Wildlife Species Library

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

red-leaved fig
Trees

red-leaved fig

Ficus ingens

A master of adaptation, the red-leaved fig transforms from a rugged rock-clinger into a towering giant. Its signature...

red mulberry
Trees

red mulberry

Morus rubra

The red mulberry is nature's summer snack bar, producing sweet, dark fruits that attract over 60 species of birds and...

red pine
Trees

red pine

Pinus resinosa

A titan of the North Woods, the red pine is easily recognized by its tall, straight trunk and distinctive puzzle-piec...

red spruce
Trees

red spruce

Picea rubens

The red spruce is the rugged evergreen of the Appalachian highlands, characterized by its shimmering yellow-green nee...

red willow
Trees

red willow

Salix laevigata

A vibrant anchor of Western waterways, the red willow is more than just a tree—it's a bustling high-rise for pollinat...

Ringwood
Trees

Ringwood

Syzygium anisatum

Meet the Ringwood, Australia’s rare 'Aniseed Tree' that turns your backyard into a fragrant rainforest retreat. Its a...

river birch
Trees

river birch

Betula nigra

A striking sentinel of the American wetlands, the river birch is famous for its dramatic, papery bark and its ability...

River Red Gum
Trees

River Red Gum

Eucalyptus camaldulensis

The stoic sentinel of the Australian outback, the River Red Gum is more than just a tree—it is a sprawling, living ec...

Rocky Mountain Juniper
Trees

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Juniperus scopulorum

A rugged survivor of the American West, the Rocky Mountain Juniper is more than just a tree—it is a year-round sanctu...

rubber plant
Trees

rubber plant

Ficus elastica

A titan of the tropical forest that has found its way into backyards across the globe, the Rubber Plant is famous for...

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