Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Bar Jack

Caranx ruber

A sleek and fast-moving predator of the Atlantic, the Bar Jack is easily recognized by its signature dark racing stri...

Birds

Bar-shouldered Dove

Geopelia humeralis

Recognized by the striking 'scaly' pattern on its neck and its melodic 'cook-a-wook' call, the Bar-shouldered Dove is...

Birds

Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Meet the world's most impressive long-distance traveler. The Bar-tailed Godwit can fly non-stop for over 11,000 kilom...

Mammals

Barasingha

Rucervus duvaucelii

Known as the 'Twelve-Tined' deer, the Barasingha is a majestic wetland specialist of the Indian subcontinent. With it...

Birds

Bare-faced Ibis

Phimosus infuscatus

Meet the 'Whispering Ibis,' a social and striking wading bird known for its iridescent dark feathers and vibrant red ...

Birds

Barnacle Goose

Branta leucopsis

With its striking monochrome plumage and unique dog-like bark, the Barnacle Goose is a master of the Arctic and Europ...

Birds

Barred Owl

Strix varia

With their soulful dark eyes and iconic 'Who cooks for you?' call, Barred Owls are the enchanting guardians of the fo...

Insects

Barred Sallow

Tiliacea aurago

The Barred Sallow is a living leaf, sporting the brilliant golds and rich purples of the autumn forest. This nocturna...

Fish

Barred Sand Bass

Paralabrax nebulifer

The ultimate master of camouflage on the Pacific seafloor, the Barred Sand Bass is a prized sight for coastal observe...

Birds

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

A striking diving duck with a 'bull-headed' silhouette and a crescent-shaped facial patch, Barrow's Goldeneye is a ge...

Fish

Basking Shark

Cetorhinus maximus

The ocean's most peaceful giant, the Basking Shark, is a marvel of evolution that turns the tiniest organisms into ma...

Mammals

Bat-eared Fox

Otocyon megalotis

With ears like satellite dishes and a specialized diet of termites, the Bat-eared Fox is one of Africa's most fascina...

Fish

Bat Ray

Myliobatis californica

A majestic 'flyer' of the Pacific coast, the Bat Ray is famous for its bird-like snout and graceful, wing-like fins. ...

Fish

Bay Anchovy

Anchoa mitchilli

The unsung hero of the Atlantic coast, this shimmering, translucent fish forms the massive schools that fuel the enti...

Birds

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

A champion of the boreal forest, the Bay-breasted Warbler is a stunning long-distance traveler recognized by its deep...

Mammals

Bay Duiker

Cephalophus dorsalis

A secretive inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Bay Duiker is easily recognized by the bold black stripe that r...

Crustaceans

Bay Ghost Shrimp

Neotrypaea californiensis

The pale, hardworking architect of the Pacific mudflats, the Bay Ghost Shrimp spends its life engineering a hidden wo...

Birds

Bay-headed Tanager

Tangara gyrola

A crown of chestnut and a coat of emerald and turquoise make the Bay-headed Tanager one of the most stunning visitors...

Crustaceans

Bay Prawn

Metapenaeus bennettae

The Bay Prawn is the hidden gem of eastern Australian waterways, famous for its 'greasy' texture and vibrant green ta...

Insects

Bean Leaf Beetle

Cerotoma trifurcata

A colorful but elusive resident of the vegetable patch, the Bean Leaf Beetle is a master of disguise and a favorite s...

Birds

Bearded Vulture

Gypaetus barbatus

The legendary 'Bone Breaker' of the mountains, the Bearded Vulture is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the high peaks....

Fish

Beaugregory

Stegastes leucostictus

The Beaugregory is the feisty 'gardener' of the Atlantic shallows. With its neon-spotted juvenile phase and fiercely ...

Insects

Beautiful Plume Moth

Amblyptilia acanthadactyla

Master of camouflage with a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Beautiful Plume Moth is a common but often overlooked gem...

Birds

Beautiful Woodpecker

Melanerpes pulcher

A stunning endemic of the Magdalena Valley, the Beautiful Woodpecker dazzles with its zebra-striped back and vibrant ...

Trees & Shrubs

bebb's willow

Salix bebbiana

The ultimate wildlife 'grocery store' of the North, Bebb's willow is a hardy, beaked-fruit shrub that anchors backyar...

Birds

Bee Hummingbird

Mellisuga helenae

Meet the smallest bird on the planet—a feathered jewel no larger than a thumb. Endemic to Cuba, the Bee Hummingbird i...

Insects

Beech Bark Scale

Madarococcus fagicorticis

A tiny architect of the forest, the Beech Bark Scale transforms New Zealand's beech trunks into a sugary buffet for n...

Insects

Beech Blight Aphid

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

Nicknamed the 'boogie-woogie aphid' for its synchronized dancing, this tiny insect turns American Beech branches into...

Insects

Beech Scale

Cryptococcus fagisuga

Hidden beneath a blanket of white wax, the Beech Scale is a tiny architect of forest change. While individual insects...

Insects

Beet Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera exigua

A master of nighttime disguise, the Beet Armyworm Moth is a world-traveling survivor found in backyards across the gl...

Mammals

Belding's Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus beldingi

Famous for their 'picket-pin' posture and piercing alarm calls, these social mountain residents are the sentries of t...

Wildflowers

Bell Heather

Erica cinerea

The vibrant purple heartbeat of the heathlands, Bell Heather is a resilient beauty that thrives where few others can....

Birds

Bell's Sparrow

Artemisiospiza belli

A master of the California chaparral, Bell's Sparrow is a charming bird of the brush known for its 'tail-up' running ...

Birds

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

The Bell's Vireo is a master of camouflage, blending perfectly into the dense thickets it calls home. Famous for its ...

Mammals

Bendire's Shrew

Sorex bendirii

Witness the 'Jesus Shrew' of the Pacific Northwest—a sleek, dark-furred diver that can literally run on water. This e...

Birds

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

A hidden gem of the American Southwest, Bendire's Thrasher is a master of the desert scrub. With its golden eyes and ...