Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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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
The desert's industrious carpenter, the Ladder-backed Woodpecker is a master of survival in the arid landscapes of th...
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
A deep-water titan of the north, the Lake Trout is a master of the cold. With its beautiful spotted coat and forked t...
Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
Meet the 'silver of the Great Lakes.' The Lake Whitefish is a cold-water specialist recognized by its unique humpback...
Lane Snapper
Lutjanus synagris
Featuring brilliant golden stripes and a signature black 'thumbprint,' the Lane Snapper is a colorful jewel of the At...
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
A champion of the high Arctic, the Lapland Longspur brings a touch of the tundra to winter fields across the globe. K...
Lappet-faced Vulture
Torgos tracheliotos
The Lappet-faced Vulture is the powerhouse of the African savanna, possessing a beak strong enough to tear through th...
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchos
The Large-billed Crow is the undisputed genius of the backyard. With a massive beak and a brain to match, this adapta...
Large Elaenia
Elaenia spectabilis
A spirited and vocal inhabitant of South American woodlands, the Large Elaenia is a master of the canopy. Recognizabl...
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
An oversized sparrow of the misty highlands, the Large-footed Finch is easily identified by its bold crown stripes an...
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...
Largehead Hairtail
Trichiurus lepturus
A shimmering silver ribbon of the deep, the Largehead Hairtail is a fierce predator known for its fang-like teeth and...
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 Largescale Stoneroller is a hardworking herbivore and a vital architect of North American streams. Watch as these...
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
With its bold harlequin face and melodic song, the Lark Sparrow is a standout among North American grassland birds. O...
Lattice-tailed Trogon
Trogon clathratus
A hidden gem of the Central American rainforest, the Lattice-tailed Trogon is named for the exquisite, lace-like patt...
Laughing Dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
A dainty, lilac-toned dove famous for its bubbling, laughter-like call and stippled copper necklace. Found everywhere...
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
With its iconic cackling call and striking black summer hood, the Laughing Gull is the spirited soundtrack of the Ame...
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
A rare gem of the American West, Lawrence's Goldfinch is a nomadic beauty known for its striking black mask and soft ...
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
A living gemstone of the Western wild, the Lazuli Bunting dazzles with its turquoise plumage and sweet, rolling song....
Leaf Scorpionfish
Taenianotus triacanthus
A master of underwater disguise, the Leaf Scorpionfish hides in plain sight by mimicking a piece of drifting debris. ...
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 world's smallest auk, a tiny Arctic survivor that forms some of the largest bird colonies on the planet.
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
The Least Bittern is the ultimate marshland ghost—a tiny, acrobatic heron that stalks the reeds with unmatched stealt...
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
Meet North America's smallest and most widespread chipmunk, a pint-sized powerhouse of energy recognizable by the str...
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Small in size but big in personality, the Least Flycatcher is the smallest of its genus in eastern North America. Loo...
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