Wildlife Species Library

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

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Tambourine Dove
Birds

Tambourine Dove

Turtur tympanistria

A secretive gem of the African woodlands, the Tambourine Dove is a master of the forest floor. With its striking whit...

Tawny Eagle
Birds

Tawny Eagle

Aquila rapax

A bold and versatile king of the savanna, the Tawny Eagle is as much a cunning pirate as it is a powerful predator. W...

Tawny Owl
Birds

Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

The Tawny Owl is the master of the midnight forest, a silent hunter with a voice that defines the sounds of the night...

Temminck's Stint
Birds

Temminck's Stint

Calidris temminckii

A master of camouflage, the Temminck's Stint is a tiny, mouse-like wader that favors muddy shorelines and freshwater ...

Tennessee Warbler
Birds

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

An energetic traveler of the treetops, the Tennessee Warbler is a master of migration. Watch for its sharp bill and b...

Terek Sandpiper
Birds

Terek Sandpiper

Xenus cinereus

Meet the Terek Sandpiper, a world-traveling shorebird known for its comical 'run-and-snatch' foraging style and its e...

Thick-billed Euphonia
Birds

Thick-billed Euphonia

Euphonia laniirostris

A burst of tropical sunshine in bird form, the Thick-billed Euphonia is a master of mimicry and a frequent visitor to...

Thick-billed Murre
Birds

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

Rugged, resilient, and built for the deep, the Thick-billed Murre is the Arctic's answer to the penguin. These tuxedo...

Thick-billed Raven
Birds

Thick-billed Raven

Corvus crassirostris

Towering over other songbirds, the Thick-billed Raven is a mountain-dwelling giant with an unmistakable ivory-tipped ...

Thick-billed Warbler
Birds

Thick-billed Warbler

Arundinax aedon

A secretive songbird of the East Palearctic, the Thick-billed Warbler is famous for its powerful, melodic voice and i...

Three-banded Plover
Birds

Three-banded Plover

Thinornis tricollaris

Meet the dapper resident of the African shoreline. With its signature double-black breast bands and vivid red eye-rin...

Three-striped Warbler
Birds

Three-striped Warbler

Basileuterus tristriatus

A social spark plug of the Andean cloud forest, the Three-striped Warbler is famous for leading mixed-species flocks ...

Thrush Nightingale
Birds

Thrush Nightingale

Luscinia luscinia

The Thrush Nightingale is the hidden virtuoso of the damp thicket, possessing a voice that can fill a forest and a pl...

Toco Toucan
Birds

Toco Toucan

Ramphastos toco

Meet the flamboyant icon of the South American tropics. With its oversized orange beak and curious personality, the T...

Tody Motmot
Birds

Tody Motmot

Hylomanes momotula

Meet the Tody Motmot, the miniature, racquet-less wonder of the Central American understory. Small in size but big on...

Topknot Pigeon
Birds

Topknot Pigeon

Lopholaimus antarcticus

Meet the 'Flock-Pigeon' of the rainforest canopy. The Topknot Pigeon is a spectacular, crested wanderer that brings a...

Townsend's Solitaire
Birds

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

The Townsend's Solitaire is a master of the high-country winter, a silvery-gray thrush that defends its berries with ...

Townsend's Warbler
Birds

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

A flash of gold in the evergreen shadows, the Townsend's Warbler is a master of the high canopy. With its striking bl...

Tree Pipit
Birds

Tree Pipit

Anthus trivialis

A master of the woodland edge, the Tree Pipit is famous for its spectacular 'parachute' song flight. This elegant tra...

Tricolored Blackbird
Birds

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

The most social songbird of the West, the Tricolored Blackbird is a master of life in the colony. Distinguished by th...

Tricolored Heron
Birds

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Meet the 'Lady of the Waters,' a slender and elegant hunter famous for its high-energy fishing dance. With its unique...

Trindade Petrel
Birds

Trindade Petrel

Pterodroma arminjoniana

A master of the Atlantic winds, the Trindade Petrel is a rare and striking seabird known for its acrobatic flight and...

Trinidad Euphonia
Birds

Trinidad Euphonia

Euphonia trinitatis

The Trinidad Euphonia is a pint-sized powerhouse of color and song, famous for its love of mistletoe and its ability ...

Trinidad Piping-Guan
Birds

Trinidad Piping-Guan

Pipile pipile

The Trinidad Piping-Guan, or Pawi, is one of the rarest birds on the planet. Found only in the lush rainforests of Tr...

Tristan Albatross
Birds

Tristan Albatross

Diomedea dabbenena

A critically endangered master of the winds, the Tristan Albatross is one of the world's most magnificent and rarest ...

Tropical Kingbird
Birds

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Meet the bold and bright sentinel of the tropics. With its vibrant yellow belly and fearless attitude, the Tropical K...

Tropical Mockingbird
Birds

Tropical Mockingbird

Mimus gilvus

The ultimate backyard entertainer, the Tropical Mockingbird is a master of mimicry and a bold guardian of its territo...

Tropical Parula
Birds

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

A vibrant, acrobatic gem of the neotropics, the Tropical Parula is a tiny power-house of energy known for its brillia...

Trumpeter Swan
Birds

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

The Trumpeter Swan is the heaviest bird native to North America and a true icon of conservation. Its snowy white feat...

Tufted Puffin
Birds

Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

With its iconic golden plumes and massive orange bill, the Tufted Puffin is often called the 'sea parrot.' These char...

Tufted Titmouse
Birds

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

Bold, crested, and full of personality, the Tufted Titmouse is the backyard acrobat that every birdwatcher loves. Wit...

Tui Parakeet
Birds

Tui Parakeet

Brotogeris sanctithomae

A social and spirited resident of the Amazon, the Tui Parakeet is instantly recognizable by the sun-yellow patch on i...

Tumbes Hummingbird
Birds

Tumbes Hummingbird

Thaumasius baeri

A resilient specialist of the South American dry forests, the Tumbes Hummingbird is an understated beauty. This hardy...

Tundra Swan
Birds

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

The Tundra Swan is a majestic Arctic traveler that brings a touch of wild elegance to winter wetlands. Watch for thei...

Turkey Vulture
Birds

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

The Turkey Vulture is a master of the skies, using a keen sense of smell and massive wingspan to patrol the landscape...

Turquoise-browed Motmot
Birds

Turquoise-browed Motmot

Eumomota superciliosa

The 'Torogoz' of Central America is a living jewel, famous for its incredible racket-tipped tail and glowing turquois...

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