Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Namaqua Dove
Oena capensis
With its elegant, needle-like tail and the male's bold black mask, the Namaqua Dove is a desert gem that brings a tou...
Namaqua Sandgrouse
Pterocles namaqua
A master of desert survival, the Namaqua Sandgrouse is famous for its daily morning pilgrimage to water and its incre...
Nanday Parakeet
Aratinga nenday
With its striking black mask and vibrant green plumage, the Nanday Parakeet is a charismatic visitor to backyard feed...
Nankeen Kestrel
Falco cenchroides
Meet Australia’s master of the stationary flight. The Nankeen Kestrel is a stunning, rufous-colored falcon famous for...
Napo Sabrewing
Campylopterus villaviscensio
A powerful gem of the Andean slopes, the Napo Sabrewing commands attention with its shimmering violet crown and signa...
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
A splash of morning sunlight in the undergrowth, the Nashville Warbler is a tiny dynamo defined by its sharp gray hoo...
Nazca Booby
Sula granti
Master of the volcanic cliffs and high-speed ocean dives, the Nazca Booby is the masked icon of the Galápagos. With i...
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
The Nelson's Sparrow is a master of disguise, painted in rich autumnal oranges and soft grays to blend perfectly with...
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
The Neotropic Cormorant is a sleek, long-tailed diver that brings a touch of the tropics to backyards across the Amer...
New Zealand Plover
Anarhynchus obscurus
A resilient icon of the New Zealand coastline, the New Zealand Plover is a master of camouflage and a devoted guardia...
Nocturnal Curassow
Nothocrax urumutum
A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the Nocturnal Curassow is one of the world's most mysterious ...
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Camptostoma imberbe
Meet the tiny, energetic master of the thicket. Though small and subtly colored, the Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet is...
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Meet the 'prince of game birds,' a master of camouflage known for its iconic whistling call and tight-knit social cov...
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
With its brilliant red plumage and soulful song, the Northern Cardinal is the undisputed king of the backyard. A year...
Northern Cassowary
Casuarius unappendiculatus
Meet the 'Golden-Necked' giant of the New Guinea jungle, a living link to the age of dinosaurs with a single vibrant ...
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
A ground-dwelling woodpecker with a penchant for ants and a coat of many colors, the Northern Flicker is a backyard f...
Northern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialis
The Northern Fulmar is the 'stiff-winged' sentinel of the sea, a hardy survivor that thrives in the windiest corners ...
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Witness the spectacular power of the North Atlantic's largest seabird. From their 60-mph plunge dives to their elegan...
Northern Giant Petrel
Macronectes halli
The formidable 'vulture of the sea,' the Northern Giant Petrel is a master of the southern winds and a powerful prese...
Northern Grey-headed Sparrow
Passer griseus
The friendly and vocal Northern Grey-headed Sparrow is the quintessential garden companion across tropical Africa. Wi...
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
The 'Grey Ghost' of the grasslands, the Northern Harrier is a master of low-altitude acrobatics. With its distinctive...
Northern Hawk Owl
Surnia ulula
A daylight hunter with a hawk's silhouette and an owl's soul. With its striking barred belly and fearless gaze, the N...
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
A pint-sized powerhouse with a voice that fills the garden, the Northern House Wren is the ultimate backyard architec...
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
With its elegant wispy crest and shimmering emerald wings, the Northern Lapwing is a master of the meadows. Known for...
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Meet the backyard's most talented vocal gymnast. The Northern Mockingbird doesn't just sing; it performs a curated pl...
Northern Nutcracker
Nucifraga caryocatactes
The brilliant memory-master of the mountains, the Northern Nutcracker is a chocolate-brown marvel that can remember t...
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
A tiny jewel of the treetops, the Northern Parula is famous for its rising buzzy trill and its unique habit of nestin...
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
The Northern Pintail is the epitome of waterfowl elegance, known for its slender neck and needle-like tail. This 'gre...
Northern Plain-Xenops
Xenops mexicanus
Meet the forest's tiny acrobat, a bird that spends its life prying secrets from the bark of tropical vines. With its ...
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
Don't let the small size fool you—the Northern Pygmy-Owl is one of the most ferocious and active hunters in the fores...
Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi
The Northern Royal Albatross is a true titan of the sky, boasting one of the largest wingspans of any living bird. Wi...
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
The tiny titan of the forest, the Northern Saw-whet Owl is a master of camouflage and a favorite among backyard birde...
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
With a bill built like a specialized tool and a wardrobe of striking colors, the Northern Shoveler is a masterpiece o...
Northern Shrike
Lanius borealis
The Northern Shrike is a fierce 'Butcherbird' that hides a predator's soul beneath a songbird's feathers. A master of...
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Dryobates nuttallii
The quintessential spirit of the California oaks, the Nuttall's Woodpecker is a master of bark-gleaning and acrobatic...
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