Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Often mistaken for a miniature Canada Goose, the Cackling Goose is a hardy Arctic traveler with a big personality. Di...
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
Witness the return of a prehistoric giant. With a ten-foot wingspan and a remarkable survival story, the California C...
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Meet the 'kitten of the scrub,' a tiny gray acrobat that calls the rare coastal sage of California home. With its coc...
California Gull
Larus californicus
The iconic bird of the American West, the California Gull is a master of adaptation, famous for its historic role in ...
California Quail
Callipepla californica
The iconic state bird of California, this charismatic quail is beloved for its nodding topknot and social 'Chicago' c...
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Meet the California Scrub-Jay, the intelligent and bold acrobat of the West. Known for its striking blue plumage and ...
California Thrasher
Toxostoma redivivum
A shy virtuoso of the chaparral, the California Thrasher is famous for its scythe-like bill and incredible talent for...
California Towhee
Melozone crissalis
The California Towhee is the loyal guardian of the Western garden. Known for its rich cinnamon accents and rhythmic g...
Campo Flicker
Colaptes campestris
A striking, golden-necked woodpecker that prefers the grass to the trees. The Campo Flicker is a social, ground-dwell...
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
The Canada Goose is the ultimate suburban survivor, recognized globally for its iconic 'V' flight formations and fier...
Canada Jay
Perisoreus canadensis
Meet the bold 'Whisky Jack' of the boreal forest. Known for its incredible intelligence and friendly nature, the Cana...
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Known for its striking black-streaked 'necklace' and vibrant yellow breast, the Canada Warbler is a master of the for...
Canivet's Emerald
Cynanthus canivetii
A shimmering jewel of Central American landscapes, Canivet's Emerald is a feisty hummingbird famous for its glitterin...
Canyon Towhee
Melozone fusca
The Canyon Towhee is the friendly, earth-toned neighbor of the American Southwest. A master of the desert floor, this...
Cape Crow
Corvus capensis
Meet the 'Gentleman of Crows'—a sleek, glossy-black explorer with a specialized bill and a surprisingly musical voice...
Cape Griffon
Gyps coprotheres
The Cape Griffon is southern Africa’s largest vulture, a master of the thermals that serves as nature's most efficien...
Cape Sparrow
Passer melanurus
The Cape Sparrow, affectionately known as the 'mossie,' is southern Africa's most iconic garden bird. Famous for its ...
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
The Cape Starling is a shimmering jewel of the African bushveld and backyard gardens alike. With its brilliant irides...
Cape Weaver
Ploceus capensis
Meet the master architect of the South African backyard. With its brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-buildi...
Capped Conebill
Conirostrum albifrons
With its striking white crown and restless energy, the Capped Conebill is a jewel of the Andean cloud forest. This hi...
Carib Grackle
Quiscalus lugubris
The Carib Grackle is the charismatic, yellow-eyed socialite of the Caribbean. Bold, clever, and endlessly vocal, this...
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
A tiny bird with a big personality, the Carolina Chickadee is the acrobatic soul of the Southern backyard. Known for ...
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Bold, vocal, and endlessly curious, the Carolina Wren is a pint-sized powerhouse of the eastern woods and backyards. ...
Carrion Crow
Corvus corone
The Carrion Crow is the brilliant, black-clad intellectual of the backyard. Renowned for their problem-solving and so...
Caspian Gull
Larus cachinnans
With its elegant, elongated profile and 'laughing' call, the Caspian Gull is a master of the Eurasian waterways. Once...
Caspian Plover
Anarhynchus asiaticus
A slender and elegant traveler of the arid steppes, the Caspian Plover is a master of the dry interior. Witness the s...
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Meet the undisputed heavyweight champion of the tern world, a striking bird with a massive red bill and a voice that ...
Cassin's Auklet
Ptychoramphus aleuticus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the Pacific, the Cassin's Auklet is a mysterious seabird that lives its life between the d...
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
The Cassin's Finch is the quintessential songbird of the high country, sporting a brilliant red cap and a voice that ...
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
A bold and vocal sentinel of the West, the Cassin's Kingbird is a master of aerial acrobatics. Watch as this golden-b...
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
A subtle gem of the Western woods, the Cassin's Vireo is famous for its 'spectacled' face and its raspy, conversation...
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
With their silky plumage and elegant black masks, Cedar Waxwings are the 'sophisticates' of the bird world. Often arr...
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
A jewel of the high canopy, the Cerulean Warbler is a sky-blue songbird that performs an epic annual migration from t...
Cetti's Warbler
Cettia cetti
The Cetti’s Warbler is the 'phantom' of the reed beds, known for its sudden, explosive song and secretive nature. Whi...
Chalk-browed Mockingbird
Mimus saturninus
A master of mimicry with a bold personality, the Chalk-browed Mockingbird is the soundtrack of South American gardens...
Changeable Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus cirrhatus
The ultimate forest chameleon, the Changeable Hawk-Eagle is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' ambush. With its striking ...
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