Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Blue-capped Motmot
Momotus coeruliceps
Meet the 'clock bird' of Mexico, famous for its luminous blue crown and a unique racquet-tipped tail that swings like...
Blue-chested Hummingbird
Polyerata amabilis
A glittering jewel of the tropical lowlands, the Blue-chested Hummingbird dazzles with its namesake violet-blue breas...
Blue Crane
Grus paradiseus
South Africa's national bird is a symbol of elegance and resilience. Known for its mesmerizing dance and striking blu...
Blue-crowned Chlorophonia
Chlorophonia occipitalis
Meet the 'emerald of the cloud forest,' a stunning songbird with a brilliant turquoise crown and a golden-yellow bell...
Blue-crowned Parakeet
Thectocercus acuticaudatus
A social and vocal parrot of the Americas, the Blue-crowned Parakeet is famous for its brilliant turquoise forehead a...
Blue Dacnis
Dacnis cayana
A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Blue Dacnis brings a splash of brilliant turquoise to the forest. This...
Blue-footed Booby
Sula nebouxii
The Blue-footed Booby is nature's most colorful dancer, sporting brilliant turquoise footwear and performing high-ste...
Blue-fronted Lancebill
Doryfera johannae
A hidden gem of the Andean foothills, the Blue-fronted Lancebill is a master of precision. With its extraordinary nee...
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Hyperactive and bold, the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is a master of the canopy, known for its constant tail-flicking and i...
Blue-gray Tanager
Thraupis episcopus
Often called the 'Blue Jean' bird in the Caribbean, this social and vibrant tanager is a master of adaptation, bringi...
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
With its stunning deep-blue plumage and chunky silver bill, the Blue Grosbeak is a shy but spectacular visitor to Nor...
Blue-headed Hummingbird
Riccordia bicolor
A shimmering emerald gem of the Caribbean, the Blue-headed Hummingbird is a rare beauty found only on two islands. Wi...
Blue-headed Macaw
Primolius couloni
A rare emerald of the Amazon, the Blue-headed Macaw is a stunning 'mini-macaw' known for its brilliant cobalt crown a...
Blue-headed Parrot
Pionus menstruus
With its stunning cobalt-blue hood and vibrant emerald plumage, the Blue-headed Parrot is a crown jewel of the Neotro...
Blue-headed Sapphire
Chrysuronia grayi
A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Blue-headed Sapphire dazzles with its brilliant violet-blue crown and...
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
With its sophisticated slate-blue hood and crisp white spectacles, the Blue-headed Vireo is a standout of the forest ...
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Bold, brilliant, and incredibly smart, the Blue Jay is the charismatic sentinel of the North American backyard. With ...
Blue-naped Chlorophonia
Chlorophonia cyanea
A jewel of the South American canopy, the Blue-naped Chlorophonia dazzles with its electric green plumage and signatu...
Blue-necked Tanager
Stilpnia cyanicollis
With its luminous turquoise head and striking golden wing patches, the Blue-necked Tanager is one of South America's ...
Blue-spotted Wood-Dove
Turtur afer
Admire the sapphire-winged gem of the African forest edge. The Blue-spotted Wood-Dove is a peaceful, ground-dwelling ...
Blue-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon mellisugus
A glittering gem of the South American lowlands, the Blue-tailed Emerald captivates with its brilliant green hue and ...
Blue-tailed Hummingbird
Saucerottia cyanura
A shimmering jewel of Central American highlands, the Blue-tailed Hummingbird dazzles with its emerald plumage and si...
Blue-throated Goldentail
Chlorestes eliciae
With its shimmering violet throat and a tail that glows like a freshly minted coin, the Blue-throated Goldentail is a...
Blue-throated Macaw
Ara glaucogularis
Bolivia's rarest flying treasure, the Blue-throated Macaw is a vibrant masterpiece of turquoise and gold. Once though...
Blue-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis clemenciae
The heavy-weight champion of the Southwest's hummingbird world, the Blue-throated Mountain-gem is as bold in personal...
Blue-throated Piping-Guan
Pipile cumanensis
A striking inhabitant of the Amazonian canopy, the Blue-throated Piping-Guan is instantly recognizable by its brillia...
Blue-tufted Starthroat
Heliomaster furcifer
With its shimmering violet throat and extraordinary blue neck tufts, the Blue-tufted Starthroat is one of South Ameri...
Blue-vented Hummingbird
Saucerottia hoffmanni
A shimmering emerald of the Central American tropics, the Blue-vented Hummingbird is a bold and energetic visitor to ...
Blue-winged Macaw
Primolius maracana
A vibrant 'mini-macaw' of the South American woodlands, the Blue-winged Macaw is celebrated for its intelligence, soc...
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
With its striking white facial crescent and vibrant powder-blue wing patches, the Blue-winged Teal is a jewel of the ...
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
A dazzling spark of gold in the brush, the Blue-winged Warbler is a master of the forest edge. With its sharp black e...
Bluish Flowerpiercer
Diglossa caerulescens
Master of the Andean heights, the Bluish Flowerpiercer is a clever 'nectar thief' with a uniquely hooked bill. This s...
Blyth's Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus dumetorum
A champion of vocal mimicry and a master of disguise, Blyth's Reed Warbler is the 'phantom' of the thicket. This smal...
Boat-billed Flycatcher
Megarynchus pitangua
Recognized by its massive, boat-shaped bill and bold facial mask, this charismatic flycatcher is a master of the trop...
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
A bold and shimmering icon of the American coastline, the Boat-tailed Grackle is a master of the salt marsh. With its...
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
A social wanderer of the north, the Bohemian Waxwing is famous for its silky plumage and the vibrant, wax-like drople...
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