Wildlife Species Library

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

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Little Grebe
Birds

Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Meet the 'dabchick,' a tiny, fluff-butted master of the underwater world. With its vibrant red neck and disappearing ...

Little Gull
Birds

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

The world's smallest gull is a masterpiece of avian grace, combining the elegance of a tern with the resilience of a ...

Little Hermit
Birds

Little Hermit

Phaethornis longuemareus

A pint-sized dynamo of the tropical undergrowth, the Little Hermit is famous for its curved bill and its habit of fol...

Little Kingfisher
Birds

Little Kingfisher

Ceyx pusillus

The Little Kingfisher is a tiny, living jewel of the northern mangroves. Though barely larger than a thumb, its brill...

Little Owl
Birds

Little Owl

Athene noctua

The Little Owl is the pint-sized 'Owl of Athena,' a fierce and charismatic bird often seen sunbathing on fence posts ...

Little Pied Cormorant
Birds

Little Pied Cormorant

Microcarbo melanoleucos

The Little Pied Cormorant is a charming, yellow-billed diver as comfortable in an urban garden as it is on a rugged c...

Little Red Flying-fox
Mammals

Little Red Flying-fox

Pteropus scapulatus

Meet Australia’s smallest megabat, the Little Red Flying-fox. A nomadic nectar-lover known for its stunning ginger fu...

Little Ringed Plover
Birds

Little Ringed Plover

Thinornis dubius

A pint-sized powerhouse of the riverbanks, the Little Ringed Plover is best known for its vivid yellow 'goggles' and ...

Little Stint
Birds

Little Stint

Calidris minuta

Meet the mighty traveler in a tiny package. The Little Stint is one of the world's smallest wading birds, undertaking...

Little Tern
Birds

Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

The Little Tern is a tiny but mighty coastal acrobat, famous for its dramatic plunge-dives and striking yellow bill. ...

Little Tunny
Fish

Little Tunny

Euthynnus alletteratus

The speed demon of the Atlantic coast, the Little Tunny is a master of the high-speed chase. With its stunning 'worm-...

Little Woodpecker
Birds

Little Woodpecker

Veniliornis passerinus

The Little Woodpecker is a pint-sized powerhouse of the South American canopy, easily recognized by its olive-green p...

Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Reptiles

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

Ancient mariners of the deep, Loggerhead Sea Turtles are famous for their massive heads and thousand-mile migrations....

Loggerhead Shrike
Birds

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

Meet the 'butcherbird,' a masked hunter that uses thorns as tools. The Loggerhead Shrike is a master of the open fiel...

Long-banded Silverline
Insects

Long-banded Silverline

Cigaritis lohita

A shimmering jewel of the garden, the Long-banded Silverline dazzles with metallic markings and clever mimicry that p...

Long-billed Curlew
Birds

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

Meet the 'Sicklebird,' a master of the North American prairie and coastline boasting a bill that seems to go on forev...

Long-billed Dowitcher
Birds

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

A master of the marshes, the Long-billed Dowitcher is easily recognized by its rapid 'sewing machine' feeding style a...

Long-billed Hermit
Birds

Long-billed Hermit

Phaethornis longirostris

With a magnificent curved bill and elegant tail streamers, the Long-billed Hermit is the 'forest ghost' of the hummin...

Long-billed Starthroat
Birds

Long-billed Starthroat

Heliomaster longirostris

With its exceptionally long bill and shimmering violet crown, the Long-billed Starthroat is a crown jewel of tropical...

Long-billed Thrasher
Birds

Long-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma longirostre

A resident of the sun-drenched thorny scrub, the Long-billed Thrasher is a charismatic songster with a piercing gaze....

Long Dash
Insects

Long Dash

Limochores mystic

A vibrant summer visitor, the Long Dash skipper is a master of high-speed maneuvers and golden-orange hues. Look for ...

Long-eared Owl
Birds

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

With its striking orange eyes and dramatic feather 'ears,' the Long-eared Owl is the phantom of the forest edge. Mast...

Long-finned Pilot Whale
Mammals

Long-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala melas

A social masterpiece of the deep, the Long-finned Pilot Whale is easily identified by its bulbous 'pothead' and incre...

Long-nosed Fur Seal
Mammals

Long-nosed Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

Master of the rugged southern coastlines, the Long-nosed Fur Seal is a testament to conservation success. With its el...

Long-tailed Hermit
Birds

Long-tailed Hermit

Phaethornis superciliosus

With its sweeping, curved bill and iconic white-tipped tail, the Long-tailed Hermit is a master of the tropical under...

Long-tailed Jaeger
Birds

Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

The Long-tailed Jaeger is the graceful acrobat of the Arctic skies, famous for its incredible migration and stunning,...

Long-tailed Macaque
Mammals

Long-tailed Macaque

Macaca fascicularis

The Long-tailed Macaque is Southeast Asia's most resilient primate, a clever acrobat that navigates both the high can...

Long-tailed Meadowlark
Birds

Long-tailed Meadowlark

Leistes loyca

Boasting a brilliant scarlet breast and a flute-like song, the Long-tailed Meadowlark is a vibrant highlight of the P...

long-tailed mealybug
Insects

long-tailed mealybug

Pseudococcus longispinus

The long-tailed mealybug is a master of waxy armor, recognizable by the elegant, thread-like filaments that trail beh...

Long-tailed Mockingbird
Birds

Long-tailed Mockingbird

Mimus longicaudatus

A master mimic with a flair for the dramatic, the Long-tailed Mockingbird is the vocal heart of the South American dr...

Long-tailed Skipper
Insects

Long-tailed Skipper

Urbanus proteus

A shimmering jewel of the backyard, the Long-tailed Skipper dazzles with its iridescent blue body and elegant, traili...

Long-tailed Vole
Mammals

Long-tailed Vole

Microtus longicaudus

With a tail nearly as long as its body, the long-tailed vole is the mountain-climbing acrobat of the vole world. This...

Long-tailed Weasel
Mammals

Long-tailed Weasel

Neogale frenata

Meet the Long-tailed Weasel, a bold and agile hunter that packs a massive personality into a slender, tube-shaped fra...

Long-toed Stint
Birds

Long-toed Stint

Calidris subminuta

The Long-toed Stint is a diminutive traveler that journeys from the Siberian tundra to the tropical wetlands of Asia....

Long-winged Conehead
Insects

Long-winged Conehead

Conocephalus fuscus

A master of the summer meadows, the Long-winged Conehead is easily recognized by its pointed profile and vibrant gree...

Longfin Damselfish
Fish

Longfin Damselfish

Stegastes diencaeus

The Longfin Damselfish is the reef's dedicated gardener, famous for cultivating algae lawns and even domesticating it...

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