Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Hadada Ibis
Bostrychia hagedash
Africa's most famous feathered alarm clock, the Hadada Ibis, is a master of the suburban safari. With its iridescent ...
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
A powerful excavator of the forest, the Hairy Woodpecker is a striking visitor known for its bold patterns and rhythm...
Half-collared Kingfisher
Alcedo semitorquata
A cobalt jewel of the African riverbank, the Half-collared Kingfisher is a master of the precision dive. Recognized b...
Hamerkop
Scopus umbretta
Meet the Hamerkop, the master architect of the African wetlands. Easily recognized by its hammer-shaped silhouette, t...
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
A pint-sized dynamo of the western pines, Hammond's Flycatcher is known for its tireless energy and aerial precision....
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
The world's most social raptor, the Harris's Hawk, hunts in packs like a wolf and perches in stacks. Spot these chest...
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Meet Canada's only endemic breeding bird and the king of the Great Plains winter thickets. With its bold black mask a...
Hauxwell's Thrush
Turdus hauxwelli
A secretive songbird of the Amazonian understory, Hauxwell's Thrush is celebrated for its warm, earthy plumage and fl...
Helmeted Guineafowl
Numida meleagris
The Helmeted Guineafowl is nature's most stylish alarm system, decked out in charcoal-and-white polka dots and a stri...
Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant
Lophotriccus galeatus
A pint-sized marvel of the tropical canopy, the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant is famous for its spiky 'mohawk' crest and rest...
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
Affectionately known as the 'Grey Ghost' in its male form, the Hen Harrier is a spectral hunter of the open plains. W...
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
A secretive treasure of the American prairie, Henslow's Sparrow is a master of camouflage known for its olive-green h...
Hepatic Tanager
Piranga flava
A striking resident of the mountain pine-oak forests, the Hepatic Tanager is distinguished by its deep brick-red plum...
Herald Petrel
Pterodroma heraldica
A master of the southern winds, the Herald Petrel is a mysterious wanderer of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. Wi...
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
A champion of the forest floor, the Hermit Thrush is celebrated for its hauntingly beautiful song and resilient spiri...
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
A hidden gem of the Pacific evergreens, the Hermit Warbler dazzles with its brilliant yellow face and elusive canopy-...
Highland Guan
Penelopina nigra
A rare and striking resident of Central America's misty cloud forests, the Highland Guan is known for its glossy blac...
Himalayan Griffon
Gyps himalayensis
The Himalayan Griffon is a titan of the alpine skies, boasting a wingspan that can reach over ten feet. As the primar...
Hispaniolan Emerald
Riccordia swainsonii
A jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Emerald is a master of aerial acrobatics endemic to the island of Hispaniol...
Hispaniolan Mango
Anthracothorax dominicus
A velvet-chested jewel of the Caribbean, the Hispaniolan Mango is a striking endemic hummingbird that brings vibrant ...
Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Melanerpes hoffmannii
A colorful and energetic resident of Central American gardens, Hoffmann's Woodpecker is as famous for its 'zebra-back...
Holub's Golden-Weaver
Ploceus xanthops
A radiant resident of African wetlands and gardens, Holub's Golden-Weaver stands out with its sun-drenched plumage an...
Hooded Crow
Corvus cornix
Meet the 'Hoodie,' the two-toned genius of the corvid family. With their striking grey-and-black plumage and legendar...
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
With a spectacular fan-shaped crest and piercing yellow eyes, the Hooded Merganser is one of North America's most str...
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
The 'Palm Leaf Tailor' of the bird world, the Hooded Oriole brings a flash of tropical orange to suburban backyards. ...
Hooded Plover
Thinornis cucullatus
Meet the Hooded Plover, a resilient beach-dweller known for its striking black-and-white plumage and its determined s...
Hooded Vulture
Necrosyrtes monachus
The Hooded Vulture is Africa's scruffy and resilient neighborhood cleaner. Despite being critically endangered, this ...
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
With its radiant yellow face peering out from a dramatic black hood, this stunning songbird is a jewel of the forest ...
Hook-billed Kite
Chondrohierax uncinatus
With its distinctively oversized bill and striking white eyes, the Hook-billed Kite is the ultimate specialist of the...
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Transforming from sleek winter monochrome to a fiery-necked summer spectacle, the Horned Grebe is one of the most cha...
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
The Horned Lark is the ultimate minimalist of the bird world, thriving in the vast, open spaces that others find barr...
Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
Meet the 'Sea Parrot' of the North Pacific, a dapper diving bird famous for its vibrant bill and unique fleshy horns....
House Crow
Corvus splendens
Meet the House Crow, the clever 'grey-necked' urbanite of the bird world. Renowned for its sharp wit and social natur...
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
The House Finch is a cheerful, rosy-hued songbird that has mastered the art of living alongside humans. Known for its...
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
The House Sparrow is the world's most successful urban bird, a social and chirpy neighbor that has lived alongside hu...
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
A marathon migrant of the shorebird world, the Hudsonian Godwit is famous for its chestnut plumage and its epic 7,000...
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