Species library

Brassy-breasted Tanager

Tangara desmaresti

Draped in metallic green and shimmering gold, the Brassy-breasted Tanager is a radiant endemic of Brazil's misty moun...

Birds

Brassy Willow Beetle

Phratora vitellinae

A shimmering metallic gem of the riverside, the Brassy Willow Beetle is a master of chemical defense and a dazzling a...

Insects

Brazilian Skipper

Calpodes ethlius

With their moth-like bodies and translucent wing 'windows,' Brazilian Skippers are the speed-demons of the butterfly ...

Insects

Brazilian Tanager

Ramphocelus bresilius

The Brazilian Tanager is a living jewel of the Atlantic Forest, famous for the male's breathtaking crimson plumage. A...

Birds

Brazilian Teal

Amazonetta brasiliensis

A colorful resident of South American waterways, the Brazilian Teal is easily identified by the male's vibrant red bi...

Birds

Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Bold, social, and strikingly iridescent, the Brewer's Blackbird is a master of the modern landscape. Known for their ...

Birds

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

Meet the master of the sagebrush, a small sparrow with one of the most complex songs in the bird world. Though modest...

Birds

Bridled Quail-Dove

Geotrygon mystacea

A secretive ghost of the Caribbean forest floor, the Bridled Quail-Dove is a master of camouflage. With its striking ...

Birds

Bridled Titmouse

Baeolophus wollweberi

The Bridled Titmouse is a high-altitude gem of the Southwest, sporting an ornate black-and-white face and a lively, s...

Birds

Bright-line Brown-eye

Lacanobia oleracea

A common but beautiful garden visitor, the Bright-line Brown-eye is easily identified by its striking white 'W' marki...

Insects

Bright Marbled Sapphire

Stugeta bowkeri

A shimmering jewel of the African savanna, the Bright Marbled Sapphire dazzles with its metallic blue wings and intri...

Insects

Brindled Plume-moth

Amblyptilia punctidactyla

A master of architectural camouflage, the Brindled Plume-moth is famous for its striking 'T' shaped silhouette and fe...

Insects

Bristle-tail Leatherjacket

Acreichthys tomentosus

A master of disguise in the tropical shallows, the Bristle-tail Leatherjacket uses shape-shifting skin and mottled co...

Fish

Bristle-thighed Curlew

Numenius tahitiensis

The Bristle-thighed Curlew is a world-class traveler that migrates non-stop across the Pacific. Famous for its tool-u...

Birds

bristly rose sawfly

Cladius pectinicornis

A tiny marvel of the garden world, the bristly rose sawfly is famous for its comb-like antennae and its 'skeletonizin...

Insects

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

A shimmering jewel of the desert, the Broad-billed Hummingbird captivates with its brilliant sapphire throat and sign...

Birds

Broad-billed Motmot

Electron platyrhynchum

A master of the tropical mid-story, the Broad-billed Motmot is easily recognized by its vibrant cinnamon plumage and ...

Birds

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

A master of the long-haul flight, the Broad-billed Sandpiper is easily identified by its unique 'kinked' bill and str...

Birds

Broad-bodied Chaser

Libellula depressa

The Broad-bodied Chaser is an unmistakable garden favorite, boasting a uniquely wide, flattened abdomen and a bold pe...

Insects

Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Noctua fimbriata

A master of hidden brilliance, the Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing conceals a flash of golden sun beneath its camoufl...

Insects

Broad Cowtail Stingray

Pastinachus ater

With its massive, diamond-shaped body and a distinctive flag-like tail, the Broad Cowtail Stingray is a majestic shad...

Fish

Broad-necked Root Borer

Prionus laticollis

A heavy-armored titan of the summer night, the Broad-necked Root Borer is one of the most impressive beetles you can ...

Insects

Broad Scarlet

Crocothemis erythraea

The Broad Scarlet is a living ember of the insect world, known for its dazzling red hue and bold, territorial nature....

Insects

Broad-snouted Caiman

Caiman latirostris

The Broad-snouted Caiman is the 'bulldog' of South American wetlands, easily recognized by its uniquely wide jaw and ...

Reptiles

Broad-toed Feather-tailed Glider

Acrobates frontalis

The world's smallest gliding mammal is a hidden gem of the Australian night, sporting a unique 'feathered' tail and t...

Mammals

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

The Broad-winged Hawk is the 'quiet neighbor' of the forest, a small but powerful hunter known for its spectacular lo...

Birds

Broadnose Sevengill Shark

Notorynchus cepedianus

A prehistoric relic with seven gills and a spotted coat, the Broadnose Sevengill is the apex predator of the kelp for...

Fish

Brolga

Antigone rubicunda

Australia's elegant 'Native Companion,' the Brolga is famous for its intricate dancing and haunting trumpeting calls....

Birds

Bronze Leaf Beetle

Diachus auratus

A tiny, living jewel in the garden, the Bronze Leaf Beetle dazzles with its metallic copper sheen. Though small enoug...

Insects

Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer

Chalybura urochrysia

Meet the 'pink-booted' gem of the jungle. The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer is a feisty, emerald-green hummingbird famous...

Birds

Bronze Whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

A sleek, powerful predator of the temperate seas, the Bronze Whaler is famous for its shimmering metallic skin and in...

Fish

Bronze-winged Parrot

Pionus chalcopterus

Draped in deep violet and shimmering bronze, the Bronze-winged Parrot is a hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests. Th...

Birds

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

Featuring shimmering iridescent plumage and piercing red eyes, the Bronzed Cowbird is a master of the 'look-but-don't...

Birds

Bronzy Hermit

Glaucis aeneus

A shimmering jewel of the tropical understory, the Bronzy Hermit is a master of the forest circuit. Known for its dis...

Birds

Brook Silverside

Labidesthes sicculus

A shimmering 'glass fish' of the shallows, the Brook Silverside is famous for its acrobatic leaps and translucent bea...

Fish

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

The brook trout is a stunning 'living jewel' of North America's cold-water streams, recognizable by its vivid red spo...

Fish