Species library

Blue-billed Curassow

Crax alberti

The Blue-billed Curassow is one of the world's rarest birds, a 'ghost of the forest' endemic only to Colombia. With i...

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Blue-billed Teal

Spatula hottentota

The smallest dabbling duck in Africa, the Blue-billed Teal is a nomadic jewel of the wetlands. With its stunning sky-...

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Blue-black Grassquit

Volatinia jacarina

Meet the 'Johnny Jump-up,' a tiny, iridescent bird known for its acrobatic vertical displays and charming buzzy song....

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Blue-capped Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus cyanocephalus

A jewel of the East African savanna, the Blue-capped Cordonbleu captivates with its brilliant sky-blue plumage and ch...

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Blue-capped Motmot

Momotus coeruliceps

Meet the 'clock bird' of Mexico, famous for its luminous blue crown and a unique racquet-tipped tail that swings like...

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

The Blue Catfish is North America's undisputed heavyweight of the river, a slate-blue giant that rules the deep chann...

Fish

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater

Merops persicus

A shimmering emerald of the sky, the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater is a master of aerial acrobatics and a brilliant visitor ...

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Blue-chested Hummingbird

Polyerata amabilis

A glittering jewel of the tropical lowlands, the Blue-chested Hummingbird dazzles with its namesake violet-blue breas...

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Blue Chromis

Azurina cyanea

The Blue Chromis is the vibrant, sapphire-colored heartbeat of the Caribbean reef, bringing the ocean to life with it...

Fish

Blue Corporal

Ladona deplanata

A sure sign of spring, the Blue Corporal is a compact, powder-blue sentinel of the water's edge. Known for its unique...

Insects

Blue Crane

Grus paradiseus

South Africa's national bird is a symbol of elegance and resilience. Known for its mesmerizing dance and striking blu...

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Blue-crowned Chlorophonia

Chlorophonia occipitalis

Meet the 'emerald of the cloud forest,' a stunning songbird with a brilliant turquoise crown and a golden-yellow bell...

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Blue-crowned Parakeet

Thectocercus acuticaudatus

A social and vocal parrot of the Americas, the Blue-crowned Parakeet is famous for its brilliant turquoise forehead a...

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Blue Dacnis

Dacnis cayana

A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Blue Dacnis brings a splash of brilliant turquoise to the forest. This...

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Blue Dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis

A master of aerial combat and the undisputed king of the backyard pond, the Blue Dasher is a stunning example of natu...

Insects

Blue Duiker

Philantomba monticola

Meet the blue duiker, Africa's smallest and most enchanting forest antelope. These tiny, 'blue-tinted' gems are known...

Mammals

Blue-eyed Triplefin

Notoclinops segmentatus

A tiny jewel of the New Zealand reef, the Blue-eyed Triplefin captivates with its neon-blue gaze and vibrant crimson ...

Fish

Blue-footed Booby

Sula nebouxii

The Blue-footed Booby is nature's most colorful dancer, sporting brilliant turquoise footwear and performing high-ste...

Birds

Blue-fronted Dancer

Argia apicalis

A vibrant flash of sky-blue in the summer sun, the Blue-fronted Dancer is a master of aerial acrobatics. Easily recog...

Insects

Blue-fronted Lancebill

Doryfera johannae

A hidden gem of the Andean foothills, the Blue-fronted Lancebill is a master of precision. With its extraordinary nee...

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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

Hyperactive and bold, the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is a master of the canopy, known for its constant tail-flicking and i...

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Blue-gray Tanager

Thraupis episcopus

Often called the 'Blue Jean' bird in the Caribbean, this social and vibrant tanager is a master of adaptation, bringi...

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Blue-green Chromis

Chromis viridis

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific, the Blue-green Chromis brings synchronized movement and iridescent color to t...

Fish

Blue-green Sharpshooter

Graphocephala atropunctata

A vibrant jewel of the garden, the blue-green sharpshooter is a master of camouflage and a powerful jumper. While fam...

Insects

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

With its stunning deep-blue plumage and chunky silver bill, the Blue Grosbeak is a shy but spectacular visitor to Nor...

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Blue-headed Hummingbird

Riccordia bicolor

A shimmering emerald gem of the Caribbean, the Blue-headed Hummingbird is a rare beauty found only on two islands. Wi...

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Blue-headed Macaw

Primolius couloni

A rare emerald of the Amazon, the Blue-headed Macaw is a stunning 'mini-macaw' known for its brilliant cobalt crown a...

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Blue-headed Parrot

Pionus menstruus

With its stunning cobalt-blue hood and vibrant emerald plumage, the Blue-headed Parrot is a crown jewel of the Neotro...

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Blue-headed Sapphire

Chrysuronia grayi

A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Blue-headed Sapphire dazzles with its brilliant violet-blue crown and...

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Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

With its sophisticated slate-blue hood and crisp white spectacles, the Blue-headed Vireo is a standout of the forest ...

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Blue Jack Mackerel

Trachurus picturatus

A shimmering sentinel of the Atlantic, the Blue Jack Mackerel moves in dazzling silver shoals through the coastal dep...

Fish

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Bold, brilliant, and incredibly smart, the Blue Jay is the charismatic sentinel of the North American backyard. With ...

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Blue Monkey

Cercopithecus mitis

With its regal white brow and slate-colored coat, the Blue Monkey is a master of the African canopy. Discover how to ...

Mammals

Blue Morwong

Nemadactylus valenciennesi

Meet the 'Queen of the Reef,' an iridescent icon of Australia's southern coast. The Blue Morwong is as curious as it ...

Fish

Blue-naped Chlorophonia

Chlorophonia cyanea

A jewel of the South American canopy, the Blue-naped Chlorophonia dazzles with its electric green plumage and signatu...

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Blue-necked Tanager

Stilpnia cyanicollis

With its luminous turquoise head and striking golden wing patches, the Blue-necked Tanager is one of South America's ...

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