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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

649–684 of 1680 species

Golden Tanager

Golden Tanager

Tangara arthus

A shimmering jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Golden Tanager illuminates the canopy with its brilliant sun-colo...

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Golden-winged Cacique

Golden-winged Cacique

Cacicus chrysopterus

Adorned with brilliant golden epaulets and ivory-colored bills, the Golden-winged Cacique is a master of mimicry and ...

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Golden-winged Warbler

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

A rare gem of the shrublands, the Golden-winged Warbler captivates with its striking yellow crown and sophisticated s...

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Goliath Heron

Goliath Heron

Ardea goliath

The undisputed king of the shallows, the Goliath Heron is a prehistoric-looking giant that rules Africa's waterways w...

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Gould's Petrel

Gould's Petrel

Pterodroma leucoptera

A rare gem of the Pacific, Gould's Petrel is a resilient seabird that survives against the odds on remote island slop...

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Graceful Black-throated Trogon

Graceful Black-throated Trogon

Trogon tenellus

A jewel of the humid lowlands, the Graceful Black-throated Trogon blends vibrant yellow and metallic green into the d...

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Grace's Warbler

Grace's Warbler

Setophaga graciae

A vibrant jewel of the Ponderosa pines, the Grace's Warbler is a stunning songbird that defines the high-altitude for...

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Grass-green Tanager

Grass-green Tanager

Chlorornis riefferii

Glowing like an emerald in the misty Andean cloud forests, the Grass-green Tanager is a stunning sight. With its vivi...

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Grass Wren

Grass Wren

Cistothorus platensis

The master of the tall grass, the Grass Wren is a tiny, streaked powerhouse known for its mechanical, rattling song a...

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Grasshopper Sparrow

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

The Grasshopper Sparrow is the ultimate grassland specialist, known for its mouse-like scurrying and a buzzy song tha...

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Grassland Yellow-Finch

Grassland Yellow-Finch

Sicalis luteola

A splash of sunshine in the open fields, the Grassland Yellow-Finch is a social tanager known for its vibrant yellow ...

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Gray-breasted Sabrewing

Gray-breasted Sabrewing

Campylopterus largipennis

A giant among hummingbirds, the Gray-breasted Sabrewing brings a flash of emerald and silver to the Amazonian underst...

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Gray-capped Flycatcher

Gray-capped Flycatcher

Myiozetetes granadensis

With its sunny yellow belly and sophisticated gray cap, this vocal flycatcher is a common yet delightful visitor to t...

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Gray Catbird

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

The Gray Catbird is the elusive 'mewing' master of the garden thicket. With its sophisticated gray plumage and incred...

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Gray-cheeked Parakeet

Gray-cheeked Parakeet

Brotogeris pyrrhoptera

A social and vibrant inhabitant of South America's western forests, the Gray-cheeked Parakeet is famous for its chatt...

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Gray-chested Dove

Gray-chested Dove

Leptotila cassinii

A secretive resident of the tropical understory, the Gray-chested Dove is a master of camouflage on the forest floor....

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Gray Crowned-Crane

Gray Crowned-Crane

Balearica regulorum

Adorned with a halo of golden feathers and a striking red throat, the Gray Crowned-Crane is Africa's most elegant sav...

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Gray-crowned Flatbill

Gray-crowned Flatbill

Tolmomyias poliocephalus

A master of the mid-canopy, the Gray-crowned Flatbill is a charming, grey-capped flycatcher that brings a touch of th...

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Gray-crowned Woodpecker

Gray-crowned Woodpecker

Colaptes auricularis

An elusive treasure of the Mexican Pacific slope, the Gray-crowned Woodpecker is a master of the canopy. With its gol...

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Gray Flycatcher

Gray Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

The subtle master of the sagebrush, the Gray Flycatcher is a desert specialist known for its patient hunting and icon...

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Gray-fronted Dove

Gray-fronted Dove

Leptotila rufaxilla

A quiet dweller of the South American understory, the Gray-fronted Dove charms observers with its soft pastel plumage...

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Gray Hawk

Gray Hawk

Buteo plagiatus

A sleek, whistling hunter of the desert riverbanks, the Gray Hawk is one of the most elegant raptors in the Americas....

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Gray-headed Albatross

Gray-headed Albatross

Thalassarche chrysostoma

A majestic voyager of the Southern Ocean, the Gray-headed Albatross is famous for its striking slate plumage and its ...

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Gray-headed Chachalaca

Gray-headed Chachalaca

Ortalis cinereiceps

The Gray-headed Chachalaca is the charismatic 'social butterfly' of Central American gardens. Known for its loud, rhy...

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Gray-headed Dove

Gray-headed Dove

Leptotila plumbeiceps

A subtle beauty of the tropical undergrowth, the Gray-headed Dove is a master of camouflage and a treat for backyard ...

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Gray-headed Kingfisher

Gray-headed Kingfisher

Halcyon leucocephala

A stunning combination of silvery-grey and brilliant cobalt, the Gray-headed Kingfisher is a master of the African sa...

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Gray-hooded Gull

Gray-hooded Gull

Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus

A social and elegant traveler of the Southern Hemisphere, the Gray-hooded Gull is as comfortable on a freshwater lake...

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Gray-hooded Parakeet

Gray-hooded Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aymara

A charming emerald gem of the Andes, the Gray-hooded Parakeet is famous for its soft gray 'hood' and social nature. T...

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Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch

Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch

Phrygilus gayi

With its sophisticated blue-gray hood and vibrant golden plumage, the Gray-hooded Sierra-Finch is a crown jewel of th...

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Gray-lined Hawk

Gray-lined Hawk

Buteo nitidus

With its elegant silver-gray plumage and striking banded tail, the Gray-lined Hawk is a master of the forest edge. Th...

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Gray Seedeater

Gray Seedeater

Sporophila intermedia

A charming songbird of the South American lowlands, the Gray Seedeater is easily recognized by the male's striking le...

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Gray-winged Francolin

Gray-winged Francolin

Scleroptila afra

A master of mountain camouflage, the Gray-winged Francolin is the soulful voice of the South African highlands. Spott...

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Grayish Baywing

Grayish Baywing

Agelaioides badius

A social and sophisticated songbird of the South American scrub, the Grayish Baywing is famous for its cinnamon-strea...

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Grayish Eagle-Owl

Grayish Eagle-Owl

Bubo cinerascens

A silent sentinel of the African savanna, the Grayish Eagle-Owl is a master of nighttime camouflage. Recognizable by ...

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Great-billed Hermit

Great-billed Hermit

Phaethornis malaris

The Great-billed Hermit is the elegant 'trap-liner' of the Amazon, recognizable by its incredible curved beak and spi...

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Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Meet the world's largest gull, a formidable North Atlantic predator with a wingspan that commands respect. Known for ...

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