Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Balsam Woolly Adelgid

Adelges piceae

A microscopic invader with a massive impact, the Balsam Woolly Adelgid hides beneath a coat of white wax while reshap...

Birds

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

A flash of brilliant flame in the treetops, the Baltimore Oriole is the undisputed jewel of the eastern spring. Known...

Birds

Bananaquit

Coereba flaveola

Often called the 'Sugar Bird,' the Bananaquit is a vibrant, bold visitor to tropical gardens. With its bright yellow ...

Birds

Band-tailed Barbthroat

Threnetes ruckeri

A master of the tropical understory, the Band-tailed Barbthroat is easily recognized by its 'bearded' throat and perf...

Birds

Band-tailed Guan

Penelope argyrotis

A mist-dwelling beauty of the northern Andes, the Band-tailed Guan is easily recognized by its silvery plumage and ic...

Birds

Band-tailed Pigeon

Patagioenas fasciata

A majestic forest dweller of the West, the Band-tailed Pigeon is easily recognized by its distinctive white collar an...

Birds

Band-tailed Sierra-Finch

Rhopospina alaudina

A hardy resident of the high Andes and coastal scrub, the Band-tailed Sierra-Finch is famous for its striking tail fl...

Fish

Banded Butterflyfish

Chaetodon striatus

A striking resident of the Western Atlantic, the Banded Butterflyfish is easily recognized by its bold 'zebra' stripe...

Fish

Banded Galjoen

Dichistius multifasciatus

The Banded Galjoen is a striking, striped sentinel of the surf, famous for its ability to navigate the most turbulent...

Fish

Banded Guitarfish

Zapteryx exasperata

Meet the 'Shark-Ray' of the Pacific. With its flat, guitar-shaped body and striking striped pattern, the Banded Guita...

Fish

Banded Killifish

Fundulus diaphanus

A shimmering, striped gem of North America's shallows, the Banded Killifish is a master of the shoreline. Watch these...

Fish

Banded Kōkopu

Galaxias fasciatus

The Banded Kōkopu is a hidden gem of New Zealand’s forest streams, known for its striking golden stripes and its incr...

Birds

Banded Lapwing

Vanellus tricolor

A striking ground-dweller of the Australian plains, the Banded Lapwing is famous for its bold 'V' breast band and its...

Mammals

Banded Mongoose

Mungos mungo

The Banded Mongoose is Africa's most social small carnivore, famous for its zebra-like stripes and complex family lif...

Fish

Banded Morwong

Chirodactylus spectabilis

A striking sentinel of the southern kelp forests, the Banded Morwong is an 'old soul' of the reef. With its bold stri...

Insects

Banded Pennant

Celithemis fasciata

With its artistic black-banded wings and graceful, butterfly-like flight, the Banded Pennant is the crown jewel of th...

Fish

Banded Rudderfish

Seriola zonata

Meet the 'shark pilot' of the Atlantic—a sleek, energetic jack that transitions from a banded juvenile following shad...

Birds

Banded Stilt

Cladorhynchus leucocephalus

Australia’s nomadic master of the salt lakes, the Banded Stilt is a striking wader that appears in the thousands when...

Fish

Banded Sunfish

Enneacanthus obesus

A hidden gem of the Eastern swamplands, the Banded Sunfish is an iridescent beauty that thrives in the quiet, tea-col...

Mammals

Banded Surili

Presbytis femoralis

Meet the 'ghost of the forest,' a critically endangered primate with a striking black-and-white coat found only in Si...

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...

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...