Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

Meet the most widely traveled wanderer of the deep blue, known for its stunning indigo skin and incredible transocean...

Birds

Blue-spotted Wood-Dove

Turtur afer

Admire the sapphire-winged gem of the African forest edge. The Blue-spotted Wood-Dove is a peaceful, ground-dwelling ...

Birds

Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Merops philippinus

A master of the air, the Blue-tailed Bee-eater combines shimmering green plumage with unmatched aerial agility. Often...

Birds

Blue-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

A glittering gem of the South American lowlands, the Blue-tailed Emerald captivates with its brilliant green hue and ...

Birds

Blue-tailed Hummingbird

Saucerottia cyanura

A shimmering jewel of Central American highlands, the Blue-tailed Hummingbird dazzles with its emerald plumage and si...

Birds

Blue-throated Bee-eater

Merops viridis

A jewel of the Asian lowlands, the Blue-throated Bee-eater combines dazzling chestnut and emerald plumage with incred...

Birds

Blue-throated Goldentail

Chlorestes eliciae

With its shimmering violet throat and a tail that glows like a freshly minted coin, the Blue-throated Goldentail is a...

Birds

Blue-throated Macaw

Ara glaucogularis

Bolivia's rarest flying treasure, the Blue-throated Macaw is a vibrant masterpiece of turquoise and gold. Once though...

Birds

Blue-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis clemenciae

The heavy-weight champion of the Southwest's hummingbird world, the Blue-throated Mountain-gem is as bold in personal...

Birds

Blue-throated Piping-Guan

Pipile cumanensis

A striking inhabitant of the Amazonian canopy, the Blue-throated Piping-Guan is instantly recognizable by its brillia...

Insects

Blue Tit

Hypolycaena kina

Though it shares a name with a famous bird, the Blue Tit butterfly is a Himalayan treasure. This small, iridescent ma...

Birds

Blue-tufted Starthroat

Heliomaster furcifer

With its shimmering violet throat and extraordinary blue neck tufts, the Blue-tufted Starthroat is one of South Ameri...

Birds

Blue-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia hoffmanni

A shimmering emerald of the Central American tropics, the Blue-vented Hummingbird is a bold and energetic visitor to ...

Insects

Blue Willow Beetle

Phratora vulgatissima

The Blue Willow Beetle is a miniature marvel of the insect world, sporting a metallic cobalt coat that shimmers in th...

Birds

Blue-winged Kookaburra

Dacelo leachii

The Blue-winged Kookaburra is the striking, sapphire-winged icon of Australia's tropical north. Known for its piercin...

Birds

Blue-winged Macaw

Primolius maracana

A vibrant 'mini-macaw' of the South American woodlands, the Blue-winged Macaw is celebrated for its intelligence, soc...

Insects

Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp

Scolia dubia

With shimmering indigo wings and a helpful habit of hunting garden pests, the Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp is a gardener'...

Birds

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

With its striking white facial crescent and vibrant powder-blue wing patches, the Blue-winged Teal is a jewel of the ...

Birds

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

A dazzling spark of gold in the brush, the Blue-winged Warbler is a master of the forest edge. With its sharp black e...

Fish

Blueback Shad

Alosa aestivalis

A shimmering marvel of the Atlantic, the Blueback Shad performs an incredible annual migration from the deep ocean to...

Fish

Blueface Angelfish

Pomacanthus xanthometopon

Draped in electric blues and a signature yellow mask, the Blueface Angelfish is a crown jewel of the Indo-Pacific ree...

Fish

Bluefin Killifish

Lucania goodei

A hidden gem of the Southeast, the Bluefin Killifish brings a flash of iridescent blue to backyard ponds and crystal-...

Fish

Bluefin Leatherjacket

Thamnaconus degeni

A splash of electric blue in the temperate reefs of Australia, the Bluefin Leatherjacket is a curious and social reef...

Fish

Bluefin Trevally

Caranx melampygus

With its electric blue fins and sleek, spotted body, the Bluefin Trevally is the undisputed crown jewel of the tropic...

Fish

Bluehead Chub

Nocomis leptocephalus

Meet the underwater architect of the Southeast. The Bluehead Chub is famous for building massive pebble nests and spo...

Fish

Bluenose Shiner

Pteronotropis welaka

Meet the 'Jewel of the South,' a tiny fish with a brilliant blue nose and sail-like fins that performs stunning under...

Fish

Bluering Angelfish

Pomacanthus annularis

With its electric blue stripes and royal golden-brown hue, the Bluering Angelfish is a master of the Indo-Pacific ree...

Fish

Bluespotted Fantail Ray

Taeniura lymma

Admired for its stunning electric blue spots and graceful underwater movement, the Bluespotted Fantail Ray is a vibra...

Fish

Bluestriped Grunt

Haemulon sciurus

With its brilliant gold body and electric blue racing stripes, the Bluestriped Grunt is the colorful soul of the Atla...

Birds

Bluish Flowerpiercer

Diglossa caerulescens

Master of the Andean heights, the Bluish Flowerpiercer is a clever 'nectar thief' with a uniquely hooked bill. This s...

Insects

Blunt-nosed Leafhopper

Limotettix vaccinii

A tiny marvel of the cranberry bogs, the Blunt-nosed Leafhopper is a master of camouflage with a powerful spring in i...

Fish

Bluntnose Minnow

Pimephales notatus

The Bluntnose Minnow is the unsung hero of North American waterways. Common, hardy, and surprisingly protective of it...

Fish

Bluntnose Sixgill Shark

Hexanchus griseus

A prehistoric giant of the deep, the bluntnose sixgill shark is a mysterious predator that has remained largely uncha...

Fish

Bluntnose Stingray

Hypanus say

A master of camouflage and grace, the Bluntnose Stingray is a frequent visitor to shallow Atlantic shores, easily ide...

Birds

Blyth's Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus dumetorum

A champion of vocal mimicry and a master of disguise, Blyth's Reed Warbler is the 'phantom' of the thicket. This smal...

Birds

Boat-billed Flycatcher

Megarynchus pitangua

Recognized by its massive, boat-shaped bill and bold facial mask, this charismatic flycatcher is a master of the trop...