Species library

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

Scup

Stenotomus chrysops

The Scup is the shimmering silver dollar of the Atlantic coast, known for its spirited personality and beautiful irid...

Fish

Scurfy Scale

Chionaspis furfura

The Scurfy Scale is a tiny architect of the backyard, building protective white armor that can coat the branches of f...

Insects

Sea Lamprey

Petromyzon marinus

The ancient, jawless 'vampire' of the waterways. The Sea Lamprey is a fascinating survivor from an era before the din...

Fish

Sea Mullet

Mugil cephalus

Meet the silver acrobat of the shallows. The Sea Mullet is a world-traveling marvel known for its shimmering schools ...

Fish

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

A hardy specialist of the coastal fringe, the Seaside Sparrow is a master of the salt marsh. With its robust bill and...

Birds

Sedge Warbler

Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

A boisterous and bold songster of the wetlands, the Sedge Warbler is easily identified by its striking white 'eyebrow...

Birds

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

The Sedge Wren is a tiny, streaked marvel of the wet prairie, known for its secretive nature and machine-gun chatter....

Birds

Segmented blenny

Salarias segmentatus

With its quirky personality and striking banded pattern, the Segmented blenny is the busy gardener of the Pacific ree...

Fish

Semicircle Angelfish

Pomacanthus semicirculatus

A master of metamorphosis, the Semicircle Angelfish transforms from a striped sapphire juvenile into a speckled emera...

Fish

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the shoreline, the Semipalmated Plover is a master of the dash-and-stop hunt. Known for it...

Birds

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

Witness the frantic energy of one of nature's greatest travelers. The Semipalmated Sandpiper may be small, but its ma...

Birds

Senegal Lapwing

Vanellus lugubris

Meet the elegant Senegal Lapwing, an understated beauty of the African grasslands. With its striking white forehead a...

Birds

Senegal Thick-knee

Burhinus senegalensis

With its piercing yellow eyes and enigmatic nocturnal calls, the Senegal Thick-knee is a master of the twilight hours...

Birds

Serrated Hinged Terrapin

Pelusios sinuatus

The Serrated Hinged Terrapin is Africa’s largest hinged turtle, known for its jagged shell and remarkable ability to ...

Reptiles

Serval

Leptailurus serval

With its oversized ears and incredible leaping ability, the serval is the ultimate high-tech hunter of the African sa...

Mammals

Setaceous Hebrew Character

Xestia c-nigrum

Named for the cryptic, ancient-looking symbol on its wings, the Setaceous Hebrew Character is a master of the night. ...

Insects

Seven-colored Tanager

Tangara fastuosa

One of South America's most breathtakingly vibrant birds, the Seven-colored Tanager is a living rainbow endemic to th...

Birds

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle

Coccinella septempunctata

The iconic 'C-7' is a gardener's most colorful ally, patrolling backyard plants for pests with its striking red-and-b...

Insects

Sharksucker

Echeneis naucrates

Meet the ocean's ultimate hitchhiker, a master of attachment that turns the world's largest predators into a personal...

Fish

Sharp-angled Carpet

Euphyia unangulata

A masterpiece of geometric camouflage, the Sharp-angled Carpet is a frequent but often overlooked visitor to damp sum...

Insects

Sharp-nosed Leafhopper

Scaphytopius acutus

The Sharp-nosed Leafhopper is a master of miniature camouflage, featuring a uniquely pointed head and intricate wing ...

Insects

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

Meet the garden’s most agile aviator. The Sharp-shinned Hawk is a master of stealth and speed, bringing the raw energ...

Birds

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

Calidris acuminata

A champion of migration, the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper journeys across the globe with elegance and speed. Recognizable b...

Birds

Sharpe's Grysbok

Raphicerus sharpei

The Sharpe's Grysbok is a tiny, grizzled ghost of the African bush. This solitary, nocturnal browser uses its salt-an...

Mammals

Sharpsnout Seabream

Diplodus puntazzo

With its strikingly pointed profile and elegant silver stripes, the Sharpsnout Seabream is a master of the rocky surf...

Fish

Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

Recognizable by its bold 'convict' stripes and remarkably human-like teeth, the Sheepshead is the cleverest resident ...

Fish

Sheepshead Minnow

Cyprinodon variegatus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the salt marsh, the Sheepshead Minnow is famous for its stunning iridescent blue breeding ...

Fish

Shikra

Tachyspiza badia

Meet the Shikra, the spirited 'pocket hawk' of the suburbs. This small but mighty raptor is a master of ambush, turni...

Birds

Shining-blue Kingfisher

Alcedo quadribrachys

A jewel of the African rainforest, the Shining-blue Kingfisher is a master of the shaded stream. With its brilliant s...

Birds

Shining Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes lucidus

A vibrant jewel of the Central American canopy, the Shining Honeycreeper is best known for its electric indigo feathe...

Birds