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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Insects

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
Amphibians

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
Fish

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
Fish

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
Fish

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
Mammals

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
Fish

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
Amphibians

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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