Species library

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Witness the breathtaking 'white ghost' of the winter skies. Snow Geese are masters of migration, filling the air with...

Birds

Snowflake Moray

Echidna nebulosa

With its striking star-patterned skin and curious personality, the Snowflake Moray is a favorite find for coastal exp...

Fish

Snowshoe Hare

Lepus americanus

Meet the North American forest's most famous shapeshifter. The Snowshoe Hare is a master of survival, using its overs...

Mammals

Snowy Albatross

Diomedea exulans

Meet the undisputed king of the skies, possessing the largest wingspan of any living bird. The Snowy Albatross is a m...

Birds

Snowy-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia edward

A shimmering emerald of the tropics, the Snowy-bellied Hummingbird is a garden favorite known for its brilliant white...

Birds

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Known for their 'golden slippers' and elegant white plumes, the Snowy Egret is the most energetic dancer of the marsh...

Birds

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

A tiny, sand-colored phantom of the shoreline, the Snowy Plover is one of the most resilient and rare shorebirds in t...

Birds

Snubnose Garfish

Arrhamphus sclerolepis

A shimmering surface-dweller of the Indo-Pacific, the Snubnose Garfish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in ...

Fish

Sociable Lapwing

Vanellus gregarius

A crown jewel of the Central Asian steppes, the Sociable Lapwing is one of the world's rarest and most striking migra...

Birds

Social Flycatcher

Myiozetetes similis

Meet the Social Flycatcher, the lively and vocal neighbor of the tropical backyard. With its bright yellow belly and ...

Birds

Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

Witness one of nature's most spectacular migrations right in your local waterways. The Sockeye Salmon's dramatic tran...

Fish

Soft-plumaged Petrel

Pterodroma mollis

A master of the southern gales, the Soft-plumaged Petrel is a ghost of the open ocean. Known for its acrobatic flight...

Birds

Soldier

Danaus eresimus

With its rich mahogany wings and delicate white-spotted borders, the Soldier is a regal visitor to tropical and subtr...

Insects

Solitary Black Cacique

Cacicus solitarius

The Solitary Black Cacique is the sophisticated loner of the marshland. With its sleek black feathers and ivory bill,...

Birds

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

The Solitary Sandpiper is the hidden gem of the wetlands, an elegant traveler that eschews the crowds for the quiet o...

Birds

Solomon's-seal sawfly

Phymatocera aterrima

A specialist of the shaded garden, the Solomon's-seal sawfly is a master of disguise until its spotted larvae begin t...

Insects

Somali Dwarf Mongoose

Helogale hirtula

The Somali Dwarf Mongoose is a miniature marvel of the East African drylands, proving that big personality comes in s...

Mammals

Somali Ostrich

Struthio molybdophanes

Meet the 'Blue-necked' giant of the desert. The Somali Ostrich is a stunning, blue-skinned icon of the Horn of Africa...

Birds

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

The Song Sparrow is a master of melody and a staple of the American backyard. Easily recognized by its soulful song a...

Birds

Song Thrush

Turdus philomelos

Famed for its sophisticated song and clever 'anvil' stones, the Song Thrush is a master gardener that brings both mus...

Birds

Sonoran Coralsnake

Micruroides euryxanthus

A shy jewel of the desert, the Sonoran Coralsnake is famous for its vibrant rings and secretive lifestyle. Though ven...

Reptiles

Soothsayer Dart

Graphiphora augur

A master of the midnight garden, the Soothsayer Dart is recognized by its mysterious 'dart' markings and earthy camou...

Insects

Sooty-capped Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus pileatus

A charismatic leader of the highland cloud forests, the Sooty-capped Chlorospingus is instantly recognizable by its b...

Birds

Sooty-faced Finch

Arremon crassirostris

A hidden gem of the Central American highlands, the Sooty-faced Finch is a master of the forest floor. With its strik...

Birds

Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

The ultimate ocean wanderer, the Sooty Shearwater travels tens of thousands of miles each year in a spectacular globa...

Birds

South American Bushmaster

Lachesis muta

The South American Bushmaster is the undisputed king of the rainforest floor. As the largest pit viper in the world, ...

Reptiles

South American Coati

Nasua nasua

The South American Coati is the forest's most charismatic socialite. With a periscope-like tail and a nose for advent...

Mammals

South American Fur Seal

Arctocephalus australis

A master of both the crashing surf and the jagged cliffside, the South American Fur Seal is a social icon of the Sout...

Mammals

South American Hognose Snake

Xenodon dorbignyi

A master of theatrical defense and a specialist of the sandy pampas, the South American Hognose Snake uses its unique...

Reptiles

South American Sea Lion

Otaria flavescens

Meet the 'Lion of the Sea,' a majestic coastal giant known for its golden mane and thunderous roar. Whether lounging ...

Mammals

South Polar Skua

Stercorarius maccormicki

A legendary Antarctic voyager, the South Polar Skua is a powerful predator that ranges from the southern ice caps to ...

Birds

South Seas Demoiselle

Chrysiptera taupou

The South Seas Demoiselle is a tiny bolt of sapphire lightning that brings a splash of neon color to the western Paci...

Fish

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

The Southeastern Crowned Snake is a hidden gem of the Southern backyard, featuring a striking black 'crown' and a gen...

Reptiles

Southern Aardwolf

Proteles cristatus

A gentle, termite-loving relative of the hyena, the Southern Aardwolf is one of Africa’s most misunderstood and elusi...

Mammals

Southern African Python

Python natalensis

Meet Africa's largest snake, the Southern African Python, a master of camouflage and a powerful guardian of the savan...

Reptiles

Southern Banded Snake Eagle

Circaetus fasciolatus

A master of camouflage in the coastal canopy, the Southern Banded Snake Eagle is one of Africa's most secretive rapto...

Birds