Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Eurasian Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
The Eurasian Kestrel is a master of the air, famous for its ability to hover perfectly still while hunting. This char...
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Eurasian Linnet
Linaria cannabina
A social finch with a song as bright as its plumage, the Eurasian Linnet is a delight of the open countryside. Watch ...
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Eurasian Magpie
Pica pica
The Eurasian Magpie is the intelligent, iridescent jewel of the backyard. Known for their striking monochrome plumage...
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Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegus
With its neon-orange bill and dapper black-and-white tuxedo, the Eurasian Oystercatcher is a bold and noisy highlight...
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Eurasian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium passerinum
The Eurasian Pygmy-Owl may be small enough to fit in your palm, but it is a fierce and fearless hunter of the norther...
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Eurasian Scops-Owl
Otus scops
A tiny master of camouflage with a hauntingly beautiful call, the Eurasian Scops-Owl is a hidden gem of the nocturnal...
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Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
A vibrant, acrobatic finch that brings a splash of yellow to winter gardens. Known for its social nature and love of ...
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Eurasian Skylark
Alauda arvensis
Famous for its soaring, melodic song and humble brown plumage, the Eurasian Skylark is the quintessential bird of the...
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Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
The ghost of the garden, the Eurasian Sparrowhawk is a lightning-fast predator that turns every backyard into a high-...
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Eurasian Spoonbill
Platalea leucorodia
With its iconic spatula-shaped bill and elegant white plumage, the Eurasian Spoonbill is one of the most distinctive ...
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Eurasian Stone-curlew
Burhinus oedicnemus
With its piercing yellow eyes and a cry that haunts the moonlit heath, the Eurasian Stone-curlew is a ghost of the dr...
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Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
A dapper little visitor with a signature black cheek patch and a rich chestnut crown. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is a ...
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Eurasian Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
Meet the globe-trotting shorebird with a curved bill and a wandering spirit. From the arctic tundra to tropical mangr...
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Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
With his dapper chestnut head and glowing yellow crown, the Eurasian Wigeon is the most musical guest in the winter w...
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Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
The Eurasian Wren is a pocket-sized powerhouse, known for its remarkably loud song and its habit of scurrying through...
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Eurasian Wryneck
Jynx torquilla
The Eurasian Wryneck is a cryptic wonder of the bird world, famous for its snake-like neck movements and intricate, b...
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European Bee-eater
Merops apiaster
The European Bee-eater is a living rainbow, a migratory masterpiece that brings a touch of the tropics to the Europea...
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European Golden-Plover
Pluvialis apricaria
A shimmering icon of the uplands, the European Golden-Plover transforms from a cryptic moorland nester into a dazzlin...
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European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
With its brilliant red face and golden-streaked wings, the European Goldfinch is a vibrant jewel of the backyard. Kno...
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European Greenfinch
Chloris chloris
With its chunky build and flashes of lemon-yellow, the European Greenfinch is a cheerful mainstay of the garden bird ...
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European Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
The European Herring Gull is a master of adaptation, equally at home on a wild Atlantic cliff as it is on a suburban ...
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European Honey-buzzard
Pernis apivorus
Meet the forest's most specialized raptor, a bird of prey that ignores mice and rabbits in favor of underground wasp ...
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European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
With its iconic red breast and soulful song, the European Robin is the quintessential garden companion. Famous for it...
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European Roller
Coracias garrulus
A masterpiece of turquoise and cinnamon, the European Roller is one of the most colorful birds in the Northern Hemisp...
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European Serin
Serinus serinus
The European Serin is the smallest finch in its range, a vibrant yellow spark that brings energy and a 'glassy' song ...
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European Shag
Gulosus aristotelis
With their iridescent green plumage and striking emerald eyes, the European Shag is the sleekest diver of the rocky c...
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European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
Master mimics with a 'starry' winter coat, European Starlings are the acrobats of the bird world. Whether performing ...
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European Stonechat
Saxicola rubicola
With its vibrant orange breast and sharp 'clicking' call, the European Stonechat is a charismatic sentinel of the ope...
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Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
A stocky powerhouse of the finch family, the Evening Grosbeak dazzles with its massive ivory bill and bold golden plu...
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Fan-tailed Warbler
Euthlypis lachrymosa
A restless gem of the forest floor, the Fan-tailed Warbler captivates observers with its rhythmic tail-flicking and b...
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Far Eastern Curlew
Numenius madagascariensis
The Far Eastern Curlew is the world's largest sandpiper, an endangered giant of the wetlands famous for its incredibl...
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Fawn-breasted Brilliant
Heliodoxa rubinoides
A robust gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Fawn-breasted Brilliant is easily recognized by its warm cinnamon pluma...
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Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
As the largest Buteo in North America, the Ferruginous Hawk is a master of the western prairies. With its feathered l...
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Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium brasilianum
The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the bird world, known for its fierce hunting skills, daytime ...
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Festive Amazon
Amazona festiva
A vibrant specialist of the South American riverfronts, the Festive Amazon is easily identified by its striking red r...
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Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
With its signature pink bill and warm, rusty cap, the Field Sparrow is a gentle soul of the overgrown meadow. Watch f...
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