Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

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Eared Dove
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Meet the 'tyrant' of the backyard—a sleek, monochromatic flycatcher known for its fearless attitude and remarkable ae...

Eastern Meadowlark
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

The Eurasian Curlew is the undisputed monarch of the marshlands, instantly recognizable by its elegant, scimitar-shap...

Eurasian Goshawk
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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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