Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Clay-colored Thrush
Turdus grayi
Meet the Clay-colored Thrush, the melodious national bird of Costa Rica celebrated for its 'rain-calling' song. A mas...
Coal Tit
Periparus ater
A tiny, energetic marvel of the conifer woods, the Coal Tit is easily identified by the bright white patch on its nec...
Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet
Forpus xanthopterygius
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is a charming 'pocket parrot' of South America, beloved for its social nature and the mal...
Cobalt-winged Parakeet
Brotogeris cyanoptera
Witness the flash of celestial blue against the deep Amazonian green. The Cobalt-winged Parakeet is a social, high-en...
Cobb's Wren
Troglodytes cobbi
The fearless little ghost of the Tussac grass, Cobb's Wren is a rare avian treasure found only on the remote, predato...
Cocoa Thrush
Turdus fumigatus
A master of the tropical shadows, the Cocoa Thrush is a secretive songbird known for its rich, earth-toned plumage an...
Cocoa Woodcreeper
Xiphorhynchus susurrans
A master of the vertical climb, the Cocoa Woodcreeper is a vocal resident of Neotropical forests and gardens. With it...
Colima Warbler
Leiothlypis crissalis
A hidden treasure of the Chisos Mountains and the Sierra Madres, the Colima Warbler is a subtle beauty of the high-al...
Collared Aracari
Pteroglossus torquatus
With its striking serrated bill and vibrant yellow chest, the Collared Aracari is a masterpiece of tropical color. Th...
Collared Sparrowhawk
Tachyspiza cirrocephala
A master of stealth and speed, the Collared Sparrowhawk is the ultimate backyard acrobat. This slender raptor is a sp...
Collared Trogon
Trogon collaris
With its brilliant crimson belly and shimmering green plumage, the Collared Trogon is a jewel of the tropical forest....
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
A specialist hunter of the waterways, the Common Black Hawk is easily recognized by its sooty plumage and bold white ...
Common Bronzewing
Phaps chalcoptera
With wings that shimmer like polished metal and a soothing, rhythmic call, the Common Bronzewing is a jewel of the Au...
Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
A master of the skies and a frequent sight over farmland and forests, the Common Buzzard is Europe's most widespread ...
Common Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
With its slate-blue cap and rosy breast, the Common Chaffinch is a vibrant staple of the backyard landscape. Known fo...
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita
The Common Chiffchaff is the ultimate harbinger of spring, recognizable by its rhythmic song and energetic tail-flick...
Common Chlorospingus
Chlorospingus flavopectus
A lively, social leader of the highland cloud forests, the Common Chlorospingus is easily recognized by its signature...
Common Crane
Grus grus
A symbol of fidelity and longevity, the Common Crane is one of Europe’s most majestic spectacles. With its haunting b...
Common Firecrest
Regulus ignicapilla
Meet the Common Firecrest, a tiny, high-energy jewel of the European canopy. With its brilliant 'fire' crown and stri...
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
With its striking red facial shield and oversized neon-green feet, the Common Gallinule is the charismatic 'swamp chi...
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Meet the 'Whistler' of the waterways, a striking diving duck known for its bright yellow eyes and remarkable underwat...
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
With their piercing yellow eyes and shimmering iridescent plumage, Common Grackles are the bold characters of the bac...
Common Grasshopper Warbler
Locustella naevia
A master of disguise and mimicry, the Common Grasshopper Warbler is more often heard than seen. Its unique mechanical...
Common Greenshank
Tringa nebularia
A tall, elegant wader known for its striking green legs and slightly upturned bill, the Common Greenshank is a master...
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
The Common Ground Dove is North America's smallest dove, a charming ground-dweller known for its sparrow-like size an...
Common Gull
Larus canus
Elegant, intelligent, and deceptively gentle-looking, the Common Gull is a master of adaptation. From coastal cliffs ...
Common Hoopoe
Upupa epops
With its majestic crown and zebra-striped wings, the Common Hoopoe looks like it stepped out of an ancient myth. This...
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Streamlined and elegant, the Common Merganser is a master of the waterway, known for its striking white plumage and u...
Common Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
A familiar and bold face of the wetlands, the Common Moorhen is a master of the water's edge. With its bright red fac...
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Often called the 'Northern Penguin,' the Common Murre is a master of the deep sea. Witness their incredible cliff-sid...
Common Nightingale
Luscinia megarhynchos
The Common Nightingale is the world's most celebrated songbird, possessing a vocal repertoire of over 1,000 unique so...
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
The Common Ostrich is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the avian world. This flightless giant of the African sa...
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Meet the most intelligent bird in the Northern Hemisphere. From soaring over mountain peaks to solving puzzles in the...
Common Redshank
Tringa totanus
With its unmistakable bright orange legs and a piercing alarm call that earns it the nickname 'Sentinel of the Marshe...
Common Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus scirpaceus
A master of the marshes, the Common Reed Warbler is best known for its rhythmic chattering and its incredible archite...
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
With its iconic black neck ring and bright orange legs, the Common Ringed Plover is the spirited sprinter of the shor...
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