Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Common Halfbeak
Hyporhamphus unifasciatus
A master of the ocean's surface, the Common Halfbeak is easily identified by its needle-like lower jaw and shimmering...
Common Hardyhead
Atherinomorus vaigiensis
A shimmering sentinel of the shallows, the Common Hardyhead moves in dazzling, synchronized schools across the Indo-P...
Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx varius
Famed for its piercing 'brain-fever' call and its incredible resemblance to a hawk, this clever cuckoo is a fascinati...
Common Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
The Common Hippopotamus is a heavyweight of the African waterways, spending its days in social pods and its nights 'm...
Common Hoopoe
Upupa epops
With its majestic crown and zebra-striped wings, the Common Hoopoe looks like it stepped out of an ancient myth. This...
Common Imperial
Cheritra freja
Adorned with cascading white streamers, the Common Imperial is one of the most regal sights in the Asian tropics. Thi...
Common Jay
Graphium doson
A restless traveler of the Asian tropics, the Common Jay dazzles with its semi-transparent blue wings and lightning-f...
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
A flash of cobalt and copper, the Common Kingfisher is the 'river's jewel.' Often seen as an electric blue streak zip...
Common Malachite-beetle
Malachius bipustulatus
A shimmering jewel of the spring meadow, the Common Malachite-beetle is a master of disguise and a friend to gardener...
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Streamlined and elegant, the Common Merganser is a master of the waterway, known for its striking white plumage and u...
Common Molly
Poecilia sphenops
The Common Molly is a resilient and vibrant livebearer that brings life to the shallow waters of Mexico and Central A...
Common Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
A familiar and bold face of the wetlands, the Common Moorhen is a master of the water's edge. With its bright red fac...
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Often called the 'Northern Penguin,' the Common Murre is a master of the deep sea. Witness their incredible cliff-sid...
Common Nightingale
Luscinia megarhynchos
The Common Nightingale is the world's most celebrated songbird, possessing a vocal repertoire of over 1,000 unique so...
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
The Common Ostrich is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the avian world. This flightless giant of the African sa...
Common Parasol
Neurothemis fluctuans
A splash of crimson in the garden, the Common Parasol is one of Asia's most recognizable dragonflies. Known for its u...
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Meet the backyard's most clever opportunist, the 'masked bandit' known for its incredible dexterity and problem-solvi...
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Meet the most intelligent bird in the Northern Hemisphere. From soaring over mountain peaks to solving puzzles in the...
Common Red Flash
Rapala iarbus
A metallic jewel of the Asian tropics, the Common Red Flash earns its name with every sun-drenched flight. This agile...
Common Red Soldier Beetle
Rhagonycha fulva
The Common Red Soldier Beetle is a bright summer icon of the backyard garden, easily identified by its orange-red bod...
Common Redshank
Tringa totanus
With its unmistakable bright orange legs and a piercing alarm call that earns it the nickname 'Sentinel of the Marshe...
Common Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus scirpaceus
A master of the marshes, the Common Reed Warbler is best known for its rhythmic chattering and its incredible archite...
Common Remora
Remora remora
The ultimate hitchhiker of the high seas, the Common Remora uses a unique suction-disk head to travel the world's oce...
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
With its iconic black neck ring and bright orange legs, the Common Ringed Plover is the spirited sprinter of the shor...
Common River Frog
Amietia delalandii
The Common River Frog is the quintessential sound of a Southern African summer. Renowned for its Olympic-level jumpin...
Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
The Common Sandpiper is a tireless traveler of the world's waterways, instantly recognizable by its rhythmic tail-bob...
Common Sawshark
Pristiophorus cirratus
Equipped with a toothy 'saw' and sensitive whiskers, the Common Sawshark is a master of Australia's southern seafloor...
Common Scarlet
Axiocerses harpax
A flash of fire in the African savanna, the Common Scarlet is a dazzling butterfly known for its brilliant red wings ...
Common Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus cyanomelas
With its signature sickle-shaped bill and shimmering midnight plumage, the Common Scimitarbill is the acrobat of the ...
Common Scoter
Melanitta nigra
A sleek, velvety master of the northern waves, the Common Scoter is a deep-diving specialist known for its striking o...
Common Shelduck
Tadorna tadorna
With its striking piebald plumage and bright red bill, the Common Shelduck is a majestic sight on coastal mudflats. O...
Common Shiner
Luxilus cornutus
A shimmering inhabitant of North American streams, the Common Shiner is a master of the underwater world, known for i...
Common Shrew
Sorex araneus
The Common Shrew is a miniature marvel of the undergrowth, a velvet-clad hunter that lives life in the fast lane. Des...
Common Silverline
Cigaritis vulcanus
A master of disguise with shimmering metallic accents, the Common Silverline is a jewel of the South Asian landscape....
Common Slender Mongoose
Herpestes sanguineus
The Common Slender Mongoose is Africa's most iconic backyard predator, known for its sleek silhouette and its signatu...
Common Smooth-hound
Mustelus mustelus
Meet the 'Greyhound of the Sea,' a sleek and social coastal shark that roams the Atlantic shelf. Unlike its toothier ...
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