Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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...
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...
Black-billed Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus somaliensis
With its shimmering iridescent plumage and a long, curved bill, the Black-billed Woodhoopoe is a charismatic highligh...
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 ...
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...
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
With its cheery 'chick-a-dee' call and bold personality, the Black-capped Chickadee is the ultimate backyard companio...
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. ...
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...
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...
Black-chested Jay
Cyanocorax affinis
A striking and intelligent resident of the Neotropics, the Black-chested Jay is easily recognized by its piercing yel...
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...
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...
Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus
With its striking jet-black crest and inquisitive personality, the Black-crested Titmouse is a charismatic star of th...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Black-faced Grassquit
Melanospiza bicolor
A spirited and social tanager of the West Indies, the Black-faced Grassquit is a master of the garden floor. Known fo...
Black Falcon
Falco subniger
Australia's most mysterious raptor, the Black Falcon is a master of high-speed pursuit and nomadic survival. Known fo...
Black Flowerpiercer
Diglossa humeralis
A sleek, obsidian-colored specialist of the high Andes, the Black Flowerpiercer is nature’s clever nectar thief. Dist...
Black-fronted Dotterel
Thinornis melanops
With its striking black 'V' chest band and vibrant red eye-ring, the Black-fronted Dotterel is a miniature masterpiec...
Black Guan
Chamaepetes unicolor
A striking specialty of the Central American highlands, the Black Guan is an elegant, charcoal-colored bird known for...
Black Guillemot
Cepphus grylle
With their striking jet-black feathers and vibrant coral-red feet, Black Guillemots are the 'gentlemen' of the rocky ...
Black Guineafowl
Agelastes niger
The Black Guineafowl is the reclusive shadow of the Central African rainforest. Unlike its famous spotted cousins, th...
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
The Black-headed Gull is a lively and charismatic visitor that brings a touch of coastal energy to inland gardens and...
Black-headed Ibis
Threskiornis melanocephalus
With its striking monochrome appearance and elegant down-curved beak, the Black-headed Ibis is an iconic guardian of ...
Black-headed Trogon
Trogon melanocephalus
With its brilliant sunshine-yellow belly and striking pale blue eye-ring, the Black-headed Trogon is a tropical maste...
Black-headed Weaver
Ploceus melanocephalus
A master architect of the wetlands, the Black-headed Weaver is famous for its intricate hanging nests and vibrant gol...
Black Heron
Egretta ardesiaca
Witness the 'Umbrella Bird' of the African wetlands. The Black Heron is a master of deception, using its own wings to...
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
The Black Kite is perhaps the world's most successful and abundant bird of prey. A master of the urban sky, this soci...
Black-necked Aracari
Pteroglossus aracari
With its striking ivory bill and bold crimson belly stripe, the Black-necked Aracari is a social superstar of the Sou...
Black-necked Crane
Grus nigricollis
The 'Spirit of the Plateau,' the Black-necked Crane is a majestic symbol of high-altitude wilderness and spiritual de...
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
With legs that seem to go on forever and a striking tuxedo plumage, the Black-necked Stilt is the supermodel of the m...
Black-necked Stork
Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus
With its towering height, striking red legs, and iridescent plumage, the Black-necked Stork is one of the most majest...
Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani
With its coal-black feathers and brilliant crimson beak, the Black Oystercatcher is the unmistakable sentinel of the ...
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