Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Black Scabbardfish
Aphanopus carbo
A mysterious ribbon of the abyss, the Black Scabbardfish is a deep-sea marvel known for its jet-black skin and pierci...
Black Scale
Parasaissetia nigra
The Black Scale is a master of sedentary survival, transforming from a tiny crawler into a glossy, shield-like sentin...
Black Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus aterrimus
The Black Scimitarbill is a sleek, acrobatic specialist of the African savannah, known for its distinctively curved b...
Black Scorpionfish
Scorpaena porcus
A master of underwater disguise, the Black Scorpionfish blends perfectly into the rocky reefs of the Mediterranean. A...
Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
The Black Sea Bass is the charismatic 'sentinel' of the Atlantic coast, known for its striking color changes and its ...
Black Seabream
Spondyliosoma cantharus
A silver-scaled wonder of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, the Black Seabream is famous for its unique nesting habits ...
Black-shouldered Kite
Elanus axillaris
Meet Australia’s most graceful hoverer. With its snowy white plumage and piercing red gaze, the Black-shouldered Kite...
Black Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura similis
Meet the world's fastest lizard, an armored speedster that thrives in the heat. With its prehistoric spines and light...
Black-spotted Frog
Pelophylax nigromaculatus
A vibrant icon of East Asian wetlands, the Black-spotted Frog is famous for its striking green color and incredible l...
Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
A master of the deep woods, the Black Stork is the shy, iridescent cousin of the common White Stork. With its vibrant...
Black-striped Sparrow
Arremonops conirostris
A bold ground-dweller of the tropical edges, the Black-striped Sparrow is easily recognized by its striking 'racing s...
Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
One of the first messengers of spring, the Black-tailed Bumble Bee is a hardy and colorful pollinator. Easily recogni...
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Polioptila melanura
The Black-tailed Gnatcatcher is a pint-sized powerhouse of the American Southwest. A year-round desert dweller, this ...
Black-tailed Godwit
Limosa limosa
A master of migration and a symbol of the wetlands, the Black-tailed Godwit stands tall on stilt-like legs. Witness t...
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
With ears that act like natural cooling systems and legs built for 40-mph sprints, the Black-tailed Jackrabbit is an ...
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
The charismatic socialites of the American Great Plains, black-tailed prairie dogs are famous for their complex 'town...
Black-tailed Skimmer
Orthetrum cancellatum
A master of the sunny shoreline, the Black-tailed Skimmer is famous for its powder-blue color and its unique habit of...
Black-tailed Trogon
Trogon melanurus
A hidden gem of the Amazonian lowlands, the Black-tailed Trogon is defined by its shimmering green back and brilliant...
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
A charcoal-colored gem of the wetlands, the Black Tern is a master of aerial acrobatics. This elegant migrant links t...
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
A striking icon of the deep eastern woods, the Black-throated Blue Warbler stands out with its dapper three-toned sui...
Black-throated Flowerpiercer
Diglossa brunneiventris
The ultimate Andean nectar thief, the Black-throated Flowerpiercer is a bold and colorful high-altitude specialist th...
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
A dapper visitor of the Western woods, the Black-throated Gray Warbler is a study in monochrome elegance with its cri...
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
With its buzzy song and brilliant yellow face, the Black-throated Green Warbler is a jewel of the coniferous forest. ...
Black-throated Jay
Cyanolyca pumilo
A resident of the misty highlands, the Black-throated Jay is a striking vision in violet and black. This intelligent ...
Black-throated Magpie-Jay
Cyanocorax colliei
With a tail longer than its body and a striking jet-black crest, the Black-throated Magpie-Jay is the undisputed roya...
Black-throated Mango
Anthracothorax nigricollis
A shimmering gem of the Neotropics, the Black-throated Mango is a bold hummingbird known for its striking velvety plu...
Black-throated Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata
Meet the dapper 'gentleman' of the desert, a resilient songbird that thrives where others wither. With its sharp blac...
Black Turnstone
Arenaria melanocephala
The master of the Pacific's rocky edge, the Black Turnstone uses its specialized bill to flip stones and hunt where t...
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
The Black Vulture is an essential part of the ecosystem's cleanup crew, known for its social intelligence and strikin...
Black-whiskered Vireo
Vireo altiloquus
A persistent singer of the tropical coast, the Black-whiskered Vireo is the quintessential 'voice of the mangroves.' ...
Black Wildebeest
Connochaetes gnou
Often called the 'clown of the plains,' the Black Wildebeest is a spirited icon of the South African highveld, easily...
Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
A ghostly white hunter with piercing ruby eyes, the Black-winged Kite is the master of the hover. Watch this nomadic ...
Black-winged Lapwing
Vanellus melanopterus
A social and elegant wader of the African plains, the Black-winged Lapwing is easily recognized by its bold black che...
Black-winged Petrel
Pterodroma nigripennis
An acrobatic master of the Pacific winds, the Black-winged Petrel is famous for its high-speed 'rollercoaster' flight...
Black-winged Stilt
Himantopus himantopus
Meet the supermodel of the marshes, a bird defined by its impossibly long pink legs and striking monochromatic plumag...
Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
With its magnificent corkscrew horns and striking tuxedo-like coat, the Blackbuck is the undisputed elegant sprinter ...
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