Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Black-cheeked Woodpecker

Melanerpes pucherani

With its striking zebra-striped back and vibrant red accents, the Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a crown jewel of the tr...

Birds

Black-chested Jay

Cyanocorax affinis

A striking and intelligent resident of the Neotropics, the Black-chested Jay is easily recognized by its piercing yel...

Birds

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

The Black-chinned Hummingbird is a master of the air, known for its rhythmic tail-pumping and a hidden flash of brill...

Birds

Black-chinned Sparrow

Spizella atrogularis

A subtle gem of the American Southwest, the Black-chinned Sparrow is best known for its bright pink bill and the male...

Birds

Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus

With its striking jet-black crest and inquisitive personality, the Black-crested Titmouse is a charismatic star of th...

Birds

Black-crested Warbler

Myiothlypis nigrocristata

With its brilliant yellow plumage and a striking black crown, the Black-crested Warbler is a vibrant jewel of the hig...

Birds

Black Crowned Crane

Balearica pavonina

Adorned with a spectacular golden crest and a regal black plumage, the Black Crowned Crane is a masterpiece of the Af...

Birds

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

A secretive master of the shadows, the Black-crowned Night Heron is famous for its striking red eyes and nocturnal hu...

Birds

Black Curassow

Crax alector

Meet the 'lord of the forest floor,' a majestic bird with a curly crown and a deep, booming voice. Found in the lush ...

Fish

Black Drum

Pogonias cromis

The booming giant of the coast, the Black Drum is famous for the 'thumping' song it plays using its swim bladder. The...

Birds

Black Eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

The phantom of the Asian canopy, the Black Eagle is a master of slow-motion flight and specialized nest hunting. With...

Fish

Black-faced Blenny

Tripterygion delaisi

A vibrant jewel of the Mediterranean reef, the Black-faced Blenny is a master of transformation. From a camouflaged r...

Birds

Black-faced Grassquit

Melanospiza bicolor

A spirited and social tanager of the West Indies, the Black-faced Grassquit is a master of the garden floor. Known fo...

Birds

Black Falcon

Falco subniger

Australia's most mysterious raptor, the Black Falcon is a master of high-speed pursuit and nomadic survival. Known fo...

Birds

Black Flowerpiercer

Diglossa humeralis

A sleek, obsidian-colored specialist of the high Andes, the Black Flowerpiercer is nature’s clever nectar thief. Dist...

Mammals

Black Flying-fox

Pteropus alecto

The Black Flying-fox is a majestic 'mega-bat' that reigns over the night skies of Northern Australia. As an essential...

Mammals

Black-footed Cat

Felis nigripes

Widely considered the world's deadliest feline, the tiny Black-footed Cat is a master of the African night. This pint...

Birds

Black-fronted Dotterel

Thinornis melanops

With its striking black 'V' chest band and vibrant red eye-ring, the Black-fronted Dotterel is a miniature masterpiec...

Insects

Black-fronted Forktail

Ischnura denticollis

A tiny, vibrant sentinel of the water's edge, the Black-fronted Forktail is a master of the reeds. Known for its soli...

Insects

Black Garden Ant

Lasius niger

The ultimate backyard socialite, the Black Garden Ant is a master engineer and shepherd that builds vast underground ...

Fish

Black Grouper

Mycteroperca bonaci

A majestic and powerful predator of the Atlantic reefs, the Black Grouper is a master of disguise. Known for its boxy...

Birds

Black Guan

Chamaepetes unicolor

A striking specialty of the Central American highlands, the Black Guan is an elegant, charcoal-colored bird known for...

Birds

Black Guillemot

Cepphus grylle

With their striking jet-black feathers and vibrant coral-red feet, Black Guillemots are the 'gentlemen' of the rocky ...

Birds

Black Guineafowl

Agelastes niger

The Black Guineafowl is the reclusive shadow of the Central African rainforest. Unlike its famous spotted cousins, th...

Insects

Black-headed Cardinal Beetle

Pyrochroa coccinea

A vivid jewel of the spring woodland, the Black-headed Cardinal Beetle stands out with its brilliant scarlet wing cas...

Birds

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

The Black-headed Gull is a lively and charismatic visitor that brings a touch of coastal energy to inland gardens and...

Birds

Black-headed Ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

With its striking monochrome appearance and elegant down-curved beak, the Black-headed Ibis is an iconic guardian of ...

Birds

Black-headed Trogon

Trogon melanocephalus

With its brilliant sunshine-yellow belly and striking pale blue eye-ring, the Black-headed Trogon is a tropical maste...

Birds

Black-headed Weaver

Ploceus melanocephalus

A master architect of the wetlands, the Black-headed Weaver is famous for its intricate hanging nests and vibrant gol...

Birds

Black Heron

Egretta ardesiaca

Witness the 'Umbrella Bird' of the African wetlands. The Black Heron is a master of deception, using its own wings to...

Birds

Black Kite

Milvus migrans

The Black Kite is perhaps the world's most successful and abundant bird of prey. A master of the urban sky, this soci...

Birds

Black-necked Aracari

Pteroglossus aracari

With its striking ivory bill and bold crimson belly stripe, the Black-necked Aracari is a social superstar of the Sou...

Birds

Black-necked Crane

Grus nigricollis

The 'Spirit of the Plateau,' the Black-necked Crane is a majestic symbol of high-altitude wilderness and spiritual de...

Birds

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

With legs that seem to go on forever and a striking tuxedo plumage, the Black-necked Stilt is the supermodel of the m...

Birds

Black-necked Stork

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

With its towering height, striking red legs, and iridescent plumage, the Black-necked Stork is one of the most majest...

Birds

Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

With its coal-black feathers and brilliant crimson beak, the Black Oystercatcher is the unmistakable sentinel of the ...