Wildlife Species Library

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

Showing 37-48 of 48 species

Iridescent Seaweed
Seaweeds

Iridescent Seaweed

Dasya iridescens

Witness the neon jewel of the ocean floor. The Iridescent Seaweed transforms ordinary red fronds into a shimmering di...

Irish Moss
Marine Algae

Irish Moss

Chondrus crispus

The resilient jewel of the Atlantic shore, Irish Moss transforms rocky coastlines into iridescent underwater forests....

Ironcolor Shiner
Fish

Ironcolor Shiner

Alburnops chalybaeus

A striking minnow of the American coastal plains, the ironcolor shiner is easily identified by the bold black stripe ...

Irrawaddy Dolphin
Mammals

Irrawaddy Dolphin

Orcaella brevirostris

The Irrawaddy dolphin is a gentle, blunt-nosed marvel of Asia's coastal and river waters. Famed for its cooperative f...

Isabella Tiger Moth
Insects

Isabella Tiger Moth

Pyrrharctia isabella

Famous for the 'woolly bear' caterpillar stage, the Isabella Tiger Moth is a master of winter survival. This hardy in...

Island Canary
Birds

Island Canary

Serinus canaria

The wild ancestor of the world's most beloved pet bird, the Island Canary is a master songster native to the rugged a...

Island Fox
Mammals

Island Fox

Urocyon littoralis

The Island Fox is North America’s smallest fox, a cat-sized treasure found only on the rugged Channel Islands of Cali...

Island Jack
Fish

Island Jack

Ferdauia orthogrammus

An elegant and fast-moving predator of the Indo-Pacific, the Island Jack is easily recognized by its golden spots and...

Island Mackerel
Fish

Island Mackerel

Rastrelliger faughni

A shimmering marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Island Mackerel is a master of speed and social survival. These silvery ...

Italian Stream Frog
Amphibians

Italian Stream Frog

Rana italica

A specialized resident of Italy's rushing mountain brooks, the Italian Stream Frog is a master of camouflage and high...

Ivory-billed Aracari
Birds

Ivory-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus azara

Boasting a stunning cream-colored beak and a bold red-banded chest, the Ivory-billed Aracari is a social and energeti...

Ivy-leaved cyclamen
Wildflowers

Ivy-leaved cyclamen

Cyclamen hederifolium

A hardy jewel of the autumn landscape, the Ivy-leaved cyclamen braves the cooling air to blanket the forest floor in ...

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