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 Agouti
Dasyprocta fuliginosa
Meet the Amazon's most industrious gardener. With its sleek black coat and incredible speed, the Black Agouti is a vi...
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Often mistaken for a nuthatch due to its unique habit of scurrying up and down tree trunks, the Black-and-white Warbl...
Black-and-yellow Rockfish
Sebastes chrysomelas
A vibrant sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, the Black-and-yellow Rockfish is a master of camouflage and territory...
Black-and-yellow Tanager
Chrysothlypis chrysomelas
A radiant flash of gold and obsidian, the Black-and-yellow Tanager is a jewel of the Central American cloud forests. ...
Black-axil Chromis
Chromis atripectoralis
A shimmering icon of the tropical reef, the Black-axil Chromis is famous for its brilliant blue-green scales and its ...
Black-backed Jackal
Lupulella mesomelas
The Black-backed Jackal is a master of the African landscape, known for its striking silver-flecked saddle and haunti...
Black-banded Sunfish
Enneacanthus chaetodon
A hidden gem of the Eastern seaboard, the Black-banded Sunfish is a master of camouflage. With its striking 'jailbird...
Black-barred Halfbeak
Hemiramphus far
Meet the master of the surface: a silver-clad sprinter with a unique 'beak' and striking zebra-like stripes. The Blac...
Black Bean Aphid
Aphis fabae
The Black Bean Aphid is a tiny marvel of the garden world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its fascin...
Black-bellied Pangolin
Phataginus tetradactylus
Meet the most acrobatic member of the pangolin family. With a tail longer than its body and a unique daytime schedule...
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
A master of global travel, the Black-bellied Plover is the largest of North America's plovers, known for its striking...
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
With its vibrant red bill, long pink legs, and a habit of perching in trees like a songbird, the Black-bellied Whistl...
Black-billed Magpie
Pica hudsonia
With its tuxedo-like plumage and a tail that shimmers like oil on water, the Black-billed Magpie is the undisputed ge...
Black-billed Streamertail
Trochilus scitulus
Known locally as the 'Doctor Bird,' the Black-billed Streamertail is an emerald-hued icon of eastern Jamaica. With it...
Black-billed Thrush
Turdus ignobilis
A familiar songster of South American gardens, the Black-billed Thrush is a master of suburban adaptation with a soul...
Black-billed Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus somaliensis
With its shimmering iridescent plumage and a long, curved bill, the Black-billed Woodhoopoe is a charismatic highligh...
Black Bream
Acanthopagrus butcheri
A silver-bronze icon of Australia's southern estuaries, the Black Bream is a master of adaptation and a favorite of c...
Black-breasted Puffleg
Eriocnemis nigrivestis
One of the rarest gems of the Andes, the Black-breasted Puffleg is a Critically Endangered hummingbird found only on ...
Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche melanophris
The Black-browed Albatross is the master of the Southern Ocean, known for its incredible 2-meter wingspan and strikin...
Black-browed Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus bistrigiceps
Recognizable by its bold black 'eyebrows,' this energetic songbird is a master of the marshlands. A long-distance mig...
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
The ultimate survivor of the underwater world, the Black Bullhead is a whiskered scavenger that thrives in the murky ...
Black Burying Beetle
Nicrophorus humator
The ultimate recycler of the insect world, the Black Burying Beetle is a fascinating 'undertaker' that exhibits rare ...
Black Caiman
Melanosuchus niger
The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
With its cheery 'chick-a-dee' call and bold personality, the Black-capped Chickadee is the ultimate backyard companio...
Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant
Myiornis atricapillus
One of the world's smallest birds, the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny, energetic wonder of the tropical canopy. ...
Black Catbird
Melanoptila glabrirostris
A hidden gem of the Yucatán, the Black Catbird is a sleek, shimmering songbird that brings a touch of midnight elegan...
Black Catfish
Neosilurus ater
A sleek, nocturnal wanderer of Australia's tropical waterways, the Black Catfish is easily recognized by its eel-like...
Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes pucherani
With its striking zebra-striped back and vibrant red accents, the Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a crown jewel of the tr...
Black-chested Jay
Cyanocorax affinis
A striking and intelligent resident of the Neotropics, the Black-chested Jay is easily recognized by its piercing yel...
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
The Black-chinned Hummingbird is a master of the air, known for its rhythmic tail-pumping and a hidden flash of brill...
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
A subtle gem of the American Southwest, the Black-chinned Sparrow is best known for its bright pink bill and the male...
Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus
With its striking jet-black crest and inquisitive personality, the Black-crested Titmouse is a charismatic star of th...
Black-crested Warbler
Myiothlypis nigrocristata
With its brilliant yellow plumage and a striking black crown, the Black-crested Warbler is a vibrant jewel of the hig...
Black Crowned Crane
Balearica pavonina
Adorned with a spectacular golden crest and a regal black plumage, the Black Crowned Crane is a masterpiece of the Af...
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
A secretive master of the shadows, the Black-crowned Night Heron is famous for its striking red eyes and nocturnal hu...
Black Curassow
Crax alector
Meet the 'lord of the forest floor,' a majestic bird with a curly crown and a deep, booming voice. Found in the lush ...
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