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

1549–1584 of 3912 species

Goldsinny Wrasse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Birds

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