Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Showing 1-36 of 157 species
Laced Moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
The Laced Moray is the stunning 'leopard' of the ocean, draped in a high-contrast honeycomb pattern that provides per...
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Dryobates scalaris
A spirited desert specialist, the Ladder-backed Woodpecker brings a splash of red and striking geometric patterns to ...
lady fern
Athyrium filix-femina
Elegant, feathery, and remarkably resilient, the Lady Fern is the 'grand dame' of the shady garden. Its delicate fron...
Lady's Bedstraw
Galium verum
Transforming meadows into golden carpets, Lady's Bedstraw is a fragrant perennial that brings a touch of ancient suns...
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
The ghost of the deep, the Lake Trout is a powerful, long-lived predator that thrives in the frigid depths of North A...
Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
The 'humpback' silver ghost of the Great Lakes, the Lake Whitefish is a cold-water icon known for its shimmering scal...
Lane Snapper
Lutjanus synagris
A vibrant inhabitant of Western Atlantic reefs, the Lane Snapper is easily identified by its 'thumbprint' spot and st...
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
A master of the open tundra, the Lapland Longspur brings a touch of the Arctic to winter fields. With its striking ch...
Lappet-faced Vulture
Torgos tracheliotos
Meet the powerhouse of the savanna. With a nine-foot wingspan and a beak that can tear through hide, the Lappet-faced...
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchos
Often mistaken for ravens due to their massive size and heavy beaks, Large-billed Crows are the master tacticians of ...
large-flowered beardtongue
Penstemon grandiflorus
The crown jewel of the prairie, the large-flowered beardtongue commands attention with its towering spikes of oversiz...
Large-footed Finch
Pezopetes capitalis
Meet the 'Bigfoot' of the cloud forest. With its oversized claws and bold personality, this unique highland specialis...
Large Pine Aphid
Cinara pinea
The Large Pine Aphid is a master of the miniature forest, a 'spider-like' insect that thrives in the needles of the S...
Large Rose Sawfly
Arge pagana
A striking visitor to the summer garden, the Large Rose Sawfly is easily identified by its vibrant orange abdomen and...
Large Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanus
Meet the 'jet fighter' of the butterfly world. With its stout, furry body and unique angled-wing resting pose, the La...
Large Waxy Willow Aphid
Plocamaphis flocculosa
Often mistaken for a patch of summer snow or fuzzy mold, the Large Waxy Willow Aphid is a master of disguise. These '...
Large White
Pieris brassicae
A bold and powerful flyer, the Large White is a staple of the summer garden. Known for its brilliant white wings and ...
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
A frequent visitor to backyard porch lights, the Large Yellow Underwing hides a brilliant secret beneath its drab ext...
largeflower Mexican clover
Richardia grandiflora
Transforming lawns into blankets of 'Florida snow,' the largeflower Mexican clover is a resilient, low-growing wildfl...
Larger Citronella Ant
Lasius interjectus
Known for their striking golden color and surprising lemon scent, Larger Citronella Ants are the "invisible gardeners...
Largescale Stoneroller
Campostoma oligolepis
The industrious architect of the stream bed, the Largescale Stoneroller is famous for its 'rock-rolling' behavior and...
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Boasting one of the most beautiful facial patterns of any North American sparrow, the Lark Sparrow is a bold, ground-...
Lattice-tailed Trogon
Trogon clathratus
A secretive gem of the Caribbean slope, the Lattice-tailed Trogon is famous for the intricate white patterns beneath ...
Laughing Dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Named for its distinctive bubbling coo that sounds just like a human chuckle, the Laughing Dove is a dainty and color...
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Meet the boisterous comedian of the coastline. Known for their raucous calls and striking summer hoods, Laughing Gull...
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
The 'Gray Ghost' of the West, Lawrence’s Goldfinch is a nomadic treasure that graces backyards with its subtle charco...
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Bring the brilliant azure of the West to your screen. The Lazuli Bunting is a summer jewel whose vibrant colors and c...
Leaf Scorpionfish
Taenianotus triacanthus
The ocean's most remarkable mimic, the Leaf Scorpionfish sways in the current like a fallen leaf, hiding a lightning-...
Leafy Filefish
Chaetodermis penicilligerus
The ultimate master of marine disguise, the Leafy Filefish uses elaborate skin tassels and a swaying motion to transf...
Least Auklet
Aethia pusilla
Meet the smallest seabird in the Northern Hemisphere, a pint-sized powerhouse that thrives in the world's most turbul...
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Meet the ultimate marshland ghost. The Least Bittern is a tiny, secretive acrobat that prefers climbing through reeds...
Least Brook Lamprey
Lampetra aepyptera
Meet the Least Brook Lamprey, a harmless, ancient resident of North American streams that spends years hidden in the ...
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
The smallest of all chipmunks, the Least Chipmunk is a frantic bundle of stripes and speed. Watching them navigate th...
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
The smallest and spunkiest of the eastern flycatchers, this tiny bird is a master of aerial interceptions and backyar...
Least Killifish
Heterandria formosa
Meet North America's smallest fish, a tiny livebearer that thrives in the hidden jungles of backyard ponds and southe...
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
The Least Sandpiper may be small enough to fit in your palm, but this 'peep' is a giant of migration. Recognizable by...
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