Species library

Bronzy Hermit

Glaucis aeneus

A shimmering jewel of the tropical understory, the Bronzy Hermit is a master of the forest circuit. Known for its dis...

Birds

Brook Silverside

Labidesthes sicculus

A shimmering 'glass fish' of the shallows, the Brook Silverside is famous for its acrobatic leaps and translucent bea...

Fish

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

The brook trout is a stunning 'living jewel' of North America's cold-water streams, recognizable by its vivid red spo...

Fish

Brown Ambrosia Aphid

Uroleucon ambrosiae

A master of the backyard meadow, the Brown Ambrosia Aphid forms bustling colonies on sunflowers and goldenrod. Watch ...

Insects

Brown Anole

Anolis sagrei

The Brown Anole is the charismatic acrobat of the suburban garden, known for its bold displays and lightning-fast ref...

Reptiles

Brown Argus

Aricia agestis

A chocolate-colored jewel of the grassland, the Brown Argus is a master of the low-altitude dash. Once restricted to ...

Insects

Brown-banded Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium punctatum

Meet the 'walking' shark of the Indo-Pacific reefs. The Brown-banded Bamboo Shark is a fascinating, docile nocturnal ...

Fish

Brown Basilisk

Basiliscus vittatus

Known as the 'Jesus Christ Lizard' for its ability to run on water, the Brown Basilisk is a prehistoric-looking marve...

Reptiles

Brown-belted Bumble Bee

Bombus griseocollis

A hardy and adaptable pollinator, the Brown-belted Bumble Bee is a welcome sight in North American gardens. Known for...

Insects

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

A master of the tropical shoreline, the Brown Booby is a striking plunge-diver known for its chocolate-brown plumage ...

Birds

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

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

Fish

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...

Birds

Brown Hare

Lepus europaeus

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

Mammals

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 Gull

Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus

A resilient traveler of the Central Asian highlands, the Brown-headed Gull is famous for its chocolatey breeding hood...

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, ...

Birds

Brown-hooded Kingfisher

Halcyon albiventris

A vibrant master of the African woodland, the Brown-hooded Kingfisher trades the riverbank for the garden fence. With...

Birds

Brown House Snake

Boaedon fuliginosus

The Brown House Snake is Africa's gentle night-watchman, a harmless constrictor that provides invaluable pest control...

Reptiles

Brown Hyaena

Parahyaena brunnea

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

Mammals

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...

Insects

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...

Fish

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

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

Birds

Brown Prionid

Orthosoma brunneum

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

Insects

Brown Rainbow Boa

Epicrates maurus

The Brown Rainbow Boa is a master of subtle beauty, combining a chocolatey camouflage with a stunning prismatic shimm...

Reptiles

Brown Rat

Rattus norvegicus

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

Mammals

Brown Rockfish

Sebastes auriculatus

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

Fish

Brown Skua

Stercorarius antarcticus

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

Birds

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 ...

Fish

Brown Snake-Eagle

Circaetus cinereus

The stoic sentinel of the African savanna, the Brown Snake-Eagle is a master of patience. With its piercing yellow ga...

Birds

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-speckled Whipsnake

Ahaetulla pulverulenta

A master of disguise endemic to Sri Lanka, the Brown-speckled Whipsnake blends seamlessly into the brush. With its un...

Reptiles

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 ...

Insects

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...

Birds