Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

With its bold white eyebrow and spirited personality, the Bewick's Wren is a master of the garden thicket. This energ...

Reptiles

Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko

Chondrodactylus bibronii

The heavyweight champion of southern African geckos, Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of camouflage and vertical...

Fish

Bicolor Blenny

Ecsenius bicolor

A pint-sized powerhouse of personality, the Bicolor Blenny is a vibrant jewel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, known for it...

Fish

Bicolor Damselfish

Stegastes partitus

The Bicolor Damselfish is the tiny, two-toned 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs. While small in stature, this feisty ...

Insects

Bicolored Sallow

Sunira bicolorago

A late-autumn gem of the insect world, the Bicolored Sallow braves the cooling nights of fall. With its striking two-...

Insects

Big Greasy

Cressida cressida

The Big Greasy is a one-of-a-kind swallowtail known for its unique, see-through wings. A slow-flying beauty of the Au...

Fish

Big Skate

Beringraja binoculata

The largest skate in North American waters, the Big Skate is a ghostly giant of the seafloor known for its massive wi...

Fish

Bigeye Chub

Hybopsis amblops

A sparkling jewel of clean American streams, the Bigeye Chub is defined by its massive, soulful eyes and its preferen...

Fish

Bigeye Shiner

Miniellus boops

A striking, large-eyed minnow that serves as a living thermometer for stream health. These shimmering silver resident...

Fish

Bigeye Trevally

Caranx sexfasciatus

A shimmering sentinel of the tropical reef, the Bigeye Trevally is famous for forming breathtaking 'fish tornados' by...

Fish

Bigeye Tuna

Thunnus obesus

A deep-diving titan of the open ocean, the Bigeye Tuna is a marvel of biological engineering. With its massive eyes a...

Birds

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

Often mistaken for a nuthatch due to its unique habit of scurrying up and down tree trunks, the Black-and-white Warbl...

Fish

Black-and-yellow Rockfish

Sebastes chrysomelas

A vibrant sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, the Black-and-yellow Rockfish is a master of camouflage and territory...

Birds

Black-and-yellow Tanager

Chrysothlypis chrysomelas

A radiant flash of gold and obsidian, the Black-and-yellow Tanager is a jewel of the Central American cloud forests. ...

Fish

Black-axil Chromis

Chromis atripectoralis

A shimmering icon of the tropical reef, the Black-axil Chromis is famous for its brilliant blue-green scales and its ...

Mammals

Black-backed Jackal

Lupulella mesomelas

The Black-backed Jackal is a master of the African landscape, known for its striking silver-flecked saddle and haunti...

Fish

Black-barred Halfbeak

Hemiramphus far

Meet the master of the surface: a silver-clad sprinter with a unique 'beak' and striking zebra-like stripes. The Blac...

Insects

Black Bean Aphid

Aphis fabae

The Black Bean Aphid is a tiny marvel of the garden world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its fascin...

Mammals

Black-bellied Pangolin

Phataginus tetradactylus

Meet the most acrobatic member of the pangolin family. With a tail longer than its body and a unique daytime schedule...

Birds

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

A master of global travel, the Black-bellied Plover is the largest of North America's plovers, known for its striking...

Birds

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

With its vibrant red bill, long pink legs, and a habit of perching in trees like a songbird, the Black-bellied Whistl...

Birds

Black-billed Magpie

Pica hudsonia

With its tuxedo-like plumage and a tail that shimmers like oil on water, the Black-billed Magpie is the undisputed ge...

Birds

Black-billed Streamertail

Trochilus scitulus

Known locally as the 'Doctor Bird,' the Black-billed Streamertail is an emerald-hued icon of eastern Jamaica. With it...

Birds

Black-billed Thrush

Turdus ignobilis

A familiar songster of South American gardens, the Black-billed Thrush is a master of suburban adaptation with a soul...

Birds

Black-billed Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus somaliensis

With its shimmering iridescent plumage and a long, curved bill, the Black-billed Woodhoopoe is a charismatic highligh...

Fish

Black Bream

Acanthopagrus butcheri

A silver-bronze icon of Australia's southern estuaries, the Black Bream is a master of adaptation and a favorite of c...

Birds

Black-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

One of the rarest gems of the Andes, the Black-breasted Puffleg is a Critically Endangered hummingbird found only on ...

Birds

Black-browed Albatross

Thalassarche melanophris

The Black-browed Albatross is the master of the Southern Ocean, known for its incredible 2-meter wingspan and strikin...

Birds

Black-browed Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus bistrigiceps

Recognizable by its bold black 'eyebrows,' this energetic songbird is a master of the marshlands. A long-distance mig...

Fish

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

The ultimate survivor of the underwater world, the Black Bullhead is a whiskered scavenger that thrives in the murky ...

Insects

Black Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus humator

The ultimate recycler of the insect world, the Black Burying Beetle is a fascinating 'undertaker' that exhibits rare ...

Reptiles

Black Caiman

Melanosuchus niger

The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...

Birds

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

With its cheery 'chick-a-dee' call and bold personality, the Black-capped Chickadee is the ultimate backyard companio...

Birds

Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant

Myiornis atricapillus

One of the world's smallest birds, the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny, energetic wonder of the tropical canopy. ...

Birds

Black Catbird

Melanoptila glabrirostris

A hidden gem of the Yucatán, the Black Catbird is a sleek, shimmering songbird that brings a touch of midnight elegan...

Fish

Black Catfish

Neosilurus ater

A sleek, nocturnal wanderer of Australia's tropical waterways, the Black Catfish is easily recognized by its eel-like...