

Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Chionomesa lactea

With a throat like a precious gem and a bold personality to match, the Sapphire-spangled Emerald is the crown jewel o...

Birds

Sapphire-throated Hummingbird

Chrysuronia coeruleogularis

With a throat like a polished gemstone and a spirit that refuses to back down, the Sapphire-throated Hummingbird is a...

Birds

Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Eriocnemis luciani

A high-altitude jewel of the Andes, the Sapphire-vented Puffleg is famous for its shimmering green plumage and distin...

Birds

Sardinian Warbler

Curruca melanocephala

With his dapper black cap and fiery red eyes, the Sardinian Warbler is the charismatic soundtrack of the Mediterranea...

Birds

Sargassumfish

Histrio histrio

Meet the ultimate actor of the ocean, a fish that looks more like a plant than an animal. The Sargassumfish spends it...

Fish

Sarus Crane

Antigone antigone

The Sarus Crane is a towering icon of the wetlands, standing nearly six feet tall with a striking red crown that dema...

Birds

Sauger

Sander canadensis

Meet the 'Sand Pike' of the deep river currents. With its camouflaged mottled skin and specialized night vision, the ...

Fish

Savannah Monitor

Varanus exanthematicus

The Savannah Monitor is a stocky, powerful lizard that embodies the spirit of the African plains. With its blunt snou...

Reptiles