Species library

Black-winged Kite

Elanus caeruleus

A ghostly white hunter with piercing ruby eyes, the Black-winged Kite is the master of the hover. Watch this nomadic ...

Birds

Black-winged Lapwing

Vanellus melanopterus

A social and elegant wader of the African plains, the Black-winged Lapwing is easily recognized by its bold black che...

Birds

Black-winged Petrel

Pterodroma nigripennis

An acrobatic master of the Pacific winds, the Black-winged Petrel is famous for its high-speed 'rollercoaster' flight...

Birds

Black-winged Saltator

Saltator atripennis

A striking inhabitant of the Andean mist, the Black-winged Saltator stands out with its high-contrast plumage and mel...

Birds

Black-winged Stilt

Himantopus himantopus

Meet the supermodel of the marshes, a bird defined by its impossibly long pink legs and striking monochromatic plumag...

Birds

Blackbar Soldierfish

Myripristis jacobus

A crimson jewel of the night, the Blackbar Soldierfish is famous for its massive eyes and the striking dark 'shoulder...

Fish

Blackbuck

Antilope cervicapra

With its magnificent corkscrew horns and striking tuxedo-like coat, the Blackbuck is the undisputed elegant sprinter ...

Mammals

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

Known as the 'fire-throat' of the forest, the Blackburnian Warbler is a stunning gem of the high canopy. With its fla...

Birds

Blackchin Guitarfish

Glaucostegus cemiculus

The ghost of the seabed, the Blackchin Guitarfish is a master of camouflage that bridges the gap between sharks and r...

Fish

Blackchin Shiner

Miniellus heterodon

A delicate jewel of North American glacial lakes, the Blackchin shiner is a master of camouflage in underwater forest...

Fish

Blackfin Squirrelfish

Neoniphon opercularis

A master of the night, the Blackfin Squirrelfish is a shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific reefs. With its oversized ...

Fish

Blackmouth Catshark

Galeus melastomus

A master of the deep Atlantic slopes, the Blackmouth Catshark is named for its hidden, midnight-black maw and strikin...

Fish

Blacknose Shiner

Notropis heterolepis

A delicate and striking indicator of pristine water, the Blacknose Shiner is famous for the bold black stripe that ru...

Fish

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

Meet the marathon runner of the bird world. The Blackpoll Warbler performs an incredible non-stop flight across the A...

Birds

Blacksaddle Toby

Canthigaster valentini

A pint-sized puffer with a bold personality and toxic defense. Recognizable by its four black 'saddles,' this vibrant...

Fish

Blacksmith Chromis

Chromis punctipinnis

A staple of the California coastline, the Blacksmith Chromis is a shimmering, spotted marvel that brings the kelp for...

Fish

Blacksmith Lapwing

Vanellus armatus

Named for its metallic call that sounds like a hammer striking an anvil, the Blacksmith Lapwing is the bold, monochro...

Birds

Blackspotted Whipray

Maculabatis astra

The Blackspotted Whipray is a living work of art, featuring a celestial pattern of dark speckles and a striking bande...

Fish

Blacktail Redhorse

Moxostoma poecilurum

The Blacktail Redhorse is a shimmering master of the southern riverbed, easily recognized by the bold black stripe on...

Fish

Blacktip Jumprock

Moxostoma cervinum

A master of the mountain stream, the Blacktip Jumprock is a specialized sucker fish known for its striking fin markin...

Fish

Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

With its iconic black-tipped fins and graceful silhouette, this reef patroller is the most recognizable shark of the ...

Fish

Blacktip Shiner

Lythrurus atrapiculus

A shimmering jewel of southeastern streams, the Blacktip Shiner is famous for its acrobatic swimming and the striking...

Fish

Blackwing Flyingfish

Hirundichthys rondeletii

The Blackwing Flyingfish is a spectacular 'bird of the sea' that uses wing-like fins to glide over the waves. Witness...

Fish

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Acris blanchardi

The Blanchard's Cricket Frog is a tiny but mighty leaper found along the muddy edges of Midwestern and Southern water...

Amphibians

Bleeker's whipray

Pateobatis bleekeri

A graceful dweller of the Indian Ocean's sandy flats, the Bleeker's whipray is a master of camouflage with a tail tha...

Fish

Bloater

Coregonus hoyi

Meet the Bloater, the silvery survivor of the Great Lakes' deepest trenches. This iridescent whitefish is a master of...

Fish

Blonde Skate

Raja brachyura

A master of the sandy seafloor, the Blonde Skate is a ghost of the Atlantic shelf, recognized by its beautifully intr...

Fish

Blood-red Field Ant

Formica sanguinea

The Blood-red Field Ant is a bold and strategic master of the undergrowth, famous for its red-and-black armor and its...

Insects

Blossom-headed Parakeet

Psittacula roseata

Adorned with a delicate rose-colored crown and a vibrant lime-green coat, the Blossom-headed Parakeet is one of South...

Birds

Blotched Fantail Ray

Taeniurops meyeni

Meet the ocean's decorated floor-dweller, a massive ray known for its striking 'camouflage' blotches and curious natu...

Fish

Blue-and-black Tanager

Tangara vassorii

Meet the high-altitude acrobat of the Andes. With its striking cobalt plumage and jet-black mask, the Blue-and-black ...

Birds

Blue-and-gold Tanager

Bangsia arcaei

A striking inhabitant of Central American cloud forests, the Blue-and-gold Tanager is a master of contrast, sporting ...

Birds

Blue-and-yellow Macaw

Ara ararauna

With its radiant turquoise wings and sun-drenched golden belly, the Blue-and-yellow Macaw is a living masterpiece of ...

Birds

Blue-and-yellow Tanager

Rauenia bonariensis

A vibrant splash of sapphire and gold, the Blue-and-yellow Tanager is a frequent and welcome visitor to gardens acros...

Birds

Blue-backed Conebill

Conirostrum sitticolor

A gem of the Andean peaks, the Blue-backed Conebill is a master of acrobatic foraging, draped in stunning sapphire an...

Birds

Blue-bellied Roller

Coracias cyanogaster

A flash of electric blue against the African savanna, the Blue-bellied Roller is a master of aerial acrobatics and a ...

Birds