Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Meet the Brown Bullhead, a whiskered survivor that thrives where others can't. From its devoted parenting to its noct...

Birds

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

A master of disguise, the Brown Creeper is the only North American bird that hitches its way up tree trunks like a ti...

Birds

Brown Falcon

Falco berigora

A master of the Australian outback, the Brown Falcon is a unique raptor known for its distinctive cackle and its unus...

Birds

Brown Goshawk

Tachyspiza fasciata

Meet the stealthy 'blue-flier' of the Australian bush. The Brown Goshawk is a powerful, yellow-eyed hunter that turns...

Mammals

Brown Hare

Lepus europaeus

Meet the sprinter of the grasslands. With their iconic black-tipped ears and lightning-fast reflexes, Brown Hares are...

Birds

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

North America's most famous 'nest-crashing' nomad, the Brown-headed Cowbird is a master of adaptation. Whether follow...

Birds

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

Meet the 'rubber ducky' of the Southern pines. This tiny, tool-using acrobat is a social marvel of the pine forests, ...

Mammals

Brown Hyaena

Parahyaena brunnea

Meet the 'strandwolf' of the desert, a shaggy, solitary wanderer with a secret social life. As the rarest hyaena spec...

Insects

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Halyomorpha halys

A global traveler with a shield-shaped shell, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is as famous for its 'stinky' defense as...

Fish

Brown Moray

Gymnothorax unicolor

A shadow among the stones, the Brown Moray is the Mediterranean's most subtle predator. With its velvet-brown skin an...

Birds

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Witness the dramatic plunge-dive of the Brown Pelican, a coastal icon known for its massive bill and prehistoric silh...

Insects

Brown Prionid

Orthosoma brunneum

A mahogany-colored titan of the summer night, the Brown Prionid is one of the most impressive longhorn beetles found ...

Mammals

Brown Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Master of adaptation and urban survival, the Brown Rat is a fascinating neighbor often hidden just out of sight. From...

Fish

Brown Rockfish

Sebastes auriculatus

Often called the 'Brown Bomber' by local anglers, this hardy rockfish is a permanent resident of the Pacific coast's ...

Birds

Brown Skua

Stercorarius antarcticus

Fierce, intelligent, and strikingly bold, the Brown Skua is the undisputed pirate of the southern oceans. Whether def...

Fish

Brown Smooth-hound

Mustelus henlei

A bronze-tinted beauty of the Pacific coast, the Brown Smooth-hound is a graceful 'ground shark' that brings a touch ...

Insects

Brown Soft Scale

Coccus hesperidum

A tiny but resilient master of disguise, the brown soft scale is a master at blending into the stems and leaves of yo...

Insects

Brown Stink Bug

Euschistus servus

A master of camouflage and chemical defense, the Brown Stink Bug is a common shield-shaped visitor to North American ...

Birds

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

A master of mimicry with a fiery rufous coat and piercing yellow eyes, the Brown Thrasher is the bold, secretive arch...

Birds

Brown-throated Parakeet

Eupsittula pertinax

A social and spirited resident of the tropical Americas, the Brown-throated Parakeet brings a splash of green and a l...

Fish

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

The ghost of the stream, the Brown Trout is a master of camouflage and one of the world's most prized freshwater fish...

Birds

Brown Violetear

Colibri delphinae

A sophisticated dweller of the tropical highlands, the Brown Violetear swaps the typical bright greens of hummingbird...

Fish

Brown Whipray

Maculabatis toshi

A ghostly glider of the northern mudflats, the Brown Whipray is a master of disguise and a vital part of the tropical...

Birds

Brush Bronzewing

Phaps elegans

With its shimmering metallic wings and rich chestnut plumage, the Brush Bronzewing is a hidden gem of the Australian ...

Birds

Buff-barred Warbler

Phylloscopus pulcher

A vibrant and acrobatic inhabitant of the Himalayan heights, the Buff-barred Warbler is famous for its distinct orang...

Birds

Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Amazilia yucatanensis

A splash of cinnamon and emerald, the Buff-bellied Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird regularly seen in Texas and...

Birds

Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner

Syndactyla rufosuperciliata

A master of the forest understory, the Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner is known for its bold 'eyebrows' and restless, acr...

Insects

Buff Ermine

Spilosoma lutea

A charming nocturnal visitor, the Buff Ermine is easily recognized by its warm, buttery wings and delicate black spec...

Birds

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner

Dendroma rufa

A restless acrobat of the tropical highlands, the Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner is a master of the forest mid-story. I...

Birds

Buff-throated Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus guttatus

Masters of the vertical ascent, Buff-throated Woodcreepers are the forest's restless climbers, spiraling up trunks in...

Birds

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

The Bufflehead is a tiny, energetic jewel of the waterfront. With their striking iridescent heads and remarkable divi...

Birds

Buffy Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes lawrencii

A spectacular acrobat of the misty highlands, the Buffy Tuftedcheek is a bromeliad specialist known for its unique 'm...

Fish

Bull Chub

Nocomis raneyi

The Bull Chub is a master builder of the American Southeast, constructing massive stone nests that support entire riv...

Fish

Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

The ultimate survivor of the shark world, the Bull Shark is the only large shark capable of navigating both the deep ...

Fish

Bull Trout

Salvelinus confluentus

Often called the 'Ghost of the Rockies,' the Bull Trout is a sensitive apex predator that requires the coldest, clean...

Birds

Buller's Shearwater

Ardenna bulleri

A champion of the Pacific, the Buller's Shearwater is famous for its striking 'M' wing pattern and a migration that s...