Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Showing 37-49 of 49 species
Violet-capped Hummingbird
Goldmania violiceps
A hidden gem of the Panamanian highlands, the Violet-capped Hummingbird dazzles with its royal purple crown and shimm...
Violet-capped Woodnymph
Thalurania glaucopis
A shimmering jewel of the South American forest, the Violet-capped Woodnymph dazzles with its namesake purple crown a...
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Ramosomyia violiceps
Boasting a shimmering sapphire cap and a breast as white as fresh snow, the Violet-crowned Hummingbird is the crown j...
Violet-fronted Brilliant
Heliodoxa leadbeateri
A dazzling inhabitant of the Andean cloud forests, the Violet-fronted Brilliant captivates with its shimmering violet...
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Meet the emerald acrobat of the Western skies. With its shimmering violet rump and dazzling white face, the Violet-gr...
Violet Sabrewing
Campylopterus hemileucurus
The Violet Sabrewing is the undisputed heavyweight of the hummingbird world in Central America. With its shimmering p...
Violet Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus damarensis
Meet the social butterfly of the African savanna. With its brilliant red bill and shimmering violet plumage, the Viol...
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Meet North America's only marsupial, a quiet nocturnal wanderer that provides free pest control for your garden. With...
Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
Known for its pristine white wings and its fuzzy 'Yellow Bear' caterpillar, the Virginian Tiger Moth is a common but ...
Virginia's Warbler
Leiothlypis virginiae
A subtle gem of the Western scrublands, Virginia’s Warbler blends perfectly into the pinyon-juniper shadows until it ...
Vivid Dancer
Argia vivida
The Vivid Dancer is a jewel of the American West, known for its brilliant electric-blue color and its ability to thri...
Volvox
Petrosimonia triandra
A master of the salt flats, the Volvox (Petrosimonia triandra) is a unique 'rolling' plant that thrives where others ...
Vulturine Guineafowl
Acryllium vulturinum
With its striking cobalt blue plumage and distinct vulture-like head, the Vulturine Guineafowl is arguably the most s...
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