Wildlife Species Library

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

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Yacare Caiman
Reptiles

Yacare Caiman

Caiman yacare

Often called the 'Piranha Caiman,' this resilient reptile is the undisputed star of South American wetlands. With its...

Yaldwyn's Triplefin
Fish

Yaldwyn's Triplefin

Notoclinops yaldwyni

A master of rocky camouflage, Yaldwyn's Triplefin is a vibrant yet elusive inhabitant of New Zealand's North Island r...

Yangtze Finless Porpoise
Mammals

Yangtze Finless Porpoise

Neophocaena asiaeorientalis

The Yangtze Finless Porpoise is one of the few remaining freshwater cetaceans on Earth, known for its gentle 'smile' ...

Yelkouan Shearwater
Birds

Yelkouan Shearwater

Puffinus yelkouan

The Yelkouan Shearwater is a hauntingly beautiful seabird that spends its life dancing over Mediterranean waves, retu...

Yellow Anemone
Wildflowers

Yellow Anemone

Anemonoides ranunculoides

A golden herald of the spring woods, the Yellow Anemone transforms the forest floor into a sun-drenched carpet long b...

Yellow Baboon
Mammals

Yellow Baboon

Papio cynocephalus

With their golden coats and expressive, dog-like faces, Yellow Baboons are the charismatic socialites of the African ...

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee
Insects

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Bombus terricola

Meet the resilient Yellow-banded Bumble Bee, a master of the cold and a vital pollinator for northern gardens. With i...

Yellow Bass
Fish

Yellow Bass

Morone mississippiensis

With its brilliant brassy scales and bold racing stripes, the Yellow Bass is a striking inhabitant of North America's...

Yellow Beardtongue
Wildflowers

Yellow Beardtongue

Penstemon confertus

A resilient beauty of the Northern Rockies, the Yellow Beardtongue lights up mountain meadows with its unique, crowde...

Yellow-bellied Elaenia
Birds

Yellow-bellied Elaenia

Elaenia flavogaster

The Yellow-bellied Elaenia is the charismatic 'punk rocker' of the tropical garden, recognizable by its spiky crest a...

Yellow-bellied Marmot
Mammals

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Marmota flaviventris

The charismatic 'whistle-pig' of the peaks, the yellow-bellied marmot is the ultimate mountain sentinel. Known for th...

Yellow-bellied Seedeater
Birds

Yellow-bellied Seedeater

Sporophila nigricollis

With his dapper black hood and sunny yellow belly, the Yellow-bellied Seedeater is a cheerful presence in any grassy ...

Yellow-bellied Tanager
Birds

Yellow-bellied Tanager

Ixothraupis xanthogastra

A radiant gem of the Amazonian canopy, the Yellow-bellied Tanager is a master of the treetops. With its sun-bright un...

Yellow-billed Chough
Birds

Yellow-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax graculus

The ultimate mountain acrobat, the Yellow-billed Chough thrives at altitudes where most birds struggle to breathe. Wi...

Yellow-billed Magpie
Birds

Yellow-billed Magpie

Pica nuttalli

Meet California's golden-beaked treasure, the Yellow-billed Magpie. Found nowhere else on Earth, this intelligent and...

Yellow-billed Oxpecker
Birds

Yellow-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus africanus

Meet the savanna’s most diligent groomer. The Yellow-billed Oxpecker spends its life hitched to Africa's giants, prov...

Yellow-billed Pintail
Birds

Yellow-billed Pintail

Anas georgica

The Yellow-billed Pintail is a masterpiece of understated elegance, featuring a sleek profile and a vibrant dash of c...

Yellow-billed Spoonbill
Birds

Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Platalea flavipes

Meet the elegant architect of the Australian wetlands, famous for its golden spoon-shaped bill and rhythmic feeding d...

Yellow-billed Teal
Birds

Yellow-billed Teal

Anas flavirostris

With its sunny disposition and iconic golden beak, the Yellow-billed Teal is a charming resident of South American wa...

Yellow-breasted Chat
Birds

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

The Yellow-breasted Chat is the ultimate prize for thicket-watchers, blending a brilliant golden plumage with a theat...

Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher
Birds

Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum

Meet the golden-browed gem of the Amazonian canopy. This tiny, energetic flycatcher is famous for its 'sideways' danc...

Yellow-browed Warbler
Birds

Yellow-browed Warbler

Phylloscopus inornatus

A tiny traveler from the Siberian wilderness, the Yellow-browed Warbler is a master of migration. Recognizable by its...

Yellow Bullhead
Fish

Yellow Bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

The ultimate survivor of the backyard pond, the Yellow Bullhead is a nocturnal navigator that uses its sensitive whis...

Yellow Cellar Slug
Invertebrates

Yellow Cellar Slug

Limacus flavus

The Yellow Cellar Slug is a fascinating, yellow-mottled scavenger that thrives in the damp shadows of our backyards. ...

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet
Birds

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

Brotogeris chiriri

A vibrant and vocal gem of the suburbs, the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet brings a splash of tropical green and gold to b...

Yellow-collared Macaw
Birds

Yellow-collared Macaw

Primolius auricollis

The Yellow-collared Macaw is a brilliant 'mini-macaw' known for its striking golden nape and high intelligence. A res...

Yellow-crowned Amazon
Birds

Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazona ochrocephala

A vibrant and vocal resident of the tropical canopy, the Yellow-crowned Amazon is famous for its brilliant green plum...

Yellow-crowned Euphonia
Birds

Yellow-crowned Euphonia

Euphonia luteicapilla

Meet the Yellow-crowned Euphonia, a tiny, vibrant songbird that brings a flash of gold to the tropical canopies of Ce...

Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Birds

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

A dapper, slate-gray stalker with fiery red eyes, the Yellow-crowned Night Heron is the ultimate suburban crustacean ...

Yellow-crowned Parakeet
Birds

Yellow-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus auriceps

A flash of emerald and gold in the New Zealand bush, the Yellow-crowned Parakeet is a resilient and acrobatic treasur...

Yellow-eared Parrot
Birds

Yellow-eared Parrot

Ognorhynchus icterotis

Once thought extinct, the Yellow-eared Parrot is a vibrant symbol of Colombian conservation. These brilliant green an...

Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Insects

Yellow-faced Bumble Bee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Meet the most prolific pollinator of the West Coast. With its signature golden face and fuzzy black body, the Yellow-...

Yellow-faced Grassquit
Birds

Yellow-faced Grassquit

Tiaris olivaceus

A tiny, dapper tanager of the grasslands, the Yellow-faced Grassquit is famous for its golden 'eyebrows' and energeti...

Yellow-faced Parrotlet
Birds

Yellow-faced Parrotlet

Forpus xanthops

Endemic to the hidden valleys of Peru, the Yellow-faced Parrotlet is a vibrant splash of gold and blue in the arid sc...

Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee
Insects

Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee

Bombus flavifrons

A golden-crowned engine of the garden, the Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vital link...

Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Insects

Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle

Clanoptilus elegans

Draped in metallic emerald with a signature golden face, the Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle is a miniature ...

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