Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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
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
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
Calidris temminckii
A master of camouflage, the Temminck's Stint is a tiny, mouse-like wader that favors muddy shorelines and freshwater ...
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
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
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
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
Corvus crassirostris
Towering over other songbirds, the Thick-billed Raven is a mountain-dwelling giant with an unmistakable ivory-tipped ...
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
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
Basileuterus tristriatus
A social spark plug of the Andean cloud forest, the Three-striped Warbler is famous for leading mixed-species flocks ...
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
Ramphastos toco
Meet the flamboyant icon of the South American tropics. With its oversized orange beak and curious personality, the T...
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
Lopholaimus antarcticus
Meet the 'Flock-Pigeon' of the rainforest canopy. The Topknot Pigeon is a spectacular, crested wanderer that brings a...
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
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
Anthus trivialis
A master of the woodland edge, the Tree Pipit is famous for its spectacular 'parachute' song flight. This elegant tra...
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
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
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
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
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
Diomedea dabbenena
A critically endangered master of the winds, the Tristan Albatross is one of the world's most magnificent and rarest ...
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
Mimus gilvus
The ultimate backyard entertainer, the Tropical Mockingbird is a master of mimicry and a bold guardian of its territo...
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
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
Fratercula cirrhata
With its iconic golden plumes and massive orange bill, the Tufted Puffin is often called the 'sea parrot.' These char...
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Bold, crested, and full of personality, the Tufted Titmouse is the backyard acrobat that every birdwatcher loves. Wit...
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
Thaumasius baeri
A resilient specialist of the South American dry forests, the Tumbes Hummingbird is an understated beauty. This hardy...
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
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
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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