Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Hadada Ibis
Bostrychia hagedash
With a voice that can wake the neighborhood and wings that shimmer like oil on water, the Hadada Ibis is a charismati...
hairy beardtongue
Penstemon hirsutus
A resilient beauty of the Eastern meadows, the hairy beardtongue offers delicate lavender blooms and a unique 'fuzzy'...
hairy grama
Bouteloua hirsuta
Often called 'eyebrow grass,' hairy grama is a tough-as-nails prairie native with a whimsical silhouette. Its distinc...
Hairy-tailed Mole
Parascalops breweri
Meet the subterranean architect of the forest floor. With its velvet fur and specialized digging paws, the Hairy-tail...
Hairy Wood Ant
Formica lugubris
Meet the upland forest's most industrious engineers. The Hairy Wood Ant builds sprawling thatched metropolises and de...
Hairy Wood Mint
Blephilia hirsuta
A woodland gem with a 'pagoda' of speckled flowers, Hairy Wood Mint is a stunning native perennial that turns any sha...
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
A powerful and focused percussionist of the forest, the Hairy Woodpecker is a striking sight with its bold black-and-...
Halavi's Guitarfish
Glaucostegus halavi
A master of disguise that blends the grace of a ray with the power of a shark. Halavi's Guitarfish is the sandy-color...
Halfmoon
Medialuna californiensis
A shimmering icon of the Pacific kelp forests, the Halfmoon is a graceful swimmer known for its crescent-shaped tail ...
Haller's Round Ray
Urobatis halleri
A master of the 'stingray shuffle,' this circular seafloor dweller is the most common ray encountered along the sunny...
Halloween Pennant
Celithemis eponina
With its striking orange-and-black wings and butterfly-like flight, the Halloween Pennant is a crown jewel of the sum...
Hamadryas Baboon
Papio hamadryas
Step into the world of the Sacred Baboon, the silver-maned monarch of the desert cliffs. From ancient Egyptian legend...
Hamerkop
Scopus umbretta
Meet the architect of the wetlands. With its unmistakable hammer-shaped silhouette and its penchant for building the ...
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
A tiny titan of the western evergreen forests, the Hammond's Flycatcher is a master of aerial agility. Recognizable b...
Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
The most widely distributed seal in the world, the Harbor Seal is a master of both the deep sea and the rocky shoreli...
Harbour Porpoise
Phocoena phocoena
The Harbour Porpoise is a quiet, coastal neighbor often hidden just beneath the surface. Known for its shy 'rolling' ...
Harp Seal
Pagophilus groenlandicus
The Harp Seal is the quintessential icon of the icy North, famous for its striking 'saddle' markings and fluffy white...
Harris' Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus harrisii
A resilient desert specialist, Harris' Antelope Squirrel is one of the few mammals you'll see darting through the Son...
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Meet the 'Wolves of the Sky,' the only raptor that hunts in organized packs. With their striking chestnut shoulders a...
Hartebeest
Alcelaphus buselaphus
With its oddly elongated face and a high-shouldered silhouette, the Hartebeest is one of the most unmistakable icons ...
Harvey's Duiker
Cephalophorus harveyi
The Harvey's Duiker is a stunning, jewel-toned antelope that brings a splash of chestnut-red to the East African unde...
Hauxwell's Thrush
Turdus hauxwelli
A secretive songbird of the Amazonian understory, Hauxwell's Thrush is celebrated for its warm, earthy plumage and fl...
Heath Bedstraw
Galium saxatile
A delicate carpet of stars for the forest floor, Heath Bedstraw transforms acidic heaths into a sea of white every su...
Heath Grasshopper
Chorthippus vagans
A master of camouflage in the sun-drenched heath, the Heath Grasshopper is a rare gem of the late summer. Known for i...
Heath Spittlebug
Clastoptera saintcyri
Look closely at the stems of your berry bushes and you might find a cluster of tiny bubbles—the secret fortress of th...
Heaviside's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
A small, spirited acrobat of the African coastline, the Heaviside's Dolphin is a rare treasure found nowhere else on ...
hedge woundwort
Stachys sylvatica
With its striking spikes of royal purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves, the hedge woundwort is a hidden gem of the ...
Helmet skullcap
Scutellaria integrifolia
A delicate architectural marvel of the eastern meadows, the Helmet skullcap is named for the tiny, cap-like structure...
Helmeted Guineafowl
Numida meleagris
With their striking polka-dotted plumage and distinctive bony crest, Helmeted Guineafowl are the ultimate backyard gu...
Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant
Lophotriccus galeatus
A tiny emerald gem of the Amazonian understory, the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant surprises observers with its remarkable fan...
Hemispherical Scale
Saissetia coffeae
Resembling tiny, polished mahogany helmets, the Hemispherical Scale is a master of the stationary life. These glossy ...
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Adelges tsugae
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid may be tiny, but its impact on our forests is monumental. Identifiable by the white, cotto...
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
Known as the 'Grey Ghost' for the male's hauntingly pale plumage, the Hen Harrier is a master of the low-altitude hun...
henbit deadnettle
Lamium amplexicaule
The purple herald of spring, henbit deadnettle is a vital lifeline for early-season pollinators. Its unique 'clasping...
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
A master of disguise in the tall grass, Henslow's Sparrow is a rare gem for grassland enthusiasts. With its unique ol...
Hepatic Tanager
Piranga flava
A splash of brick-red against the emerald pines, the Hepatic Tanager is a hidden gem of the southwestern high country...
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