Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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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 Scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes hirsutus
The Hairy Scorpionfish is the ultimate master of reef camouflage, covered in delicate skin filaments that help it van...
Hairy-tailed Mole
Parascalops breweri
A hidden master of the Appalachian soil, the Hairy-tailed Mole is identified by its uniquely fuzzy tail and industrio...
Hairy Wood Ant
Formica lugubris
Meet the upland forest's most industrious engineers. The Hairy Wood Ant builds sprawling thatched metropolises and de...
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
A powerful excavator of the forest, the Hairy Woodpecker is a striking visitor known for its bold patterns and rhythm...
Halavi's Guitarfish
Glaucostegus halavi
A master of disguise that bridges the world between sharks and rays. Often called the 'Halavi Shark-Ray,' this critic...
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...
Haller's Round Ray
Urobatis halleri
A master of the 'stingray shuffle,' this circular seafloor dweller is the most common ray encountered along the sunny...
Halloween Pennant
Celithemis eponina
With its striking orange-and-black wings and butterfly-like flight, the Halloween Pennant is a crown jewel of the sum...
Hamadryas Baboon
Papio hamadryas
The 'Sacred Baboon' of ancient Egypt, known for its silver mane and complex desert dynasties. Discover the primate th...
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....
Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
The Harbor Seal is the ultimate coastal watcher, known for its dappled coat and soulful eyes. Often found lounging on...
Harbour Porpoise
Phocoena phocoena
The Harbour Porpoise is the shy, 'puffing pig' of the coastal world, known for its small size and elusive nature. Oft...
Hardwood Stump Borer
Mallodon dasystomus
A titan of the backyard woodpile, the Hardwood Stump Borer is a glossy, heavy-bodied beetle famous for its massive ma...
Harp Seal
Pagophilus groenlandicus
The Harp Seal is the ultimate icon of the Arctic, famous for its striking saddleback markings and snowy-white pups. T...
Harris' Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus harrisii
A master of desert survival, the Harris' Antelope Squirrel thrives in the heat of the Sonoran Desert. With its striki...
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...
Hartebeest
Alcelaphus buselaphus
With their remarkably long faces and high-shouldered silhouettes, the Hartebeest is one of Africa’s most distinctive ...
Harvey's Duiker
Cephalophorus harveyi
A flash of chestnut in the forest shadows, Harvey's Duiker is a master of the African undergrowth. This elegant, smal...
Hauxwell's Thrush
Turdus hauxwelli
A secretive songbird of the Amazonian understory, Hauxwell's Thrush is celebrated for its warm, earthy plumage and fl...
Heath Grasshopper
Chorthippus vagans
A master of camouflage in the sun-drenched heath, the Heath Grasshopper is a rare gem of the late summer. Known for i...
Heath Spittlebug
Clastoptera saintcyri
Look closely at the stems of your berry bushes and you might find a cluster of tiny bubbles—the secret fortress of th...
Heaviside's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
The Heaviside's Dolphin is a rare, small cetacean found only in the cold waters of southwest Africa. Known for its pl...
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...
Hemispherical Scale
Saissetia coffeae
Resembling tiny, polished mahogany helmets, the Hemispherical Scale is a master of the stationary life. These glossy ...
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Adelges tsugae
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid may be tiny, but its impact on our forests is monumental. Identifiable by the white, cotto...
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-...
Hewitt's Red Rockhare
Pronolagus saundersiae
A master of the mountain peaks, Hewitt's Red Rockhare is a shy but striking inhabitant of the Southern African crags....
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