Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Bicolored Sallow

Sunira bicolorago

A late-autumn gem of the insect world, the Bicolored Sallow braves the cooling nights of fall. With its striking two-...

Insects

Big Greasy

Cressida cressida

The Big Greasy is a one-of-a-kind swallowtail known for its unique, see-through wings. A slow-flying beauty of the Au...

Fish

Big Skate

Beringraja binoculata

The largest skate in North American waters, the Big Skate is a ghostly giant of the seafloor known for its massive wi...

Fish

Bigeye Chub

Hybopsis amblops

A sparkling jewel of clean American streams, the Bigeye Chub is defined by its massive, soulful eyes and its preferen...

Fish

Bigeye Shiner

Miniellus boops

A striking, large-eyed minnow that serves as a living thermometer for stream health. These shimmering silver resident...

Fish

Bigeye Trevally

Caranx sexfasciatus

A shimmering sentinel of the tropical reef, the Bigeye Trevally is famous for forming breathtaking 'fish tornados' by...

Fish

Bigeye Tuna

Thunnus obesus

A deep-diving titan of the open ocean, the Bigeye Tuna is a marvel of biological engineering. With its massive eyes a...

Mammals

Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis

Master of the mountain peaks, the Bighorn Sheep is a symbol of the American West's rugged spirit. Known for their mas...

Mammals

Black Agouti

Dasyprocta fuliginosa

Meet the Amazon's most industrious gardener. With its sleek black coat and incredible speed, the Black Agouti is a vi...

Birds

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

Often mistaken for a nuthatch due to its unique habit of scurrying up and down tree trunks, the Black-and-white Warbl...

Fish

Black-and-yellow Rockfish

Sebastes chrysomelas

A vibrant sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, the Black-and-yellow Rockfish is a master of camouflage and territory...

Birds

Black-and-yellow Tanager

Chrysothlypis chrysomelas

A radiant flash of gold and obsidian, the Black-and-yellow Tanager is a jewel of the Central American cloud forests. ...

Fish

Black-axil Chromis

Chromis atripectoralis

A shimmering icon of the tropical reef, the Black-axil Chromis is famous for its brilliant blue-green scales and its ...

Mammals

Black-backed Jackal

Lupulella mesomelas

The Black-backed Jackal is a master of the African landscape, known for its striking silver-flecked saddle and haunti...

Fish

Black-banded Sunfish

Enneacanthus chaetodon

A hidden gem of the Eastern seaboard, the Black-banded Sunfish is a master of camouflage. With its striking 'jailbird...

Fish

Black-barred Halfbeak

Hemiramphus far

Meet the master of the surface: a silver-clad sprinter with a unique 'beak' and striking zebra-like stripes. The Blac...

Insects

Black Bean Aphid

Aphis fabae

The Black Bean Aphid is a tiny marvel of the garden world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its fascin...

Mammals

Black-bellied Pangolin

Phataginus tetradactylus

Meet the most acrobatic member of the pangolin family. With a tail longer than its body and a unique daytime schedule...

Birds

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

A master of global travel, the Black-bellied Plover is the largest of North America's plovers, known for its striking...

Birds

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

With its vibrant red bill, long pink legs, and a habit of perching in trees like a songbird, the Black-bellied Whistl...

Birds

Black-billed Magpie

Pica hudsonia

With its tuxedo-like plumage and a tail that shimmers like oil on water, the Black-billed Magpie is the undisputed ge...

Birds

Black-billed Streamertail

Trochilus scitulus

Known locally as the 'Doctor Bird,' the Black-billed Streamertail is an emerald-hued icon of eastern Jamaica. With it...

Birds

Black-billed Thrush

Turdus ignobilis

A familiar songster of South American gardens, the Black-billed Thrush is a master of suburban adaptation with a soul...

Birds

Black-billed Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus somaliensis

With its shimmering iridescent plumage and a long, curved bill, the Black-billed Woodhoopoe is a charismatic highligh...

Fish

Black Bream

Acanthopagrus butcheri

A silver-bronze icon of Australia's southern estuaries, the Black Bream is a master of adaptation and a favorite of c...

Birds

Black-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

One of the rarest gems of the Andes, the Black-breasted Puffleg is a Critically Endangered hummingbird found only on ...

Birds

Black-browed Albatross

Thalassarche melanophris

The Black-browed Albatross is the master of the Southern Ocean, known for its incredible 2-meter wingspan and strikin...

Birds

Black-browed Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus bistrigiceps

Recognizable by its bold black 'eyebrows,' this energetic songbird is a master of the marshlands. A long-distance mig...

Fish

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

The ultimate survivor of the underwater world, the Black Bullhead is a whiskered scavenger that thrives in the murky ...

Insects

Black Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus humator

The ultimate recycler of the insect world, the Black Burying Beetle is a fascinating 'undertaker' that exhibits rare ...

Reptiles

Black Caiman

Melanosuchus niger

The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...

Birds

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

With its cheery 'chick-a-dee' call and bold personality, the Black-capped Chickadee is the ultimate backyard companio...

Birds

Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant

Myiornis atricapillus

One of the world's smallest birds, the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny, energetic wonder of the tropical canopy. ...

Birds

Black Catbird

Melanoptila glabrirostris

A hidden gem of the Yucatán, the Black Catbird is a sleek, shimmering songbird that brings a touch of midnight elegan...

Fish

Black Catfish

Neosilurus ater

A sleek, nocturnal wanderer of Australia's tropical waterways, the Black Catfish is easily recognized by its eel-like...

Birds

Black-cheeked Woodpecker

Melanerpes pucherani

With its striking zebra-striped back and vibrant red accents, the Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a crown jewel of the tr...