Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Blue-black Grassquit

Volatinia jacarina

Meet the 'Johnny Jump-up,' a tiny, iridescent bird known for its acrobatic vertical displays and charming buzzy song....

Birds

Blue-capped Motmot

Momotus coeruliceps

Meet the 'clock bird' of Mexico, famous for its luminous blue crown and a unique racquet-tipped tail that swings like...

Fish

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

The Blue Catfish is North America's undisputed heavyweight of the river, a slate-blue giant that rules the deep chann...

Birds

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater

Merops persicus

A shimmering emerald of the sky, the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater is a master of aerial acrobatics and a brilliant visitor ...

Birds

Blue-chested Hummingbird

Polyerata amabilis

A glittering jewel of the tropical lowlands, the Blue-chested Hummingbird dazzles with its namesake violet-blue breas...

Fish

Blue Chromis

Azurina cyanea

The Blue Chromis is the vibrant, sapphire-colored heartbeat of the Caribbean reef, bringing the ocean to life with it...

Insects

Blue Corporal

Ladona deplanata

A sure sign of spring, the Blue Corporal is a compact, powder-blue sentinel of the water's edge. Known for its unique...

Birds

Blue Crane

Grus paradiseus

South Africa's national bird is a symbol of elegance and resilience. Known for its mesmerizing dance and striking blu...

Birds

Blue-crowned Chlorophonia

Chlorophonia occipitalis

Meet the 'emerald of the cloud forest,' a stunning songbird with a brilliant turquoise crown and a golden-yellow bell...

Birds

Blue-crowned Parakeet

Thectocercus acuticaudatus

A social and vocal parrot of the Americas, the Blue-crowned Parakeet is famous for its brilliant turquoise forehead a...

Birds

Blue Dacnis

Dacnis cayana

A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Blue Dacnis brings a splash of brilliant turquoise to the forest. This...

Insects

Blue Dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis

A master of aerial combat and the undisputed king of the backyard pond, the Blue Dasher is a stunning example of natu...

Mammals

Blue Duiker

Philantomba monticola

Meet the blue duiker, Africa's smallest and most enchanting forest antelope. These tiny, 'blue-tinted' gems are known...

Fish

Blue-eyed Triplefin

Notoclinops segmentatus

A tiny jewel of the New Zealand reef, the Blue-eyed Triplefin captivates with its neon-blue gaze and vibrant crimson ...

Birds

Blue-footed Booby

Sula nebouxii

The Blue-footed Booby is nature's most colorful dancer, sporting brilliant turquoise footwear and performing high-ste...

Insects

Blue-fronted Dancer

Argia apicalis

A vibrant flash of sky-blue in the summer sun, the Blue-fronted Dancer is a master of aerial acrobatics. Easily recog...

Birds

Blue-fronted Lancebill

Doryfera johannae

A hidden gem of the Andean foothills, the Blue-fronted Lancebill is a master of precision. With its extraordinary nee...

Birds

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

Hyperactive and bold, the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is a master of the canopy, known for its constant tail-flicking and i...

Birds

Blue-gray Tanager

Thraupis episcopus

Often called the 'Blue Jean' bird in the Caribbean, this social and vibrant tanager is a master of adaptation, bringi...

Fish

Blue-green Chromis

Chromis viridis

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific, the Blue-green Chromis brings synchronized movement and iridescent color to t...

Insects

Blue-green Sharpshooter

Graphocephala atropunctata

A vibrant jewel of the garden, the blue-green sharpshooter is a master of camouflage and a powerful jumper. While fam...

Birds

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

With its stunning deep-blue plumage and chunky silver bill, the Blue Grosbeak is a shy but spectacular visitor to Nor...

Birds

Blue-headed Hummingbird

Riccordia bicolor

A shimmering emerald gem of the Caribbean, the Blue-headed Hummingbird is a rare beauty found only on two islands. Wi...

Birds

Blue-headed Macaw

Primolius couloni

A rare emerald of the Amazon, the Blue-headed Macaw is a stunning 'mini-macaw' known for its brilliant cobalt crown a...

Birds

Blue-headed Parrot

Pionus menstruus

With its stunning cobalt-blue hood and vibrant emerald plumage, the Blue-headed Parrot is a crown jewel of the Neotro...

Birds

Blue-headed Sapphire

Chrysuronia grayi

A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Blue-headed Sapphire dazzles with its brilliant violet-blue crown and...

Birds

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

With its sophisticated slate-blue hood and crisp white spectacles, the Blue-headed Vireo is a standout of the forest ...

Fish

Blue Jack Mackerel

Trachurus picturatus

A shimmering sentinel of the Atlantic, the Blue Jack Mackerel moves in dazzling silver shoals through the coastal dep...

Birds

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Bold, brilliant, and incredibly smart, the Blue Jay is the charismatic sentinel of the North American backyard. With ...

Mammals

Blue Monkey

Cercopithecus mitis

With its regal white brow and slate-colored coat, the Blue Monkey is a master of the African canopy. Discover how to ...

Fish

Blue Morwong

Nemadactylus valenciennesi

Meet the 'Queen of the Reef,' an iridescent icon of Australia's southern coast. The Blue Morwong is as curious as it ...

Birds

Blue-naped Chlorophonia

Chlorophonia cyanea

A jewel of the South American canopy, the Blue-naped Chlorophonia dazzles with its electric green plumage and signatu...

Birds

Blue-necked Tanager

Stilpnia cyanicollis

With its luminous turquoise head and striking golden wing patches, the Blue-necked Tanager is one of South America's ...

Insects

Blue-ringed Dancer

Argia sedula

With its electric blue markings and rhythmic, bouncing flight, the Blue-ringed Dancer is a captivating visitor to sun...

Fish

Blue Rockfish

Sebastes mystinus

The Blue Rockfish is a vibrant, schooling sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, known for its striking coloration and...

Fish

Blue Runner

Caranx crysos

A sleek, silver powerhouse of the Atlantic, the Blue Runner is a master of speed and schooling. Whether darting aroun...