Species library

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 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

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

A secretive master of the shadows, the Black-crowned Night Heron is famous for its striking red eyes and nocturnal hu...

Birds

Black Curassow

Crax alector

Meet the 'lord of the forest floor,' a majestic bird with a curly crown and a deep, booming voice. Found in the lush ...

Birds

Black Drum

Pogonias cromis

The booming giant of the coast, the Black Drum is famous for the 'thumping' song it plays using its swim bladder. The...

Fish

Black Eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

The phantom of the Asian canopy, the Black Eagle is a master of slow-motion flight and specialized nest hunting. With...

Birds