Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Eared Dove
Zenaida auriculata
South America's most common dove, the Eared Dove is a master of adaptation, famous for its gentle coo and the elegant...
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
With their fiery red eyes and golden 'ear' fans, Eared Grebes are the jewels of the marsh. Watch as these master dive...
Eared Quetzal
Euptilotis neoxenus
A hidden gem of the mountain canyons, the Eared Quetzal dazzles with its emerald back and brilliant red breast. This ...
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
A flash of brilliant azure in the garden, the Eastern Bluebird is a symbol of spring and one of North America's most ...
Eastern Bonelli's Warbler
Phylloscopus orientalis
A hidden gem of the Balkan woodlands, the Eastern Bonelli's Warbler is a master of the canopy. With its silky white p...
Eastern Crested Guineafowl
Guttera pucherani
With its wild 'mop-top' of curly black feathers and striking blue face, the Eastern Crested Guineafowl is the punk-ro...
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Meet the 'tyrant' of the backyard—a sleek, monochromatic flycatcher known for its fearless attitude and remarkable ae...
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
With its brilliant yellow breast and melodic, flute-like song, the Eastern Meadowlark is the golden crown of the Amer...
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
The Eastern Phoebe is a friendly, tail-wagging flycatcher that marks the arrival of spring. Known for its habit of ne...
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
The ultimate backyard ghost, the Eastern Screech-Owl blends perfectly into the bark of your favorite oak tree. Small ...
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
With their striking 'drink-your-tea' song and bold rufous-sided plumage, Eastern Towhees are the charismatic giants o...
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
A subtle master of the forest canopy, the Eastern Wood-Pewee is famous for its haunting, namesake whistle that echoes...
Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
With its striking chocolate-brown eye patches and regal posture, the Egyptian Goose is a captivating sight in both wi...
Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
Known as the 'Pharaoh’s Chicken,' the Egyptian Vulture is a remarkable tool-using raptor with striking white plumage ...
Elegant Euphonia
Chlorophonia elegantissima
Adorned with a striking sky-blue hood and rich golden plumage, the Elegant Euphonia is a jewel of the Central America...
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
With its striking orange bill and shaggy black crest, the Elegant Tern is a true icon of the Pacific coastline. Known...
Elegant Trogon
Trogon elegans
With its iridescent green plumage and startling red belly, the Elegant Trogon is a tropical masterpiece that graces t...
Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi
The Elf Owl is the world's smallest owl, a sparrow-sized desert specialist that makes its home in the hollows of gian...
Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove
Turtur chalcospilos
A gem of the African bush, the Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove is famous for its mournful, rhythmic call and the shimmering...
Emerald Tanager
Tangara florida
A jewel of the tropical canopy, the Emerald Tanager glows with a brilliance that defies description. With its neon-gr...
Empress Brilliant
Heliodoxa imperatrix
A crown jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Empress Brilliant is a large, striking hummingbird known for its shimm...
Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae
Australia's tallest native bird is a wonder of the outback, known for its powerful legs, inquisitive nature, and incr...
Epaulet Oriole
Icterus cayanensis
With its sleek jet-black plumage and brilliant golden shoulders, the Epaulet Oriole is a master of contrast in the So...
Eurasian Bittern
Botaurus stellaris
A master of camouflage hidden within the golden reeds, the Eurasian Bittern is a secretive marvel of the wetlands. Kn...
Eurasian Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
With its soulful, fluting song and stylish 'skull cap,' the Eurasian Blackcap is the crown jewel of the European gard...
Eurasian Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
Admired for its vibrant rose-red breast and distinctive jet-black cap, the Eurasian Bullfinch is a crown jewel of the...
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
A graceful and highly adaptable visitor, the Eurasian Collared-Dove is instantly recognizable by its soothing coo and...
Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
Recognizable by its coal-black plumage and stark white 'shield,' the Eurasian Coot is a feisty and fascinating waterb...
Eurasian Curlew
Numenius arquata
The Eurasian Curlew is the undisputed monarch of the marshlands, instantly recognizable by its elegant, scimitar-shap...
Eurasian Goshawk
Astur gentilis
The Eurasian Goshawk is the 'phantom of the forest,' a master of high-speed aerial maneuvers and stealthy ambushes. D...
Eurasian Griffon
Gyps fulvus
The Eurasian Griffon is a majestic master of the mountain thermals, boasting a wingspan that can reach nearly nine fe...
Eurasian Hobby
Falco subbuteo
The Eurasian Hobby is a master of the summer skies, a sleek and slender falcon known for its incredible aerial acroba...
Eurasian Jackdaw
Coloeus monedula
The Eurasian Jackdaw is the dapper, silver-eyed intellectual of the corvid family. Known for their complex social liv...
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandarius
With its signature electric blue wing patches and raspy call, the Eurasian Jay is the most colorful member of the cro...
Eurasian Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
The Eurasian Kestrel is a master of the air, famous for its ability to hover perfectly still while hunting. This char...
Eurasian Linnet
Linaria cannabina
A social finch with a song as bright as its plumage, the Eurasian Linnet is a delight of the open countryside. Watch ...
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