Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
The Guanay Cormorant is the undisputed 'King of Guano,' a sleek, tuxedoed diver that thrives in the crashing waves of...
Guatemalan Tyrannulet
Zimmerius vilissimus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the Central American highlands, the Guatemalan Tyrannulet is a master of the canopy. Known...
Guayaquil Woodpecker
Campephilus gayaquilensis
A striking specialist of the Tumbesian forests, the Guayaquil Woodpecker is famous for its vibrant red crest and thun...
Guianan Violaceous Trogon
Trogon violaceus
Decked in shimmering violet and gold, the Guianan Violaceous Trogon is a crown jewel of the tropical canopy. A quiet ...
Guinea Paper Wasp
Polistes exclamans
A master architect of the insect world, the Guinea Paper Wasp is a vibrant, beneficial gardener that provides natural...
Gulf Coast Toad
Incilius nebulifer
A rugged survivor of the Southern landscape, the Gulf Coast Toad is a common garden visitor known for its striking st...
Gulf Menhaden
Brevoortia patronus
Often called 'the most important fish in the sea,' the Gulf Menhaden is a shimmering silver link in the marine food w...
Gulf Smooth-hound
Mustelus sinusmexicanus
A sleek and shy resident of the Gulf's sandy floor, the Gulf Smooth-hound is a master of the subtidal world. This spe...
Gummy Shark
Mustelus antarcticus
The Gummy Shark is the gentle 'vacuum cleaner' of the Australian seafloor, known for its distinctive white spots and ...
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Cynomys gunnisoni
Meet the most sophisticated linguist of the American Southwest. The Gunnison's Prairie Dog is a social architect of t...
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
The guppy is nature's most resilient 'rainbow fish,' a tiny powerhouse of color and activity that has conquered tropi...
Guttural Toad
Sclerophrys gutturalis
Meet the Guttural Toad, the charismatic nighttime guardian of African gardens. Known for its deep snoring call and bo...
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