Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Goldsinny Wrasse
Ctenolabrus rupestris
A small, vibrant resident of European rocky shores, the Goldsinny Wrasse is easily identified by the unique 'twin spo...
Fish
Goliath Heron
Ardea goliath
The undisputed king of the shallows, the Goliath Heron is a prehistoric-looking giant that rules Africa's waterways w...
Birds
Gopher Rockfish
Sebastes carnatus
The Gopher Rockfish is the master of the California kelp forest floor, a beautifully mottled ambush predator that tre...
Fish
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its bold patterns and defensive hiss, the Gopher Snake is actually a harmless...
Reptiles
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...
Birds
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...
Birds
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...
Birds
Grant's Gazelle
Nanger granti
The Grant's Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation, roaming the vast East African plains with an elegance that...
Mammals
Grant's Hercules Beetle
Dynastes grantii
The undisputed heavyweight of the American Southwest, Grant's Hercules Beetle is a prehistoric-looking marvel that em...
Insects
Grape Flea Beetle
Altica chalybea
A tiny metallic gem of the springtime garden, the Grape Flea Beetle is famous for its brilliant blue sheen and its im...
Insects
Grapevine Beetle
Pelidnota punctata
With its clay-colored shell and distinctive black spots, the Grapevine Beetle is a summer night staple. This gentle g...
Insects
Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
A powerful herbivore of the deep, the Grass Carp is nature's underwater lawnmower. With its shimmering metallic scale...
Fish
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...
Birds
Grass Rockfish
Sebastes rastrelliger
A master of camouflage hidden within the kelp forests of the Pacific coast, the Grass Rockfish is a patient predator ...
Fish
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...
Birds
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
The Grasshopper Sparrow is the ultimate grassland specialist, known for its mouse-like scurrying and a buzzy song tha...
Birds
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 ...
Birds
Gray-breasted Sabrewing
Campylopterus largipennis
A giant among hummingbirds, the Gray-breasted Sabrewing brings a flash of emerald and silver to the Amazonian underst...
Birds
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...
Birds
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
The Gray Catbird is the elusive 'mewing' master of the garden thicket. With its sophisticated gray plumage and incred...
Birds
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...
Birds
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....
Birds
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...
Birds
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...
Birds
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...
Birds
Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
The subtle master of the sagebrush, the Gray Flycatcher is a desert specialist known for its patient hunting and icon...
Birds
Gray Four-eyed Opossum
Philander opossum
Famed for the white spots that look like a second set of eyes, the Gray Four-eyed Opossum is one of the most charisma...
Mammals
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
The only North American canid that can climb trees, the Gray Fox is a 'salt-and-pepper' ghost of the forest. Agile, e...
Mammals
Gray-fronted Dove
Leptotila rufaxilla
A quiet dweller of the South American understory, the Gray-fronted Dove charms observers with its soft pastel plumage...
Birds
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....
Birds
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 ...
Birds
Gray-headed Chachalaca
Ortalis cinereiceps
The Gray-headed Chachalaca is the charismatic 'social butterfly' of Central American gardens. Known for its loud, rhy...
Birds
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 ...
Birds
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...
Birds
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...
Birds
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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