Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Baglafecht Weaver
Ploceus baglafecht
A dapper highland resident, the Baglafecht Weaver is famous for its striking pale eyes and masterfully woven nests. A...
Bahama Woodstar
Nesophlox evelynae
The Bahama Woodstar is a shimmering endemic treasure of the Lucayan islands. Known for its metallic 'hum' and the mal...
Bahiagrass Borer
Derobrachus brevicollis
A titan of the Southeastern backyard, the Bahiagrass Borer is one of North America's largest and most impressive beet...
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
A champion of the skies, Baird's Sandpiper travels from the Arctic Circle to the tip of Patagonia. Look for its disti...
Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
A stunning violet and vermillion inhabitant of the Pacific lowlands, the Baird's Trogon is one of Central America's m...
Balabac Chevrotain
Tragulus nigricans
Meet the Philippines' 'living fossil,' a miniature hoofed marvel no larger than a house cat. Found only on a handful ...
Balao Halfbeak
Hemiramphus balao
The Balao Halfbeak is an architectural marvel of the Atlantic, featuring a needle-like lower jaw and a shimmering sil...
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Witness the majesty of North America's most iconic raptor. From their massive 7-foot wingspans to their piercing gold...
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
The Bald-faced Hornet is the master architect of the backyard, known for its striking ivory mask and impressive hangi...
Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus mauretanicus
Meet Europe's most endangered seabird, a master of the Mediterranean waves that nests in secret cliffside caves and r...
Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Vibrant, inquisitive, and a master of the Atlantic reefs, the Ballan Wrasse is the colorful 'architect' of our coasta...
Ballyhoo
Hemiramphus brasiliensis
A flash of silver and a splash of red, the Ballyhoo is the undisputed acrobat of the Atlantic shallows. Watch them sk...
balmain bug
Ibacus peronii
Hidden beneath the Australian sands, the Balmain bug is a marvel of marine evolution. With its butterfly-like shape a...
Balsam twig aphid
Mindarus pinicolus
Look closely at the tips of your fir trees to find this tiny, wool-covered architect of the forest. The Balsam twig a...
Balsam Woolly Adelgid
Adelges piceae
A microscopic invader with a massive impact, the Balsam Woolly Adelgid hides beneath a coat of white wax while reshap...
Baltic prawn
Palaemon adspersus
A master of disguise within the seagrass, the Baltic prawn is a vital member of the coastal ecosystem. Known for its ...
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
A flash of brilliant flame in the treetops, the Baltimore Oriole is the undisputed jewel of the eastern spring. Known...
Bananaquit
Coereba flaveola
Often called the 'Sugar Bird,' the Bananaquit is a vibrant, bold visitor to tropical gardens. With its bright yellow ...
Band-tailed Guan
Penelope argyrotis
A mist-dwelling beauty of the northern Andes, the Band-tailed Guan is easily recognized by its silvery plumage and ic...
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
A majestic forest dweller of the West, the Band-tailed Pigeon is easily recognized by its distinctive white collar an...
Band-tailed Sierra-Finch
Rhopospina alaudina
A hardy resident of the high Andes and coastal scrub, the Band-tailed Sierra-Finch is famous for its striking tail fl...
Banded Butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
A striking resident of the Western Atlantic, the Banded Butterflyfish is easily recognized by its bold 'zebra' stripe...
Banded Galjoen
Dichistius multifasciatus
The Banded Galjoen is a striking, striped sentinel of the surf, famous for its ability to navigate the most turbulent...
Banded Guitarfish
Zapteryx exasperata
Meet the 'Shark-Ray' of the Pacific. With its flat, guitar-shaped body and striking striped pattern, the Banded Guita...
Banded Killifish
Fundulus diaphanus
A shimmering, striped gem of North America's shallows, the Banded Killifish is a master of the shoreline. Watch these...
Banded Kōkopu
Galaxias fasciatus
The Banded Kōkopu is a hidden gem of New Zealand’s forest streams, known for its striking golden stripes and its incr...
Banded Lapwing
Vanellus tricolor
A striking ground-dweller of the Australian plains, the Banded Lapwing is famous for its bold 'V' breast band and its...
Banded Mongoose
Mungos mungo
The Banded Mongoose is Africa's most social small carnivore, famous for its zebra-like stripes and complex family lif...
Banded Morwong
Chirodactylus spectabilis
A striking sentinel of the southern kelp forests, the Banded Morwong is an 'old soul' of the reef. With its bold stri...
Banded Pennant
Celithemis fasciata
With its artistic black-banded wings and graceful, butterfly-like flight, the Banded Pennant is the crown jewel of th...
Banded Rudderfish
Seriola zonata
Meet the 'shark pilot' of the Atlantic—a sleek, energetic jack that transitions from a banded juvenile following shad...
Banded Stilt
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus
Australia’s nomadic master of the salt lakes, the Banded Stilt is a striking wader that appears in the thousands when...
Banded Surili
Presbytis femoralis
Meet the 'ghost of the forest,' a critically endangered primate with a striking black-and-white coat found only in Si...
Banjo Ray
Trygonorrhina fasciata
The Banjo Ray is a master of underwater camouflage, adorned with intricate, violin-like patterns that help it disappe...
Bank Rockfish
Sebastes rufus
A vibrant resident of the Pacific's deep rocky banks, the Bank Rockfish stands out with its striking rusty-red hue an...
Bank Vole
Clethrionomys glareolus
With its warm chestnut fur and surprisingly bold personality, the Bank Vole is the woodland's most charismatic climbe...
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