Species library

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

A master of opportunism with a coat of shimmering violet, the Shiny Cowbird is a fascinating visitor to open landscap...

Birds

Shiny Flea Beetle

Asphaera lustrans

A miniature marvel of the insect world, the Shiny Flea Beetle dazzles with its metallic blue shell and golden spots. ...

Insects

Shoebill

Balaeniceps rex

Step back in time with the Shoebill, a prehistoric-looking giant of the African wetlands. Known for its massive woode...

Birds

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

The 'sewing machine' of the shore, the Short-billed Dowitcher is a marvel of migratory endurance and specialized feed...

Birds

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

A refined and elegant visitor from the North, the Short-billed Gull is easily identified by its gentle expression and...

Birds

Short-billed Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes nitidus

A miniature marvel of the Amazonian canopy, the Short-billed Honeycreeper dazzles with its electric blue plumage and ...

Birds

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

A master of the meadows, the Short-eared Owl is one of the few owls you can spot hunting under the glow of a setting ...

Birds

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

The Short-finned Eel is a master of migration, traveling thousands of miles from backyard ponds to the deep ocean. Th...

Fish

Short-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala macrorhynchus

The 'cheetah of the deep' is a master of the open ocean, known for its incredible diving speed and unbreakable family...

Mammals

Short Mackerel

Rastrelliger brachysoma

The Short Mackerel is the shimmering heartbeat of Southeast Asian coasts, a deep-bodied speedster that moves in mesme...

Fish

Short-tailed Blue

Cupido argiades

A tiny, violet-hued gem of the grassy meadows, the Short-tailed Blue is famous for its delicate 'cupid' tails and low...

Insects

Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant

Myiornis ecaudatus

The world's smallest perching bird is a hidden gem of the tropical canopy. Looking more like a large bumblebee than a...

Birds

Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Meet the ultimate long-distance traveler of the Australian coast. Known for their epic 30,000km migration, Short-tail...

Birds

Short-toed Snake-Eagle

Circaetus gallicus

A master of the thermal updrafts, the Short-toed Snake-Eagle is a stunning specialist hunter with an owl-like gaze. I...

Birds

Short-winged Conehead

Conocephalus dorsalis

A gem of the marshland, the Short-winged Conehead is a vibrant green bush cricket that thrives in the humid micro-cli...

Insects

Shortbelly Rockfish

Sebastes jordani

The Shortbelly Rockfish is a slender, schooling marvel of the Pacific depths, serving as the essential 'bread and but...

Fish

Shortfin Corvina

Cynoscion parvipinnis

A shimmering silver phantom of the Pacific surf, the Shortfin Corvina is a vocal predator known for its stealth and s...

Fish

Shortfin Mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Meet the ocean's fastest shark, a metallic-blue torpedo capable of reaching speeds that rival a car on the highway. T...

Fish

Shortfin Molly

Poecilia mexicana

A resilient gem of Central American waterways, the Shortfin Molly is famous for its ability to thrive in everything f...

Fish

Shorthead Redhorse

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Meet the vibrant 'river vacuum' of the North American waterways. With its striking red fins and tireless work ethic, ...

Fish

Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula kuhlii

The Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the tropical oceans, famous for its acrobatic leaps and gent...

Fish

Shortjaw Cisco

Coregonus zenithicus

A silver ghost of the Great Lakes, the Shortjaw Cisco thrives in the cold, dark depths where few other fish dare to g...

Fish

Shortjaw kokopu

Galaxias postvectis

Meet New Zealand's reclusive stream-climber. The Shortjaw kōkopu is a master of camouflage, thriving in the cool, bou...

Fish

Shovelnose Guitarfish

Pseudobatos productus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Shovelnose Guitarfish is a prehistoric survivor that patrols our sandy shores wi...

Fish

Shy Albatross

Thalassarche cauta

Meet Australia's only endemic albatross, a majestic sea-wanderer that spends its life gliding over the Southern Ocean...

Birds

Siberian Chipmunk

Eutamias sibiricus

The only chipmunk native to the Old World, the Siberian Chipmunk is a master of the forest floor, known for its iconi...

Mammals

Siberian Flying Squirrel

Pteromys volans

The silver-furred ghost of the northern woods, the Siberian flying squirrel glides silently through the canopy of the...

Mammals

Siberian Ibex

Capra sibirica

The largest and most widely distributed of all wild goats, the Siberian Ibex is the true king of the Central Asian pe...

Mammals

Siberian Stonechat

Saxicola maurus

A striking master of the open fields, the Siberian Stonechat is famous for its bold black-and-orange plumage and its ...

Birds

Siberian Wood Frog

Rana amurensis

A champion of the cold, the Siberian Wood Frog is a master of survival in the north. Its striking orange belly and ma...

Amphibians

Sickle-winged Guan

Chamaepetes goudotii

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Sickle-winged Guan is famous for its vibrant blue face and the unique '...

Birds

Side-striped Jackal

Lupulella adusta

The Side-striped Jackal is a master of the shadows, blending perfectly into the African bush with its grizzled coat a...

Mammals

Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog

Rana sierrae

A resilient inhabitant of the high-altitude wilderness, the Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog is a master of the alpin...

Amphibians

Sika Deer

Cervus nippon

Known as the 'Miniature Elk' for their vocal nature and majestic presence, the Sika Deer is a master of the forest ed...

Mammals

Silky Field Ant

Formica subsericea

The Silky Field Ant is a shimmering, high-speed architect that brings life to your garden soil. Recognizable by their...

Insects

Silky Shark

Carcharhinus falciformis

The ultimate ocean athlete, the Silky Shark is world-renowned for its shimmering metallic skin and incredible pelagic...

Fish