Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Whistling Kite
Haliastur sphenurus
With its soulful, descending whistle and graceful sandy-colored wings, the Whistling Kite is the quintessential sound...
White-backed Vulture
Gyps africanus
The White-backed Vulture is the industrious cleaner of the African savanna, a social giant known for its incredible s...
White-banded Mockingbird
Mimus triurus
A master of mimicry with a flash of silver, the White-banded Mockingbird is the virtuoso of the South American scrubl...
White-bellied Emerald
Chlorestes candida
A shimmering jewel of the Central American lowlands, the White-bellied Emerald is easily identified by its snowy whit...
White-bellied Hummingbird
Elliotomyia chionogaster
With its snowy-white underside and shimmering golden-green coat, the White-bellied Hummingbird is a sparkling gem of ...
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Icthyophaga leucogaster
A majestic master of the coastal wind, the White-bellied Sea-Eagle is easily identified by its striking white-and-gre...
White-breasted Guineafowl
Agelastes meleagrides
Meet the 'Ghost of the Upper Guinea Forest,' a bird defined by its striking white plumage and legendary shyness. Rare...
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
The acrobat of the backyard, the White-breasted Nuthatch is famous for its head-first descent down tree trunks. With ...
White-browed Foliage-gleaner
Anabacerthia amaurotis
A restless acrobat of the Atlantic Forest, the White-browed Foliage-gleaner is a master at finding life hidden in the...
White-browed Meadowlark
Leistes superciliaris
With a chest as red as a sunset and a striking white racing stripe above the eye, the White-browed Meadowlark is the ...
White-cheeked Pintail
Anas bahamensis
Elegant and unmistakable, the White-cheeked Pintail is a master of the brackish lagoon. With its striking white face ...
White-chested Emerald
Chrysuronia brevirostris
Meet the White-chested Emerald, a shimmering garden visitor that combines brilliant metallic greens with a snowy-whit...
White-chinned Petrel
Procellaria aequinoctialis
Often called the 'Shoemaker' for its rhythmic calls, the White-chinned Petrel is a dark-cloaked giant of the Southern...
White-crested Elaenia
Elaenia albiceps
A master of the 'fio-fio' whistle, the White-crested Elaenia is a charismatic summer visitor to South American garden...
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
With its dapper black-and-white crown and sweet, whistling song, this elegant sparrow is a favorite of backyard birdw...
White-eared Hummingbird
Basilinna leucotis
A bold mountain gem with a striking white mask and a vibrant red bill. The White-eared Hummingbird brings a flash of ...
White-eyed Foliage-gleaner
Automolus leucophthalmus
A master of the Atlantic Forest undergrowth, the White-eyed Foliage-gleaner is easily identified by its piercing pale...
White-eyed Parakeet
Psittacara leucophthalmus
The White-eyed Parakeet is a splash of tropical brilliance, known for its vivid green plumage and its namesake white ...
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
A master of the thicket, the White-eyed Vireo is a punchy songbird known for its striking white eyes and bold, 'spect...
White-faced Heron
Egretta novaehollandiae
With its striking white 'mask' and elegant blue-grey plumage, the White-faced Heron is the most versatile and common ...
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
A shimmering visitor from the wetlands, the White-faced Ibis is a master of the mud. With its metallic plumage and sc...
White-faced Quail-Dove
Zentrygon albifacies
A secretive gem of the montane understory, the White-faced Quail-Dove is rarely seen by the casual observer. With its...
White-faced Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna viduata
A social icon of the wetlands, the White-faced Whistling-Duck is instantly recognizable by its striking white mask an...
White-fronted Plover
Anarhynchus marginatus
The spirited sprinter of the shoreline, the White-fronted Plover is a master of camouflage and coastal survival. With...
White-headed Petrel
Pterodroma lessonii
The White-headed Petrel is a spectral wanderer of the Southern Ocean, easily identified by its ghostly white plumage ...
White-headed Pigeon
Columba leucomela
With its striking snowy plumage and deep slate wings, the White-headed Pigeon is a gem of the Australian east coast. ...
White-headed Vulture
Trigonoceps occipitalis
A rare and striking avian predator, the White-headed Vulture stands out with its bright pink beak and iconic white cr...
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
With their striking curved red bills and snow-white feathers, White Ibises are the elegant "lawn mowers" of the Ameri...
White-naped Brushfinch
Atlapetes albinucha
With its dapper black mask and a brilliant streak of white across its crown, the White-naped Brushfinch is a jewel of...
White-naped Jay
Cyanocorax cyanopogon
Meet the bold and intelligent sentinel of the Brazilian dry forests. With its striking white nape and sharp wit, the ...
White-necked Heron
Ardea pacifica
A majestic and stoic hunter, the White-necked Heron is the nomad of the Australian wetlands. Known for its incredible...
White-necked Jacobin
Florisuga mellivora
Meet the monarch of the hummingbird world. With its regal blue hood and striking snowy tail, the White-necked Jacobin...
White-necked Raven
Corvus albicollis
The White-necked Raven is the brilliant strategist of the African skies. Recognized by its massive bill and striking ...
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
A marathon migrant that travels from the Arctic to South America, the White-rumped Sandpiper is a master of endurance...
White-spotted Woodpecker
Veniliornis spilogaster
A charming, 'polka-dotted' resident of South American woodlands, the White-spotted Woodpecker is a master of the cano...
White Stork
Ciconia ciconia
A majestic symbol of luck and rebirth, the White Stork is a master of the skies and a familiar neighbor in towns acro...
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