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 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 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...
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Meet the 'Whistler' of the waterways, a striking diving duck known for its bright yellow eyes and remarkable underwat...
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
With their piercing yellow eyes and shimmering iridescent plumage, Common Grackles are the bold characters of the bac...
Common Grasshopper Warbler
Locustella naevia
A master of disguise and mimicry, the Common Grasshopper Warbler is more often heard than seen. Its unique mechanical...
Common Green Grasshopper
Omocestus viridulus
A vibrant icon of the summer meadow, the Common Green Grasshopper is famous for its long, ticking song and striking e...
Common Green June Beetle
Cotinis nitida
A shimmering jewel of the summer sky, the Common Green June Beetle is famous for its velvet-green shell and its clums...
Common Green Leafhopper
Hortensia similis
Meet the emerald acrobat of your lawn. The Common Green Leafhopper is a vibrant, wedge-shaped marvel known for its ge...
Common Greenshank
Tringa nebularia
A tall, elegant wader known for its striking green legs and slightly upturned bill, the Common Greenshank is a master...
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
The Common Ground Dove is North America's smallest dove, a charming ground-dweller known for its sparrow-like size an...
Common Guava Blue
Virachola isocrates
A striking violet butterfly often found dancing around backyard fruit trees, the Common Guava Blue is a master of the...
Common Guitarfish
Rhinobatos rhinobatos
Meet the 'Shovelnose' of the shallows. The Common Guitarfish is a fascinating bridge between sharks and rays, hiding ...
Common Gull
Larus canus
Elegant, intelligent, and deceptively gentle-looking, the Common Gull is a master of adaptation. From coastal cliffs ...
Common Halfbeak
Hyporhamphus unifasciatus
A master of the ocean's surface, the Common Halfbeak is easily identified by its needle-like lower jaw and shimmering...
Common Hardyhead
Atherinomorus vaigiensis
A shimmering sentinel of the shallows, the Common Hardyhead moves in dazzling, synchronized schools across the Indo-P...
Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx varius
Famed for its piercing 'brain-fever' call and its incredible resemblance to a hawk, this clever cuckoo is a fascinati...
Common Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
The Common Hippopotamus is a heavyweight of the African waterways, spending its days in social pods and its nights 'm...
Common Hoopoe
Upupa epops
With its majestic crown and zebra-striped wings, the Common Hoopoe looks like it stepped out of an ancient myth. This...
Common Imperial
Cheritra freja
Adorned with cascading white streamers, the Common Imperial is one of the most regal sights in the Asian tropics. Thi...
Common Jay
Graphium doson
A restless traveler of the Asian tropics, the Common Jay dazzles with its semi-transparent blue wings and lightning-f...
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