Species library

Sword-billed Hummingbird

Ensifera ensifera

Meet the only bird in the world with a beak longer than its own body. A high-altitude specialist of the Andes, the Sw...

Birds

Swordspine Rockfish

Sebastes ensifer

Hiding in the deep, rocky crevices of the Pacific, the Swordspine Rockfish is a master of camouflage known for its im...

Fish

Swordspine Snook

Centropomus ensiferus

The most compact member of the snook family, the Swordspine Snook is recognized by its namesake blade-like spine and ...

Fish

Syrian Woodpecker

Dendrocopos syriacus

The Syrian Woodpecker is a bold and industrious visitor to gardens and orchards across Europe and the Middle East. Wi...

Birds

Tago's Brown Frog

Rana tagoi

A hidden gem of Japan's mountain forests, Tago's Brown Frog is a master of subterranean living. Known for its muffled...

Amphibians

Tailed Jay

Graphium agamemnon

With its striking electric-green spots and swift, shivering flight, the Tailed Jay is a jewel of the tropical garden....

Insects

Taillight Shiner

Notropis maculatus

A shimmering jewel of Southern slow-waters, the Taillight Shiner is easily identified by the bold black 'beacon' at t...

Fish

Tailspot Blenny

Ecsenius stigmatura

With its neon 'eyeliner' and curious personality, the Tailspot Blenny is the tiny, coppery star of the Western Pacifi...

Fish

Tailspot Squirrelfish

Sargocentron caudimaculatum

A ruby-red master of the nocturnal reef, the Tailspot Squirrelfish is easily identified by its oversized eyes and the...

Fish

Talbot's Demoiselle

Chrysiptera talboti

With its striking yellow face and deep purple body, Talbot's Demoiselle is a miniature jewel of the Indo-Pacific reef...

Fish

Tambourine Dove

Turtur tympanistria

A secretive gem of the African woodlands, the Tambourine Dove is a master of the forest floor. With its striking whit...

Birds

Tansy Beetle

Chrysolina graminis

Known as the 'Jewel of York,' this rare and radiant beetle is a masterpiece of natural iridescence. Discover how to s...

Insects

Tapanuli Orangutan

Pongo tapanuliensis

The world's rarest great ape, the Tapanuli orangutan, lives in a single hidden forest in Sumatra. Distinguished by it...

Mammals

Tarakihi

Nemadactylus macropterus

The Tarakihi is a silver icon of the South Pacific, easily recognized by the striking black 'saddle' across its shoul...

Fish

Tarwhine

Rhabdosargus sarba

With its shimmering pinstripes of gold and a friendly, schooling nature, the Tarwhine is a silver treasure of our coa...

Fish

Tasselled Anglerfish

Rhycherus filamentosus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Anglerfish 'walks' along the Australian seafloor using its fins like l...

Fish

Tasselled Wobbegong

Eucrossorhinus dasypogon

The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Wobbegong is a carpet shark that blends perfectly into the coral reef....

Fish

Tautog

Tautoga onitis

Meet the 'bulldog of the Atlantic,' a sturdy reef-dweller known for its powerful jaws and penchant for shipwrecks. Th...

Fish

Tawny-bellied Hermit

Phaethornis syrmatophorus

A master of the Andean understory, the Tawny-bellied Hermit is easily recognized by its long, curved bill and strikin...

Birds

Tawny Eagle

Aquila rapax

A bold and versatile king of the savanna, the Tawny Eagle is as much a cunning pirate as it is a powerful predator. W...

Birds

Tawny-edged Skipper

Polites themistocles

A pint-sized dynamo of the backyard, the Tawny-edged Skipper is a master of rapid flight and sun-drenched meadows. Lo...

Insects

Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

The Tawny Owl is the master of the midnight forest, a silent hunter with a voice that defines the sounds of the night...

Birds

Tawny Shears

Hadena perplexa

A master of camouflage and a specialist of the night, the Tawny Shears is a frequent visitor to moonlit gardens. Know...

Insects

Tayra

Eira barbara

The Tayra is a sleek, acrobatic powerhouse of the tropical forest. With its 'frosted' head and boundless energy, this...

Mammals

Temminck's Ground Pangolin

Smutsia temminckii

Meet the world's most armored mammal, a prehistoric wonder that walks on its hind legs and wears a suit of scales. Th...

Mammals

Temminck's Stint

Calidris temminckii

A master of camouflage, the Temminck's Stint is a tiny, mouse-like wader that favors muddy shorelines and freshwater ...

Birds

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

An energetic traveler of the treetops, the Tennessee Warbler is a master of migration. Watch for its sharp bill and b...

Birds

Terciopelo

Bothrops asper

The Terciopelo is the ultimate pit viper of the Americas, known for its incredible camouflage and vital role in tropi...

Reptiles

Terek Sandpiper

Xenus cinereus

Meet the Terek Sandpiper, a world-traveling shorebird known for its comical 'run-and-snatch' foraging style and its e...

Birds

terrapin scale

Mesolecanium nigrofasciatum

Looking like miniature, ornate turtle shells stuck to a branch, the Terrapin scale is a master of camouflage and a co...

Insects

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

The Texas Coralsnake is a vibrant, reclusive jewel of the southern landscape. Recognizable by its iconic red, yellow,...

Reptiles

The Rustic

Hoplodrina blanda

A master of nighttime camouflage, The Rustic is the understated star of the midsummer garden. Look closely at its sil...

Insects

The Sallow

Xanthia icteritia

A golden gem of the autumn night, The Sallow moth perfectly mimics the falling leaves of the season. Its vibrant yell...

Insects

The Uncertain

Hoplodrina octogenaria

A master of summer camouflage, The Uncertain is a frequent visitor to backyard light traps. While its name suggests m...

Insects

Therese's Shrew

Crocidura theresae

A tiny titan of the West African forest floor, Therese's Shrew is a relentless insect hunter that thrives in the humi...

Mammals

Thick-billed Euphonia

Euphonia laniirostris

A burst of tropical sunshine in bird form, the Thick-billed Euphonia is a master of mimicry and a frequent visitor to...

Birds