Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Showing 37-72 of 110 species
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'...
North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
Playful, sleek, and exceptionally smart, the North American River Otter is a crown jewel of backyard wildlife sightin...
Northeastern Silky Anteater
Cyclopes didactylus
Meet the 'golden ghost' of the canopy—the world's smallest anteater. Shimmering and elusive, the Northeastern Silky A...
Northern Anchovy
Engraulis mordax
The shimmering silver engine of the Pacific ecosystem. These tiny but mighty schooling fish are the vital link betwee...
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Camptostoma imberbe
Meet the tiny, energetic master of the thicket. Though small and subtly colored, the Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet is...
northern blue flag
Iris versicolor
With its striking royal violet blooms and elegant sword-like leaves, the northern blue flag is the crown jewel of the...
Northern Bluet
Enallagma annexum
A masterpiece of biological engineering in miniature, the Northern Bluet dazzles with its electric blue segments and ...
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Meet the 'prince of game birds,' a master of camouflage known for its iconic whistling call and tight-knit social cov...
northern bog violet
Viola nephrophylla
A splash of royal purple in the dampest corners of the wild, the northern bog violet is a resilient gem of the wetlan...
Northern Broad-footed Mole
Scapanus latimanus
The Northern Broad-footed Mole is a subterranean powerhouse, using its specialized spade-like paws to navigate a hidd...
Northern Broken-Dash
Polites egeremet
The Northern Broken-Dash is a zippy, olive-brown skipper that brings a touch of subtle elegance to summer meadows. Lo...
Northern Brook Lamprey
Ichthyomyzon fossor
A hidden gem of North American waterways, the Northern Brook Lamprey is a harmless, fascinating fish that spends year...
Northern Brown Argus
Aricia artaxerxes
A chocolate-colored jewel of the northern grasslands, the Northern Brown Argus is famous for the tiny white 'beauty m...
northern bush honeysuckle
Diervilla lonicera
A resilient native shrub that bridges the gap between forest and field, the northern bush honeysuckle is a pollinator...
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
With its brilliant red plumage and soulful song, the Northern Cardinal is the undisputed king of the backyard. A year...
Northern Cassowary
Casuarius unappendiculatus
Meet the 'Golden-Necked' giant of the New Guinea jungle, a living link to the age of dinosaurs with a single vibrant ...
northern corn rootworm
Diabrotica barberi
A gem-like visitor of the late-summer garden, the northern corn rootworm is a master of finding the best pollen in to...
Northern Cricket Frog
Acris crepitans
The Northern Cricket Frog is a pint-sized powerhouse of the wetlands, famous for its marble-like clicking call and in...
Northern Elephant Seal
Mirounga angustirostris
The Northern Elephant Seal is a true titan of the Pacific, known for its record-breaking deep-sea dives and the thund...
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
A ground-dwelling woodpecker with a penchant for ants and a coat of many colors, the Northern Flicker is a backyard f...
Northern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialis
The Northern Fulmar is the 'stiff-winged' sentinel of the sea, a hardy survivor that thrives in the windiest corners ...
Northern Fur Seal
Callorhinus ursinus
The Northern Fur Seal is the charismatic athlete of the North Pacific, known for its incredible migration and thick, ...
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Witness the spectacular power of the North Atlantic's largest seabird. From their 60-mph plunge dives to their elegan...
Northern Giant Petrel
Macronectes halli
The formidable 'vulture of the sea,' the Northern Giant Petrel is a master of the southern winds and a powerful prese...
Northern Grey-headed Sparrow
Passer griseus
The friendly and vocal Northern Grey-headed Sparrow is the quintessential garden companion across tropical Africa. Wi...
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
The 'Grey Ghost' of the grasslands, the Northern Harrier is a master of low-altitude acrobatics. With its distinctive...
Northern Hawk Owl
Surnia ulula
A daylight hunter with a hawk's silhouette and an owl's soul. With its striking barred belly and fearless gaze, the N...
Northern Hog Sucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Meet the 'vacuum cleaner' of the riverbed. With its unique concave head and powerful suction-cup lips, the Northern H...
northern holly fern
Polystichum lonchitis
A hardy survivor of the high peaks and rocky ravines, the northern holly fern is famous for its leathery, evergreen f...
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
A pint-sized powerhouse with a voice that fills the garden, the Northern House Wren is the ultimate backyard architec...
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
With its elegant wispy crest and shimmering emerald wings, the Northern Lapwing is a master of the meadows. Known for...
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
With its striking leopard-like spots and incredible leaping power, the Northern Leopard Frog is a jewel of the North ...
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
Often called the 'topographic turtle,' this master of the river is draped in a stunning pattern of golden map-like li...
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Meet the backyard's most talented vocal gymnast. The Northern Mockingbird doesn't just sing; it performs a curated pl...
Northern Montane Shrew
Sorex obscurus
A tiny, high-metabolism hunter of the mountain undergrowth, the Northern Montane Shrew is a master of the hidden worl...
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