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Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

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Gartered Violaceous Trogon
Birds

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

Gelada

Theropithecus gelada

Meet the 'Bleeding-Heart Monkey,' a unique grass-eating primate found only in the clouds of Ethiopia. Known for their...

Gemsbok
Mammals

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
Insects

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
Fish

Ghost Shiner

Paranotropis buchanani

A translucent wonder of North American waterways, the Ghost Shiner is a master of camouflage. This delicate, shimmeri...

Giant Anteater
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Insects

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
Fish

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
Birds

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
Birds

Giant Cowbird

Molothrus oryzivorus

The largest of the cowbirds, this iridescent Neotropical specialist is famous for its clever brood parasitism and str...

Giant Eland
Mammals

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
Fish

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
Mammals

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
Fish

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
Insects

Giant Ghost Shrimp

Neotrypaea gigas

The translucent 'architect of the tideflats,' Giant Ghost Shrimp are secretive engineers that build vast subterranean...

Giant Ground Pangolin
Mammals

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
Fish

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Fish

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
Fish

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
Fish

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
Fish

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
Fish

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
Insects

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
Insects

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Insects

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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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