Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Gartered Violaceous Trogon
Trogon caligatus
A flash of violet and gold in the tropical canopy, the Gartered Violaceous Trogon is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' h...
Gee's Golden Lutung
Trachypithecus geei
Glimmering like sunlight through the leaves, Gee's Golden Lutung is one of the rarest and most beautiful primates on ...
Gelada
Theropithecus gelada
Meet the 'Bleeding-Heart Monkey,' a unique grass-eating primate found only in the clouds of Ethiopia. Known for their...
Gemsbok
Oryx gazella
The Gemsbok is the crown jewel of the desert, a masterpiece of evolution designed to thrive in the world's most punis...
German Yellowjacket
Vespula germanica
The German Yellowjacket is a master of adaptation, thriving in the heart of our suburbs. These strikingly patterned s...
Ghost Shiner
Paranotropis buchanani
A translucent wonder of North American waterways, the Ghost Shiner is a master of camouflage. This delicate, shimmeri...
Giant Anteater
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
The giant anteater is nature's most specialized architect, featuring a two-foot tongue and claws strong enough to det...
Giant Armadillo
Priodontes maximus
The 'Ecosystem Engineer' of South America, the Giant Armadillo is a reclusive giant that shapes the wilderness with i...
Giant Bark Aphid
Longistigma caryae
Meet the giant of the aphid world, a master of bark-mimicry that forms bustling miniature cities on our most majestic...
Giant Boarfish
Paristiopterus labiosus
The Giant Boarfish is an architectural marvel of the ocean, featuring a stunning 'armored' head and a specialized tub...
Giant Conebill
Conirostrum binghami
A specialist of the high Andes, the Giant Conebill is an acrobatic master of the Polylepis forests, recognized by its...
Giant Cowbird
Molothrus oryzivorus
The largest of the cowbirds, this iridescent Neotropical specialist is famous for its clever brood parasitism and str...
Giant Eland
Tragelaphus derbianus
Meet the world's largest antelope, a spiraled-horn giant that roams the African savannas with surprising grace. Rare,...
Giant Electric Ray
Narcine entemedor
Meet the 'Intimidator' of the Pacific shallows—a master of camouflage that carries its own biological batteries. The ...
Giant Forest Hog
Hylochoerus meinertzhageni
Meet the 'Ghost of the Forest,' Africa's largest and most mysterious wild pig. With its massive size and shaggy black...
Giant Frogfish
Antennarius commerson
The ultimate master of disguise, the Giant Frogfish 'walks' along the ocean floor and uses a built-in fishing rod to ...
Giant Ghost Shrimp
Neotrypaea gigas
The translucent 'architect of the tideflats,' Giant Ghost Shrimp are secretive engineers that build vast subterranean...
Giant Ground Pangolin
Smutsia gigantea
The largest of all pangolin species, this 'scaly anteater' is a relic of prehistoric design. An endangered marvel of ...
Giant Guitarfish
Glaucostegus typus
A striking blend of shark and ray, the Giant Guitarfish is a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific shallows. This ...
Giant Hummingbird
Patagona gigas
The Giant Hummingbird is a true marvel of the Andes, standing as the largest hummingbird in the world with the wingsp...
Giant Kingfisher
Megaceryle maxima
The largest kingfisher on the African continent, this striking bird is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunting techniq...
Giant kokopu
Galaxias argenteus
The Giant kokopu is the undisputed heavyweight of New Zealand's freshwater world. A cryptic beauty with golden 'star-...
Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
The undisputed heavyweight of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Giant Moray is a master of stealth and power. This massive,...
Giant Oarfish
Regalecus glesne
Meet the real-life sea serpent: a shimmering, ribbon-like giant that haunts the ocean's twilight zone. Growing up to ...
Giant Sea Bass
Stereolepis gigas
The Giant Sea Bass is a gentle, curious titan of the California kelp forests. Once nearly extinct, these massive 'pup...
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
Meet the 'Gangster of the Ocean,' a powerful apex predator known for its incredible strength and the ability to snatc...
Giant Whitefly
Aleurodicus dugesii
A master of disguise and wax-work, the Giant Whitefly is an architectural marvel of the insect world. Famous for the ...
Giant Willow Aphid
Tuberolachnus salignus
Meet the giant of the aphid world. With its prehistoric appearance and unique 'shark fin' back, the Giant Willow Aphi...
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
The spirited architect of the desert, the Gila Woodpecker is as famous for its bold personality as it is for its icon...
Gilded Flicker
Colaptes chrysoides
The golden-winged architect of the Sonoran Desert, the Gilded Flicker is a striking woodpecker that makes its home in...
Gilded Hummingbird
Hylocharis chrysura
With its shimmering bronze-green feathers and striking coral-red bill, the Gilded Hummingbird is a jewel of South Ame...
Gilt-edged Tanager
Tangara cyanoventris
A shimmering jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, the Gilt-edged Tanager captivates with its brilliant golden plum...
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
Homalodisca vitripennis
A large and distinctive leafhopper, the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter is famous for its transparent wings and its specia...
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
The Glaucous Gull is a ghostly titan of the north, ruling the Arctic skies with its massive wingspan and distinctive ...
Glaucous Macaw
Anodorhynchus glaucus
A turquoise ghost of the South American rivers, the Glaucous Macaw is a majestic parrot that remains one of the world...
Glaucous Tanager
Thraupis glaucocolpa
A shimmering pale-blue gem of the northern South American lowlands, the Glaucous Tanager is a social and vocal visito...
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