Species library

Azure-shouldered Tanager

Thraupis cyanoptera

The Azure-shouldered Tanager is a vibrant jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, easily identified by its shimmering...

Birds

Azure-winged Magpie

Cyanopica cyanus

A masterpiece of East Asian nature, the Azure-winged Magpie combines striking sapphire plumage with a brilliant, soci...

Birds

Baglafecht Weaver

Ploceus baglafecht

A dapper highland resident, the Baglafecht Weaver is famous for its striking pale eyes and masterfully woven nests. A...

Birds

Bahama Woodstar

Nesophlox evelynae

The Bahama Woodstar is a shimmering endemic treasure of the Lucayan islands. Known for its metallic 'hum' and the mal...

Birds

Bahiagrass Borer

Derobrachus brevicollis

A titan of the Southeastern backyard, the Bahiagrass Borer is one of North America's largest and most impressive beet...

Insects

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

A champion of the skies, Baird's Sandpiper travels from the Arctic Circle to the tip of Patagonia. Look for its disti...

Birds

Baird's Trogon

Trogon bairdii

A stunning violet and vermillion inhabitant of the Pacific lowlands, the Baird's Trogon is one of Central America's m...

Birds

Balabac Chevrotain

Tragulus nigricans

Meet the Philippines' 'living fossil,' a miniature hoofed marvel no larger than a house cat. Found only on a handful ...

Mammals

Balao Halfbeak

Hemiramphus balao

The Balao Halfbeak is an architectural marvel of the Atlantic, featuring a needle-like lower jaw and a shimmering sil...

Fish

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Witness the majesty of North America's most iconic raptor. From their massive 7-foot wingspans to their piercing gold...

Birds

Bald-faced Hornet

Dolichovespula maculata

The Bald-faced Hornet is the master architect of the backyard, known for its striking ivory mask and impressive hangi...

Insects

Balearic Shearwater

Puffinus mauretanicus

Meet Europe's most endangered seabird, a master of the Mediterranean waves that nests in secret cliffside caves and r...

Birds

Ball Python

Python regius

The Ball Python is a master of disguise and the most iconic small python of the African savanna. Known for its gentle...

Reptiles

Ballan Wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Vibrant, inquisitive, and a master of the Atlantic reefs, the Ballan Wrasse is the colorful 'architect' of our coasta...

Fish

Ballyhoo

Hemiramphus brasiliensis

A flash of silver and a splash of red, the Ballyhoo is the undisputed acrobat of the Atlantic shallows. Watch them sk...

Fish

Balsam twig aphid

Mindarus pinicolus

Look closely at the tips of your fir trees to find this tiny, wool-covered architect of the forest. The Balsam twig a...

Insects

Balsam Woolly Adelgid

Adelges piceae

A microscopic invader with a massive impact, the Balsam Woolly Adelgid hides beneath a coat of white wax while reshap...

Insects

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

A flash of brilliant flame in the treetops, the Baltimore Oriole is the undisputed jewel of the eastern spring. Known...

Birds

Bananaquit

Coereba flaveola

Often called the 'Sugar Bird,' the Bananaquit is a vibrant, bold visitor to tropical gardens. With its bright yellow ...

Birds

Band-tailed Barbthroat

Threnetes ruckeri

A master of the tropical understory, the Band-tailed Barbthroat is easily recognized by its 'bearded' throat and perf...

Birds

Band-tailed Guan

Penelope argyrotis

A mist-dwelling beauty of the northern Andes, the Band-tailed Guan is easily recognized by its silvery plumage and ic...

Birds

Band-tailed Pigeon

Patagioenas fasciata

A majestic forest dweller of the West, the Band-tailed Pigeon is easily recognized by its distinctive white collar an...

Birds

Band-tailed Sierra-Finch

Rhopospina alaudina

A hardy resident of the high Andes and coastal scrub, the Band-tailed Sierra-Finch is famous for its striking tail fl...

Birds

Banded Butterflyfish

Chaetodon striatus

A striking resident of the Western Atlantic, the Banded Butterflyfish is easily recognized by its bold 'zebra' stripe...

Fish

Banded Galjoen

Dichistius multifasciatus

The Banded Galjoen is a striking, striped sentinel of the surf, famous for its ability to navigate the most turbulent...

Fish

Banded Guitarfish

Zapteryx exasperata

Meet the 'Shark-Ray' of the Pacific. With its flat, guitar-shaped body and striking striped pattern, the Banded Guita...

Fish

Banded Killifish

Fundulus diaphanus

A shimmering, striped gem of North America's shallows, the Banded Killifish is a master of the shoreline. Watch these...

Fish

Banded Kōkopu

Galaxias fasciatus

The Banded Kōkopu is a hidden gem of New Zealand’s forest streams, known for its striking golden stripes and its incr...

Fish

Banded Krait

Bungarus fasciatus

Decked in unmistakable bands of gold and charcoal, the Banded Krait is a shy nocturnal giant of the Asian tropics. Th...

Reptiles

Banded kukri snake

Oligodon arnensis

A master of the garden undergrowth, the Banded Kukri Snake is a beautiful, non-venomous reptile known for its strikin...

Reptiles

Banded Lapwing

Vanellus tricolor

A striking ground-dweller of the Australian plains, the Banded Lapwing is famous for its bold 'V' breast band and its...

Birds

Banded Mongoose

Mungos mungo

The Banded Mongoose is Africa's most social small carnivore, famous for its zebra-like stripes and complex family lif...

Mammals

Banded Morwong

Chirodactylus spectabilis

A striking sentinel of the southern kelp forests, the Banded Morwong is an 'old soul' of the reef. With its bold stri...

Fish

Banded Pennant

Celithemis fasciata

With its artistic black-banded wings and graceful, butterfly-like flight, the Banded Pennant is the crown jewel of th...

Insects

Banded Rudderfish

Seriola zonata

Meet the 'shark pilot' of the Atlantic—a sleek, energetic jack that transitions from a banded juvenile following shad...

Fish

Banded Stilt

Cladorhynchus leucocephalus

Australia’s nomadic master of the salt lakes, the Banded Stilt is a striking wader that appears in the thousands when...

Birds