Wildlife Species Library

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

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Red-shouldered Macaw
Birds

Red-shouldered Macaw

Diopsittaca nobilis

Meet the world's smallest macaw: a pint-sized powerhouse of green feathers and fiery red accents. The Red-shouldered ...

Red-stained Woodpecker
Birds

Red-stained Woodpecker

Veniliornis affinis

A vibrant gem of the Amazonian canopy, the Red-stained Woodpecker brings a splash of gold and crimson to the forest. ...

Red-tailed Chipmunk
Mammals

Red-tailed Chipmunk

Neotamias ruficaudus

The Red-tailed Chipmunk is the fiery-colored acrobat of the Northern Rockies, distinguished by its vibrant russet tai...

Red-tailed Hawk
Birds

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

The Red-tailed Hawk is the quintessential guardian of the open sky, known for its piercing gaze and iconic cinnamon t...

Red-tailed Monkey
Mammals

Red-tailed Monkey

Cercopithecus ascanius

With its vibrant copper tail and unmistakable heart-shaped nose spot, the Red-tailed Monkey is a crown jewel of the A...

Red-tailed Squirrel
Mammals

Red-tailed Squirrel

Sciurus granatensis

With its fiery orange tail and incredible acrobatics, the Red-tailed Squirrel is the vibrant acrobat of the tropical ...

Red-throated Piping-Guan
Birds

Red-throated Piping-Guan

Pipile cujubi

A striking arboreal bird of the Amazon, the Red-throated Piping-Guan stands out with its brilliant white crest and vi...

Red-veined Dropwing
Insects

Red-veined Dropwing

Trithemis arteriosa

A scarlet sentinel of the garden pond, the Red-veined Dropwing is famous for its brilliant crimson hue and its unique...

Red-veined Pennant
Insects

Red-veined Pennant

Celithemis bertha

A jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Red-veined Pennant dazzles with its crimson-laced wings and characteristic 'fla...

Red-wattled Lapwing
Birds

Red-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus

The Red-wattled Lapwing is the vigilant sentinel of the backyard, easily recognized by its striking red face and the ...

Red-winged Blackbird
Birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

The bold sentinel of the marsh, the Red-winged Blackbird is a master of display and one of the most iconic sounds of ...

Red Wolf
Mammals

Red Wolf

Canis rufus

The Red Wolf is one of the world’s rarest canines, a sleek and elusive predator characterized by its stunning cinnamo...

Redband Parrotfish
Fish

Redband Parrotfish

Sparisoma aurofrenatum

The Redband Parrotfish is the colorful gardener of the Caribbean, famous for its vibrant 'bridle' markings and its es...

Redbanded Rockfish
Fish

Redbanded Rockfish

Sebastes babcocki

Often called the 'Barber Pole' of the Pacific, the Redbanded Rockfish is a stunning deep-sea dweller known for its bo...

Reddish-gray Musk Shrew
Mammals

Reddish-gray Musk Shrew

Crocidura cyanea

The Reddish-gray Musk Shrew is a tiny, high-velocity hunter that thrives in the hidden corners of African gardens and...

Redfin Shiner
Fish

Redfin Shiner

Lythrurus umbratilis

A hidden gem of the creek, the Redfin Shiner transforms from a humble silver minnow into a fiery crimson spectacle du...

Redlip morwong
Fish

Redlip morwong

Goniistius rubrolabiatus

With its bold 'pout' and striking banded pattern, the Redlip morwong is a charismatic staple of the Australian coastl...

Redpoll
Birds

Redpoll

Acanthis flammea

A hardy survivor of the Arctic tundra, the Redpoll brings a splash of crimson and boundless energy to winter backyard...

Redside Dace
Fish

Redside Dace

Clinostomus elongatus

A vibrant 'living jewel' of our freshwater systems, the Redside Dace is famous for its acrobatic leaps and brilliant ...

Redwing
Birds

Redwing

Turdus iliacus

A hardy winter visitor from the north, the Redwing is easily identified by its striking white 'eyebrow' and the flash...

Reed Bunting
Birds

Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

A resilient visitor from the wetlands, the Reed Bunting brings a touch of wild marshland to the suburban garden. Watc...

Reef Butterflyfish
Fish

Reef Butterflyfish

Chaetodon sedentarius

The Reef Butterflyfish is a master of the Atlantic depths, recognized by its striking 'masked' eye and elegant, disc-...

Reef Manta Ray
Fish

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Meet the Reef Manta Ray, the graceful giant of the shallow seas. Known for their incredible intelligence and unique '...

Reef Needlefish
Fish

Reef Needlefish

Strongylura incisa

A sleek, silver arrow of the shallows, the Reef Needlefish is a master of surface-level hunting. With its needle-thin...

Reef Stonefish
Fish

Reef Stonefish

Synanceia verrucosa

The Reef Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish, a master of disguise that hides in plain sight among the corals...

Reeves's Muntjac
Mammals

Reeves's Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi

The Reeves's Muntjac is a small, dog-sized deer with an ancient history and a surprising voice. Often called the 'Bar...

Regal Angelfish
Fish

Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Meet the jewel of the Indo-Pacific, a master of camouflage and color. The Regal Angelfish dazzles with its neon strip...

Rendahl's Catfish
Fish

Rendahl's Catfish

Porochilus rendahli

A hidden gem of Australia's northern waterways, Rendahl's Catfish is an elegant, eel-tailed specialist of the night. ...

Resplendent Quetzal
Birds

Resplendent Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Resplendent Quetzal is a shimmering icon of the C...

Reticulate Whipray
Fish

Reticulate Whipray

Himantura uarnak

With its mesmerizing leopard-like spots and a tail that seems to go on forever, the Reticulate Whipray is a masterpie...

Reticulated Giraffe
Mammals

Reticulated Giraffe

Giraffa reticulata

Meet the Reticulated Giraffe, the savanna's most striking geometric masterpiece. Standing up to 20 feet tall, these '...

Reticulated Python
Reptiles

Reticulated Python

Malayopython reticulatus

The world's longest snake and a masterpiece of natural camouflage, the Reticulated Python is a silent giant of the So...

Rhesus Macaque
Mammals

Rhesus Macaque

Macaca mulatta

Master of adaptation and social complexity, the Rhesus Macaque is a primate that thrives everywhere from the high Him...

Rhim Gazelle
Mammals

Rhim Gazelle

Gazella leptoceros

The Rhim Gazelle is a master of Saharan survival, a delicate and endangered beauty that thrives where few other mamma...

Rhinoceros Auklet
Birds

Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Meet the 'Rhino of the Sea,' a mysterious nocturnal relative of the puffin that nests in underground forest burrows a...

Rhododendron Leafhopper
Insects

Rhododendron Leafhopper

Graphocephala fennahi

Decked out in neon turquoise and racing stripes, the Rhododendron Leafhopper is a tiny gem of the garden. This agile ...

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