Wildlife Species Library

Birds

European Bee-eater

Merops apiaster

The European Bee-eater is a living rainbow, a migratory masterpiece that brings a touch of the tropics to the Europea...

Mammals

European Bison

Bison bonasus

The European Bison is the continent's heaviest land animal and a majestic survivor of the ice age. Once extinct in th...

Fish

European Carp

Cyprinus carpio

The European Carp is one of the world's most successful and adaptable fish, known for its impressive size, golden-sca...

Amphibians

European Common Frog

Rana temporaria

The ultimate garden visitor, the European Common Frog is a master of disguise and a tireless gardener's ally, consumi...

Fish

European Conger

Conger conger

The European Conger is the undisputed heavyweight of the eel world, a muscular nocturnal predator that haunts the shi...

Fish

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

A master of transformation and a world-class traveler, the European Eel lives a secret life in our waterways. This cr...

Mammals

European Fallow Deer

Dama dama

With its iconic palmate antlers and elegant spotted coat, the European Fallow Deer is a majestic sight on any trail c...

Insects

European fire ant

Myrmica rubra

Fierce, social, and strikingly red, the European fire ant is a tiny powerhouse of the garden floor. While famous for ...

Insects

European Fruit Scale

Parthenolecanium corni

A common yet cryptic resident of North American orchards, the European Fruit Scale is a master of disguise. These sap...

Birds

European Golden-Plover

Pluvialis apricaria

A shimmering icon of the uplands, the European Golden-Plover transforms from a cryptic moorland nester into a dazzlin...

Birds

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

With its brilliant red face and golden-streaked wings, the European Goldfinch is a vibrant jewel of the backyard. Kno...

Birds

European Greenfinch

Chloris chloris

With its chunky build and flashes of lemon-yellow, the European Greenfinch is a cheerful mainstay of the garden bird ...

Birds

European Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

The European Herring Gull is a master of adaptation, equally at home on a wild Atlantic cliff as it is on a suburban ...

Birds

European Honey-buzzard

Pernis apivorus

Meet the forest's most specialized raptor, a bird of prey that ignores mice and rabbits in favor of underground wasp ...

Insects

European Hornet

Vespa crabro

The largest true hornet in the West, the European Hornet is a masterful architect and a unique nocturnal hunter that ...

Insects

European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

The European Paper Wasp is a master of suburban survival, known for its open-faced nests and striking yellow and blac...

Fish

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Strikingly striped and bold, the European Perch is a master of the underwater ambush. With its vibrant red fins and i...

Mammals

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

The ultimate ecosystem engineer of the backyard, the European Rabbit is as famous for its complex social warrens as i...

Insects

European Red Mite

Panonychus ulmi

Though tiny enough to fit on a pinhead, the European Red Mite is a vibrant, crimson powerhouse of the backyard ecosys...

Insects

European Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes nasicornis

A prehistoric-looking titan of the undergrowth, the European Rhinoceros Beetle is one of the most impressive insects ...

Birds

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

With its iconic red breast and soulful song, the European Robin is the quintessential garden companion. Famous for it...

Birds

European Roller

Coracias garrulus

A masterpiece of turquoise and cinnamon, the European Roller is one of the most colorful birds in the Northern Hemisp...

Insects

European Rose Chafer

Cetonia aurata

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the European Rose Chafer is a master of the sun. These iridescent pollinators are...

Birds

European Serin

Serinus serinus

The European Serin is the smallest finch in its range, a vibrant yellow spark that brings energy and a 'glassy' song ...

Birds

European Shag

Gulosus aristotelis

With their iridescent green plumage and striking emerald eyes, the European Shag is the sleekest diver of the rocky c...

Insects

European Stag Beetle

Lucanus cervus

The European Stag Beetle is the crown jewel of backyard insects, featuring the male's iconic antler-like mandibles. T...

Birds

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Master mimics with a 'starry' winter coat, European Starlings are the acrobats of the bird world. Whether performing ...

Birds

European Stonechat

Saxicola rubicola

With its vibrant orange breast and sharp 'clicking' call, the European Stonechat is a charismatic sentinel of the ope...

Mammals

European Water Vole

Arvicola amphibius

Meet the charming architect of the riverbank, often mistaken for a rat but possessing a much gentler nature. Discover...

Mammals

European Wildcat

Felis silvestris

The elusive 'Ghost of the Forest,' the European Wildcat is a master of disguise and solitude. Distinct from the commo...

Mammals

European Wood Mouse

Apodemus sylvaticus

With its oversized ears and soulful black eyes, the Wood Mouse is a master of the night. This agile jumper is one of ...

Birds

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

A stocky powerhouse of the finch family, the Evening Grosbeak dazzles with its massive ivory bill and bold golden plu...

Fish

Eyetail Bowfin

Amia ocellicauda

A prehistoric survivor with a striking 'eye' on its tail, the Eyetail Bowfin is a master of the North American shallo...