Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Lesser Whitethroat
Curruca curruca
A master of the thicket, the Lesser Whitethroat is a subtle beauty known for its distinctive dark mask and mechanical...
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
A long-distance traveler with stilt-like golden legs and a refined silhouette, the Lesser Yellowlegs brings a touch o...
Lesson's Motmot
Momotus lessonii
The 'pendulum of the forest,' Lesson's Motmot is famous for its stunning turquoise crown and a unique racket-tipped t...
Lesson's Seedeater
Sporophila bouvronides
A dapper little songbird of the South American grasslands, the Lesson's Seedeater is a master of the 'weed-patch' sta...
Letter-winged Kite
Elanus scriptus
Meet the ghost of the Australian outback, the world's only nocturnal kite. With its striking red eyes and iconic 'M' ...
Lettered Aracari
Pteroglossus inscriptus
Admired for the cryptic, ink-like markings on its bill, the Lettered Aracari is the smallest and most social of the A...
Lilac-crowned Amazon
Amazona finschi
With its stunning violet-blue crown and spirited personality, the Lilac-crowned Amazon is a crown jewel of the Pacifi...
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Meet the Lincoln's Sparrow, the shy 'mouse' of the bird world. This secretive traveler is prized by birders for its s...
Lineated Foliage-gleaner
Syndactyla subalaris
A methodical detective of the cloud forest, the Lineated Foliage-gleaner uses its powerful bill to uncover life hidde...
Lineated Woodpecker
Dryocopus lineatus
A striking giant of the tropical canopy, the Lineated Woodpecker is famous for its flaming red crest and powerful dru...
Lined Seedeater
Sporophila lineola
With its dapper 'mustache' and melodic trill, the Lined Seedeater is a charismatic visitor to South American grasslan...
Little Bittern
Botaurus minutus
A tiny master of disguise, the Little Bittern is the smallest heron in its range, expertly blending into reedbeds wit...
Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
A sleek, emerald-eyed master of the water, the Little Black Cormorant is famous for its coordinated pack-hunting and ...
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
A master of patience, the Little Blue Heron is the 'quiet neighbor' of the wetlands. Famous for its dramatic color tr...
Little Eagle
Hieraaetus morphnoides
The Little Eagle is Australia's smallest eagle, a compact powerhouse of the skies recognizable by its feathered legs ...
Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
Elegant, energetic, and easily identified by its bright 'yellow slippers,' the Little Egret is a master of the marsh....
Little Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Meet the 'dabchick,' a tiny, fluff-butted master of the underwater world. With its vibrant red neck and disappearing ...
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
The world's smallest gull is a masterpiece of avian grace, combining the elegance of a tern with the resilience of a ...
Little Owl
Athene noctua
The Little Owl is the pint-sized 'Owl of Athena,' a fierce and charismatic bird often seen sunbathing on fence posts ...
Little Pied Cormorant
Microcarbo melanoleucos
The Little Pied Cormorant is a charming, yellow-billed diver as comfortable in an urban garden as it is on a rugged c...
Little Ringed Plover
Thinornis dubius
A pint-sized powerhouse of the riverbanks, the Little Ringed Plover is best known for its vivid yellow 'goggles' and ...
Little Stint
Calidris minuta
Meet the mighty traveler in a tiny package. The Little Stint is one of the world's smallest wading birds, undertaking...
Little Tern
Sternula albifrons
The Little Tern is a tiny but mighty coastal acrobat, famous for its dramatic plunge-dives and striking yellow bill. ...
Little Woodpecker
Veniliornis passerinus
The Little Woodpecker is a pint-sized powerhouse of the South American canopy, easily recognized by its olive-green p...
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Meet the 'butcherbird,' a masked hunter that uses thorns as tools. The Loggerhead Shrike is a master of the open fiel...
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Meet the 'Sicklebird,' a master of the North American prairie and coastline boasting a bill that seems to go on forev...
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
A master of the marshes, the Long-billed Dowitcher is easily recognized by its rapid 'sewing machine' feeding style a...
Long-billed Starthroat
Heliomaster longirostris
With its exceptionally long bill and shimmering violet crown, the Long-billed Starthroat is a crown jewel of tropical...
Long-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma longirostre
A resident of the sun-drenched thorny scrub, the Long-billed Thrasher is a charismatic songster with a piercing gaze....
Long-eared Owl
Asio otus
With its striking orange eyes and dramatic feather 'ears,' the Long-eared Owl is the phantom of the forest edge. Mast...
Long-tailed Jaeger
Stercorarius longicaudus
The Long-tailed Jaeger is the graceful acrobat of the Arctic skies, famous for its incredible migration and stunning,...
Long-tailed Meadowlark
Leistes loyca
Boasting a brilliant scarlet breast and a flute-like song, the Long-tailed Meadowlark is a vibrant highlight of the P...
Long-tailed Mockingbird
Mimus longicaudatus
A master mimic with a flair for the dramatic, the Long-tailed Mockingbird is the vocal heart of the South American dr...
Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
The Long-toed Stint is a diminutive traveler that journeys from the Siberian tundra to the tropical wetlands of Asia....
Lucifer Hummingbird
Calothorax lucifer
A crown jewel of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Lucifer Hummingbird enchants observers with its unique curved bill and vi...
Lucy's Warbler
Leiothlypis luciae
The 'Desert Grayback' is the smallest warbler in North America, a tiny dynamo that thrives in the heat of the Southwe...
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