Species library

European Greenfinch

Chloris chloris

With its chunky build and flashes of lemon-yellow, the European Greenfinch is a cheerful mainstay of the garden bird ...

Birds

European Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus citellus

Meet the "Watchman of the Steppe," a social and whistling rodent that thrives in the sun-drenched grasslands of Centr...

Mammals

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 ...

Birds

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 ...

Birds

European Hornet

Vespa crabro

The largest true hornet in the West, the European Hornet is a masterful architect and a unique nocturnal hunter that ...

Insects

European Paper Wasp

Polistes dominula

The European Paper Wasp is a master of suburban survival, known for its open-faced nests and striking yellow and blac...

Insects

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Strikingly striped and bold, the European Perch is a master of the underwater ambush. With its vibrant red fins and i...

Fish

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

The ultimate ecosystem engineer of the backyard, the European Rabbit is as famous for its complex social warrens as i...

Mammals

European Red Mite

Panonychus ulmi

Though tiny enough to fit on a pinhead, the European Red Mite is a vibrant, crimson powerhouse of the backyard ecosys...

Insects

European Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes nasicornis

A prehistoric-looking titan of the undergrowth, the European Rhinoceros Beetle is one of the most impressive insects ...

Insects

European River Lamprey

Lampetra fluviatilis

An ancient wanderer of Europe's rivers, the European River Lamprey is a jawless marvel of evolution that bridges the ...

Fish

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

With its iconic red breast and soulful song, the European Robin is the quintessential garden companion. Famous for it...

Birds

European Roller

Coracias garrulus

A masterpiece of turquoise and cinnamon, the European Roller is one of the most colorful birds in the Northern Hemisp...

Birds

European Rose Chafer

Cetonia aurata

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the European Rose Chafer is a master of the sun. These iridescent pollinators are...

Insects

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 ...

Birds

European Shag

Gulosus aristotelis

With their iridescent green plumage and striking emerald eyes, the European Shag is the sleekest diver of the rocky c...

Birds

European Stag Beetle

Lucanus cervus

The European Stag Beetle is the crown jewel of backyard insects, featuring the male's iconic antler-like mandibles. T...

Insects

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Master mimics with a 'starry' winter coat, European Starlings are the acrobats of the bird world. Whether performing ...

Birds

European Stonechat

Saxicola rubicola

With its vibrant orange breast and sharp 'clicking' call, the European Stonechat is a charismatic sentinel of the ope...

Birds

European Water Vole

Arvicola amphibius

Meet the charming architect of the riverbank, often mistaken for a rat but possessing a much gentler nature. Discover...

Mammals

European Wildcat

Felis silvestris

The elusive 'Ghost of the Forest,' the European Wildcat is a master of disguise and solitude. Distinct from the commo...

Mammals

European Wood Mouse

Apodemus sylvaticus

With its oversized ears and soulful black eyes, the Wood Mouse is a master of the night. This agile jumper is one of ...

Mammals

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

A stocky powerhouse of the finch family, the Evening Grosbeak dazzles with its massive ivory bill and bold golden plu...

Birds

Eyetail Bowfin

Amia ocellicauda

A prehistoric survivor with a striking 'eye' on its tail, the Eyetail Bowfin is a master of the North American shallo...

Fish

Fall Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera frugiperda

A champion of long-distance flight and a master of disguise, the Fall Armyworm Moth is a subtle nocturnal visitor wit...

Insects

Fall Webworm Moth

Hyphantria cunea

Famous for the massive silk 'tents' their caterpillars build in late summer, the adult Fall Webworm Moth is a stunnin...

Insects

Fallfish

Semotilus corporalis

Meet the 'Silver Giant' of Eastern streams. The Fallfish is the largest native minnow in North America and a master u...

Fish

False Killer Whale

Pseudorca crassidens

A sleek, social, and highly intelligent oceanic dolphin, the false killer whale is one of the deep sea's most energet...

Mammals

False Map Turtle

Graptemys pseudogeographica

Master of the river sun-loungers, the False Map Turtle is a master of camouflage with a shell that looks like a hand-...

Reptiles

False Scorpionfish

Centrogenys vaigiensis

Meet the ultimate underwater imposter! The False Scorpionfish uses stunning mimicry and expert camouflage to hide in ...

Fish

False Tomodon Snake

Tachymenis trigonatus

An endemic treasure of Argentina, the False Tomodon Snake is a master of disguise in the arid scrublands. This rear-f...

Reptiles

Familiar Bluet

Enallagma civile

Meet the Familiar Bluet, the sky-blue 'living jewel' of the North American wetlands. This energetic damselfly is a ma...

Insects

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...

Birds

Fanbelly Leatherjacket

Monacanthus chinensis

A master of disguise with a secret architectural flair, the Fanbelly Leatherjacket is the quirky diamond of the Indo-...

Fish

Fangtooth Moray

Enchelycore anatina

With its glass-like fangs and striking 'tiger' patterns, the Fangtooth Moray is one of the Atlantic's most visually s...

Fish

Fantail Mullet

Paramugil georgii

With its shimmering silver scales and iconic fan-shaped tail, the Fantail Mullet is the acrobatic star of Australia's...

Fish