Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Eared Quetzal
Euptilotis neoxenus
A hidden gem of the mountain canyons, the Eared Quetzal dazzles with its emerald back and brilliant red breast. This ...
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Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
A flash of brilliant azure in the garden, the Eastern Bluebird is a symbol of spring and one of North America's most ...
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Eastern Bonelli's Warbler
Phylloscopus orientalis
A hidden gem of the Balkan woodlands, the Eastern Bonelli's Warbler is a master of the canopy. With its silky white p...
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Eastern Chanting-Goshawk
Melierax poliopterus
With its striking orange legs and melodic morning whistle, the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk is the elegant sentinel of th...
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Eastern Crested Guineafowl
Guttera pucherani
With its wild 'mop-top' of curly black feathers and striking blue face, the Eastern Crested Guineafowl is the punk-ro...
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Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Meet the 'tyrant' of the backyard—a sleek, monochromatic flycatcher known for its fearless attitude and remarkable ae...
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Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
With its brilliant yellow breast and melodic, flute-like song, the Eastern Meadowlark is the golden crown of the Amer...
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Eastern Orphean Warbler
Curruca crassirostris
With its piercing gaze and sophisticated song, the Eastern Orphean Warbler is a highlight of the Mediterranean summer...
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Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
The Eastern Phoebe is a friendly, tail-wagging flycatcher that marks the arrival of spring. Known for its habit of ne...
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Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
The ultimate backyard ghost, the Eastern Screech-Owl blends perfectly into the bark of your favorite oak tree. Small ...
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Eastern Subalpine Warbler
Curruca cantillans
A Mediterranean jewel, the Eastern Subalpine Warbler is a master of disguise in the thickets. With its striking white...
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Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
With their striking 'drink-your-tea' song and bold rufous-sided plumage, Eastern Towhees are the charismatic giants o...
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
A subtle master of the forest canopy, the Eastern Wood-Pewee is famous for its haunting, namesake whistle that echoes...
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Ecuadorian Trogon
Trogon mesurus
A vibrant gem of the Tumbesian forests, the Ecuadorian Trogon dazzles with its golden belly and steady, stoic gaze. T...
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Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
With its striking chocolate-brown eye patches and regal posture, the Egyptian Goose is a captivating sight in both wi...
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Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
Known as the 'Pharaoh’s Chicken,' the Egyptian Vulture is a remarkable tool-using raptor with striking white plumage ...
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Elegant Euphonia
Chlorophonia elegantissima
Adorned with a striking sky-blue hood and rich golden plumage, the Elegant Euphonia is a jewel of the Central America...
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Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
With its striking orange bill and shaggy black crest, the Elegant Tern is a true icon of the Pacific coastline. Known...
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Elegant Trogon
Trogon elegans
With its iridescent green plumage and startling red belly, the Elegant Trogon is a tropical masterpiece that graces t...
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Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi
The Elf Owl is the world's smallest owl, a sparrow-sized desert specialist that makes its home in the hollows of gian...
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Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove
Turtur chalcospilos
A gem of the African bush, the Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove is famous for its mournful, rhythmic call and the shimmering...
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Emerald Tanager
Tangara florida
A jewel of the tropical canopy, the Emerald Tanager glows with a brilliance that defies description. With its neon-gr...
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Empress Brilliant
Heliodoxa imperatrix
A crown jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Empress Brilliant is a large, striking hummingbird known for its shimm...
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Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae
Australia's tallest native bird is a wonder of the outback, known for its powerful legs, inquisitive nature, and incr...
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Epaulet Oriole
Icterus cayanensis
With its sleek jet-black plumage and brilliant golden shoulders, the Epaulet Oriole is a master of contrast in the So...
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Eurasian Bittern
Botaurus stellaris
A master of camouflage hidden within the golden reeds, the Eurasian Bittern is a secretive marvel of the wetlands. Kn...
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Eurasian Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
With its soulful, fluting song and stylish 'skull cap,' the Eurasian Blackcap is the crown jewel of the European gard...
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Eurasian Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
Admired for its vibrant rose-red breast and distinctive jet-black cap, the Eurasian Bullfinch is a crown jewel of the...
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Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
A graceful and highly adaptable visitor, the Eurasian Collared-Dove is instantly recognizable by its soothing coo and...
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Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
Recognizable by its coal-black plumage and stark white 'shield,' the Eurasian Coot is a feisty and fascinating waterb...
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Eurasian Curlew
Numenius arquata
The Eurasian Curlew is the undisputed monarch of the marshlands, instantly recognizable by its elegant, scimitar-shap...
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Eurasian Goshawk
Astur gentilis
The Eurasian Goshawk is the 'phantom of the forest,' a master of high-speed aerial maneuvers and stealthy ambushes. D...
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Eurasian Griffon
Gyps fulvus
The Eurasian Griffon is a majestic master of the mountain thermals, boasting a wingspan that can reach nearly nine fe...
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Eurasian Hobby
Falco subbuteo
The Eurasian Hobby is a master of the summer skies, a sleek and slender falcon known for its incredible aerial acroba...
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Eurasian Jackdaw
Coloeus monedula
The Eurasian Jackdaw is the dapper, silver-eyed intellectual of the corvid family. Known for their complex social liv...
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Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandarius
With its signature electric blue wing patches and raspy call, the Eurasian Jay is the most colorful member of the cro...
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