Species library

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

Often mistaken for a nuthatch due to its unique habit of scurrying up and down tree trunks, the Black-and-white Warbl...

Birds

Black-and-yellow Rockfish

Sebastes chrysomelas

A vibrant sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, the Black-and-yellow Rockfish is a master of camouflage and territory...

Fish

Black-and-yellow Tanager

Chrysothlypis chrysomelas

A radiant flash of gold and obsidian, the Black-and-yellow Tanager is a jewel of the Central American cloud forests. ...

Birds

Black-axil Chromis

Chromis atripectoralis

A shimmering icon of the tropical reef, the Black-axil Chromis is famous for its brilliant blue-green scales and its ...

Fish

Black-backed Jackal

Lupulella mesomelas

The Black-backed Jackal is a master of the African landscape, known for its striking silver-flecked saddle and haunti...

Mammals

Black-banded Sunfish

Enneacanthus chaetodon

A hidden gem of the Eastern seaboard, the Black-banded Sunfish is a master of camouflage. With its striking 'jailbird...

Fish

Black-barred Halfbeak

Hemiramphus far

Meet the master of the surface: a silver-clad sprinter with a unique 'beak' and striking zebra-like stripes. The Blac...

Fish

Black Bean Aphid

Aphis fabae

The Black Bean Aphid is a tiny marvel of the garden world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its fascin...

Insects

Black-bellied Pangolin

Phataginus tetradactylus

Meet the most acrobatic member of the pangolin family. With a tail longer than its body and a unique daytime schedule...

Mammals

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

A master of global travel, the Black-bellied Plover is the largest of North America's plovers, known for its striking...

Birds

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

With its vibrant red bill, long pink legs, and a habit of perching in trees like a songbird, the Black-bellied Whistl...

Birds

Black-billed Magpie

Pica hudsonia

With its tuxedo-like plumage and a tail that shimmers like oil on water, the Black-billed Magpie is the undisputed ge...

Birds

Black-billed Streamertail

Trochilus scitulus

Known locally as the 'Doctor Bird,' the Black-billed Streamertail is an emerald-hued icon of eastern Jamaica. With it...

Birds

Black-billed Thrush

Turdus ignobilis

A familiar songster of South American gardens, the Black-billed Thrush is a master of suburban adaptation with a soul...

Birds

Black-billed Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus somaliensis

With its shimmering iridescent plumage and a long, curved bill, the Black-billed Woodhoopoe is a charismatic highligh...

Birds

Black Bream

Acanthopagrus butcheri

A silver-bronze icon of Australia's southern estuaries, the Black Bream is a master of adaptation and a favorite of c...

Fish

Black-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

One of the rarest gems of the Andes, the Black-breasted Puffleg is a Critically Endangered hummingbird found only on ...

Birds

Black-browed Albatross

Thalassarche melanophris

The Black-browed Albatross is the master of the Southern Ocean, known for its incredible 2-meter wingspan and strikin...

Birds

Black-browed Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus bistrigiceps

Recognizable by its bold black 'eyebrows,' this energetic songbird is a master of the marshlands. A long-distance mig...

Birds

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

The ultimate survivor of the underwater world, the Black Bullhead is a whiskered scavenger that thrives in the murky ...

Fish

Black Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus humator

The ultimate recycler of the insect world, the Black Burying Beetle is a fascinating 'undertaker' that exhibits rare ...

Insects

Black Caiman

Melanosuchus niger

The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...

Reptiles

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

With its cheery 'chick-a-dee' call and bold personality, the Black-capped Chickadee is the ultimate backyard companio...

Birds

Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant

Myiornis atricapillus

One of the world's smallest birds, the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny, energetic wonder of the tropical canopy. ...

Birds

Black-capped Squirrel Monkey

Saimiri boliviensis

The Black-capped Squirrel Monkey is the energetic acrobat of the Amazonian canopy, known for its striking dark crown ...

Mammals

Black Catbird

Melanoptila glabrirostris

A hidden gem of the Yucatán, the Black Catbird is a sleek, shimmering songbird that brings a touch of midnight elegan...

Birds

Black Catfish

Neosilurus ater

A sleek, nocturnal wanderer of Australia's tropical waterways, the Black Catfish is easily recognized by its eel-like...

Fish

Black-cheeked Woodpecker

Melanerpes pucherani

With its striking zebra-striped back and vibrant red accents, the Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a crown jewel of the tr...

Birds

Black-chested Jay

Cyanocorax affinis

A striking and intelligent resident of the Neotropics, the Black-chested Jay is easily recognized by its piercing yel...

Birds

Black-chested Snake-Eagle

Circaetus pectoralis

With its piercing yellow eyes and striking black-and-white plumage, the Black-chested Snake-Eagle is a master of the ...

Birds

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

The Black-chinned Hummingbird is a master of the air, known for its rhythmic tail-pumping and a hidden flash of brill...

Birds

Black-chinned Sparrow

Spizella atrogularis

A subtle gem of the American Southwest, the Black-chinned Sparrow is best known for its bright pink bill and the male...

Birds

Black Copper Rat Snake

Coelognathus flavolineatus

A striking and beneficial garden visitor, the Black Copper Rat Snake is Southeast Asia's master of rodent control, ea...

Reptiles

Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus

With its striking jet-black crest and inquisitive personality, the Black-crested Titmouse is a charismatic star of th...

Birds

Black-crested Warbler

Myiothlypis nigrocristata

With its brilliant yellow plumage and a striking black crown, the Black-crested Warbler is a vibrant jewel of the hig...

Birds

Black Crowned Crane

Balearica pavonina

Adorned with a spectacular golden crest and a regal black plumage, the Black Crowned Crane is a masterpiece of the Af...

Birds