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 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 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 ...
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Meet the prehistoric survivor of North America's waterways. With its rugged shell and powerful jaws, the Common Snapp...
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Master of the mangroves and the king of the canal, the Common Snook is a sleek, powerful predator easily identified b...
Common Stingaree
Trygonoptera testacea
Australia's most abundant inshore ray, the Common Stingaree is a master of the 'sand-dance,' blending perfectly into ...
Common Stingray
Dasyatis pastinaca
A silent glider of the sandy shallows, the Common Stingray blends perfectly into the seafloor of the Atlantic and Med...
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
A master of the air and sea, the Common Tern is a graceful visitor to shorelines across the globe. Known for its stri...
Common Tit
Hypolycaena erylus
A master of disguise with 'false' antennae and shimmering wings, the Common Tit is one of the most charismatic small ...
Common Tody-Flycatcher
Todirostrum cinereum
Meet the tiny powerhouse of the tropical garden. With its striking white eyes and an unmistakable side-to-side tail w...
Common Torpedo
Torpedo torpedo
Meet the ocean's living battery. The Common Torpedo is an electrifying ambush predator that hides in plain sight bene...
Common Triplefin
Forsterygion lapillum
The Common Triplefin is the tiny, darting king of New Zealand's rock pools. With its unique three-finned silhouette a...
Common Two-banded Seabream
Diplodus vulgaris
The striped sentinel of the Mediterranean, known for its bold bands and curious personality. A favorite for coastal u...
Common Velvet Ground Beetle
Graphipterus limbatus
A master of the desert sprint, the Common Velvet Ground Beetle is a striking predator known for its high-speed hunts ...
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