Species library

Black-faced Blenny

Tripterygion delaisi

A vibrant jewel of the Mediterranean reef, the Black-faced Blenny is a master of transformation. From a camouflaged r...

Fish

Black-faced Grassquit

Melanospiza bicolor

A spirited and social tanager of the West Indies, the Black-faced Grassquit is a master of the garden floor. Known fo...

Birds

Black-faced Spoonbill

Platalea minor

The rarest of all spoonbills, this elegant 'Plate-bill' is a symbol of conservation success in East Asia. With its di...

Birds

Black Falcon

Falco subniger

Australia's most mysterious raptor, the Black Falcon is a master of high-speed pursuit and nomadic survival. Known fo...

Birds

Black Flowerpiercer

Diglossa humeralis

A sleek, obsidian-colored specialist of the high Andes, the Black Flowerpiercer is nature’s clever nectar thief. Dist...

Birds

Black Flying-fox

Pteropus alecto

The Black Flying-fox is a majestic 'mega-bat' that reigns over the night skies of Northern Australia. As an essential...

Mammals

Black-footed Cat

Felis nigripes

Widely considered the world's deadliest feline, the tiny Black-footed Cat is a master of the African night. This pint...

Mammals

Black-fronted Dotterel

Thinornis melanops

With its striking black 'V' chest band and vibrant red eye-ring, the Black-fronted Dotterel is a miniature masterpiec...

Birds

Black-fronted Forktail

Ischnura denticollis

A tiny, vibrant sentinel of the water's edge, the Black-fronted Forktail is a master of the reeds. Known for its soli...

Insects

Black Garden Ant

Lasius niger

The ultimate backyard socialite, the Black Garden Ant is a master engineer and shepherd that builds vast underground ...

Insects

Black Giant Squirrel

Ratufa bicolor

One of the world's largest squirrels, this 'Olympic athlete' of the canopy is famous for its massive tail and incredi...

Mammals

Black Goshawk

Astur melanoleucus

The Black Goshawk is Africa’s premier urban raptor, a master of stealth that has traded the deep forest for the garde...

Birds

Black Grouper

Mycteroperca bonaci

A majestic and powerful predator of the Atlantic reefs, the Black Grouper is a master of disguise. Known for its boxy...

Fish

Black Guan

Chamaepetes unicolor

A striking specialty of the Central American highlands, the Black Guan is an elegant, charcoal-colored bird known for...

Birds

Black Guillemot

Cepphus grylle

With their striking jet-black feathers and vibrant coral-red feet, Black Guillemots are the 'gentlemen' of the rocky ...

Birds

Black Guineafowl

Agelastes niger

The Black Guineafowl is the reclusive shadow of the Central African rainforest. Unlike its famous spotted cousins, th...

Birds

Black-headed Cardinal Beetle

Pyrochroa coccinea

A vivid jewel of the spring woodland, the Black-headed Cardinal Beetle stands out with its brilliant scarlet wing cas...

Insects

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

The Black-headed Grosbeak is a stunning summer visitor to Western backyards, known for its sunset-colored plumage and...

Birds

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

The Black-headed Gull is a lively and charismatic visitor that brings a touch of coastal energy to inland gardens and...

Birds

Black-headed Heron

Ardea melanocephala

The 'land heron' of Africa, this striking bird is just as comfortable stalking your garden lawn as it is a remote mar...

Birds

Black-headed Ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

With its striking monochrome appearance and elegant down-curved beak, the Black-headed Ibis is an iconic guardian of ...

Birds

Black-headed Saltator

Saltator atriceps

A bold, noisy, and strikingly masked songbird, the Black-headed Saltator is a master of the Central American forest e...

Birds

Black-headed Trogon

Trogon melanocephalus

With its brilliant sunshine-yellow belly and striking pale blue eye-ring, the Black-headed Trogon is a tropical maste...

Birds

Black-headed Weaver

Ploceus melanocephalus

A master architect of the wetlands, the Black-headed Weaver is famous for its intricate hanging nests and vibrant gol...

Birds

Black Heron

Egretta ardesiaca

Witness the 'Umbrella Bird' of the African wetlands. The Black Heron is a master of deception, using its own wings to...

Birds

Black Kite

Milvus migrans

The Black Kite is perhaps the world's most successful and abundant bird of prey. A master of the urban sky, this soci...

Birds

Black-necked Aracari

Pteroglossus aracari

With its striking ivory bill and bold crimson belly stripe, the Black-necked Aracari is a social superstar of the Sou...

Birds

Black-necked Crane

Grus nigricollis

The 'Spirit of the Plateau,' the Black-necked Crane is a majestic symbol of high-altitude wilderness and spiritual de...

Birds

Black-necked Spitting Cobra

Naja nigricollis

A master of defense with the ability to spray venom with pinpoint accuracy, the Black-necked Spitting Cobra is a fasc...

Reptiles

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

With legs that seem to go on forever and a striking tuxedo plumage, the Black-necked Stilt is the supermodel of the m...

Birds

Black-necked Stork

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

With its towering height, striking red legs, and iridescent plumage, the Black-necked Stork is one of the most majest...

Birds

Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

With its coal-black feathers and brilliant crimson beak, the Black Oystercatcher is the unmistakable sentinel of the ...

Birds

Black Pecan Aphid

Melanocallis caryaefoliae

A tiny insect with a big impact, the Black Pecan Aphid is a master of the pecan canopy. Known for its distinctive bla...

Insects

Black Petrel

Procellaria parkinsoni

A master of the open ocean, the Black Petrel travels from New Zealand to South America before returning to nest in th...

Birds

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

With its dapper 'tuxedo' plumage and rhythmic tail-wagging, the Black Phoebe is a beloved fixture of Western backyard...

Birds

Black Rat

Rattus rattus

The ultimate high-wire artist of the backyard, the Black Rat is a master of climbing and stealth. Discover the secret...

Mammals