Wildlife Species Library

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

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Eastern Wood-Pewee
Birds

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

A subtle master of the forest canopy, the Eastern Wood-Pewee is famous for its haunting, namesake whistle that echoes...

Ecuadorian Trogon
Birds

Ecuadorian Trogon

Trogon mesurus

A vibrant gem of the Tumbesian forests, the Ecuadorian Trogon dazzles with its golden belly and steady, stoic gaze. T...

Egyptian Goose
Birds

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

With its striking chocolate-brown eye patches and regal posture, the Egyptian Goose is a captivating sight in both wi...

Egyptian Vulture
Birds

Egyptian Vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Known as the 'Pharaoh’s Chicken,' the Egyptian Vulture is a remarkable tool-using raptor with striking white plumage ...

Elegant Euphonia
Birds

Elegant Euphonia

Chlorophonia elegantissima

Adorned with a striking sky-blue hood and rich golden plumage, the Elegant Euphonia is a jewel of the Central America...

Elegant Tern
Birds

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

With its striking orange bill and shaggy black crest, the Elegant Tern is a true icon of the Pacific coastline. Known...

Elegant Trogon
Birds

Elegant Trogon

Trogon elegans

With its iridescent green plumage and startling red belly, the Elegant Trogon is a tropical masterpiece that graces t...

Elf Owl
Birds

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

The Elf Owl is the world's smallest owl, a sparrow-sized desert specialist that makes its home in the hollows of gian...

Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove
Birds

Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove

Turtur chalcospilos

A gem of the African bush, the Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove is famous for its mournful, rhythmic call and the shimmering...

Emerald Tanager
Birds

Emerald Tanager

Tangara florida

A jewel of the tropical canopy, the Emerald Tanager glows with a brilliance that defies description. With its neon-gr...

Empress Brilliant
Birds

Empress Brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix

A crown jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Empress Brilliant is a large, striking hummingbird known for its shimm...

Emu
Birds

Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Australia's tallest native bird is a wonder of the outback, known for its powerful legs, inquisitive nature, and incr...

Epaulet Oriole
Birds

Epaulet Oriole

Icterus cayanensis

With its sleek jet-black plumage and brilliant golden shoulders, the Epaulet Oriole is a master of contrast in the So...

Eurasian Bittern
Birds

Eurasian Bittern

Botaurus stellaris

A master of camouflage hidden within the golden reeds, the Eurasian Bittern is a secretive marvel of the wetlands. Kn...

Eurasian Blackcap
Birds

Eurasian Blackcap

Sylvia atricapilla

With its soulful, fluting song and stylish 'skull cap,' the Eurasian Blackcap is the crown jewel of the European gard...

Eurasian Bullfinch
Birds

Eurasian Bullfinch

Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Admired for its vibrant rose-red breast and distinctive jet-black cap, the Eurasian Bullfinch is a crown jewel of the...

Eurasian Collared-Dove
Birds

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

A graceful and highly adaptable visitor, the Eurasian Collared-Dove is instantly recognizable by its soothing coo and...

Eurasian Coot
Birds

Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

Recognizable by its coal-black plumage and stark white 'shield,' the Eurasian Coot is a feisty and fascinating waterb...

Eurasian Curlew
Birds

Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

The Eurasian Curlew is the undisputed monarch of the marshlands, instantly recognizable by its elegant, scimitar-shap...

Eurasian Goshawk
Birds

Eurasian Goshawk

Astur gentilis

The Eurasian Goshawk is the 'phantom of the forest,' a master of high-speed aerial maneuvers and stealthy ambushes. D...

Eurasian Griffon
Birds

Eurasian Griffon

Gyps fulvus

The Eurasian Griffon is a majestic master of the mountain thermals, boasting a wingspan that can reach nearly nine fe...

Eurasian Hobby
Birds

Eurasian Hobby

Falco subbuteo

The Eurasian Hobby is a master of the summer skies, a sleek and slender falcon known for its incredible aerial acroba...

Eurasian Jackdaw
Birds

Eurasian Jackdaw

Coloeus monedula

The Eurasian Jackdaw is the dapper, silver-eyed intellectual of the corvid family. Known for their complex social liv...

Eurasian Jay
Birds

Eurasian Jay

Garrulus glandarius

With its signature electric blue wing patches and raspy call, the Eurasian Jay is the most colorful member of the cro...

Eurasian Kestrel
Birds

Eurasian Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

The Eurasian Kestrel is a master of the air, famous for its ability to hover perfectly still while hunting. This char...

Eurasian Linnet
Birds

Eurasian Linnet

Linaria cannabina

A social finch with a song as bright as its plumage, the Eurasian Linnet is a delight of the open countryside. Watch ...

Eurasian Magpie
Birds

Eurasian Magpie

Pica pica

The Eurasian Magpie is the intelligent, iridescent jewel of the backyard. Known for their striking monochrome plumage...

Eurasian Oystercatcher
Birds

Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

With its neon-orange bill and dapper black-and-white tuxedo, the Eurasian Oystercatcher is a bold and noisy highlight...

Eurasian Pygmy-Owl
Birds

Eurasian Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium passerinum

The Eurasian Pygmy-Owl may be small enough to fit in your palm, but it is a fierce and fearless hunter of the norther...

Eurasian Scops-Owl
Birds

Eurasian Scops-Owl

Otus scops

A tiny master of camouflage with a hauntingly beautiful call, the Eurasian Scops-Owl is a hidden gem of the nocturnal...

Eurasian Siskin
Birds

Eurasian Siskin

Spinus spinus

A vibrant, acrobatic finch that brings a splash of yellow to winter gardens. Known for its social nature and love of ...

Eurasian Skylark
Birds

Eurasian Skylark

Alauda arvensis

Famous for its soaring, melodic song and humble brown plumage, the Eurasian Skylark is the quintessential bird of the...

Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Birds

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

The ghost of the garden, the Eurasian Sparrowhawk is a lightning-fast predator that turns every backyard into a high-...

Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Birds

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

A dapper little visitor with a signature black cheek patch and a rich chestnut crown. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is a ...

Eurasian Whimbrel
Birds

Eurasian Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Meet the globe-trotting shorebird with a curved bill and a wandering spirit. From the arctic tundra to tropical mangr...

Eurasian Wigeon
Birds

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

With his dapper chestnut head and glowing yellow crown, the Eurasian Wigeon is the most musical guest in the winter w...

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