Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Broad-billed Motmot

Electron platyrhynchum

A master of the tropical mid-story, the Broad-billed Motmot is easily recognized by its vibrant cinnamon plumage and ...

Birds

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

A master of the long-haul flight, the Broad-billed Sandpiper is easily identified by its unique 'kinked' bill and str...

Insects

Broad-bodied Chaser

Libellula depressa

The Broad-bodied Chaser is an unmistakable garden favorite, boasting a uniquely wide, flattened abdomen and a bold pe...

Insects

Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Noctua fimbriata

A master of hidden brilliance, the Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing conceals a flash of golden sun beneath its camoufl...

Ferns

broad buckler-fern

Dryopteris dilatata

A robust titan of the shade, the broad buckler-fern transforms dark garden corners into lush woodland retreats with i...

Fish

Broad Cowtail Stingray

Pastinachus ater

With its massive, diamond-shaped body and a distinctive flag-like tail, the Broad Cowtail Stingray is a majestic shad...

Wildflowers

Broad-leaved Grape-hyacinth

Muscari latifolium

A Turkish mountain treasure, the Broad-leaved Grape-hyacinth stuns with its dramatic two-tone indigo spikes and lush,...

Insects

Broad-necked Root Borer

Prionus laticollis

A heavy-armored titan of the summer night, the Broad-necked Root Borer is one of the most impressive beetles you can ...

Insects

Broad Scarlet

Crocothemis erythraea

The Broad Scarlet is a living ember of the insect world, known for its dazzling red hue and bold, territorial nature....

Reptiles

Broad-snouted Caiman

Caiman latirostris

The Broad-snouted Caiman is the 'bulldog' of South American wetlands, easily recognized by its uniquely wide jaw and ...

Birds

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

The Broad-winged Hawk is the 'quiet neighbor' of the forest, a small but powerful hunter known for its spectacular lo...

Fish

Broadnose Sevengill Shark

Notorynchus cepedianus

A prehistoric relic with seven gills and a spotted coat, the Broadnose Sevengill is the apex predator of the kelp for...

Birds

Brolga

Antigone rubicunda

Australia's elegant 'Native Companion,' the Brolga is famous for its intricate dancing and haunting trumpeting calls....

Insects

Bronze Leaf Beetle

Diachus auratus

A tiny, living jewel in the garden, the Bronze Leaf Beetle dazzles with its metallic copper sheen. Though small enoug...

Birds

Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer

Chalybura urochrysia

Meet the 'pink-booted' gem of the jungle. The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer is a feisty, emerald-green hummingbird famous...

Fish

Bronze Whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

A sleek, powerful predator of the temperate seas, the Bronze Whaler is famous for its shimmering metallic skin and in...

Birds

Bronze-winged Parrot

Pionus chalcopterus

Draped in deep violet and shimmering bronze, the Bronze-winged Parrot is a hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests. Th...

Birds

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

Featuring shimmering iridescent plumage and piercing red eyes, the Bronzed Cowbird is a master of the 'look-but-don't...

Fish

Brook Silverside

Labidesthes sicculus

A shimmering 'glass fish' of the shallows, the Brook Silverside is famous for its acrobatic leaps and translucent bea...

Fish

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

The brook trout is a stunning 'living jewel' of North America's cold-water streams, recognizable by its vivid red spo...

Insects

Brown Ambrosia Aphid

Uroleucon ambrosiae

A master of the backyard meadow, the Brown Ambrosia Aphid forms bustling colonies on sunflowers and goldenrod. Watch ...

Reptiles

Brown Anole

Anolis sagrei

The Brown Anole is the charismatic acrobat of the suburban garden, known for its bold displays and lightning-fast ref...

Insects

Brown Argus

Aricia agestis

A chocolate-colored jewel of the grassland, the Brown Argus is a master of the low-altitude dash. Once restricted to ...

Fish

Brown-banded Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium punctatum

Meet the 'walking' shark of the Indo-Pacific reefs. The Brown-banded Bamboo Shark is a fascinating, docile nocturnal ...

Insects

Brown-belted Bumble Bee

Bombus griseocollis

A hardy and adaptable pollinator, the Brown-belted Bumble Bee is a welcome sight in North American gardens. Known for...

Birds

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

A master of the tropical shoreline, the Brown Booby is a striking plunge-diver known for its chocolate-brown plumage ...

Fish

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Meet the Brown Bullhead, a whiskered survivor that thrives where others can't. From its devoted parenting to its noct...

Birds

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

A master of disguise, the Brown Creeper is the only North American bird that hitches its way up tree trunks like a ti...

Birds

Brown Falcon

Falco berigora

A master of the Australian outback, the Brown Falcon is a unique raptor known for its distinctive cackle and its unus...

Birds

Brown Goshawk

Tachyspiza fasciata

Meet the stealthy 'blue-flier' of the Australian bush. The Brown Goshawk is a powerful, yellow-eyed hunter that turns...

Mammals

Brown Hare

Lepus europaeus

Meet the sprinter of the grasslands. With their iconic black-tipped ears and lightning-fast reflexes, Brown Hares are...

Birds

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

North America's most famous 'nest-crashing' nomad, the Brown-headed Cowbird is a master of adaptation. Whether follow...

Birds

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

Meet the 'rubber ducky' of the Southern pines. This tiny, tool-using acrobat is a social marvel of the pine forests, ...

Mammals

Brown Hyaena

Parahyaena brunnea

Meet the 'strandwolf' of the desert, a shaggy, solitary wanderer with a secret social life. As the rarest hyaena spec...

Insects

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Halyomorpha halys

A global traveler with a shield-shaped shell, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is as famous for its 'stinky' defense as...

Fish

Brown Moray

Gymnothorax unicolor

A shadow among the stones, the Brown Moray is the Mediterranean's most subtle predator. With its velvet-brown skin an...