Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Fall Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera frugiperda
A champion of long-distance flight and a master of disguise, the Fall Armyworm Moth is a subtle nocturnal visitor wit...
fall phlox
Phlox paniculata
A quintessential star of the summer garden, Fall Phlox offers vibrant clusters of fragrant blooms that act as a magne...
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
Famous for the massive silk 'tents' their caterpillars build in late summer, the adult Fall Webworm Moth is a stunnin...
Fallfish
Semotilus corporalis
Meet the 'Silver Giant' of Eastern streams. The Fallfish is the largest native minnow in North America and a master u...
false Irish moss
Mastocarpus stellatus
Often called the 'Turkish Towel' of the sea, false Irish moss is a resilient red alga that thrives in the crashing wa...
False Killer Whale
Pseudorca crassidens
A sleek, social, and highly intelligent oceanic dolphin, the false killer whale is one of the deep sea's most energet...
False Map Turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
Master of the river sun-loungers, the False Map Turtle is a master of camouflage with a shell that looks like a hand-...
false rue anemone
Enemion biternatum
A delicate harbinger of spring, the False Rue Anemone paints the forest floor in stars of white before the trees even...
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma civile
Meet the Familiar Bluet, the sky-blue 'living jewel' of the North American wetlands. This energetic damselfly is a ma...
Fan-tailed Warbler
Euthlypis lachrymosa
A restless gem of the forest floor, the Fan-tailed Warbler captivates observers with its rhythmic tail-flicking and b...
Fanbelly Leatherjacket
Monacanthus chinensis
A master of disguise with a secret architectural flair, the Fanbelly Leatherjacket is the quirky diamond of the Indo-...
Fangtooth Moray
Enchelycore anatina
With its glass-like fangs and striking 'tiger' patterns, the Fangtooth Moray is one of the Atlantic's most visually s...
Far Eastern Curlew
Numenius madagascariensis
The Far Eastern Curlew is the world's largest sandpiper, an endangered giant of the wetlands famous for its incredibl...
Fathead Minnow
Pimephales promelas
The ultimate survivor of the freshwater world, the Fathead Minnow is a master of adaptation. Whether guarding a nest ...
Fatmucket
Lampsilis siliquoidea
Meet the Fatmucket, a freshwater master of disguise that uses a lifelike 'fish lure' to ensure the survival of its yo...
Fawn-breasted Brilliant
Heliodoxa rubinoides
A robust gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Fawn-breasted Brilliant is easily recognized by its warm cinnamon pluma...
Fea's Muntjac
Muntiacus feae
An elusive ghost of the Tenasserim mountains, the Fea's Muntjac is a rare, dark-coated deer famous for its golden cro...
Fendler's Hawkweed
Hieracium fendleri
With its shaggy, silver-haired leaves and bright yellow blooms, Fendler’s Hawkweed is a resilient gem of the Western ...
fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
An aromatic giant that transforms your garden into a pollinator paradise. Fennel is the ultimate host plant for swall...
Ferruginous Carpenter Ant
Camponotus chromaiodes
Meet the architect of the undergrowth. The Ferruginous Carpenter Ant is a striking bi-colored marvel that plays a mas...
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
As the largest Buteo in North America, the Ferruginous Hawk is a master of the western prairies. With its feathered l...
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium brasilianum
The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the bird world, known for its fierce hunting skills, daytime ...
Festive Amazon
Amazona festiva
A vibrant specialist of the South American riverfronts, the Festive Amazon is easily identified by its striking red r...
field chickweed
Cerastium arvense
Adorning meadows and rocky edges with delicate white stars, field chickweed is a hardy native beauty that signals the...
Field Cow-wheat
Melampyrum arvense
A rare gem of the meadow, the Field Cow-wheat dazzles with its vibrant purple plumes and complex parasitic lifestyle....
field forget-me-not
Myosotis arvensis
A delicate herald of spring, the field forget-me-not paints the landscape with tiny, sky-blue stars. Though modest in...
Field madder
Sherardia arvensis
A delicate, star-flowered gem often hidden in plain sight, field madder brings a splash of lilac to garden borders an...
field mustard
Brassica rapa
A burst of golden sunshine in early spring, Field Mustard is a hardy wildflower that serves as a bustling airport for...
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
With its signature pink bill and warm, rusty cap, the Field Sparrow is a gentle soul of the overgrown meadow. Watch f...
field thistle
Cirsium discolor
A towering icon of the American prairie, the Field Thistle is a silver-lined sanctuary for songbirds and butterflies....
Field Vole
Microtus agrestis
The hidden pulse of the meadow, the Field Vole is a master of the under-grass world. Though small and secretive, this...
Fieldfare
Turdus pilaris
A social and striking winter visitor, the Fieldfare is a grey-headed thrush that brings a touch of wild Scandinavia t...
Fiery-billed Aracari
Pteroglossus frantzii
With its neon-orange bill and striking yellow-and-red chest, the Fiery-billed Aracari is a crown jewel of the Central...
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
A flash of golden-orange in the summer sun, the Fiery Skipper is the high-energy athlete of your backyard garden. The...
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
The figeater beetle is a shimmering emerald gem of the Southwest. Often heard before it is seen, this bumbling, metal...
Finetooth Shark
Carcharhinus isodon
A master of the Atlantic shallows, the Finetooth Shark is easily recognized by its needle-like teeth and exceptionall...
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