Wildlife Species Library

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

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Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
Birds

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird

Eupetomena macroura

With its dramatic forked tail and shimmering violet hood, the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird is a master of the air. This...

Swallow-tailed Kite
Birds

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

Witness the most elegant acrobat of the sky. With its unmistakable forked tail and effortless gliding, the Swallow-ta...

Swallow Tanager
Birds

Swallow Tanager

Tersina viridis

A shimmering jewel of the South American canopy, the Swallow Tanager captivates with its brilliant turquoise plumage ...

Swamp Harrier
Birds

Swamp Harrier

Circus approximans

The Swamp Harrier is the elegant low-glider of the wetlands, easily recognized by its steady 'V-shaped' flight and st...

Swamp Musk Shrew
Mammals

Swamp Musk Shrew

Crocidura mariquensis

A cryptic resident of Africa's wetlands, the Swamp Musk Shrew is a tiny, dark-furred powerhouse that thrives in the t...

Swamp Rabbit
Mammals

Swamp Rabbit

Sylvilagus aquaticus

The largest of the cottontails, the Swamp Rabbit is a true semi-aquatic marvel of the Southern wetlands. Known for it...

Swamp Sparrow
Birds

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

A secretive master of the marsh, the Swamp Sparrow is a beauty of the wetlands, distinguished by its elegant rusty pl...

Swarthy Skipper
Insects

Swarthy Skipper

Nastra lherminier

The understated ghost of the meadow, the Swarthy Skipper is a delight for those who appreciate the subtle details of ...

Swellshark
Fish

Swellshark

Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Meet the master of the underwater 'puff.' The Swellshark is a beautifully mottled reef dweller known for its incredib...

Sword-billed Hummingbird
Birds

Sword-billed Hummingbird

Ensifera ensifera

Meet the only bird in the world with a beak longer than its own body. A high-altitude specialist of the Andes, the Sw...

Swordspine Rockfish
Fish

Swordspine Rockfish

Sebastes ensifer

Hiding in the deep, rocky crevices of the Pacific, the Swordspine Rockfish is a master of camouflage known for its im...

Swordspine Snook
Fish

Swordspine Snook

Centropomus ensiferus

The most compact member of the snook family, the Swordspine Snook is recognized by its namesake blade-like spine and ...

Syrian Woodpecker
Birds

Syrian Woodpecker

Dendrocopos syriacus

The Syrian Woodpecker is a bold and industrious visitor to gardens and orchards across Europe and the Middle East. Wi...

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