Wildlife Species Library

Reptiles

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

A master of the Southern wetlands, the Banded Watersnake is a bold, nonvenomous hunter often seen basking near the wa...

Reptiles

Banded Wolf Snake

Lycodon fasciatus

A striking nocturnal hunter of the Asian highlands, the Banded Wolf Snake is a master of mimicry and an expert climbe...

Fish

Banjo Ray

Trygonorrhina fasciata

The Banjo Ray is a master of underwater camouflage, adorned with intricate, violin-like patterns that help it disappe...

Fish

Bank Rockfish

Sebastes rufus

A vibrant resident of the Pacific's deep rocky banks, the Bank Rockfish stands out with its striking rusty-red hue an...

Mammals

Bank Vole

Clethrionomys glareolus

With its warm chestnut fur and surprisingly bold personality, the Bank Vole is the woodland's most charismatic climbe...

Fish

Bar Jack

Caranx ruber

A sleek and fast-moving predator of the Atlantic, the Bar Jack is easily recognized by its signature dark racing stri...

Birds

Bar-shouldered Dove

Geopelia humeralis

Recognized by the striking 'scaly' pattern on its neck and its melodic 'cook-a-wook' call, the Bar-shouldered Dove is...

Birds

Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Meet the world's most impressive long-distance traveler. The Bar-tailed Godwit can fly non-stop for over 11,000 kilom...

Mammals

Barasingha

Rucervus duvaucelii

Known as the 'Twelve-Tined' deer, the Barasingha is a majestic wetland specialist of the Indian subcontinent. With it...

Birds

Bare-faced Go-away-bird

Crinifer personatus

The sentinel of the savanna, the Bare-faced Go-away-bird is famous for its distinctive black mask and its 'policing' ...

Birds

Bare-faced Ibis

Phimosus infuscatus

Meet the 'Whispering Ibis,' a social and striking wading bird known for its iridescent dark feathers and vibrant red ...

Birds

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

With their iconic forked tails and shimmering blue plumage, Barn Swallows are the ultimate aerial acrobats. These res...

Birds

Barnacle Goose

Branta leucopsis

With its striking monochrome plumage and unique dog-like bark, the Barnacle Goose is a master of the Arctic and Europ...

Birds

Barred Owl

Strix varia

With their soulful dark eyes and iconic 'Who cooks for you?' call, Barred Owls are the enchanting guardians of the fo...

Fish

Barred Pipefish

Syngnathus auliscus

A cryptic master of disguise, the Barred Pipefish drifts like a blade of grass through the shallow estuaries of the E...

Insects

Barred Sallow

Tiliacea aurago

The Barred Sallow is a living leaf, sporting the brilliant golds and rich purples of the autumn forest. This nocturna...

Fish

Barred Sand Bass

Paralabrax nebulifer

The ultimate master of camouflage on the Pacific seafloor, the Barred Sand Bass is a prized sight for coastal observe...

Reptiles

Barred Wolf Snake

Lycodon striatus

A secretive nocturnal hunter, the Barred Wolf Snake is a master of the night. With its striking white bands and gloss...

Birds

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

A striking diving duck with a 'bull-headed' silhouette and a crescent-shaped facial patch, Barrow's Goldeneye is a ge...

Fish

Basking Shark

Cetorhinus maximus

The ocean's most peaceful giant, the Basking Shark, is a marvel of evolution that turns the tiniest organisms into ma...

Mammals

Bat-eared Fox

Otocyon megalotis

With ears like satellite dishes and a specialized diet of termites, the Bat-eared Fox is one of Africa's most fascina...

Fish

Bat Ray

Myliobatis californica

A majestic 'flyer' of the Pacific coast, the Bat Ray is famous for its bird-like snout and graceful, wing-like fins. ...

Fish

Bay Anchovy

Anchoa mitchilli

The unsung hero of the Atlantic coast, this shimmering, translucent fish forms the massive schools that fuel the enti...

Birds

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

A champion of the boreal forest, the Bay-breasted Warbler is a stunning long-distance traveler recognized by its deep...

Mammals

Bay Duiker

Cephalophus dorsalis

A secretive inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Bay Duiker is easily recognized by the bold black stripe that r...

Birds

Bay-headed Tanager

Tangara gyrola

A crown of chestnut and a coat of emerald and turquoise make the Bay-headed Tanager one of the most stunning visitors...

Birds

Beach Stone-curlew

Esacus magnirostris

Meet the 'Ghost of the Beach,' a massive shorebird with a prehistoric look and a piercing yellow gaze. A master of th...

Insects

Bean Leaf Beetle

Cerotoma trifurcata

A colorful but elusive resident of the vegetable patch, the Bean Leaf Beetle is a master of disguise and a favorite s...

Birds

Bearded Vulture

Gypaetus barbatus

The legendary 'Bone Breaker' of the mountains, the Bearded Vulture is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the high peaks....

Birds

Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle

Circaetus beaudouini

The Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle is a majestic specialist of the African Sahel, easily identified by its piercing yellow g...

Fish

Beaugregory

Stegastes leucostictus

The Beaugregory is the feisty 'gardener' of the Atlantic shallows. With its neon-spotted juvenile phase and fiercely ...

Insects

Beautiful Plume Moth

Amblyptilia acanthadactyla

Master of camouflage with a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Beautiful Plume Moth is a common but often overlooked gem...

Birds

Beautiful Woodpecker

Melanerpes pulcher

A stunning endemic of the Magdalena Valley, the Beautiful Woodpecker dazzles with its zebra-striped back and vibrant ...

Reptiles

Beauty Ratsnake

Elaphe taeniura

A masterpiece of evolution, the Beauty Ratsnake combines striking 'beauty' markings with unparalleled climbing agilit...

Birds

Bee Hummingbird

Mellisuga helenae

Meet the smallest bird on the planet—a feathered jewel no larger than a thumb. Endemic to Cuba, the Bee Hummingbird i...

Insects

Beech Bark Scale

Madarococcus fagicorticis

A tiny architect of the forest, the Beech Bark Scale transforms New Zealand's beech trunks into a sugary buffet for n...