Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Gadwall
Mareca strepera
The Gadwall is the 'gentleman duck' of the wetlands, sporting sophisticated, understated patterns and a clever person...
Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
South Africa's national fish is a master of the crashing surf. With the ability to change its color to match the rock...
Galápagos Dove
Zenaida galapagoensis
The Galápagos Dove is a jewel of the archipelago, famous for its striking cobalt-blue eye-rings and its remarkably tr...
Galápagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
The only penguin species to cross into the Northern Hemisphere, the Galápagos Penguin is a resilient island dweller t...
Galápagos Shark
Carcharhinus galapagensis
The undisputed ruler of the island reefs, the Galápagos shark is a bold, inquisitive apex predator that defines the r...
Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
The iconic 'top-knotted' socialite of the American Southwest, Gambel's Quail are famous for their scurrying coveys an...
Garden Carpet
Xanthorhoe fluctuata
A master of suburban camouflage, the Garden Carpet is a common and charming visitor to almost every backyard. With it...
Garden Chafer
Phyllopertha horticola
Meet the 'June Bug' of the garden world, a fuzzy, metallic-green gem that brings life to backyard blossoms. Watch as ...
Garden Emerald
Chlorostilbon assimilis
A shimmering jewel of the Central American Pacific coast, the Garden Emerald is a tiny but feisty hummingbird that br...
garden privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium
The garden privet is more than just a privacy screen; it's a bustling hub for pollinators and a sanctuary for nesting...
Garden Warbler
Sylvia borin
The master of disguise in the bird world, the Garden Warbler trades bright colors for a beautiful, flute-like song. D...
Garfish
Belone belone
Meet the 'Sea Needle,' a shimmering silver predator that skims the ocean surface with lightning speed. Famous for its...
Garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
The Garibaldi is the golden icon of the California coast, a brilliant orange sentinel that guards the emerald kelp fo...
Garita Skipperling
Oarisma garita
A golden flash in the summer grass, the Garita Skipperling is a tiny marvel of the North American prairie. These sun-...
Gartered Violaceous Trogon
Trogon caligatus
A flash of violet and gold in the tropical canopy, the Gartered Violaceous Trogon is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' h...
Gee's Golden Lutung
Trachypithecus geei
Glimmering like sunlight through the leaves, Gee's Golden Lutung is one of the rarest and most beautiful primates on ...
Gelada
Theropithecus gelada
Meet the 'Bleeding-Heart Monkey,' a unique grass-eating primate found only in the clouds of Ethiopia. Known for their...
Gemsbok
Oryx gazella
The Gemsbok is the crown jewel of the desert, a masterpiece of evolution designed to thrive in the world's most punis...
German Yellowjacket
Vespula germanica
The German Yellowjacket is a master of adaptation, thriving in the heart of our suburbs. These strikingly patterned s...
Ghost Shiner
Paranotropis buchanani
A translucent wonder of North American waterways, the Ghost Shiner is a master of camouflage. This delicate, shimmeri...
Giant Anteater
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
The giant anteater is nature's most specialized architect, featuring a two-foot tongue and claws strong enough to det...
Giant Armadillo
Priodontes maximus
The 'Ecosystem Engineer' of South America, the Giant Armadillo is a reclusive giant that shapes the wilderness with i...
Giant Bark Aphid
Longistigma caryae
Meet the giant of the aphid world, a master of bark-mimicry that forms bustling miniature cities on our most majestic...
Giant Conebill
Conirostrum binghami
A specialist of the high Andes, the Giant Conebill is an acrobatic master of the Polylepis forests, recognized by its...
Giant Cowbird
Molothrus oryzivorus
The largest of the cowbirds, this iridescent Neotropical specialist is famous for its clever brood parasitism and str...
Giant Electric Ray
Narcine entemedor
Meet the 'Intimidator' of the Pacific shallows—a master of camouflage that carries its own biological batteries. The ...
Giant Floater
Pyganodon grandis
The unsung hero of the pond, the Giant Floater is a master of filtration that keeps our waterways healthy. This large...
Giant Forest Hog
Hylochoerus meinertzhageni
Meet the 'Ghost of the Forest,' Africa's largest and most mysterious wild pig. With its massive size and shaggy black...
Giant Frogfish
Antennarius commerson
The ultimate master of disguise, the Giant Frogfish 'walks' along the ocean floor and uses a built-in fishing rod to ...
Giant Ghost Shrimp
Neotrypaea gigas
The translucent 'architect of the tideflats,' Giant Ghost Shrimp are secretive engineers that build vast subterranean...
Giant Ground Pangolin
Smutsia gigantea
The largest of all pangolin species, this 'scaly anteater' is a relic of prehistoric design. An endangered marvel of ...
Giant Guitarfish
Glaucostegus typus
A striking blend of shark and ray, the Giant Guitarfish is a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific shallows. This ...
Giant kokopu
Galaxias argenteus
The Giant kokopu is the undisputed heavyweight of New Zealand's freshwater world. A cryptic beauty with golden 'star-...
Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
The undisputed heavyweight of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Giant Moray is a master of stealth and power. This massive,...
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
Meet the 'Gangster of the Ocean,' a powerful apex predator known for its incredible strength and the ability to snatc...
Giant Whitefly
Aleurodicus dugesii
A master of disguise and wax-work, the Giant Whitefly is an architectural marvel of the insect world. Famous for the ...
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