Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

Oak Titmouse
Birds

Oak Titmouse

Baeolophus inornatus

The spirited Oak Titmouse is a master of the oak canopy, recognized by its perky crest and inquisitive nature. A perm...

Ocellated Turkey
Birds

Ocellated Turkey

Meleagris ocellata

Meet the peacock of the turkey world. With its shimmering iridescent feathers and striking blue-and-orange head, the ...

Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner
Birds

Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia lichtensteini

A restless acrobat of the South American canopy, the Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner is a master of the Atlantic Fores...

Ochre-lored Flatbill
Birds

Ochre-lored Flatbill

Tolmomyias flaviventris

With its sun-drenched plumage and specialized wide bill, the Ochre-lored Flatbill is a master of the tropical canopy....

Olivaceous Woodcreeper
Birds

Olivaceous Woodcreeper

Sittasomus griseicapillus

The ultimate tree-climber of the tropics, the Olivaceous Woodcreeper is a master of the vertical world. With its sign...

Olive-backed Pipit
Birds

Olive-backed Pipit

Anthus hodgsoni

A woodland-loving traveler with a rhythmic tail-wag, the Olive-backed Pipit is a master of camouflage in the forest s...

Olive Oropendola
Birds

Olive Oropendola

Psarocolius bifasciatus

Meet the architect of the Amazonian canopy. As South America's largest songbird, the Olive Oropendola dominates the s...

Olive-sided Flycatcher
Birds

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

A champion of the high canopy, the Olive-sided Flycatcher is famous for its dapper 'vested' plumage and its ringing f...

Olive Sparrow
Birds

Olive Sparrow

Arremonops rufivirgatus

A secretive resident of the southern brushlands, the Olive Sparrow is a splash of subtle color in the thickets. Known...

Olive-throated Parakeet
Birds

Olive-throated Parakeet

Eupsittula nana

A social and spirited resident of the tropical lowlands, the Olive-throated Parakeet is known for its earthy olive pl...

Orange-bellied Euphonia
Birds

Orange-bellied Euphonia

Euphonia xanthogaster

A tiny, vibrant spark of the tropical canopy, the Orange-bellied Euphonia is famous for its stunning citrus-colored p...

Orange-billed Sparrow
Birds

Orange-billed Sparrow

Arremon aurantiirostris

Meet the dapper ground-dweller of the tropics. With its neon-orange beak and striking tuxedo-like head stripes, the O...

Orange-chinned Parakeet
Birds

Orange-chinned Parakeet

Brotogeris jugularis

Meet the vibrant and chatty socialite of the Neotropical suburbs. With its brilliant green plumage and a hidden flash...

Orange-crowned Warbler
Birds

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

A master of movement in the garden thicket, the Orange-crowned Warbler is a subtle beauty for the patient observer. T...

Orange-eared Tanager
Birds

Orange-eared Tanager

Chlorochrysa calliparaea

A shimmering emerald gem of the Andes, the Orange-eared Tanager brings a flash of brilliant color to the misty cloud ...

Orange-fronted Parakeet
Birds

Orange-fronted Parakeet

Eupsittula canicularis

A social and vibrant inhabitant of Central America's Pacific slope, the Orange-fronted Parakeet is easily recognized ...

Orange-winged Amazon
Birds

Orange-winged Amazon

Amazona amazonica

A vibrant icon of the South American canopy, the Orange-winged Amazon is a social, intelligent parrot known for its b...

Orchard Oriole
Birds

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

Often overlooked in favor of their brighter orange cousins, the Orchard Oriole is a hidden gem of the bird world. Its...

Oriental Honey-buzzard
Birds

Oriental Honey-buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Meet the armored specialist of the sky. The Oriental Honey-buzzard is a unique raptor that trades the chase for a tac...

Oriental Plover
Birds

Oriental Plover

Anarhynchus veredus

Meet the elegant globetrotter of the grasslands. With its slender legs and striking breast bands, the Oriental Plover...

Oriental Reed Warbler
Birds

Oriental Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus orientalis

A bold and boisterous songster of the wetlands, the Oriental Reed Warbler is the soundtrack of the East Asian summer....

Orinoco Goose
Birds

Orinoco Goose

Oressochen jubatus

A regal and rare inhabitant of South American riverbanks, the Orinoco Goose stands out with its buff-colored plumage ...

Osprey
Birds

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Meet the world's most sophisticated fisherman. With a six-foot wingspan and a specialized 'fish-grip,' the Osprey is ...

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