Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Little Owl
Athene noctua
The Little Owl is the pint-sized 'Owl of Athena,' a fierce and charismatic bird often seen sunbathing on fence posts ...
Little Pied Cormorant
Microcarbo melanoleucos
The Little Pied Cormorant is a charming, yellow-billed diver as comfortable in an urban garden as it is on a rugged c...
Little Red Flying-fox
Pteropus scapulatus
Meet Australia’s smallest megabat, the Little Red Flying-fox. A nomadic nectar-lover known for its stunning ginger fu...
Little Ringed Plover
Thinornis dubius
A pint-sized powerhouse of the riverbanks, the Little Ringed Plover is best known for its vivid yellow 'goggles' and ...
Little Stint
Calidris minuta
Meet the mighty traveler in a tiny package. The Little Stint is one of the world's smallest wading birds, undertaking...
Little Tern
Sternula albifrons
The Little Tern is a tiny but mighty coastal acrobat, famous for its dramatic plunge-dives and striking yellow bill. ...
Little Tunny
Euthynnus alletteratus
The speed demon of the Atlantic coast, the Little Tunny is a master of the high-speed chase. With its stunning 'worm-...
Little Woodpecker
Veniliornis passerinus
The Little Woodpecker is a pint-sized powerhouse of the South American canopy, easily recognized by its olive-green p...
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Meet the 'butcherbird,' a masked hunter that uses thorns as tools. The Loggerhead Shrike is a master of the open fiel...
Long-banded Silverline
Cigaritis lohita
A shimmering jewel of the garden, the Long-banded Silverline dazzles with metallic markings and clever mimicry that p...
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Meet the 'Sicklebird,' a master of the North American prairie and coastline boasting a bill that seems to go on forev...
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
A master of the marshes, the Long-billed Dowitcher is easily recognized by its rapid 'sewing machine' feeding style a...
Long-billed Starthroat
Heliomaster longirostris
With its exceptionally long bill and shimmering violet crown, the Long-billed Starthroat is a crown jewel of tropical...
Long-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma longirostre
A resident of the sun-drenched thorny scrub, the Long-billed Thrasher is a charismatic songster with a piercing gaze....
Long Dash
Limochores mystic
A vibrant summer visitor, the Long Dash skipper is a master of high-speed maneuvers and golden-orange hues. Look for ...
Long-eared Owl
Asio otus
With its striking orange eyes and dramatic feather 'ears,' the Long-eared Owl is the phantom of the forest edge. Mast...
Long-finned Pilot Whale
Globicephala melas
A social masterpiece of the deep, the Long-finned Pilot Whale is easily identified by its bulbous 'pothead' and incre...
Long-nosed Fur Seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
Master of the rugged southern coastlines, the Long-nosed Fur Seal is a testament to conservation success. With its el...
Long-tailed Jaeger
Stercorarius longicaudus
The Long-tailed Jaeger is the graceful acrobat of the Arctic skies, famous for its incredible migration and stunning,...
Long-tailed Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
The Long-tailed Macaque is Southeast Asia's most resilient primate, a clever acrobat that navigates both the high can...
Long-tailed Meadowlark
Leistes loyca
Boasting a brilliant scarlet breast and a flute-like song, the Long-tailed Meadowlark is a vibrant highlight of the P...
long-tailed mealybug
Pseudococcus longispinus
The long-tailed mealybug is a master of waxy armor, recognizable by the elegant, thread-like filaments that trail beh...
Long-tailed Mockingbird
Mimus longicaudatus
A master mimic with a flair for the dramatic, the Long-tailed Mockingbird is the vocal heart of the South American dr...
Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus
A shimmering jewel of the backyard, the Long-tailed Skipper dazzles with its iridescent blue body and elegant, traili...
Long-tailed Vole
Microtus longicaudus
With a tail nearly as long as its body, the long-tailed vole is the mountain-climbing acrobat of the vole world. This...
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
Meet the Long-tailed Weasel, a bold and agile hunter that packs a massive personality into a slender, tube-shaped fra...
Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
The Long-toed Stint is a diminutive traveler that journeys from the Siberian tundra to the tropical wetlands of Asia....
Long-winged Conehead
Conocephalus fuscus
A master of the summer meadows, the Long-winged Conehead is easily recognized by its pointed profile and vibrant gree...
Longfin Damselfish
Stegastes diencaeus
The Longfin Damselfish is the reef's dedicated gardener, famous for cultivating algae lawns and even domesticating it...
Longfin Halfbeak
Hemiramphus saltator
A master of the ocean's surface, the Longfin Halfbeak is famous for its spear-like jaw and its ability to skip across...
Longfin Mako
Isurus paucus
Meet the Longfin Mako, the elusive, deep-sea cousin of the world's fastest shark. With its striking long fins and lar...
Longfin Smelt
Spirinchus thaleichthys
A shimmering silver resident of Pacific estuaries, the Longfin Smelt is a vital indicator of our coastal ecosystem's ...
Longfinned Triplefin
Ruanoho decemdigitatus
An endemic treasure of the New Zealand coast, the Longfinned Triplefin is a master of camouflage that 'hops' across t...
Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
A miniature marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray is an acrobatic filter feeder that 'flies' thr...
Longjaw Mackerel
Rastrelliger kanagurta
A flash of silver in the tropical surf, the Longjaw Mackerel is a fast-moving marvel of the Indo-Pacific. Known for i...
Longlure Frogfish
Antennarius multiocellatus
Meet the Atlantic's most patient angler, a fish that 'walks' on its fins and uses a built-in lure to hunt. The Longlu...
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