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
Caiman yacare
Often called the 'Piranha Caiman,' this resilient reptile is the undisputed star of South American wetlands. With its...
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
Neophocaena asiaeorientalis
The Yangtze Finless Porpoise is one of the few remaining freshwater cetaceans on Earth, known for its gentle 'smile' ...
Yelkouan Shearwater
Puffinus yelkouan
The Yelkouan Shearwater is a hauntingly beautiful seabird that spends its life dancing over Mediterranean waves, retu...
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
Papio cynocephalus
With their golden coats and expressive, dog-like faces, Yellow Baboons are the charismatic socialites of the African ...
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
Morone mississippiensis
With its brilliant brassy scales and bold racing stripes, the Yellow Bass is a striking inhabitant of North America's...
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
Elaenia flavogaster
The Yellow-bellied Elaenia is the charismatic 'punk rocker' of the tropical garden, recognizable by its spiky crest a...
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
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
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
Pyrrhocorax graculus
The ultimate mountain acrobat, the Yellow-billed Chough thrives at altitudes where most birds struggle to breathe. Wi...
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
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
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
Platalea flavipes
Meet the elegant architect of the Australian wetlands, famous for its golden spoon-shaped bill and rhythmic feeding d...
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
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
Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum
Meet the golden-browed gem of the Amazonian canopy. This tiny, energetic flycatcher is famous for its 'sideways' danc...
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
Ameiurus natalis
The ultimate survivor of the backyard pond, the Yellow Bullhead is a nocturnal navigator that uses its sensitive whis...
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
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
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
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
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
Nyctanassa violacea
A dapper, slate-gray stalker with fiery red eyes, the Yellow-crowned Night Heron is the ultimate suburban crustacean ...
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
Ognorhynchus icterotis
Once thought extinct, the Yellow-eared Parrot is a vibrant symbol of Colombian conservation. These brilliant green an...
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
Tiaris olivaceus
A tiny, dapper tanager of the grasslands, the Yellow-faced Grassquit is famous for its golden 'eyebrows' and energeti...
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
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
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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