Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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10-spot Ladybird
Adalia decempunctata
A master of disguise and a champion of the garden, the 10-spot Ladybird is one of the most variable and helpful beetl...
Aardvark
Orycteropus afer
The aardvark is Africa's most mysterious excavator, a prehistoric-looking marvel that lives a secret life underground...
Abdim's Stork
Ciconia abdimii
Meet the 'Rain Bird,' the world's smallest stork and a beloved symbol of coming storms across Africa. With its irides...
Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
With their striking tasseled ears and acrobatic forest maneuvers, Abert's Squirrels are the charismatic crown jewels ...
Abert's Towhee
Melozone aberti
A secretive specialist of the desert Southwest, the Abert's Towhee is a master of the undergrowth. With its soulful b...
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Bucorvus abyssinicus
A prehistoric-looking giant of the African savanna, the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is a master of the grasslands. Wit...
Abyssinian Roller
Coracias abyssinicus
A flash of sapphire and turquoise against the dusty Sahel, the Abyssinian Roller is a master of the aerial hunt. With...
Abyssinian Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus minor
With its striking scimitar-shaped orange bill and iridescent midnight plumage, the Abyssinian Scimitarbill is a maste...
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
A hidden gem of the humid woods, the Acadian Flycatcher is a vibrant olive-green hunter that thrives near forest stre...
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
The social architect of the oak woods, Acorn Woodpeckers are famous for building massive 'pantry' trees and living in...
Actaeon Beetle
Megasoma actaeon
One of the heaviest insects on the planet, the Actaeon Beetle is a matte-black titan of the Amazon. With its prehisto...
Adonis Blue
Polyommatus bellargus
A jewel of the chalk downs, the Adonis Blue is famous for the male's electric sky-blue wings and its remarkable partn...
African Black Duck
Anas sparsa
The African Black Duck is the elegant, dark-plumed sentinel of Africa's waterways. Unlike its boisterous relatives, t...
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
The African Buffalo is a powerful, unpredictable icon of the savanna, famous for its massive bone shield and unwaveri...
African Civet
Civettictis civetta
The African Civet is a striking, nocturnal mammal known for its bold black-and-white patterns and mysterious nature. ...
African Collared-Dove
Streptopelia roseogrisea
A resilient beauty of the Sahel, the African Collared-Dove brings a touch of desert elegance to any backyard. Recogni...
African Cuckoo-Hawk
Aviceda cuculoides
A master of canopy camouflage, the African Cuckoo-Hawk uses its cuckoo-like plumage to move undetected through the tr...
African Dwarf Kingfisher
Ispidina lecontei
The African Dwarf Kingfisher is the world's smallest kingfisher, a tiny crimson-billed gem that haunts the shadows of...
African Fish-Eagle
Icthyophaga vocifer
Known as the iconic 'Voice of Africa,' the African Fish-Eagle is a master of the skies and the water. With its striki...
African Giant Shrew
Crocidura olivieri
The African Giant Shrew is a nocturnal powerhouse of the undergrowth. This large, musk-scented predator is a master o...
African Goshawk
Aerospiza tachiro
The silent ghost of the African canopy, this agile raptor has turned leafy suburbs into its personal hunting ground. ...
African Harrier-Hawk
Polyboroides typus
Witness the most flexible predator in the sky. Known for its 'double-jointed' legs and acrobatic 'wall-walking' hunti...
African Manatee
Trichechus senegalensis
The most elusive of the world's 'sea cows,' the African Manatee is a gentle giant of the West African waterways. Thes...
African Moonfish
Selene dorsalis
Witness the shimmering 'Phantom of the Atlantic.' With its paper-thin profile and metallic silver armor, the African ...
African Openbill
Anastomus lamelligerus
Master of the marshlands, the African Openbill features one of nature's most specialized tools: a nutcracker-like bil...
African Palm-civet
Nandinia binotata
The African Palm-civet is an ancient survivor of the canopy, easily identified by its twin shoulder spots and incredi...
African Penguin
Spheniscus demersus
The only penguin species native to Africa, these 'tuxedoed' coastal residents are as famous for their donkey-like bra...
African Pompano
Alectis ciliaris
The African Pompano is a shimmering ghost of the tropical reefs, recognizable by its steep profile and brilliant silv...
African Pygmy Kingfisher
Ispidina picta
The African Pygmy Kingfisher is a tiny, jewel-toned marvel of the African woodland. Though it carries the kingfisher ...
African Sacred Ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus
Symbol of the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, this striking bird is a master of adaptation, thriving in both wild wetland...
African Savanna Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The largest land animal on Earth, the African Savanna Elephant is a marvel of intelligence, social complexity, and ra...
African Savanna Hare
Lepus microtis
Meet the African Savanna Hare, the nocturnal sprinter of the grasslands. With its oversized ears and incredible camou...
African Wild Ass
Equus africanus
The stoic ancestor of the domestic donkey, the African Wild Ass is a critically endangered icon of the Horn of Africa...
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
Known as the 'Painted Wolf,' the African Wild Dog is one of the world's most successful and social predators, instant...
African Wildcat
Felis lybica
The ghost of the savanna and the direct ancestor of our domestic companions. The African Wildcat is a master of steal...
African Wolf
Canis lupaster
The African Wolf is a master of survival, roaming from the scorching Sahara to the rugged Atlas Mountains. This slend...
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