Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Green Moray
Gymnothorax funebris
The largest moray eel in the Atlantic, this neon-green giant is a master of the reef's shadows. With its powerful, sc...
Green Oropendola
Psarocolius viridis
With its shimmering olive plumage and unmistakable orange-tipped bill, the Green Oropendola is a master of the Amazon...
Green Parakeet
Psittacara holochlorus
The Green Parakeet is a social, emerald-hued marvel that brings a touch of the tropics to the backyard. Known for the...
Green Peach Aphid
Myzus persicae
The Green Peach Aphid is a tiny but mighty force in the garden, capable of building massive colonies through the powe...
Green-rumped Parrotlet
Forpus passerinus
Meet the Green-rumped Parrotlet, the smallest parrot in the Americas. These pint-sized socialites bring a flash of em...
Green Russula
Russula virescens
With its stunning quilted pattern and sea-foam hues, the Green Russula is a jewel of the forest floor. This 'green-cr...
Green Sandpiper
Tringa ochropus
The Green Sandpiper is the elusive hermit of the wetland world, identifiable by its dark, speckled plumage and a star...
Green Sawfish
Pristis zijsron
A prehistoric marvel of the tropical shallows, the Green Sawfish is a master of the silty seafloor. Recognized by its...
Green Sea Urchin
Psammechinus miliaris
The Green Sea Urchin is a master of the rocky shoreline, known for wearing shells as hats and grazing through tide po...
Green-striped Brushfinch
Arremon virenticeps
A secretive treasure of the Mexican highlands, the Green-striped Brushfinch is a master of the forest floor. With its...
Green-striped Spruce Aphid
Cinara piceicola
Hidden among the needles of your backyard spruce lies a bustling metropolis of Green-striped Spruce Aphids. These lar...
Green-tailed Towhee
Pipilo chlorurus
With its vibrant rufous cap and olive-green wings, the Green-tailed Towhee is a hidden gem of the Western brushlands....
Green-throated Carib
Eulampis holosericeus
A shimmering gem of the Caribbean islands, the Green-throated Carib is a bold hummingbird known for its brilliant eme...
Green-throated Mango
Anthracothorax viridigula
With a shimmering emerald throat and a bold, territorial personality, the Green-throated Mango is a crown jewel of So...
Green Tiger Beetle
Cicindela campestris
Meet the 'cheetah' of your garden path. With its brilliant metallic green armor and incredible sprinting speed, the G...
Green Toad
Bufotes viridis
With its striking emerald-patterned skin and a song that sounds more like a bird than a frog, the Green Toad is the j...
Green-veined White
Pieris napi
A delicate specialist of the shade, the Green-veined White is famous for the intricate, mossy patterns on its underwi...
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
The Green-winged Teal is a vibrant, pint-sized marvel of the marshlands. Famous for its lightning-fast flight and str...
Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
With their iridescent emerald feathers and long, curved red bills, Green Woodhoopoes are among Africa's most charisma...
Greenblotched Rockfish
Sebastes rosenblatti
A master of deep-sea camouflage, the Greenblotched Rockfish is a stunning resident of the Pacific's rocky reefs. With...
Greene's mountain ash
Sorbus scopulina
A spectacular mountain shrub known for its vibrant red berry clusters and brilliant autumn foliage, Greene's mountain...
Greenhouse Whitefly
Trialeurodes vaporariorum
Though barely the size of a grain of sand, the Greenhouse Whitefly is a fascinating backyard resident known for its p...
Greenish Elaenia
Myiopagis viridicata
A restless gem of the tropical canopy, the Greenish Elaenia is a master of camouflage and acrobatic flight. This smal...
Greenland Shark
Somniosus microcephalus
Meet the ocean's longest-living vertebrate, a ghost of the Arctic depths that can live for over four centuries. The G...
greenleaf manzanita
Arctostaphylos patula
With its striking mahogany bark and vibrant green foliage, the greenleaf manzanita is more than just a mountain shrub...
Greenspotted Rockfish
Sebastes chlorostictus
Adorned with shimmering emerald flecks, the Greenspotted Rockfish is a colorful sentinel of the Pacific's deep rocky ...
Grey Angelfish
Pomacanthus arcuatus
The Grey Angelfish is the 'friendly face' of the Atlantic reefs, known for its curious personality and striking silve...
Grey Bamboo Shark
Chiloscyllium griseum
The Grey Bamboo Shark is a graceful, bottom-dwelling resident of the Indo-Pacific's coral reefs. Known for its 'walki...
Grey-faced Petrel
Pterodroma gouldi
The ōi is a master of the New Zealand night, a seafaring petrel that returns from the deep ocean to nest in the rugge...
Grey Falcon
Falco hypoleucos
Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' Australia's rarest and most elusive falcon. With its striking pale plumage and incred...
Grey Goshawk
Tachyspiza novaehollandiae
Often called the 'Ghost of the Forest,' the Grey Goshawk is one of Australia's most stunning raptors, appearing in bo...
Grey-headed Flying-fox
Pteropus poliocephalus
Australia’s largest bat is a spectacular sight in the night sky, easily recognized by its 'ginger' collar and impress...
Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
A striking wader of the Asian wetlands, the Grey-headed Lapwing is easily recognized by its smoky-grey hood, bold bla...
Grey Heron
Ardea cinerea
A silent, statuesque sentinel of the water's edge, the Grey Heron is the ultimate master of the 'long game.' Watch as...
Grey Morwong
Nemadactylus douglasii
A shimmering icon of the Southwestern Pacific, the Grey Morwong is a master of the reef-sand interface. With its dist...
Grey Petrel
Procellaria cinerea
A champion of the Southern Ocean's stormy latitudes, the Grey Petrel is one of the few seabirds brave enough to breed...
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