Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
MacGillivray's Warbler
Geothlypis tolmiei
The hidden gem of the undergrowth, the MacGillivray's Warbler rewards patient observers with its striking slate-gray ...
Madeira Firecrest
Regulus madeirensis
The Madeira Firecrest is a tiny, energetic jewel found only on the island of Madeira. With its brilliant fiery crown ...
Magellanic Cormorant
Leucocarbo magellanicus
With its striking red eye patches and elegant black-and-white plumage, the Magellanic Cormorant is a jewel of the rug...
Magellanic Penguin
Spheniscus magellanicus
The dapper diplomat of the southern shores, the Magellanic Penguin is a master of both the deep sea and the rugged Pa...
Magellanic Woodpecker
Campephilus magellanicus
The undisputed king of the Patagonian forests, the Magellanic Woodpecker is a prehistoric-looking giant known for its...
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Witness the pirate of the clouds, a master of flight that can stay airborne for weeks. With a massive seven-foot wing...
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
A striking visitor of the migration seasons, the Magnolia Warbler dazzles with its 'necklace' of black streaks and br...
Maguari Stork
Ciconia maguari
The Maguari Stork is the elegant giant of the South American pampas. With its striking white plumage and piercing red...
Malabar Parakeet
Psittacula columboides
A hidden gem of the Western Ghats, the Malabar Parakeet dazzles with its smoky grey plumage and vibrant blue wings. T...
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
The world's most recognizable wild duck, the Mallard is a vibrant and social neighbor. Whether tipping up in a pond o...
Mandarin Duck
Aix galericulata
Often called the world's most beautiful duck, the Mandarin Duck is a living masterpiece of color and grace. Discover ...
Mangrove Hummingbird
Chrysuronia boucardi
A glittering emerald found nowhere else on the planet, the Mangrove Hummingbird is a rare coastal treasure of Costa R...
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
A master of the Atlantic winds, the Manx Shearwater travels from the coast of Wales to South America and back, living...
Many-banded Aracari
Pteroglossus pluricinctus
A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Many-banded Aracari is famous for its double-banded belly and ...
Marabou Stork
Leptoptilos crumenifer
Often called the 'Undertaker Bird' for its somber, cloaked appearance, the Marabou Stork is a prehistoric-looking gia...
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
With its elegantly upturned bill and warm cinnamon plumage, the Marbled Godwit is the crown jewel of the mudflats. Th...
Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
A mysterious bridge between the deep sea and the ancient forest, the Marbled Murrelet is a rare treasure of the Pacif...
Maroon-bellied Parakeet
Pyrrhura frontalis
Meet the charming Maroon-bellied Parakeet, a social acrobat of the South American canopy. Known for its playful perso...
Marsh Sandpiper
Tringa stagnatilis
The Marsh Sandpiper is the epitome of avian elegance, moving through wetlands with a graceful, needle-thin silhouette...
Marsh Tit
Poecile palustris
A quick-witted woodland acrobat, the Marsh Tit is famous for its frantic energy and remarkable memory. Though it look...
Marsh Warbler
Acrocephalus palustris
Meet the world's greatest avian impersonator. The Marsh Warbler is a subtle beauty that hides in tall herbs, using it...
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
A tiny, vocal powerhouse of the wetlands, the Marsh Wren is best known for its rattling song and habit of building do...
Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
The largest and most striking of the boobies, the Masked Booby is a master of the tropical seas. With its brilliant w...
Masked Duck
Nomonyx dominicus
A master of disappearance, the Masked Duck is the ultimate prize for wetland observers. With its striking cinnamon pl...
Masked Flowerpiercer
Diglossa cyanea
Meet the clever 'nectar robber' of the Andes. With its brilliant blue feathers and specialized hooked bill, the Maske...
Masked Lapwing
Vanellus miles
The Masked Lapwing is the bold sentinel of the landscape, instantly recognizable by its neon-yellow mask and fearless...
Masked Tanager
Stilpnia nigrocincta
A jewel of the tropical canopy, the Masked Tanager captivates with its brilliant turquoise head and striking golden n...
Masked Trogon
Trogon personatus
A masterpiece of the Andean heights, the Masked Trogon captivates with its brilliant crimson breast and enigmatic bla...
McKay's Bunting
Plectrophenax hyperboreus
The 'Snow Ghost' of the north, McKay's Bunting is a rare and beautiful Arctic specialist. Discover how to spot the wo...
Meadow Pipit
Anthus pratensis
The Meadow Pipit is the quintessential soundtrack of the open fields, famous for its 'parachute' song flight and stre...
Mealy Amazon
Amazona farinosa
One of the largest and most social parrots of the Americas, the Mealy Amazon is famous for its 'dusted' green plumage...
Mediterranean Gull
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus
With its striking jet-black hood and wax-red bill, the Mediterranean Gull is the elegant 'refined cousin' of the gull...
Melodious Blackbird
Dives dives
Living up to its name with a symphony of liquid whistles, the Melodious Blackbird is a glossy, jet-black gem of the t...
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Meet the Merlin, a pint-sized powerhouse and the fastest falcon in your neighborhood. This daring aerial acrobat has ...
Metallic-green Tanager
Tangara labradorides
A shimmering jewel of the Andes, the Metallic-green Tanager glows with an iridescent mint-and-turquoise hue. These so...
Meves's Starling
Lamprotornis mevesii
With its shimmering purple plumage and an elegantly long tail, the Meves's Starling is a jewel of the Southern Africa...
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