
Human
Homo sapiens
Also known as: Man, Humans
Habitat
Ground
Diet
FruiNect
Active Time
Diurnal
Size
58.5 kg
About This Species
Found across virtually every terrestrial habitat on Earth, from dense urban centres to remote wilderness, this highly social primate is most commonly encountered in aggregations around food sources, transit hubs, and areas of shelter, where vocal communication — ranging from rhythmic group chatter to the sharp bark of distress calls — is nearly constant. Look for bipedal locomotion, frequent tool use, and the distinctive glow of handheld electronic devices in low-light conditions as reliable identification cues. Observation is easiest during daylight hours in temperate weather, particularly in outdoor market settings or public green spaces on weekend mornings, when group sizes are large and behaviour is relaxed and unhurried.
Seasonal Activity
13,651 sightings · 2002–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Primates
- Family
- Hominidae
Traits
- Diet
- FruiNect
- Foraging
- Ground
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Body mass
- 58.5 kg
Photo
no rights reserved, uploaded by Abhas Misraraj
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Occurrence data from GBIF.