Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Golden-crowned Warbler
Basileuterus culicivorus
With its brilliant golden crown and restless energy, this tiny songbird is a jewel of the American tropics. A master ...
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Commanding the crags and canyons of the Northern Hemisphere, the Golden Eagle is a symbol of wild power. With its mas...
Golden-eared Tanager
Tangara chrysotis
With its shimmering emerald plumage and distinctive 'golden ears,' this Andean gem is a highlight for any birdwatcher...
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons
With its striking golden nape and bold zebra-striped back, the Golden-fronted Woodpecker is a charismatic staple of t...
Golden-green Woodpecker
Piculus chrysochloros
With its shimmering olive-gold plumage and striking facial stripes, the Golden-green Woodpecker is a hidden gem of th...
Golden-headed Quetzal
Pharomachrus auriceps
A shimmering jewel of the Andean cloud forest, the Golden-headed Quetzal captivates with its brilliant emerald plumag...
Golden-hooded Tanager
Stilpnia larvata
Adorned in a striking palette of gold, turquoise, and black, the Golden-hooded Tanager is a jewel of the Neotropical ...
Golden-naped Tanager
Chalcothraupis ruficervix
A dazzling resident of the Andean cloud forests, the Golden-naped Tanager is easily recognized by its shimmering turq...
Golden-naped Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
A social and vibrant inhabitant of Central America's Pacific slope, the Golden-naped Woodpecker is easily recognized ...
Golden-olive Woodpecker
Colaptes rubiginosus
A striking bird of the tropical canopy, the Golden-olive Woodpecker is famous for its shimmering green-gold wings and...
Golden Parakeet
Guaruba guarouba
Glowing like a sunbeam in the Amazonian canopy, the Golden Parakeet is one of Brazil's most stunning and rare avian t...
Golden-plumed Parakeet
Leptosittaca branickii
A rare high-altitude treasure of the Andes, the Golden-plumed Parakeet is a master of the misty cloud forest. Disting...
Golden-sided Euphonia
Euphonia cayennensis
A hidden gem of the northern Amazon, the Golden-sided Euphonia swaps the typical yellow belly of its cousins for a so...
Golden Tanager
Tangara arthus
A shimmering jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Golden Tanager illuminates the canopy with its brilliant sun-colo...
Golden-winged Cacique
Cacicus chrysopterus
Adorned with brilliant golden epaulets and ivory-colored bills, the Golden-winged Cacique is a master of mimicry and ...
Golden-winged Warbler
Vermivora chrysoptera
A rare gem of the shrublands, the Golden-winged Warbler captivates with its striking yellow crown and sophisticated s...
Goliath Heron
Ardea goliath
The undisputed king of the shallows, the Goliath Heron is a prehistoric-looking giant that rules Africa's waterways w...
Gould's Petrel
Pterodroma leucoptera
A rare gem of the Pacific, Gould's Petrel is a resilient seabird that survives against the odds on remote island slop...
Graceful Black-throated Trogon
Trogon tenellus
A jewel of the humid lowlands, the Graceful Black-throated Trogon blends vibrant yellow and metallic green into the d...
Grace's Warbler
Setophaga graciae
A vibrant jewel of the Ponderosa pines, the Grace's Warbler is a stunning songbird that defines the high-altitude for...
Grass-green Tanager
Chlorornis riefferii
Glowing like an emerald in the misty Andean cloud forests, the Grass-green Tanager is a stunning sight. With its vivi...
Grass Wren
Cistothorus platensis
The master of the tall grass, the Grass Wren is a tiny, streaked powerhouse known for its mechanical, rattling song a...
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
The Grasshopper Sparrow is the ultimate grassland specialist, known for its mouse-like scurrying and a buzzy song tha...
Grassland Yellow-Finch
Sicalis luteola
A splash of sunshine in the open fields, the Grassland Yellow-Finch is a social tanager known for its vibrant yellow ...
Gray-breasted Sabrewing
Campylopterus largipennis
A giant among hummingbirds, the Gray-breasted Sabrewing brings a flash of emerald and silver to the Amazonian underst...
Gray-capped Flycatcher
Myiozetetes granadensis
With its sunny yellow belly and sophisticated gray cap, this vocal flycatcher is a common yet delightful visitor to t...
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
The Gray Catbird is the elusive 'mewing' master of the garden thicket. With its sophisticated gray plumage and incred...
Gray-cheeked Parakeet
Brotogeris pyrrhoptera
A social and vibrant inhabitant of South America's western forests, the Gray-cheeked Parakeet is famous for its chatt...
Gray-chested Dove
Leptotila cassinii
A secretive resident of the tropical understory, the Gray-chested Dove is a master of camouflage on the forest floor....
Gray Crowned-Crane
Balearica regulorum
Adorned with a halo of golden feathers and a striking red throat, the Gray Crowned-Crane is Africa's most elegant sav...
Gray-crowned Flatbill
Tolmomyias poliocephalus
A master of the mid-canopy, the Gray-crowned Flatbill is a charming, grey-capped flycatcher that brings a touch of th...
Gray-crowned Woodpecker
Colaptes auricularis
An elusive treasure of the Mexican Pacific slope, the Gray-crowned Woodpecker is a master of the canopy. With its gol...
Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
The subtle master of the sagebrush, the Gray Flycatcher is a desert specialist known for its patient hunting and icon...
Gray-fronted Dove
Leptotila rufaxilla
A quiet dweller of the South American understory, the Gray-fronted Dove charms observers with its soft pastel plumage...
Gray Hawk
Buteo plagiatus
A sleek, whistling hunter of the desert riverbanks, the Gray Hawk is one of the most elegant raptors in the Americas....
Gray-headed Chachalaca
Ortalis cinereiceps
The Gray-headed Chachalaca is the charismatic 'social butterfly' of Central American gardens. Known for its loud, rhy...
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