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
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
Elanoides forficatus
Witness the most elegant acrobat of the sky. With its unmistakable forked tail and effortless gliding, the Swallow-ta...
Swallow Tanager
Tersina viridis
A shimmering jewel of the South American canopy, the Swallow Tanager captivates with its brilliant turquoise plumage ...
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
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
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
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
Nastra lherminier
The understated ghost of the meadow, the Swarthy Skipper is a delight for those who appreciate the subtle details of ...
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
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
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
Centropomus ensiferus
The most compact member of the snook family, the Swordspine Snook is recognized by its namesake blade-like spine and ...
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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