Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Northern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialis
The Northern Fulmar is the 'stiff-winged' sentinel of the sea, a hardy survivor that thrives in the windiest corners ...
Northern Fur Seal
Callorhinus ursinus
The Northern Fur Seal is the charismatic athlete of the North Pacific, known for its incredible migration and thick, ...
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Witness the spectacular power of the North Atlantic's largest seabird. From their 60-mph plunge dives to their elegan...
Northern Giant Petrel
Macronectes halli
The formidable 'vulture of the sea,' the Northern Giant Petrel is a master of the southern winds and a powerful prese...
Northern Gray-bellied Squirrel
Callosciurus caniceps
A silver-bellied acrobat of the Asian canopy, the Northern Gray-bellied Squirrel is a master of the treetops. From th...
Northern Grey-headed Sparrow
Passer griseus
The friendly and vocal Northern Grey-headed Sparrow is the quintessential garden companion across tropical Africa. Wi...
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
The 'Grey Ghost' of the grasslands, the Northern Harrier is a master of low-altitude acrobatics. With its distinctive...
Northern Hawk Owl
Surnia ulula
A daylight hunter with a hawk's silhouette and an owl's soul. With its striking barred belly and fearless gaze, the N...
Northern Hog Sucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Meet the 'vacuum cleaner' of the riverbed. With its unique concave head and powerful suction-cup lips, the Northern H...
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
A pint-sized powerhouse with a voice that fills the garden, the Northern House Wren is the ultimate backyard architec...
Northern King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
The undisputed king of the jungle floor, the Northern King Cobra is an intelligent, nest-building giant. As the world...
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
With its elegant wispy crest and shimmering emerald wings, the Northern Lapwing is a master of the meadows. Known for...
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
With its striking leopard-like spots and incredible leaping power, the Northern Leopard Frog is a jewel of the North ...
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
Often called the 'topographic turtle,' this master of the river is draped in a stunning pattern of golden map-like li...
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Meet the backyard's most talented vocal gymnast. The Northern Mockingbird doesn't just sing; it performs a curated pl...
Northern Montane Shrew
Sorex obscurus
A tiny, high-metabolism hunter of the mountain undergrowth, the Northern Montane Shrew is a master of the hidden worl...
Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo
Cabassous centralis
The Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo is a ghost of the tropical forest floor, recognized by its unique scale-less tail...
Northern Nutcracker
Nucifraga caryocatactes
The brilliant memory-master of the mountains, the Northern Nutcracker is a chocolate-brown marvel that can remember t...
Northern Olingo
Bassaricyon gabbii
Meet the ghost of the canopy—the Northern Olingo is a rare, agile relative of the raccoon that spends its life in the...
Northern Paper Wasp
Polistes fuscatus
Meet the garden’s most misunderstood architect. The Northern Paper Wasp is a master of facial recognition and a natur...
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
A tiny jewel of the treetops, the Northern Parula is famous for its rising buzzy trill and its unique habit of nestin...
Northern Pearl Dace
Margariscus nachtriebi
A hidden gem of northern waters, the Northern Pearl Dace thrives in the cool, quiet corners of bogs and beaver ponds....
Northern Pig-tailed Macaque
Macaca leonina
A social strategist of the Southeast Asian canopy, the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque is easily recognized by its 'pigta...
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Meet the 'Water Wolf,' a master of camouflage and the ultimate freshwater ambush hunter. With its torpedo-like body a...
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
The Northern Pintail is the epitome of waterfowl elegance, known for its slender neck and needle-like tail. This 'gre...
Northern Plain-Xenops
Xenops mexicanus
Meet the forest's tiny acrobat, a bird that spends its life prying secrets from the bark of tropical vines. With its ...
Northern Pocket Gopher
Thomomys talpoides
Meet the master tunneler of the North. The Northern Pocket Gopher is a secretive underground engineer that reshapes t...
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
Don't let the small size fool you—the Northern Pygmy-Owl is one of the most ferocious and active hunters in the fores...
Northern Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora
A secretive gem of the Pacific Northwest, the Northern Red-legged Frog is a master of camouflage known for its striki...
Northern Red Muntjac
Muntiacus vaginalis
Often heard before they are seen, the Northern Red Muntjac is a primitive and fascinating 'barking deer' that brings ...
Northern Redbelly Dace
Chrosomus eos
A miniature jewel of northern wetlands, the Northern Redbelly Dace is famous for the male's stunning transition into ...
Northern Right Whale Dolphin
Lissodelphis borealis
The only finless dolphin in the North Pacific, this sleek 'sea-serpent' of the deep is a master of high-speed acrobat...
Northern River Garfish
Zenarchopterus buffonis
The Northern River Garfish is a master of the water's surface, sporting a unique 'halfbeak' that helps it hunt with p...
Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi
The Northern Royal Albatross is a true titan of the sky, boasting one of the largest wingspans of any living bird. Wi...
Northern Sand Lance
Ammodytes dubius
The Northern Sand Lance is the 'ecological gold' of the Atlantic, a shimmering, burrowing fish that sustains everythi...
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
The tiny titan of the forest, the Northern Saw-whet Owl is a master of camouflage and a favorite among backyard birde...
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