Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
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...
FishShortfin 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...
MammalsSierra 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
Silver-beaked Tanager
Ramphocelus carbo
The Silver-beaked Tanager is a masterpiece of contrast, featuring deep velvety maroon plumage and a bill that shines ...
Birds
Silver-ground Carpet
Xanthorhoe montanata
A common but beautiful summer visitor, the Silver-ground Carpet is easily recognized by its striking chocolate-brown ...
Insects
Silver Gull
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Australia's most iconic coastal bird, the Silver Gull, is a master of survival and a frequent visitor to backyard bir...
Birds
Silver Lamprey
Ichthyomyzon unicuspis
The silver lamprey is a remarkable 'living fossil' that has inhabited North American waterways for millions of years....
Fish
Silver Perch
Bairdiella chrysoura
The Silver Perch is the shimmering 'gold-tailed' gem of the Atlantic coast, known for its nightly drumming concerts a...
Fish
Silver Redhorse
Moxostoma anisurum
The Silver Redhorse is a shimmering, long-lived 'ghost' of the river bottom, capable of living for over 40 years in c...
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