Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Namaqua Dove
Oena capensis
The Namaqua Dove is a tiny, long-tailed desert gem known for the male's striking black mask and incredible flying spe...
Namaqua Sandgrouse
Pterocles namaqua
The Namaqua Sandgrouse is a master of desert survival, known for its incredible ability to carry water in its feather...
Namib Giant Ground Gecko
Chondrodactylus angulifer
A master of the desert sands, the Namib Giant Ground Gecko is a robust, nocturnal lizard known for its striking bande...
Namib Sand Gecko
Pachydactylus rangei
Meet the 'Ghost of the Dunes,' a translucent marvel that licks the morning fog to survive. With its unique webbed fee...
Nanday Parakeet
Aratinga nenday
With its striking black mask and vibrant green plumage, the Nanday Parakeet is a charismatic visitor to backyard feed...
Nankeen Kestrel
Falco cenchroides
The Nankeen Kestrel is Australia's master of the stationary flight. With its cinnamon plumage and piercing gaze, this...
Napo Sabrewing
Campylopterus villaviscensio
A rare gem of the Andean foothills, the Napo Sabrewing captivates with its brilliant violet crown and majestic, power...
Narrow Sawfish
Anoxypristis cuspidata
Meet the ocean's most unique craftsman, a shark-like ray equipped with a tooth-lined 'saw' used for hunting in the tr...
Narrowfin Smooth-hound
Mustelus norrisi
A sleek and slender specialist of the Atlantic shelf, the Narrowfin Smooth-hound is a harmless 'houndshark' known for...
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
A splash of morning sunlight in the undergrowth, the Nashville Warbler is a tiny dynamo defined by its sharp gray hoo...
Nassau Grouper
Epinephelus striatus
A friendly and inquisitive resident of the Caribbean, the Nassau Grouper is a master of camouflage and a vital indica...
Natal Red Rockhare
Pronolagus crassicaudatus
A specialist of the Southern African highlands, the Natal Red Rockhare is a reclusive beauty with a vibrant rufous co...
Natterjack Toad
Epidalea calamita
Discover the 'Running Toad,' a rare and charismatic amphibian famous for its vibrant yellow racing stripe and incredi...
Nazca Booby
Sula granti
Master of the volcanic cliffs and high-speed ocean dives, the Nazca Booby is the masked icon of the Galápagos. With i...
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
The Nelson's Sparrow is a master of disguise, painted in rich autumnal oranges and soft grays to blend perfectly with...
Neon Damselfish
Pomacentrus coelestis
Experience the vibrant flash of the ocean's most electric blue resident. The Neon Damselfish brings a spark of tropic...
Neon Skimmer
Libellula croceipennis
With its electrifying red body that looks almost battery-powered, the Neon Skimmer is the crown jewel of southwestern...
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
The Neotropic Cormorant is a sleek, long-tailed diver that brings a touch of the tropics to backyards across the Amer...
Nevada Bumble Bee
Bombus nevadensis
Meet the golden giant of the West. The Nevada Bumble Bee is a robust, hardworking pollinator that brings a flash of b...
New England Cottontail
Sylvilagus transitionalis
The New England Cottontail is the Northeast's original brush-dweller, a master of the thicket that thrives in the den...
New Jersey Chorus Frog
Pseudacris kalmi
The New Jersey Chorus Frog is the tiny, striped herald of spring, famous for a call that sounds like a plastic comb. ...
New Zealand Longfin Eel
Anguilla dieffenbachii
A majestic giant of New Zealand's waterways, the Longfin Eel is a mysterious predator that can live for over a centur...
New Zealand Plover
Anarhynchus obscurus
A resilient icon of the New Zealand coastline, the New Zealand Plover is a master of camouflage and a devoted guardia...
Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
The undisputed king of the African waterways, the Nile Crocodile is a living relic of the dinosaur age. Witness the p...
Nilgiri Langur
Semnopithecus johnii
Meet the 'Ghost of the Sholas,' a striking black-furred primate with a golden crown found only in the mist-covered mo...
Noble Chafer
Gnorimus nobilis
A rare and shimmering emerald of the insect world, the Noble Chafer is a prized find for any nature enthusiast. This ...
Noble Scoliid Wasp
Scolia nobilitata
A striking native wasp with golden spots and iridescent wings, the Noble Scoliid Wasp is a peaceful garden guardian. ...
Nocturnal Curassow
Nothocrax urumutum
A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the Nocturnal Curassow is one of the world's most mysterious ...
Nomad
Sympetrum fonscolombii
True to its name, the Nomad is a world traveler that brings a splash of scarlet to backyards across the globe. With i...
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
A breathtaking emerald of the night, the Luna Moth is a short-lived wonder of the backyard world. With its long flowi...
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
The North American Porcupine is a slow-moving, quill-covered marvel of the forest that often goes unnoticed until it'...
North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
Playful, sleek, and exceptionally smart, the North American River Otter is a crown jewel of backyard wildlife sightin...
Northeastern Silky Anteater
Cyclopes didactylus
Meet the 'golden ghost' of the canopy—the world's smallest anteater. Shimmering and elusive, the Northeastern Silky A...
Northern Anchovy
Engraulis mordax
The shimmering silver engine of the Pacific ecosystem. These tiny but mighty schooling fish are the vital link betwee...
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Camptostoma imberbe
Meet the tiny, energetic master of the thicket. Though small and subtly colored, the Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet is...
Northern Bluet
Enallagma annexum
A masterpiece of biological engineering in miniature, the Northern Bluet dazzles with its electric blue segments and ...
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