Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
The Common Ostrich is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the avian world. This flightless giant of the African sa...
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Meet the most intelligent bird in the Northern Hemisphere. From soaring over mountain peaks to solving puzzles in the...
Common Redshank
Tringa totanus
With its unmistakable bright orange legs and a piercing alarm call that earns it the nickname 'Sentinel of the Marshe...
Common Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus scirpaceus
A master of the marshes, the Common Reed Warbler is best known for its rhythmic chattering and its incredible archite...
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
With its iconic black neck ring and bright orange legs, the Common Ringed Plover is the spirited sprinter of the shor...
Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
The Common Sandpiper is a tireless traveler of the world's waterways, instantly recognizable by its rhythmic tail-bob...
Common Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus cyanomelas
With its signature sickle-shaped bill and shimmering midnight plumage, the Common Scimitarbill is the acrobat of the ...
Common Shelduck
Tadorna tadorna
With its striking piebald plumage and bright red bill, the Common Shelduck is a majestic sight on coastal mudflats. O...
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
A master of the air and sea, the Common Tern is a graceful visitor to shorelines across the globe. Known for its stri...
Common Tody-Flycatcher
Todirostrum cinereum
Meet the tiny powerhouse of the tropical garden. With its striking white eyes and an unmistakable side-to-side tail w...
Common Whitethroat
Curruca communis
With its brilliant white throat and energetic song flights, the Common Whitethroat is the quintessential sound of a t...
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Meet the 'Yellow Bandit' of the brush—a charismatic warbler known for its bold black mask and rhythmic 'witchety' son...
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
A secretive ghost of the boreal bogs, the Connecticut Warbler is a master of the forest floor, distinguished by its r...
Cook's Petrel
Pterodroma cookii
A master of the Pacific winds, Cook's Petrel journeys from the deep ocean to the high forests of New Zealand. This el...
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
The 'fighter pilot' of the backyard, the Cooper's Hawk is a master of speed and agility, turning suburban gardens int...
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Saucerottia tobaci
A bold and territorial jewel of the Caribbean, the Copper-rumped Hummingbird dazzles with its metallic green plumage ...
Coppery-bellied Puffleg
Eriocnemis cupreoventris
A high-altitude gem of the Andes, the Coppery-bellied Puffleg dazzles with its metallic orange belly and whimsical wh...
Corn Bunting
Emberiza calandra
The quintessential bird of the open fields, the Corn Bunting is famous for its 'jangling keys' song and its mastery o...
Cory's Shearwater
Calonectris borealis
The ghost of the Atlantic waves, Cory’s Shearwater is a master glider that travels thousands of miles across the open...
Costa Rican Brushfinch
Arremon costaricensis
A dapper resident of the Central American undergrowth, the Costa Rican Brushfinch is easily recognized by its strikin...
Costa Rican Warbler
Basileuterus melanotis
A restless gem of the Central American highlands, the Costa Rican Warbler is instantly recognizable by its bold black...
Costa's Hummingbird
Calypte costae
A tiny desert jewel with a regal purple crown, the Costa's Hummingbird is the Southwestern desert's most dazzling aer...
Couch's Kingbird
Tyrannus couchii
A bold and vocal icon of the Rio Grande Valley, the Couch's Kingbird brings a splash of tropical yellow and high-ener...
Cozumel Emerald
Cynanthus forficatus
An island treasure found only on Cozumel, this shimmering emerald hummingbird is famous for the male's dramatic, deep...
Creamy-bellied Thrush
Turdus amaurochalinus
A familiar and melodic presence in South American backyards, the Creamy-bellied Thrush is a master of the garden lawn...
Crested Auklet
Aethia cristatella
With a whimsical forehead crest and the scent of fresh tangerines, the Crested Auklet is the North Pacific's most cha...
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Part falcon, part vulture, and entirely unique, the Crested Caracara is the 'Mexican Eagle' of the Americas. Watch fo...
Crested Goshawk
Lophospiza trivirgata
The ghost of the canopy, the Crested Goshawk is a master of the ambush. With its distinctive short crest and piercing...
Crested Guan
Penelope purpurascens
An ancient arboreal giant of the tropical forest, the Crested Guan is a master of the canopy. With its striking red d...
Crested Kingfisher
Megaceryle lugubris
A monochrome masterpiece of the avian world, the Crested Kingfisher is one of Asia's largest and most striking river ...
Crested Oropendola
Psarocolius decumanus
Master architects of the tropical canopy, Crested Oropendolas are famous for their hanging teardrop nests and liquid,...
Crested Pigeon
Ocyphaps lophotes
The Crested Pigeon is one of Australia's most stylish backyard visitors, easily recognized by its pointed black crest...
Crested Quetzal
Pharomachrus antisianus
A shimmering emerald of the Andes, the Crested Quetzal is a crown jewel of the South American cloud forest. With its ...
Crested Serpent-Eagle
Spilornis cheela
A striking specialist of the Asian tropics, the Crested Serpent-Eagle is famous for its crown of feathers and its fea...
Crestless Curassow
Mitu tomentosum
A shy giant of the South American understory, the Crestless Curassow is famous for its glossy black plumage and its l...
Crimson-backed Tanager
Ramphocelus dimidiatus
Known locally as 'Sangre de Toro' for its intense blood-red plumage, the Crimson-backed Tanager is a jewel of the tro...
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