Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Formosan subterranean termite
Coptotermes formosanus
Meet the 'super-termite' of the insect world, a master builder capable of creating underground empires with millions ...
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
A master of the marsh, the Forster's Tern is a sleek, acrobatic hunter known for its dramatic plunge-dives and distin...
Four-eyed Butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
A master of deception, the Four-eyed Butterflyfish uses a clever 'false eye' to outsmart predators on the Atlantic's ...
Four-horned Antelope
Tetracerus quadricornis
The Four-horned Antelope is a true evolutionary oddity, being the only mammal in the world with four horns. Secretive...
Four-humped Stink Bug
Brochymena quadripustulata
A true master of mimicry, the Four-humped Stink Bug hides in plain sight on the bark of your favorite trees. Identify...
Four-lined Plant Bug
Poecilocapsus lineatus
With its neon-yellow body and bold 'racing stripes,' the Four-lined Plant Bug is one of the most striking—and fastest...
Four-spotted Skimmer
Libellula quadrimaculata
A golden-brown sentinel of the wetlands, the Four-spotted Skimmer is easily identified by the unique dark 'thumbprint...
Four-toothed Mason Wasp
Monobia quadridens
With its sleek black armor and striking ivory band, the Four-toothed Mason Wasp is a master architect of the backyard...
Fourwing Flyingfish
Hirundichthys affinis
The Fourwing Flyingfish is a true ocean acrobat, famous for its ability to launch itself from the waves and glide for...
Fowler's Toad
Anaxyrus fowleri
The nocturnal sentinel of the garden, the Fowler's Toad is a master of camouflage and a champion insect-hunter. Liste...
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
The Fox Sparrow is the industrious dancer of the forest floor, recognizable by its rich, rusty colors and its rhythmi...
foxglove beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis
A towering favorite of hummingbirds and bumblebees, Foxglove Beardtongue brings architectural beauty and a splash of ...
Foxtail Barley
Hordeum jubatum
A shimmering masterpiece of the prairie, Foxtail Barley transforms ordinary backyards into a sea of dancing, iridesce...
foxtail pine
Pinus balfouriana
A resilient relic of the ice age, the foxtail pine is an ancient sentinel found only on California's highest peaks. W...
Fragrant Fern
Microsorum scandens
The Fragrant Fern is a climbing marvel of the southern hemisphere, known for its sweet, musky scent and its ability t...
Franklin's Ground Squirrel
Poliocitellus franklinii
The Franklin's Ground Squirrel is a rare gem of the tallgrass prairie, known for its musical whistle and salt-and-pep...
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
The 'Prairie Dove' of the American heartland, Franklin's Gull is a striking traveler known for its elegant black hood...
Fraser fir
Abies fraseri
The Fraser fir is the crown jewel of the Southern Appalachian highlands, a fragrant evergreen that creates a magical,...
Fraternal Potter Wasp
Eumenes fraternus
A master mason of the garden, the Fraternal Potter Wasp crafts delicate mud jugs that are as functional as they are b...
Freckled Rockfish
Sebastes lentiginosus
A master of deep-water camouflage, the Freckled Rockfish is a jewel of the Eastern Pacific's rocky reefs. Discover th...
French Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
A golden-rimmed icon of the Caribbean, the French Angelfish is famous for its lifelong pair-bonds and curious, friend...
French Grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
A vibrant icon of the Atlantic reefs, the French Grunt is easily recognized by its golden stripes and its unique abil...
Freshwater Catfish
Tandanus tandanus
A master of the riverbed, the Freshwater Catfish is famous for its eel-like tail and its incredible skill as an under...
Frigate Tuna
Auxis thazard
The Frigate Tuna is the pocket-rocket of the ocean, a streamlined predator known for its incredible speed and distinc...
Front Range Beardtongue
Penstemon virens
A low-growing treasure of the Rockies, the Front Range Beardtongue transforms the foothills into a sea of sapphire ev...
Frostfish
Lepidopus caudatus
The Frostfish is a shimmering phantom of the deep, known for its mirror-like skin and mysterious winter appearances o...
Frying Pans
Eschscholzia lobbii
Meet the Frying Pans, a petite and cheerful California native that turns sun-drenched foothills into a golden mosaic ...
Fulvous-dotted Treerunner
Margarornis stellatus
A master of the vertical climb, the Fulvous-dotted Treerunner shimmers in the misty Andean cloud forests with its uni...
Fulvous Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna bicolor
With its elegant long neck and warm cinnamon plumage, the Fulvous Whistling-Duck is a social wanderer of the world's ...
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