Species library

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

721–756 of 1680 species

Green-backed Sparrow

Green-backed Sparrow

Arremonops chloronotus

A master of the undergrowth, the Green-backed Sparrow adds a splash of olive-green and a rhythmic song to Central Ame...

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Green-backed Trogon

Green-backed Trogon

Trogon viridis

A shimmering jewel of the Amazonian canopy, the Green-backed Trogon is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' lifestyle. With...

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Green-barred Woodpecker

Green-barred Woodpecker

Colaptes melanochloros

Meet South America's golden-barred beauty, a versatile woodpecker that is just as comfortable hopping on your lawn as...

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Green-breasted Mango

Green-breasted Mango

Anthracothorax prevostii

A large, stunning hummingbird of the tropics, the Green-breasted Mango is famous for its shimmering emerald plumage, ...

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Green-cheeked Parakeet

Green-cheeked Parakeet

Pyrrhura molinae

A splash of vibrant green and maroon, the Green-cheeked Parakeet is one of South America's most playful and social fo...

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Green-crowned Brilliant

Green-crowned Brilliant

Heliodoxa jacula

A glittering emerald gem of the cloud forest, the Green-crowned Brilliant is a bold, large hummingbird famous for its...

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Green-fronted Lancebill

Green-fronted Lancebill

Doryfera ludovicae

A mist-dwelling specialist of the Andes, the Green-fronted Lancebill is famous for its sword-like bill and shimmering...

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Green-headed Tanager

Green-headed Tanager

Tangara seledon

Meet the Atlantic Forest's most colorful resident. With a palette of neon green, turquoise, and fire-orange, the Gree...

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Green Hermit

Green Hermit

Phaethornis guy

A shimmering emerald of the cloud forest understory, the Green Hermit is famous for its remarkably long, curved bill ...

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Green Heron

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

A master of patience and one of the few birds to use tools, the Green Heron is a secretive but stunning gem of the we...

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Green Honeycreeper

Green Honeycreeper

Chlorophanes spiza

With its neon-emerald plumage and striking black mask, the Green Honeycreeper is a jewel of the tropical canopy. A fr...

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Green Ibis

Green Ibis

Mesembrinibis cayennensis

A shadow of the tropical twilight, the Green Ibis is a master of camouflage in the muddy riverbanks of the Neotropics...

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Green Kingfisher

Green Kingfisher

Chloroceryle americana

A pint-sized predator of the water's edge, the Green Kingfisher is a master of the low-altitude ambush. With its meta...

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Green Mango

Green Mango

Anthracothorax viridis

An emerald gem found only in Puerto Rico, the Green Mango is a large, shimmering hummingbird that brings a flash of m...

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Green Oropendola

Green Oropendola

Psarocolius viridis

With its shimmering olive plumage and unmistakable orange-tipped bill, the Green Oropendola is a master of the Amazon...

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Green Parakeet

Green Parakeet

Psittacara holochlorus

The Green Parakeet is a social, emerald-hued marvel that brings a touch of the tropics to the backyard. Known for the...

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Green-rumped Parrotlet

Green-rumped Parrotlet

Forpus passerinus

Meet the Green-rumped Parrotlet, the smallest parrot in the Americas. These pint-sized socialites bring a flash of em...

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Green Sandpiper

Green Sandpiper

Tringa ochropus

The Green Sandpiper is the elusive hermit of the wetland world, identifiable by its dark, speckled plumage and a star...

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Green-striped Brushfinch

Green-striped Brushfinch

Arremon virenticeps

A secretive treasure of the Mexican highlands, the Green-striped Brushfinch is a master of the forest floor. With its...

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Green-tailed Towhee

Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

With its vibrant rufous cap and olive-green wings, the Green-tailed Towhee is a hidden gem of the Western brushlands....

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Green-throated Carib

Green-throated Carib

Eulampis holosericeus

A shimmering gem of the Caribbean islands, the Green-throated Carib is a bold hummingbird known for its brilliant eme...

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Green-throated Mango

Green-throated Mango

Anthracothorax viridigula

With a shimmering emerald throat and a bold, territorial personality, the Green-throated Mango is a crown jewel of So...

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Green-winged Saltator

Green-winged Saltator

Saltator similis

A master of melody with a striking white eyebrow, the Green-winged Saltator is a beloved visitor to South American ga...

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Green-winged Teal

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

The Green-winged Teal is a vibrant, pint-sized marvel of the marshlands. Famous for its lightning-fast flight and str...

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Green Woodhoopoe

Green Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus purpureus

With their iridescent emerald feathers and long, curved red bills, Green Woodhoopoes are among Africa's most charisma...

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Greenish Elaenia

Greenish Elaenia

Myiopagis viridicata

A restless gem of the tropical canopy, the Greenish Elaenia is a master of camouflage and acrobatic flight. This smal...

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Grey-faced Petrel

Grey-faced Petrel

Pterodroma gouldi

The ōi is a master of the New Zealand night, a seafaring petrel that returns from the deep ocean to nest in the rugge...

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Grey Falcon

Grey Falcon

Falco hypoleucos

Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' Australia's rarest and most elusive falcon. With its striking pale plumage and incred...

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Grey Go-away-bird

Grey Go-away-bird

Crinifer concolor

With its distinctive shaggy crest and its famous 'go-away' warning call, the Grey Go-away-bird is the charismatic sen...

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Grey Goshawk

Grey Goshawk

Tachyspiza novaehollandiae

Often called the 'Ghost of the Forest,' the Grey Goshawk is one of Australia's most stunning raptors, appearing in bo...

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Grey-headed Lapwing

Grey-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

A striking wader of the Asian wetlands, the Grey-headed Lapwing is easily recognized by its smoky-grey hood, bold bla...

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Grey Heron

Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

A silent, statuesque sentinel of the water's edge, the Grey Heron is the ultimate master of the 'long game.' Watch as...

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Grey Petrel

Grey Petrel

Procellaria cinerea

A champion of the Southern Ocean's stormy latitudes, the Grey Petrel is one of the few seabirds brave enough to breed...

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Grey-tailed Tattler

Grey-tailed Tattler

Tringa brevipes

A master of the intertidal zone, the Grey-tailed Tattler is a sleek, silver-grey traveler that journeys from Siberian...

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Grey Wagtail

Grey Wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

Elegant, energetic, and strikingly yellow, the Grey Wagtail is the prima ballerina of the riverbank. Watch for its si...

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Groove-billed Ani

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

Meet the socialite of the scrubland. With its oversized grooved beak and cooperative family lifestyle, the Groove-bil...

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