Species library

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

A heavy-bodied master of the southern waterways, the Brown Watersnake is most at home sunning on a cypress knee or pa...

Reptiles

Brown Whipray

Maculabatis toshi

A ghostly glider of the northern mudflats, the Brown Whipray is a master of disguise and a vital part of the tropical...

Fish

Brush Bronzewing

Phaps elegans

With its shimmering metallic wings and rich chestnut plumage, the Brush Bronzewing is a hidden gem of the Australian ...

Birds

Buff-barred Warbler

Phylloscopus pulcher

A vibrant and acrobatic inhabitant of the Himalayan heights, the Buff-barred Warbler is famous for its distinct orang...

Birds

Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Amazilia yucatanensis

A splash of cinnamon and emerald, the Buff-bellied Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird regularly seen in Texas and...

Birds

Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner

Syndactyla rufosuperciliata

A master of the forest understory, the Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner is known for its bold 'eyebrows' and restless, acr...

Birds

Buff Ermine

Spilosoma lutea

A charming nocturnal visitor, the Buff Ermine is easily recognized by its warm, buttery wings and delicate black spec...

Insects

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner

Dendroma rufa

A restless acrobat of the tropical highlands, the Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner is a master of the forest mid-story. I...

Birds

Buff Striped Keelback

Amphiesma stolatum

A gentle gardener's companion, the Buff Striped Keelback is a master of disguise with its striking yellow racing stri...

Reptiles

Buff-throated Saltator

Saltator maximus

A vocal and vibrant resident of the tropical forest edge, the Buff-throated Saltator is easily identified by its name...

Birds

Buff-throated Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus guttatus

Masters of the vertical ascent, Buff-throated Woodcreepers are the forest's restless climbers, spiraling up trunks in...

Birds

Buffalo Trunkfish

Lactophrys trigonus

Meet the armored architect of the Atlantic reefs. Encased in a rigid, triangular shell, the Buffalo Trunkfish uses hy...

Fish

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

The Bufflehead is a tiny, energetic jewel of the waterfront. With their striking iridescent heads and remarkable divi...

Birds

Buffy Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes lawrencii

A spectacular acrobat of the misty highlands, the Buffy Tuftedcheek is a bromeliad specialist known for its unique 'm...

Birds

Bull Chub

Nocomis raneyi

The Bull Chub is a master builder of the American Southeast, constructing massive stone nests that support entire riv...

Fish

Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

The ultimate survivor of the shark world, the Bull Shark is the only large shark capable of navigating both the deep ...

Fish

Bull Trout

Salvelinus confluentus

Often called the 'Ghost of the Rockies,' the Bull Trout is a sensitive apex predator that requires the coldest, clean...

Fish

Buller's Albatross

Thalassarche bulleri

A silver-capped mariner of the Southern Ocean, Buller's Albatross is a testament to the endurance of nature. These ma...

Birds

Buller's Shearwater

Ardenna bulleri

A champion of the Pacific, the Buller's Shearwater is famous for its striking 'M' wing pattern and a migration that s...

Birds

Bullet Tuna

Auxis rochei

The Bullet Tuna is the ocean's silver speedster, a streamlined marvel that never stops moving. Found in warm seas acr...

Fish

Bullhead Minnow

Pimephales vigilax

A hardy survivor of the Mississippi drainage, the Bullhead Minnow is a fascinating social fish known for its distinct...

Fish

Bullnose Eagle Ray

Myliobatis freminvillei

Witness the elegant 'flight' of the Bullnose Eagle Ray, a coastal master known for its unique rounded snout and impre...

Fish

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

The crown jewel of the Western canopy, the Bullock's Oriole dazzles with its fiery orange plumage and masterfully wov...

Birds

Bullrout

Notesthes robusta

The ultimate master of disguise in Australian waterways, the Bullrout is a venomous ambush predator that perfectly mi...

Fish

Burbot

Lota lota

The only freshwater member of the cod family, the Burbot is a nocturnal ghost of the deep. Thriving in near-freezing ...

Fish

Burchell's Sandgrouse

Pterocles burchelli

A master of desert camouflage, Burchell's Sandgrouse is a white-spotted beauty famous for its incredible morning flig...

Birds

Burchell's Starling

Lamprotornis australis

With its shimmering emerald plumage and heavy-set silhouette, the Burchell's Starling is a gem of the southern Africa...

Birds

Burmeister's Porpoise

Phocoena spinipinnis

The 'black porpoise' of South America is a master of stealth, gliding through shallow coastal waters with a unique, b...

Mammals

Burmese Python

Python bivittatus

One of the largest snakes on the planet, the Burmese Python is a master of camouflage and a powerful ambush predator....

Reptiles

Burmese Vine Snake

Ahaetulla fronticincta

A master of camouflage and aquatic precision, the Burmese Vine Snake is a rare specialist that stalks fish from the t...

Reptiles

Burnished-buff Tanager

Stilpnia cayana

With its shimmering turquoise throat and warm copper crown, the Burnished-buff Tanager is a crown jewel of South Amer...

Birds

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Meet the long-legged sentinel of the grasslands. These charismatic owls live underground and are famous for their com...

Birds

Bush Dog

Speothos venaticus

The Bush Dog is a rare, semi-aquatic canine that hunts in family packs deep within the South American rainforest. Wit...

Mammals

Bush Duiker

Sylvicapra grimmia

The Bush Duiker is a master of disguise, a tiny and resilient antelope that thrives right under our noses in the Afri...

Mammals

Bush Hyrax

Heterohyrax brucei

The Bush Hyrax is a master of the African kopje, an agile climber that shares a surprising evolutionary link with the...

Mammals

Bush Scarlet

Axiocerses amanga

A flash of brilliant crimson in the African sun, the Bush Scarlet is one of the savanna's most striking small butterf...

Insects