Species library

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

Look closely for the signature yellow 'eyebrows' of the Savannah Sparrow, a small but hardy songster of the open gras...

Birds

Savi's Warbler

Locustella luscinioides

A master of disguise within the reeds, Savi's Warbler is famous for its mechanical, grasshopper-like song. Discover h...

Birds

Saw-scaled Viper

Echis carinatus

The Saw-scaled Viper may be small, but it is one of the world's most formidable predators. Known for its 'sandpaper' ...

Reptiles

Saxon Wasp

Dolichovespula saxonica

A sophisticated aerial architect, the Saxon Wasp is a gardener's friend that builds intricate paper nests and provide...

Insects

Sayaca Tanager

Thraupis sayaca

The Sayaca Tanager is the elegant 'blue-grey' ghost of South American gardens. A frequent and friendly visitor, this ...

Birds

Say's Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus sayi

The Say's Burying Beetle is a striking, orange-spotted marvel of the forest floor, known for its incredible parental ...

Insects

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

A hardy specialist of the American West, the Say's Phoebe is a desert-loving flycatcher with a warm cinnamon belly an...

Birds

Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus pileatus

Tiny but full of personality, the Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant is a master of the forest undergrowth. Famous for its 's...

Birds

Scaled Quail

Callipepla squamata

Meet the 'Cottontop' of the desert. With its iconic white crest and beautiful 'scaly' plumage, the Scaled Quail is a ...

Birds

Scalloped Ribbonfish

Zu cristatus

A shimmering specter of the deep, the Scalloped Ribbonfish is one of the ocean's most enigmatic residents, known for ...

Fish

Scaly-breasted Hummingbird

Phaeochroa cuvierii

The Scaly-breasted Hummingbird is a bold, assertive resident of the Americas, known more for its 'bully' personality ...

Birds

Scaly-headed Parrot

Pionus maximiliani

The Scaly-headed Parrot is a master of subtle beauty, featuring a sophisticated palette of bronze, olive, and purple....

Birds

Scaly-naped Amazon

Amazona mercenarius

Meet the rugged mountaineer of the parrot world. The Scaly-naped Amazon is one of the few parrot species that thrives...

Birds

Scarce Chaser

Libellula fulva

A rare gem of the wetlands, the Scarce Chaser dazzles with its striking transition from vibrant orange to sky blue. W...

Insects

Scarlet-fronted Parakeet

Psittacara wagleri

A social and spirited resident of the northern Andes, the Scarlet-fronted Parakeet is easily recognized by its vibran...

Birds

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

The Scarlet Macaw is a living masterpiece of the tropical canopy, boasting a brilliant palette of primary colors and ...

Birds

Scarlet Malachite Beetle

Malachius aeneus

A jewel of the summer meadow, the Scarlet Malachite Beetle captivates with its brilliant metallic green and fiery red...

Insects

Scarlet Percher

Diplacodes haematodes

The Scarlet Percher is one of the most striking dragonflies in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by the male's i...

Insects

Scarlet-rumped Cacique

Cacicus uropygialis

A master of mimicry with a hidden flash of crimson, the Scarlet-rumped Cacique is the charismatic socialite of the tr...

Birds

Scarlet Skimmer

Crocothemis servilia

A flash of fire in the garden, the Scarlet Skimmer is one of the most vibrant dragonflies you can encounter. Renowned...

Insects

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

A breathtaking flash of crimson against the forest green, the Scarlet Tanager is one of North America's most stunning...

Birds

Schlegel's Green Tree Frog

Zhangixalus schlegelii

An emerald jewel of the Japanese countryside, Schlegel's Green Tree Frog is a master of camouflage known for its melo...

Amphibians

Schneider's Dwarf Caiman

Paleosuchus trigonatus

The 'smooth-fronted' ghost of the Amazon, Schneider's Dwarf Caiman is a rugged, heavily armored reptile that is as mu...

Reptiles

School Shark

Galeorhinus galeus

A sleek, bronze-hued wanderer of the temperate seas, the School Shark is one of the ocean's most impressive long-dist...

Fish

Schoolmaster Snapper

Lutjanus apodus

A golden-finned sentinel of the reefs and mangroves, the Schoolmaster Snapper is one of the most social and recogniza...

Fish

Scimitar-horned Oryx

Oryx dammah

Once declared extinct in the wild, the Scimitar-horned Oryx is making a miraculous comeback. Known for its elegant, s...

Mammals

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Known as the 'Texas Bird of Paradise,' the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is a stunning aerial acrobat with a tail that de...

Birds

Scissortail Sergeant

Abudefduf sexfasciatus

Defined by its striking military stripes and elegant forked tail, the Scissortail Sergeant is a vibrant icon of the I...

Fish

Scopoli's Shearwater

Calonectris diomedea

A ghostly wanderer of the Mediterranean, the Scopoli's Shearwater combines effortless aerial grace with a mysterious ...

Birds

Scott's Oriole

Icterus parisorum

A striking flash of lemon-yellow against the desert sky, the Scott's Oriole is the master of the arid Southwest. Ofte...

Birds

Scrawled Cowfish

Acanthostracion quadricornis

With its characteristic 'horns' and neon-blue scrawls, the Scrawled Cowfish is the armored knight of the seagrass mea...

Fish

Scrawled Filefish

Aluterus scriptus

With its neon-blue markings and unique 'broom-like' tail, the Scrawled Filefish is one of the ocean's most artistic m...

Fish

Screaming Cowbird

Molothrus rufoaxillaris

Meet the Screaming Cowbird, a specialized brood parasite of South America known for its piercing calls and unique rel...

Birds

Scrub Euphonia

Euphonia affinis

A tiny gem of the tropical scrub, the Scrub Euphonia delights backyard observers with its vibrant yellow plumage and ...

Birds

Scrub Hare

Lepus saxatilis

With their oversized ears and incredible speed, the Scrub Hare is a charismatic nocturnal visitor to many Southern Af...

Mammals

Sculptured Resin Bee

Megachile sculpturalis

An architectural marvel of the insect world, the Sculptured Resin Bee is a large, solitary pollinator known for its g...

Insects