Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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 ...
Eurasian Magpie
Pica pica
The Eurasian Magpie is the intelligent, iridescent jewel of the backyard. Known for their striking monochrome plumage...
Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegus
With its neon-orange bill and dapper black-and-white tuxedo, the Eurasian Oystercatcher is a bold and noisy highlight...
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium passerinum
The Eurasian Pygmy-Owl may be small enough to fit in your palm, but it is a fierce and fearless hunter of the norther...
Eurasian Scops-Owl
Otus scops
A tiny master of camouflage with a hauntingly beautiful call, the Eurasian Scops-Owl is a hidden gem of the nocturnal...
Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
A vibrant, acrobatic finch that brings a splash of yellow to winter gardens. Known for its social nature and love of ...
Eurasian Skylark
Alauda arvensis
Famous for its soaring, melodic song and humble brown plumage, the Eurasian Skylark is the quintessential bird of the...
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
The ghost of the garden, the Eurasian Sparrowhawk is a lightning-fast predator that turns every backyard into a high-...
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
A dapper little visitor with a signature black cheek patch and a rich chestnut crown. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is a ...
Eurasian Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
Meet the globe-trotting shorebird with a curved bill and a wandering spirit. From the arctic tundra to tropical mangr...
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
With his dapper chestnut head and glowing yellow crown, the Eurasian Wigeon is the most musical guest in the winter w...
Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
The Eurasian Wren is a pocket-sized powerhouse, known for its remarkably loud song and its habit of scurrying through...
Eurasian Wryneck
Jynx torquilla
The Eurasian Wryneck is a cryptic wonder of the bird world, famous for its snake-like neck movements and intricate, b...
European Golden-Plover
Pluvialis apricaria
A shimmering icon of the uplands, the European Golden-Plover transforms from a cryptic moorland nester into a dazzlin...
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
With its brilliant red face and golden-streaked wings, the European Goldfinch is a vibrant jewel of the backyard. Kno...
European Greenfinch
Chloris chloris
With its chunky build and flashes of lemon-yellow, the European Greenfinch is a cheerful mainstay of the garden bird ...
European Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
The European Herring Gull is a master of adaptation, equally at home on a wild Atlantic cliff as it is on a suburban ...
European Honey-buzzard
Pernis apivorus
Meet the forest's most specialized raptor, a bird of prey that ignores mice and rabbits in favor of underground wasp ...
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
With its iconic red breast and soulful song, the European Robin is the quintessential garden companion. Famous for it...
European Serin
Serinus serinus
The European Serin is the smallest finch in its range, a vibrant yellow spark that brings energy and a 'glassy' song ...
European Shag
Gulosus aristotelis
With their iridescent green plumage and striking emerald eyes, the European Shag is the sleekest diver of the rocky c...
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
Master mimics with a 'starry' winter coat, European Starlings are the acrobats of the bird world. Whether performing ...
European Stonechat
Saxicola rubicola
With its vibrant orange breast and sharp 'clicking' call, the European Stonechat is a charismatic sentinel of the ope...
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
A stocky powerhouse of the finch family, the Evening Grosbeak dazzles with its massive ivory bill and bold golden plu...
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