Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Ruddy Ground Dove
Columbina talpacoti
A small bird with a big personality, the Ruddy Ground Dove adds a splash of warm cinnamon color to backyards across t...
Ruddy Quail-Dove
Geotrygon montana
A secretive gem of the forest floor, the Ruddy Quail-Dove is a master of camouflage in the tropical shadows. With its...
Ruddy Shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
A stunning, cinnamon-colored waterfowl known for its goose-like honk and striking white wing patches. Whether grazing...
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
The world's most industrious beachcomber, the Ruddy Turnstone is a master of the shoreline that uses its bill like a ...
Rufous-bellied Thrush
Turdus rufiventris
The national bird of Brazil, the Rufous-bellied Thrush is a master songster with a vibrant orange belly. A common and...
Rufous-capped Brushfinch
Atlapetes pileatus
Meet the 'jewel of the thicket'—the Rufous-capped Brushfinch. Endemic to the Mexican highlands, this striking bird br...
Rufous-capped Warbler
Basileuterus rufifrons
A vibrant burst of color in the brush, the Rufous-capped Warbler is a spirited songbird that brings a touch of the tr...
Rufous-collared Sparrow
Zonotrichia capensis
With its dapper reddish collar and soulful regional song, the Rufous-collared Sparrow is the quintessential backyard ...
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
The copper-colored daredevil of the sky. Known for its incredible 3,000-mile migration and feisty personality, the Ru...
Rufous Motmot
Baryphthengus martii
With its striking cinnamon plumage and iconic pendulum tail, the Rufous Motmot is a crown jewel of the Neotropical fo...
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilia tzacatl
The spirited guardian of the tropical garden, the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is a flash of emerald and copper. Bold, t...
Rufous-vented Chachalaca
Ortalis ruficauda
The Rufous-vented Chachalaca is the charismatic, vocal soul of the Caribbean dry forest. Known for its raucous mornin...
Rufous-winged Tanager
Tangara lavinia
A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Rufous-winged Tanager is known for its brilliant emerald plumage and s...
Russet-backed Oropendola
Psarocolius angustifrons
A master of the canopy, the Russet-backed Oropendola is famous for its elaborate hanging nests and prehistoric-soundi...
Russet-crowned Motmot
Momotus mexicanus
With its stunning cinnamon-colored cap and iconic 'pendulum' tail, the Russet-crowned Motmot is a true showstopper of...
Russet-crowned Warbler
Myiothlypis coronata
A vibrant spark in the Andean undergrowth, the Russet-crowned Warbler is famous for its glowing yellow belly and its ...
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
A ghostly traveler of the boreal wetlands, the Rusty Blackbird is a rare and rewarding visitor to discover. Known for...
Rusty-collared Seedeater
Sporophila collaris
A gem of the South American grasslands, the Rusty-collared Seedeater is famous for its vibrant rufous chest band and ...
Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow
Melozone kieneri
A secretive gem of the Mexican highlands, the Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow is easily identified by its fiery cap and ...
Rusty-faced Parrot
Hapalopsittaca amazonina
A colorful specialist of the high Andes, the Rusty-faced Parrot is a social and vocal bird that thrives in the misty ...
Rusty Flowerpiercer
Diglossa sittoides
The clever burglar of the bird world, the Rusty Flowerpiercer uses a hooked bill to steal nectar from the most beauti...
Rusty-margined Flycatcher
Myiozetetes cayanensis
With its bold white eyebrows and vibrant yellow belly, the Rusty-margined Flycatcher is a lively addition to any trop...
Rusty-margined Guan
Penelope superciliaris
An elegant forest dweller known for its rhythmic wing-drumming and distinct rusty-edged wings. This South American be...
Rusty-winged Barbtail
Premnornis guttuliger
A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Rusty-winged Barbtail is known for its vibrant rufous wings and its habit of...
Sacred Kingfisher
Todiramphus sanctus
A flash of turquoise in the Australian bush, the Sacred Kingfisher is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. From mangr...
Saddle-billed Stork
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Meet the most colorful giant of the African wetlands. With its massive 'saddled' bill and striking iridescent plumage...
Saffron-crowned Tanager
Tangara xanthocephala
A social icon of the Andean cloud forests, the Saffron-crowned Tanager dazzles with its golden head and shimmering tu...
Saffron Finch
Sicalis flaveola
A burst of golden sunshine for your backyard, the Saffron Finch is a bold and musical tanager. With its fiery orange ...
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
The Sage Thrasher is the master of the western shrubsteppe, known for its brilliant yellow eyes and a song that can f...
Sagebrush Sparrow
Artemisiospiza nevadensis
Meet the 'phantom of the flats,' a shy desert specialist known for its frantic running and melodic song. The Sagebrus...
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Ammospiza caudacuta
The ghost of the Atlantic coast, the Saltmarsh Sparrow is a master of camouflage that lives its entire life between t...
Salvin's Albatross
Thalassarche salvini
A master of the Southern Ocean, Salvin's Albatross is a magnificent glider known for its smoky-grey plumage and incre...
Salvin's Curassow
Mitu salvini
A ghost of the Amazonian understory, Salvin's Curassow is a magnificent, glossy-black bird known for its striking red...
Sanderling
Calidris alba
The energetic sprinter of the shoreline, the Sanderling is a delight to watch as it dances with the waves. With its p...
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
With their prehistoric trumpeting calls and elegant 'bustle' feathers, Sandhill Cranes are the tall, stately ambassad...
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
A master of the coastal winds, the Sandwich Tern is easily identified by its 'sandwich' bill—black with a bright yell...
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