Wildlife Species Library

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...

Birds

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

A bold and shimmering icon of the American coastline, the Boat-tailed Grackle is a master of the salt marsh. With its...

Mammals

Bobcat

Lynx rufus

The bobcat is North America's most successful wild cat, a master of camouflage that can thrive everywhere from deep w...

Fish

Bocaccio

Sebastes paucispinis

Known for its massive mouth and impressive lifespan, the Bocaccio is a sentinel of the Pacific's rocky reefs. This 's...

Insects

Bog Bush-cricket

Metrioptera brachyptera

A master of camouflage in Europe's wild wetlands, the Bog Bush-cricket sports a striking neon-green racing stripe aga...

Birds

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

A social wanderer of the north, the Bohemian Waxwing is famous for its silky plumage and the vibrant, wax-like drople...

Birds

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

An elegant, tern-like gull known for its striking black hood and the remarkable habit of nesting in evergreen trees a...

Birds

Bonelli's Eagle

Aquila fasciata

Master of the rocky crags and the high-speed ambush, Bonelli's Eagle is a stunning raptor of the Old World. With its ...

Mammals

Bongo

Tragelaphus eurycerus

The Bongo is the ultimate prize for wildlife observers—a massive, striped 'forest ghost' that haunts the deepest jung...

Birds

Bonin Petrel

Pterodroma hypoleuca

A phantom of the North Pacific, the Bonin Petrel is a master of the night and a champion of the open sea. Known for i...

Mammals

Bonnet Macaque

Macaca radiata

Meet the clever and social Bonnet Macaque, famous for the unique 'cap' of hair on its head. Native to Southern India,...

Mammals

Bonobo

Pan paniscus

The bonobo is our peaceful, matriarchal cousin, found only in the deep heart of the Congo Basin. Known for their rema...

Mammals

Bontebok/Blesbok

Damaliscus pygargus

Boasting a glossy purplish coat and a striking white facial blaze, the Bontebok and Blesbok are iconic figures of the...

Birds

Booted Eagle

Hieraaetus pennatus

The Booted Eagle is a master of aerial agility, packing the spirit of a true eagle into a compact, buzzard-sized fram...

Insects

Boreal Bluet

Enallagma boreale

A hardy gem of the North, the Boreal Bluet brings a striking dash of sky-blue to backyard ponds and mountain wetlands...

Birds

Boreal Chickadee

Poecile hudsonicus

The rugged inhabitant of the Great North, the Boreal Chickadee is a tough-as-nails songbird that thrives in frozen fo...

Amphibians

Boreal Chorus Frog

Pseudacris maculata

The Boreal Chorus Frog is the tiny, striped messenger of spring. Though no bigger than a paperclip, their collective ...

Birds

Boreal Owl

Aegolius funereus

A silent ghost of the subarctic, the Boreal Owl is a master of the night. With its piercing yellow eyes and square-sh...

Mammals

Bornean Orangutan

Pongo pygmaeus

Known as the 'Man of the Forest,' the Bornean Orangutan is a solitary genius of the canopy. With their iconic orange ...

Mammals

Bornean Yellow Muntjac

Muntiacus atherodes

The Bornean Yellow Muntjac is a golden-hued forest dweller found nowhere else on Earth. Known as the 'barking deer,' ...

Mammals

Botta's Pocket Gopher

Megascapheus bottae

The ultimate subterranean architect of the West, Botta's Pocket Gopher is a master of transformation, turning soil an...

Insects

Bow-winged Grasshopper

Chorthippus biguttulus

A champion of the summer soundscape, the Bow-winged Grasshopper is famous for its complex song and incredible leaping...

Fish

Bowmouth Guitarfish

Rhina ancylostomus

Looking like a prehistoric cross between a shark and a ray, the Bowmouth Guitarfish is one of the ocean's most distin...

Birds

Brahminy Kite

Haliastur indus

With its striking snow-white head and rich chestnut plumage, the Brahminy Kite is one of the most recognizable raptor...

Birds

Brambling

Fringilla montifringilla

A hardy traveler from the Arctic taiga, the Brambling brings a flash of brilliant orange and white to winter gardens....

Birds

Brant

Branta bernicla

The Brant is the ultimate maritime traveler, an Arctic-breeding goose that spends its winters strictly by the sea. Kn...

Birds

Brassy-breasted Tanager

Tangara desmaresti

Draped in metallic green and shimmering gold, the Brassy-breasted Tanager is a radiant endemic of Brazil's misty moun...

Insects

Brassy Willow Beetle

Phratora vitellinae

A shimmering metallic gem of the riverside, the Brassy Willow Beetle is a master of chemical defense and a dazzling a...

Insects

Brazilian Skipper

Calpodes ethlius

With their moth-like bodies and translucent wing 'windows,' Brazilian Skippers are the speed-demons of the butterfly ...

Birds

Brazilian Tanager

Ramphocelus bresilius

The Brazilian Tanager is a living jewel of the Atlantic Forest, famous for the male's breathtaking crimson plumage. A...

Birds

Brazilian Teal

Amazonetta brasiliensis

A colorful resident of South American waterways, the Brazilian Teal is easily identified by the male's vibrant red bi...