Wildlife Species Library

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Blue-headed Macaw

Primolius couloni

A rare emerald of the Amazon, the Blue-headed Macaw is a stunning 'mini-macaw' known for its brilliant cobalt crown a...

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Blue-headed Parrot

Pionus menstruus

With its stunning cobalt-blue hood and vibrant emerald plumage, the Blue-headed Parrot is a crown jewel of the Neotro...

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Blue-headed Sapphire

Chrysuronia grayi

A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Blue-headed Sapphire dazzles with its brilliant violet-blue crown and...

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Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

With its sophisticated slate-blue hood and crisp white spectacles, the Blue-headed Vireo is a standout of the forest ...

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Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Bold, brilliant, and incredibly smart, the Blue Jay is the charismatic sentinel of the North American backyard. With ...

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Blue-naped Chlorophonia

Chlorophonia cyanea

A jewel of the South American canopy, the Blue-naped Chlorophonia dazzles with its electric green plumage and signatu...

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Blue-necked Tanager

Stilpnia cyanicollis

With its luminous turquoise head and striking golden wing patches, the Blue-necked Tanager is one of South America's ...

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Blue-spotted Wood-Dove

Turtur afer

Admire the sapphire-winged gem of the African forest edge. The Blue-spotted Wood-Dove is a peaceful, ground-dwelling ...

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Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Merops philippinus

A master of the air, the Blue-tailed Bee-eater combines shimmering green plumage with unmatched aerial agility. Often...

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Blue-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

A glittering gem of the South American lowlands, the Blue-tailed Emerald captivates with its brilliant green hue and ...

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Blue-tailed Hummingbird

Saucerottia cyanura

A shimmering jewel of Central American highlands, the Blue-tailed Hummingbird dazzles with its emerald plumage and si...

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Blue-throated Bee-eater

Merops viridis

A jewel of the Asian lowlands, the Blue-throated Bee-eater combines dazzling chestnut and emerald plumage with incred...

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Blue-throated Goldentail

Chlorestes eliciae

With its shimmering violet throat and a tail that glows like a freshly minted coin, the Blue-throated Goldentail is a...

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Blue-throated Macaw

Ara glaucogularis

Bolivia's rarest flying treasure, the Blue-throated Macaw is a vibrant masterpiece of turquoise and gold. Once though...

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Blue-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis clemenciae

The heavy-weight champion of the Southwest's hummingbird world, the Blue-throated Mountain-gem is as bold in personal...

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Blue-throated Piping-Guan

Pipile cumanensis

A striking inhabitant of the Amazonian canopy, the Blue-throated Piping-Guan is instantly recognizable by its brillia...

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Blue-tufted Starthroat

Heliomaster furcifer

With its shimmering violet throat and extraordinary blue neck tufts, the Blue-tufted Starthroat is one of South Ameri...

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Blue-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia hoffmanni

A shimmering emerald of the Central American tropics, the Blue-vented Hummingbird is a bold and energetic visitor to ...

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Blue-winged Kookaburra

Dacelo leachii

The Blue-winged Kookaburra is the striking, sapphire-winged icon of Australia's tropical north. Known for its piercin...

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Blue-winged Macaw

Primolius maracana

A vibrant 'mini-macaw' of the South American woodlands, the Blue-winged Macaw is celebrated for its intelligence, soc...

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Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

With its striking white facial crescent and vibrant powder-blue wing patches, the Blue-winged Teal is a jewel of the ...

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Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

A dazzling spark of gold in the brush, the Blue-winged Warbler is a master of the forest edge. With its sharp black e...

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Bluish Flowerpiercer

Diglossa caerulescens

Master of the Andean heights, the Bluish Flowerpiercer is a clever 'nectar thief' with a uniquely hooked bill. This s...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Brahminy Kite

Haliastur indus

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

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Brambling

Fringilla montifringilla

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

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Brandt's Cormorant

Urile penicillatus

A coastal icon of the Pacific, the Brandt's Cormorant is famous for its iridescent black plumage and the stunning cob...