Wildlife Species Library

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 ...

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...

Insects

Beech Blight Aphid

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

Nicknamed the 'boogie-woogie aphid' for its synchronized dancing, this tiny insect turns American Beech branches into...

Insects

Beech Scale

Cryptococcus fagisuga

Hidden beneath a blanket of white wax, the Beech Scale is a tiny architect of forest change. While individual insects...

Insects

Beet Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera exigua

A master of nighttime disguise, the Beet Armyworm Moth is a world-traveling survivor found in backyards across the gl...

Mammals

Belding's Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus beldingi

Famous for their 'picket-pin' posture and piercing alarm calls, these social mountain residents are the sentries of t...

Birds

Bell's Sparrow

Artemisiospiza belli

A master of the California chaparral, Bell's Sparrow is a charming bird of the brush known for its 'tail-up' running ...

Birds

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

The Bell's Vireo is a master of camouflage, blending perfectly into the dense thickets it calls home. Famous for its ...

Birds

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

With its shaggy crest and piercing rattle, the Belted Kingfisher is the master of the waterfront. This expert diver i...

Mammals

Bendire's Shrew

Sorex bendirii

Witness the 'Jesus Shrew' of the Pacific Northwest—a sleek, dark-furred diver that can literally run on water. This e...

Birds

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

A hidden gem of the American Southwest, Bendire's Thrasher is a master of the desert scrub. With its golden eyes and ...

Reptiles

Bengal Monitor

Varanus bengalensis

The Bengal monitor is the undisputed king of the backyard reptilian world. This intelligent, powerful predator is as ...

Mammals

Bengal Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus entellus

Revered for centuries and recognizable by its striking black face and silvery coat, the Bengal Sacred Langur is an ic...

Fish

Bengal Sergeant

Abudefduf bengalensis

A striking resident of the Indo-Pacific's shallowest reefs, the Bengal Sergeant is a master of the surge zone. With i...

Insects

Berberis Sawfly

Arge berberidis

A striking metallic garden visitor known for its specialized diet and distinctive spotted larvae. The Berberis Sawfly...

Birds

Beryl-spangled Tanager

Tangara nigroviridis

A shimmering jewel of the cloud forest, the Beryl-spangled Tanager dazzles with its metallic, scaled plumage. This en...

Birds

Berylline Hummingbird

Saucerottia beryllina

A dazzling jewel of the mountain woodlands, the Berylline Hummingbird captivates with its shimmering emerald plumage ...

Birds

Besra

Tachyspiza virgata

A stealthy ghost of the Asian forests, the Besra is a master of ambush and aerial agility. This small but fierce spar...

Birds

Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

With its bold white eyebrow and spirited personality, the Bewick's Wren is a master of the garden thicket. This energ...

Reptiles

Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko

Chondrodactylus bibronii

The heavyweight champion of southern African geckos, Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of camouflage and vertical...

Fish

Bicolor Blenny

Ecsenius bicolor

A pint-sized powerhouse of personality, the Bicolor Blenny is a vibrant jewel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, known for it...

Fish

Bicolor Damselfish

Stegastes partitus

The Bicolor Damselfish is the tiny, two-toned 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs. While small in stature, this feisty ...