Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Tago's Brown Frog
Rana tagoi
A hidden gem of Japan's mountain forests, Tago's Brown Frog is a master of subterranean living. Known for its muffled...
Tailed Jay
Graphium agamemnon
With its striking electric-green spots and swift, shivering flight, the Tailed Jay is a jewel of the tropical garden....
Taillight Shiner
Notropis maculatus
A shimmering jewel of Southern slow-waters, the Taillight Shiner is easily identified by the bold black 'beacon' at t...
Tailspot Blenny
Ecsenius stigmatura
With its neon 'eyeliner' and curious personality, the Tailspot Blenny is the tiny, coppery star of the Western Pacifi...
Talbot's Demoiselle
Chrysiptera talboti
With its striking yellow face and deep purple body, Talbot's Demoiselle is a miniature jewel of the Indo-Pacific reef...
Tambourine Dove
Turtur tympanistria
A secretive gem of the African woodlands, the Tambourine Dove is a master of the forest floor. With its striking whit...
Tansy Beetle
Chrysolina graminis
Known as the 'Jewel of York,' this rare and radiant beetle is a masterpiece of natural iridescence. Discover how to s...
Tapanuli Orangutan
Pongo tapanuliensis
The world's rarest great ape, the Tapanuli orangutan, lives in a single hidden forest in Sumatra. Distinguished by it...
Tarakihi
Nemadactylus macropterus
The Tarakihi is a silver icon of the South Pacific, easily recognized by the striking black 'saddle' across its shoul...
Tarwhine
Rhabdosargus sarba
With its shimmering pinstripes of gold and a friendly, schooling nature, the Tarwhine is a silver treasure of our coa...
Tasselled Anglerfish
Rhycherus filamentosus
The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Anglerfish 'walks' along the Australian seafloor using its fins like l...
Tasselled Wobbegong
Eucrossorhinus dasypogon
The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Wobbegong is a carpet shark that blends perfectly into the coral reef....
Tautog
Tautoga onitis
Meet the 'bulldog of the Atlantic,' a sturdy reef-dweller known for its powerful jaws and penchant for shipwrecks. Th...
Tawny Eagle
Aquila rapax
A bold and versatile king of the savanna, the Tawny Eagle is as much a cunning pirate as it is a powerful predator. W...
Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles
A pint-sized dynamo of the backyard, the Tawny-edged Skipper is a master of rapid flight and sun-drenched meadows. Lo...
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
The Tawny Owl is the master of the midnight forest, a silent hunter with a voice that defines the sounds of the night...
Tawny Shears
Hadena perplexa
A master of camouflage and a specialist of the night, the Tawny Shears is a frequent visitor to moonlit gardens. Know...
Tayra
Eira barbara
The Tayra is a sleek, acrobatic powerhouse of the tropical forest. With its 'frosted' head and boundless energy, this...
Temminck's Ground Pangolin
Smutsia temminckii
Meet the world's most armored mammal, a prehistoric wonder that walks on its hind legs and wears a suit of scales. Th...
Temminck's Stint
Calidris temminckii
A master of camouflage, the Temminck's Stint is a tiny, mouse-like wader that favors muddy shorelines and freshwater ...
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
An energetic traveler of the treetops, the Tennessee Warbler is a master of migration. Watch for its sharp bill and b...
Terek Sandpiper
Xenus cinereus
Meet the Terek Sandpiper, a world-traveling shorebird known for its comical 'run-and-snatch' foraging style and its e...
terrapin scale
Mesolecanium nigrofasciatum
Looking like miniature, ornate turtle shells stuck to a branch, the Terrapin scale is a master of camouflage and a co...
The Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda
A master of nighttime camouflage, The Rustic is the understated star of the midsummer garden. Look closely at its sil...
The Sallow
Xanthia icteritia
A golden gem of the autumn night, The Sallow moth perfectly mimics the falling leaves of the season. Its vibrant yell...
The Uncertain
Hoplodrina octogenaria
A master of summer camouflage, The Uncertain is a frequent visitor to backyard light traps. While its name suggests m...
Therese's Shrew
Crocidura theresae
A tiny titan of the West African forest floor, Therese's Shrew is a relentless insect hunter that thrives in the humi...
Thick-billed Euphonia
Euphonia laniirostris
A burst of tropical sunshine in bird form, the Thick-billed Euphonia is a master of mimicry and a frequent visitor to...
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Rugged, resilient, and built for the deep, the Thick-billed Murre is the Arctic's answer to the penguin. These tuxedo...
Thick-billed Raven
Corvus crassirostris
Towering over other songbirds, the Thick-billed Raven is a mountain-dwelling giant with an unmistakable ivory-tipped ...
Thick-billed Warbler
Arundinax aedon
A secretive songbird of the East Palearctic, the Thick-billed Warbler is famous for its powerful, melodic voice and i...
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Oedemera nobilis
A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Thick-legged Flower Beetle is a sun-worshipping pollinator famous for its met...
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Ictidomys tridecemlineatus
Meet the prairie’s most stylish speedster, the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. With its intricate racing stripes and ...
Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp
Pepsis thisbe
A shimmering titan of the insect world, Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp is a master of the desert garden, blending strik...
Thomson's Gazelle
Eudorcas thomsonii
The Thomson's Gazelle is the iconic sprinter of the African plains, easily recognized by its bold black side-stripe a...
Thornback Skate
Raja clavata
The most common skate in European waters, the Thornback Skate is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the shallows. With i...
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