Wildlife Species Library

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

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Giant Moray
Fish

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 Oarfish
Fish

Giant Oarfish

Regalecus glesne

Meet the real-life sea serpent: a shimmering, ribbon-like giant that haunts the ocean's twilight zone. Growing up to ...

Giant Sea Bass
Fish

Giant Sea Bass

Stereolepis gigas

The Giant Sea Bass is a gentle, curious titan of the California kelp forests. Once nearly extinct, these massive 'pup...

Giant Trevally
Fish

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
Insects

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 ...

Giant Willow Aphid
Insects

Giant Willow Aphid

Tuberolachnus salignus

Meet the giant of the aphid world. With its prehistoric appearance and unique 'shark fin' back, the Giant Willow Aphi...

Gila Woodpecker
Birds

Gila Woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis

The spirited architect of the desert, the Gila Woodpecker is as famous for its bold personality as it is for its icon...

Gilded Flicker
Birds

Gilded Flicker

Colaptes chrysoides

The golden-winged architect of the Sonoran Desert, the Gilded Flicker is a striking woodpecker that makes its home in...

Gilded Hummingbird
Birds

Gilded Hummingbird

Hylocharis chrysura

With its shimmering bronze-green feathers and striking coral-red bill, the Gilded Hummingbird is a jewel of South Ame...

Gilt-edged Tanager
Birds

Gilt-edged Tanager

Tangara cyanoventris

A shimmering jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, the Gilt-edged Tanager captivates with its brilliant golden plum...

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
Insects

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter

Homalodisca vitripennis

A large and distinctive leafhopper, the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter is famous for its transparent wings and its specia...

Glaucous Gull
Birds

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

The Glaucous Gull is a ghostly titan of the north, ruling the Arctic skies with its massive wingspan and distinctive ...

Glaucous Macaw
Birds

Glaucous Macaw

Anodorhynchus glaucus

A turquoise ghost of the South American rivers, the Glaucous Macaw is a majestic parrot that remains one of the world...

Glaucous Tanager
Birds

Glaucous Tanager

Thraupis glaucocolpa

A shimmering pale-blue gem of the northern South American lowlands, the Glaucous Tanager is a social and vocal visito...

Glaucous-winged Gull
Birds

Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

Meet the undisputed king of the Pacific Northwest coast. With its pearly grey wings and bold personality, the Glaucou...

Glistening-green Tanager
Birds

Glistening-green Tanager

Chlorochrysa phoenicotis

The Glistening-green Tanager is a living emerald of the Andean cloud forests. With its luminous plumage and energetic...

Glittering-bellied Emerald
Birds

Glittering-bellied Emerald

Chlorostilbon lucidus

A shimmering jewel of the southern hemisphere, the Glittering-bellied Emerald brings a flash of metallic green and a ...

Glittering-throated Emerald
Birds

Glittering-throated Emerald

Chionomesa fimbriata

A shimmering jewel of South American gardens, the Glittering-throated Emerald is as bold as it is beautiful. With its...

Glossy-black Thrush
Birds

Glossy-black Thrush

Turdus serranus

The Glossy-black Thrush is the 'midnight' songster of the Andes, recognizable by its jet-black plumage and glowing or...

Glossy Flowerpiercer
Birds

Glossy Flowerpiercer

Diglossa lafresnayii

The Glossy Flowerpiercer is the clever 'nectar thief' of the Andes, easily recognized by its uniquely hooked bill and...

Glossy Ibis
Birds

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

With its shimmering iridescent plumage and elegant curved bill, the Glossy Ibis is a stunning visitor to wetlands acr...

Glowing Puffleg
Birds

Glowing Puffleg

Eriocnemis vestita

A high-altitude marvel of the Andes, the Glowing Puffleg dazzles with iridescent violet plumage and its signature whi...

Goitered Gazelle
Mammals

Goitered Gazelle

Gazella subgutturosa

The ghost of the steppes, the Goitered Gazelle is a master of desert survival, known for its incredible sprinting spe...

Goldcrest
Birds

Goldcrest

Regulus regulus

As Europe's smallest bird, the Goldcrest is a featherweight marvel with a fiery crown. This energetic 'petty king' is...

Golden-bellied Euphonia
Birds

Golden-bellied Euphonia

Euphonia chrysopasta

A radiant jewel of the Amazonian canopy, the Golden-bellied Euphonia is famous for its shimmering yellow plumage and ...

Golden-breasted Puffleg
Birds

Golden-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis mosquera

A shimmering jewel of the high Andes, the Golden-breasted Puffleg is instantly recognizable by its bronzed plumage an...

Golden-browed Chlorophonia
Birds

Golden-browed Chlorophonia

Chlorophonia callophrys

A dazzling gem of the Central American cloud forests, the Golden-browed Chlorophonia captivates with its neon green p...

Golden-capped Parakeet
Birds

Golden-capped Parakeet

Aratinga auricapillus

Endemic to the lush forests of Brazil, the Golden-capped Parakeet is a vibrant symbol of the Atlantic Forest. With it...

Golden-cheeked Warbler
Birds

Golden-cheeked Warbler

Setophaga chrysoparia

Meet the only bird that calls Texas its exclusive breeding home. With its brilliant yellow face and striking black ma...

Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
Birds

Golden-cheeked Woodpecker

Melanerpes chrysogenys

A radiant endemic of Western Mexico, the Golden-cheeked Woodpecker brings a flash of gold and rhythm to the Pacific c...

Golden-chevroned Tanager
Birds

Golden-chevroned Tanager

Thraupis ornata

A dazzling endemic of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, the Golden-chevroned Tanager is a social garden visitor famous f...

Golden-collared Woodpecker
Birds

Golden-collared Woodpecker

Veniliornis cassini

A small but striking inhabitant of the Amazonian canopy, the Golden-collared Woodpecker is named for its brilliant ye...

Golden-crowned Kinglet
Birds

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

Meet the Golden-crowned Kinglet, a tiny bundle of energy that defies the winter chill. With its fiery crest and frant...

Golden-crowned Sparrow
Birds

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

With their signature golden crown and hauntingly beautiful three-note song, these large sparrows are the quintessenti...

Golden-crowned Warbler
Birds

Golden-crowned Warbler

Basileuterus culicivorus

With its brilliant golden crown and restless energy, this tiny songbird is a jewel of the American tropics. A master ...

Golden Eagle
Birds

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Commanding the crags and canyons of the Northern Hemisphere, the Golden Eagle is a symbol of wild power. With its mas...

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