Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Speckled Tanager
Ixothraupis guttata
A masterpiece of nature's pointillism, the Speckled Tanager is a vibrant green gem of the tropical canopy. These soci...
Spectacled Parrotlet
Forpus conspicillatus
The Spectacled Parrotlet is a pint-sized powerhouse of color and personality, famous for the brilliant blue 'glasses'...
Spectacled Petrel
Procellaria conspicillata
A rare gem of the South Atlantic, the Spectacled Petrel is named for the striking white bands that circle its eyes. N...
Spectacled Thrush
Turdus nudigenis
With its striking orange-yellow 'spectacles' and a song that rivals the finest musicians, the Spectacled Thrush is a ...
Spectacled Weaver
Ploceus ocularis
With its distinctive black 'spectacles' and piercing pale eyes, the Spectacled Weaver is a master architect of the Af...
Speke's Weaver
Ploceus spekei
The Speke's Weaver is a vibrant, golden-hued architect of the East African savanna, famous for its elaborate woven ne...
Spinifex Pigeon
Geophaps plumifera
Meet the 'miniature punk' of the Australian outback. With its striking upright crest and vibrant cinnamon plumage, th...
Spix's Guan
Penelope jacquacu
The iconic 'forest turkey' of the Amazon, Spix's Guan is a master of the canopy known for its striking red throat and...
Spix's Macaw
Cyanopsitta spixii
The Spix's Macaw is a symbol of hope and persistence, recently returned to the Brazilian wild after being extinct in ...
Spot-breasted Ibis
Bostrychia rara
A 'ghost' of the African tropical forest, the Spot-breasted Ibis is a master of camouflage and stealth. With its irid...
Spot-crowned Woodcreeper
Lepidocolaptes affinis
A master of the vertical climb, the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper is the high-altitude specialist of the Middle American c...
Spot-throated Hummingbird
Thaumasius taczanowskii
A Peruvian endemic with a charmingly freckled throat, the Spot-throated Hummingbird is a master of the dry Andean val...
Spotted Barbtail
Premnoplex brunnescens
A secretive gem of the Andean mist, the Spotted Barbtail is a master of the mossy understory. With its unique spiny t...
Spotted Dove
Spilopelia chinensis
With its delicate checkered 'pearl neck' and peaceful coo, the Spotted Dove is a charming visitor to any garden. Thes...
Spotted Eagle-Owl
Bubo africanus
With its iconic ear tufts and piercing yellow gaze, the Spotted Eagle-Owl is the ultimate nocturnal guardian of the g...
Spotted Harrier
Circus assimilis
The Spotted Harrier is an elegant low-altitude specialist, easily recognized by its 'smoke-grey' wings and striking c...
Spotted Owl
Strix occidentalis
The Spotted Owl is the silent guardian of the West's ancient forests. With its iconic dark eyes and intricate spotted...
Spotted Redshank
Tringa erythropus
An elegant traveler of the wetlands, the Spotted Redshank is famous for its dramatic charcoal-black breeding plumage ...
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
The Spotted Sandpiper is the energetic 'teeter-totter' of the shoreline. Known for its rhythmic tail-bobbing and uniq...
Spotted Tanager
Ixothraupis punctata
Dressed in a shimmering coat of turquoise and jet-black speckles, the Spotted Tanager is one of the most exquisite ge...
Spotted Tody-Flycatcher
Todirostrum maculatum
A tiny dynamo of the tropical canopy, the Spotted Tody-Flycatcher is easily recognized by its heavy breast streaks an...
Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus
With its striking red eyes and rhythmic 'double-scratch' hop, the Spotted Towhee is the flashy, secretive star of the...
Sprague's Pipit
Anthus spragueii
A master of the open skies and hidden grasses, Sprague's Pipit is the elusive ghost of the North American prairie, kn...
Spur-winged Lapwing
Vanellus spinosus
Meet the bold sentinel of the shoreline. With its high-contrast plumage and fearless attitude, the Spur-winged Lapwin...
Squacco Heron
Ardeola ralloides
A secretive master of camouflage, the Squacco Heron is a golden-brown wetland dweller that reveals a flash of brillia...
Squatter Pigeon
Geophaps scripta
Meet the 'scribble-faced' ground dweller of the Australian bush. Famous for their calm nature and striking facial pat...
Steely-vented Hummingbird
Saucerottia saucerottei
A feisty emerald of the Andes and beyond, the Steely-vented Hummingbird brings a flash of brilliant green and a bold ...
Stejneger's Petrel
Pterodroma longirostris
A phantom of the high seas, Stejneger's Petrel is a master of the Pacific winds. Known for its striking wing patterns...
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Meet the bold, blue-blooded intelligence of the Western woods. With their striking charcoal crests and clever persona...
Steller's Sea-Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
With a massive golden beak and a wingspan that commands the northern skies, the Steller's Sea-Eagle is the undisputed...
Steppe Eagle
Aquila nipalensis
A majestic master of the open plains, the Steppe Eagle is one of the world's most impressive migratory raptors. Known...
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
An elegant wader with a penchant for deep water, the Stilt Sandpiper is a master of the mudflats. Its long, greenish ...
Straight-billed Woodcreeper
Dendroplex picus
A master of the vertical climb, the Straight-billed Woodcreeper is an adaptable insect-hunter found from coastal mang...
Straw-necked Ibis
Threskiornis spinicollis
With their shimmering iridescent wings and unique 'straw' collar, the Straw-necked Ibis is a striking sight in any ba...
Streak-headed Woodcreeper
Lepidocolaptes souleyetii
A master of camouflage and vertical movement, the Streak-headed Woodcreeper is a frequent visitor to forest edges and...
Streaked Flycatcher
Myiodynastes maculatus
A bold master of the aerial hunt, the Streaked Flycatcher is a vocal and charismatic visitor to backyards across the ...
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