Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Blacksaddle Toby

Canthigaster valentini

A pint-sized puffer with a bold personality and toxic defense. Recognizable by its four black 'saddles,' this vibrant...

Fish

Blacksmith Chromis

Chromis punctipinnis

A staple of the California coastline, the Blacksmith Chromis is a shimmering, spotted marvel that brings the kelp for...

Birds

Blacksmith Lapwing

Vanellus armatus

Named for its metallic call that sounds like a hammer striking an anvil, the Blacksmith Lapwing is the bold, monochro...

Fish

Blackspotted Whipray

Maculabatis astra

The Blackspotted Whipray is a living work of art, featuring a celestial pattern of dark speckles and a striking bande...

Fish

Blacktail Redhorse

Moxostoma poecilurum

The Blacktail Redhorse is a shimmering master of the southern riverbed, easily recognized by the bold black stripe on...

Fish

Blacktip Jumprock

Moxostoma cervinum

A master of the mountain stream, the Blacktip Jumprock is a specialized sucker fish known for its striking fin markin...

Fish

Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

With its iconic black-tipped fins and graceful silhouette, this reef patroller is the most recognizable shark of the ...

Fish

Blacktip Shiner

Lythrurus atrapiculus

A shimmering jewel of southeastern streams, the Blacktip Shiner is famous for its acrobatic swimming and the striking...

Fish

Blackwing Flyingfish

Hirundichthys rondeletii

The Blackwing Flyingfish is a spectacular 'bird of the sea' that uses wing-like fins to glide over the waves. Witness...

Amphibians

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Acris blanchardi

The Blanchard's Cricket Frog is a tiny but mighty leaper found along the muddy edges of Midwestern and Southern water...

Fish

Bleeker's whipray

Pateobatis bleekeri

A graceful dweller of the Indian Ocean's sandy flats, the Bleeker's whipray is a master of camouflage with a tail tha...

Fish

Bloater

Coregonus hoyi

Meet the Bloater, the silvery survivor of the Great Lakes' deepest trenches. This iridescent whitefish is a master of...

Fish

Blonde Skate

Raja brachyura

A master of the sandy seafloor, the Blonde Skate is a ghost of the Atlantic shelf, recognized by its beautifully intr...

Insects

Blood-red Field Ant

Formica sanguinea

The Blood-red Field Ant is a bold and strategic master of the undergrowth, famous for its red-and-black armor and its...

Birds

Blossom-headed Parakeet

Psittacula roseata

Adorned with a delicate rose-colored crown and a vibrant lime-green coat, the Blossom-headed Parakeet is one of South...

Fish

Blotched Fantail Ray

Taeniurops meyeni

Meet the ocean's decorated floor-dweller, a massive ray known for its striking 'camouflage' blotches and curious natu...

Birds

Blue-and-black Tanager

Tangara vassorii

Meet the high-altitude acrobat of the Andes. With its striking cobalt plumage and jet-black mask, the Blue-and-black ...

Birds

Blue-and-gold Tanager

Bangsia arcaei

A striking inhabitant of Central American cloud forests, the Blue-and-gold Tanager is a master of contrast, sporting ...

Birds

Blue-and-yellow Macaw

Ara ararauna

With its radiant turquoise wings and sun-drenched golden belly, the Blue-and-yellow Macaw is a living masterpiece of ...

Birds

Blue-and-yellow Tanager

Rauenia bonariensis

A vibrant splash of sapphire and gold, the Blue-and-yellow Tanager is a frequent and welcome visitor to gardens acros...

Birds

Blue-backed Conebill

Conirostrum sitticolor

A gem of the Andean peaks, the Blue-backed Conebill is a master of acrobatic foraging, draped in stunning sapphire an...

Birds

Blue-bellied Roller

Coracias cyanogaster

A flash of electric blue against the African savanna, the Blue-bellied Roller is a master of aerial acrobatics and a ...

Birds

Blue-billed Curassow

Crax alberti

The Blue-billed Curassow is one of the world's rarest birds, a 'ghost of the forest' endemic only to Colombia. With i...

Birds

Blue-billed Teal

Spatula hottentota

The smallest dabbling duck in Africa, the Blue-billed Teal is a nomadic jewel of the wetlands. With its stunning sky-...

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 Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus cyanocephalus

A jewel of the East African savanna, the Blue-capped Cordonbleu captivates with its brilliant sky-blue plumage and ch...

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...