Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Namaqua Dove
Oena capensis
With its elegant, needle-like tail and the male's bold black mask, the Namaqua Dove is a desert gem that brings a tou...
Namaqua Sandgrouse
Pterocles namaqua
A master of desert survival, the Namaqua Sandgrouse is famous for its daily morning pilgrimage to water and its incre...
Namib Giant Ground Gecko
Chondrodactylus angulifer
Meet the 'bulldog' of the desert world. With its massive head, webbed feet, and striking geometric patterns, the Nami...
Namib Sand Gecko
Pachydactylus rangei
A translucent wonder of the African dunes, the Namib Sand Gecko uses its webbed 'snowshoe' feet to glide over the san...
Nana Kunirhus
Searsia dentata
A hardy and aromatic South African icon, the Nana-berry is a magnet for colorful birds and the essential host for the...
Nanday Parakeet
Aratinga nenday
With its striking black mask and vibrant green plumage, the Nanday Parakeet is a charismatic visitor to backyard feed...
Nankeen Kestrel
Falco cenchroides
Meet Australia’s master of the stationary flight. The Nankeen Kestrel is a stunning, rufous-colored falcon famous for...
Napo Sabrewing
Campylopterus villaviscensio
A powerful gem of the Andean slopes, the Napo Sabrewing commands attention with its shimmering violet crown and signa...
Narrow Sawfish
Anoxypristis cuspidata
A prehistoric wonder of the shallows, the Narrow Sawfish navigates the murky coastal tides with a tooth-lined blade a...
Narrowfin Smooth-hound
Mustelus norrisi
A sleek and slender specialist of the Atlantic shelf, the Narrowfin Smooth-hound is a harmless 'houndshark' known for...
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
A splash of morning sunlight in the undergrowth, the Nashville Warbler is a tiny dynamo defined by its sharp gray hoo...
Natal Red Rockhare
Pronolagus crassicaudatus
A specialist of the Southern African highlands, the Natal Red Rockhare is a reclusive beauty with a vibrant rufous co...
Natal Spiny Lobster
Palinurus delagoae
A vibrant red gem of the deep, the Natal Spiny Lobster thrives in the dark, high-pressure world of the Western Indian...
Natterjack Toad
Epidalea calamita
Discover the 'Running Toad,' a rare and charismatic amphibian famous for its vibrant yellow racing stripe and incredi...
Nazca Booby
Sula granti
Master of the volcanic cliffs and high-speed ocean dives, the Nazca Booby is the masked icon of the Galápagos. With i...
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
The Nelson's Sparrow is a master of disguise, painted in rich autumnal oranges and soft grays to blend perfectly with...
Neon Skimmer
Libellula croceipennis
With its electrifying red body that looks almost battery-powered, the Neon Skimmer is the crown jewel of southwestern...
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
The Neotropic Cormorant is a sleek, long-tailed diver that brings a touch of the tropics to backyards across the Amer...
netted chain fern
Woodwardia areolata
Transform your wet garden corners into an ancient oasis with the netted chain fern. With its distinctive vein pattern...
Nettle-leaved Bellflower
Campanula trachelium
With its striking violet bells and rugged, nettle-like foliage, this wildflower is a staple of ancient woodlands and ...
Nevada Bumble Bee
Bombus nevadensis
Meet the golden giant of the West. The Nevada Bumble Bee is a robust, hardworking pollinator that brings a flash of b...
New England aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
The New England aster is the undisputed royalty of the autumn garden, offering a vibrant explosion of purple just as ...
New England Cottontail
Sylvilagus transitionalis
The New England Cottontail is the Northeast's original brush-dweller, a master of the thicket that thrives in the den...
New Jersey Chorus Frog
Pseudacris kalmi
The New Jersey Chorus Frog is the tiny, striped herald of spring, famous for a call that sounds like a plastic comb. ...
New York aster
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
A vibrant late-season masterpiece, the New York aster paints the autumn landscape in shades of deep violet and gold. ...
New Zealand Longfin Eel
Anguilla dieffenbachii
A majestic giant of New Zealand's waterways, the Longfin Eel is a mysterious predator that can live for over a centur...
New Zealand Plover
Anarhynchus obscurus
A resilient icon of the New Zealand coastline, the New Zealand Plover is a master of camouflage and a devoted guardia...
Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
The undisputed king of the African waterways, the Nile Crocodile is a living relic of the dinosaur age. Witness the p...
Nilgiri Langur
Semnopithecus johnii
Meet the 'Ghost of the Sholas,' a striking black-furred primate with a golden crown found only in the mist-covered mo...
Ninepin Heath
Erica mammosa
A stunning icon of the South African fynbos, the Ninepin Heath dazzles with its waxy, bowling-pin-shaped blooms and n...
Noble Chafer
Gnorimus nobilis
A rare and shimmering emerald of the insect world, the Noble Chafer is a prized find for any nature enthusiast. This ...
Noble Scoliid Wasp
Scolia nobilitata
A striking native wasp with golden spots and iridescent wings, the Noble Scoliid Wasp is a peaceful garden guardian. ...
Nocturnal Curassow
Nothocrax urumutum
A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the Nocturnal Curassow is one of the world's most mysterious ...
Nomad
Sympetrum fonscolombii
True to its name, the Nomad is a world traveler that brings a splash of scarlet to backyards across the globe. With i...
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
A breathtaking emerald of the night, the Luna Moth is a short-lived wonder of the backyard world. With its long flowi...
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
The North American Porcupine is a slow-moving, quill-covered marvel of the forest that often goes unnoticed until it'...
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