Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Common Blue Mud-dauber Wasp
Chalybion californicum
A shimmering jewel of the insect world, the Common Blue Mud-dauber is a non-aggressive solitary wasp famous for its m...
Common Bluebottle
Graphium sarpedon
With a flash of electric turquoise against velvet black, the Common Bluebottle is a master of high-speed aerial acrob...
Common Blunt-headed Tree Snake
Imantodes cenchoa
Meet the ultimate acrobat of the night. With its oversized eyes and incredibly slender 'fiddle-string' body, the Comm...
Common Bonefish
Albula vulpes
Meet the 'Ghost of the Flats,' a shimmering silver speedster that masters the art of camouflage in the world's shallo...
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
The Common Bottlenose Dolphin is the ocean's most charismatic inhabitant, known for its intelligence, signature smile...
Common Bronzewing
Phaps chalcoptera
With wings that shimmer like polished metal and a soothing, rhythmic call, the Common Bronzewing is a jewel of the Au...
Common Brown Four-eyed Opossum
Metachirus myosuros
The Common Brown Four-eyed Opossum is a master of the midnight forest floor, recognizable by the twin white spots tha...
Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
A master of the skies and a frequent sight over farmland and forests, the Common Buzzard is Europe's most widespread ...
Common Cardinal Beetle
Pyrochroa serraticornis
The Common Cardinal Beetle is a vivid splash of scarlet in the early summer garden. Distinguished by its all-red head...
Common Carpet Moth
Epirrhoe alternata
The Common Carpet Moth is a beautifully intricate visitor to the nighttime garden, recognized by its striking monochr...
Common Cerulean
Jamides celeno
A fluttering gem of the Indomalayan tropics, the Common Cerulean delights observers with its milky-blue wings and int...
Common Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
With its slate-blue cap and rosy breast, the Common Chaffinch is a vibrant staple of the backyard landscape. Known fo...
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita
The Common Chiffchaff is the ultimate harbinger of spring, recognizable by its rhythmic song and energetic tail-flick...
Common Chlorospingus
Chlorospingus flavopectus
A lively, social leader of the highland cloud forests, the Common Chlorospingus is easily recognized by its signature...
Common Citronella Ant
Lasius claviger
Meet the subterranean farmer of the insect world. Common Citronella Ants are famous for their brilliant golden color ...
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Meet the speed demon of the American brush. Slender, lightning-fast, and possessing a gaze as keen as a hawk's, the C...
Common Cockchafer
Melolontha melolontha
Meet the 'Maybug,' a spectacular scarab beetle famous for its loud springtime buzz and impressive fan-like antennae. ...
Common Crane
Grus grus
A symbol of fidelity and longevity, the Common Crane is one of Europe’s most majestic spectacles. With its haunting b...
Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
The Common Cuckoo is the ultimate trickster of the bird world, famous for its iconic 'cu-coo' call and its daring bro...
Common Darter
Sympetrum striolatum
The Common Darter is the late-summer sentinel of the garden, a brilliant red or golden-brown dragonfly that loves to ...
Common Dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Meet the ocean's most acrobatic voyager, the Common Dolphin. Known for their stunning hourglass patterns and massive ...
Common Dwarf Mongoose
Helogale parvula
Africa's smallest carnivore is a social powerhouse that turns termite mounds into bustling miniature cities. These ch...
Common Eagle Ray
Myliobatis aquila
The Common Eagle Ray is the ocean's version of a soaring bird, gliding through coastal waters with effortless grace. ...
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
The hardest worker in your garden, the Common Eastern Bumble Bee is a fuzzy, friendly powerhouse of pollination. Easi...
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima
The Common Eider is the heavy-duty mariner of the bird world, famous for its incredibly warm down and its ability to ...
Common Eland
Tragelaphus oryx
Meet the Common Eland, a gentle giant of the African savanna that combines the power of a bull with the grace of an a...
Common European Yellowjacket
Vespula vulgaris
Meet the master architect of the backyard. The Common European Yellowjacket is a social powerhouse, building papery c...
Common Field Grasshopper
Chorthippus brunneus
The Common Field Grasshopper is the quintessential sound of summer. This master of camouflage is famous for its rhyth...
Common Firecrest
Regulus ignicapilla
Meet the Common Firecrest, a tiny, high-energy jewel of the European canopy. With its brilliant 'fire' crown and stri...
Common Flash
Rapala nissa
A metallic indigo marvel of the Himalayas, the Common Flash is a master of the 'hide and seek' game, alternating betw...
Common Four-clawed Gecko
Gehyra mutilata
Often called the 'Sugar Gecko' for its pale, sweet appearance, this delicate climber is a master of the night. Watch ...
Common Froghopper
Cercopis vulnerata
With its bold black-and-red 'racing livery,' the Common Froghopper is one of the most stylish insects in the backyard...
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
With its striking red facial shield and oversized neon-green feet, the Common Gallinule is the charismatic 'swamp chi...
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
The Common Garter Snake is North America's most familiar backyard reptile, recognizable by its racing stripes and gen...
Common Glass Shrimpeater
Probopyrus pandalicola
A master of internal disguise, the Common Glass Shrimpeater is a parasitic wonder that transforms the look of common ...
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
Often mistaken for a giant chipmunk, this colorful mountain-dweller is famous for its golden shoulders and bold perso...
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