Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
With its brilliant indigo feathers and unmistakable red bill, the Australasian Swamphen is the bold, social architect...
Australian Bustard
Ardeotis australis
The Australian Bustard is the regal giant of the outback, standing a metre tall with a stately, dignified walk. A nom...
Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
A master of aerial acrobatics, the Australian Hobby is a pint-sized powerhouse that brings the thrill of the high-spe...
Australian Ibis
Threskiornis molucca
Meet Australia’s most misunderstood icon. From ancient wetlands to city parks, the Australian Ibis is a master of ada...
Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Boasting the longest bill in the avian world, the Australian Pelican is a masterpiece of prehistoric design and grace...
Ayres's Hawk-Eagle
Hieraaetus ayresii
A compact powerhouse of the African skies, Ayres's Hawk-Eagle is a master of high-speed aerial maneuvers. Often found...
Azure-crowned Hummingbird
Saucerottia cyanocephala
With its shimmering violet-blue cap and snowy white breast, the Azure-crowned Hummingbird is a crown jewel of Central...
Azure-hooded Jay
Cyanolyca cucullata
A striking denizen of the misty cloud forests, the Azure-hooded Jay is easily recognized by its brilliant sky-blue cr...
Azure Jay
Cyanocorax caeruleus
Meet the brilliant blue 'gardener' of the Atlantic Forest. The Azure Jay is a social mastermind known for its strikin...
Azure Kingfisher
Ceyx azureus
A shimmering jewel of the waterways, the Azure Kingfisher is a master of the vertical dive. Its brilliant plumage and...
Azure-naped Jay
Cyanocorax heilprini
A social and striking inhabitant of the Amazon's white-sand forests, the Azure-naped Jay stands out with its brillian...
Azure-shouldered Tanager
Thraupis cyanoptera
The Azure-shouldered Tanager is a vibrant jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, easily identified by its shimmering...
Azure-winged Magpie
Cyanopica cyanus
A masterpiece of East Asian nature, the Azure-winged Magpie combines striking sapphire plumage with a brilliant, soci...
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