Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Grey Falcon
Falco hypoleucos
Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' Australia's rarest and most elusive falcon. With its striking pale plumage and incred...
Grey Goshawk
Tachyspiza novaehollandiae
Often called the 'Ghost of the Forest,' the Grey Goshawk is one of Australia's most stunning raptors, appearing in bo...
Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
A striking wader of the Asian wetlands, the Grey-headed Lapwing is easily recognized by its smoky-grey hood, bold bla...
Grey Heron
Ardea cinerea
A silent, statuesque sentinel of the water's edge, the Grey Heron is the ultimate master of the 'long game.' Watch as...
Grey Petrel
Procellaria cinerea
A champion of the Southern Ocean's stormy latitudes, the Grey Petrel is one of the few seabirds brave enough to breed...
Grey-tailed Tattler
Tringa brevipes
A master of the intertidal zone, the Grey-tailed Tattler is a sleek, silver-grey traveler that journeys from Siberian...
Grey Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
Elegant, energetic, and strikingly yellow, the Grey Wagtail is the prima ballerina of the riverbank. Watch for its si...
Groove-billed Ani
Crotophaga sulcirostris
Meet the socialite of the scrubland. With its oversized grooved beak and cooperative family lifestyle, the Groove-bil...
Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
The Guanay Cormorant is the undisputed 'King of Guano,' a sleek, tuxedoed diver that thrives in the crashing waves of...
Guatemalan Tyrannulet
Zimmerius vilissimus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the Central American highlands, the Guatemalan Tyrannulet is a master of the canopy. Known...
Guayaquil Woodpecker
Campephilus gayaquilensis
A striking specialist of the Tumbesian forests, the Guayaquil Woodpecker is famous for its vibrant red crest and thun...
Guianan Violaceous Trogon
Trogon violaceus
Decked in shimmering violet and gold, the Guianan Violaceous Trogon is a crown jewel of the tropical canopy. A quiet ...
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