Wildlife Species Library

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

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Emperor Angelfish
Fish

Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

With its mesmerizing neon stripes and iconic bandit mask, the Emperor Angelfish is the undisputed royalty of the cora...

Empress Brilliant
Birds

Empress Brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix

A crown jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Empress Brilliant is a large, striking hummingbird known for its shimm...

Emu
Birds

Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Australia's tallest native bird is a wonder of the outback, known for its powerful legs, inquisitive nature, and incr...

Endler's Livebearer
Fish

Endler's Livebearer

Poecilia wingei

A living jewel of the Venezuelan lagoons, the Endler's Livebearer is a tiny marvel of evolution, boasting neon colors...

Endracht Hardyhead
Fish

Endracht Hardyhead

Atherinomorus endrachtensis

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific shallows, the Endracht Hardyhead moves in spectacular, coordinated schools. Th...

Epaulet Oriole
Birds

Epaulet Oriole

Icterus cayanensis

With its sleek jet-black plumage and brilliant golden shoulders, the Epaulet Oriole is a master of contrast in the So...

Epaulette Shark
Fish

Epaulette Shark

Hemiscyllium ocellatum

Famed for its ability to 'walk' on land and survive in oxygen-starved pools, the epaulette shark is a master of the t...

Epistylis
Micro-organisms

Epistylis

Campanella umbellaria

Step into the microscopic world to discover Campanella umbellaria, a stunning colonial organism that looks like a for...

Essex Skipper
Insects

Essex Skipper

Thymelicus lineola

A shimmering golden dart of the summer meadow, the Essex Skipper is a master of the 'quick-skip' flight. Often hiding...

Estuarine Stonefish
Fish

Estuarine Stonefish

Synanceia horrida

The Estuarine Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish and a true phantom of the shallows. Blending seamlessly int...

Estuarine Triplefin
Fish

Estuarine Triplefin

Forsterygion nigripenne

A resilient native of New Zealand's coastlines, the Estuarine Triplefin is a master of the intertidal zone. Known for...

Ethiopian Wolf
Mammals

Ethiopian Wolf

Canis simensis

Meet Africa's most endangered carnivore, a specialized highland hunter found only in the peaks of Ethiopia. With its ...

Eufala Skipper
Insects

Eufala Skipper

Lerodea eufala

The Eufala Skipper is a master of camouflage and a marathon traveler. Though it blends seamlessly into the grasses of...

Euglena gracilis
Microorganisms

Euglena gracilis

Euglena gracilis

The ultimate shape-shifter of the pond world, Euglena gracilis blurs the line between plant and animal. Watch this mi...

Euglena oxyuris
Microscopic Life

Euglena oxyuris

Lepocinclis oxyuris

A giant of the microscopic world, Euglena oxyuris is a stunning green flagellate that bridges the gap between plant a...

Euglena sanguinea
Insects

Euglena sanguinea

Euglena sanguinea

Witness the microscopic magic that turns local ponds a brilliant shade of crimson. Euglena sanguinea is a shape-shift...

Euglena spirogyra
Micro-organisms

Euglena spirogyra

Lepocinclis spirogyroides

Step into the hidden world of the pond with Euglena spirogyra, a microscopic marvel featuring a stunning spiraled she...

Euglena viridis
Microorganisms

Euglena viridis

Euglena viridis

The shape-shifting green marvel of your garden pond. Euglena viridis is a microscopic powerhouse that acts like both ...

Eulachon
Fish

Eulachon

Thaleichthys pacificus

The eulachon is the shimmering 'candlefish' of the Pacific, a tiny but mighty smelt that fuels an entire coastal ecos...

Euonymus Scale
Insects

Euonymus Scale

Unaspis euonymi

Tiny but transformative, the Euonymus Scale is a master of camouflage that can encrust entire garden shrubs. Discover...

Eurasian Bittern
Birds

Eurasian Bittern

Botaurus stellaris

A master of camouflage hidden within the golden reeds, the Eurasian Bittern is a secretive marvel of the wetlands. Kn...

Eurasian Blackcap
Birds

Eurasian Blackcap

Sylvia atricapilla

With its soulful, fluting song and stylish 'skull cap,' the Eurasian Blackcap is the crown jewel of the European gard...

Eurasian Bullfinch
Birds

Eurasian Bullfinch

Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Admired for its vibrant rose-red breast and distinctive jet-black cap, the Eurasian Bullfinch is a crown jewel of the...

Eurasian Collared-Dove
Birds

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

A graceful and highly adaptable visitor, the Eurasian Collared-Dove is instantly recognizable by its soothing coo and...

Eurasian Coot
Birds

Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

Recognizable by its coal-black plumage and stark white 'shield,' the Eurasian Coot is a feisty and fascinating waterb...

Eurasian Curlew
Birds

Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

The Eurasian Curlew is the undisputed monarch of the marshlands, instantly recognizable by its elegant, scimitar-shap...

Eurasian Goshawk
Birds

Eurasian Goshawk

Astur gentilis

The Eurasian Goshawk is the 'phantom of the forest,' a master of high-speed aerial maneuvers and stealthy ambushes. D...

Eurasian Griffon
Birds

Eurasian Griffon

Gyps fulvus

The Eurasian Griffon is a majestic master of the mountain thermals, boasting a wingspan that can reach nearly nine fe...

Eurasian Hobby
Birds

Eurasian Hobby

Falco subbuteo

The Eurasian Hobby is a master of the summer skies, a sleek and slender falcon known for its incredible aerial acroba...

Eurasian Jackdaw
Birds

Eurasian Jackdaw

Coloeus monedula

The Eurasian Jackdaw is the dapper, silver-eyed intellectual of the corvid family. Known for their complex social liv...

Eurasian Jay
Birds

Eurasian Jay

Garrulus glandarius

With its signature electric blue wing patches and raspy call, the Eurasian Jay is the most colorful member of the cro...

Eurasian Kestrel
Birds

Eurasian Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

The Eurasian Kestrel is a master of the air, famous for its ability to hover perfectly still while hunting. This char...

Eurasian Linnet
Birds

Eurasian Linnet

Linaria cannabina

A social finch with a song as bright as its plumage, the Eurasian Linnet is a delight of the open countryside. Watch ...

Eurasian Lynx
Mammals

Eurasian Lynx

Lynx lynx

The Eurasian Lynx is Europe's largest wild cat, a silent shadow with iconic ear tufts and paws designed for the deep ...

Eurasian Magpie
Birds

Eurasian Magpie

Pica pica

The Eurasian Magpie is the intelligent, iridescent jewel of the backyard. Known for their striking monochrome plumage...

Eurasian Oystercatcher
Birds

Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

With its neon-orange bill and dapper black-and-white tuxedo, the Eurasian Oystercatcher is a bold and noisy highlight...

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