Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Witness the dramatic plunge-dive of the Brown Pelican, a coastal icon known for its massive bill and prehistoric silh...

Insects

Brown Prionid

Orthosoma brunneum

A mahogany-colored titan of the summer night, the Brown Prionid is one of the most impressive longhorn beetles found ...

Mammals

Brown Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Master of adaptation and urban survival, the Brown Rat is a fascinating neighbor often hidden just out of sight. From...

Fish

Brown Rockfish

Sebastes auriculatus

Often called the 'Brown Bomber' by local anglers, this hardy rockfish is a permanent resident of the Pacific coast's ...

Invertebrates

Brown Shrimp

Crangon crangon

The ultimate master of coastal camouflage, the Brown Shrimp is a fascinating nocturnal dweller of the sandy shallows....

Birds

Brown Skua

Stercorarius antarcticus

Fierce, intelligent, and strikingly bold, the Brown Skua is the undisputed pirate of the southern oceans. Whether def...

Fish

Brown Smooth-hound

Mustelus henlei

A bronze-tinted beauty of the Pacific coast, the Brown Smooth-hound is a graceful 'ground shark' that brings a touch ...

Insects

Brown Soft Scale

Coccus hesperidum

A tiny but resilient master of disguise, the brown soft scale is a master at blending into the stems and leaves of yo...

Insects

Brown Stink Bug

Euschistus servus

A master of camouflage and chemical defense, the Brown Stink Bug is a common shield-shaped visitor to North American ...

Birds

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

A master of mimicry with a fiery rufous coat and piercing yellow eyes, the Brown Thrasher is the bold, secretive arch...

Birds

Brown-throated Parakeet

Eupsittula pertinax

A social and spirited resident of the tropical Americas, the Brown-throated Parakeet brings a splash of green and a l...

Crustaceans

Brown Tiger Prawn

Penaeus esculentus

Meet the 'Tiger of the Reef,' a master of camouflage that rules the Australian seafloor under the cover of darkness. ...

Fish

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

The ghost of the stream, the Brown Trout is a master of camouflage and one of the world's most prized freshwater fish...

Birds

Brown Violetear

Colibri delphinae

A sophisticated dweller of the tropical highlands, the Brown Violetear swaps the typical bright greens of hummingbird...

Fish

Brown Whipray

Maculabatis toshi

A ghostly glider of the northern mudflats, the Brown Whipray is a master of disguise and a vital part of the tropical...

Birds

Brush Bronzewing

Phaps elegans

With its shimmering metallic wings and rich chestnut plumage, the Brush Bronzewing is a hidden gem of the Australian ...

Birds

Buff-barred Warbler

Phylloscopus pulcher

A vibrant and acrobatic inhabitant of the Himalayan heights, the Buff-barred Warbler is famous for its distinct orang...

Birds

Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Amazilia yucatanensis

A splash of cinnamon and emerald, the Buff-bellied Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird regularly seen in Texas and...

Birds

Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner

Syndactyla rufosuperciliata

A master of the forest understory, the Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner is known for its bold 'eyebrows' and restless, acr...

Insects

Buff Ermine

Spilosoma lutea

A charming nocturnal visitor, the Buff Ermine is easily recognized by its warm, buttery wings and delicate black spec...

Birds

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner

Dendroma rufa

A restless acrobat of the tropical highlands, the Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner is a master of the forest mid-story. I...

Birds

Buff-throated Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus guttatus

Masters of the vertical ascent, Buff-throated Woodcreepers are the forest's restless climbers, spiraling up trunks in...

Birds

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

The Bufflehead is a tiny, energetic jewel of the waterfront. With their striking iridescent heads and remarkable divi...

Birds

Buffy Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes lawrencii

A spectacular acrobat of the misty highlands, the Buffy Tuftedcheek is a bromeliad specialist known for its unique 'm...

Fish

Bull Chub

Nocomis raneyi

The Bull Chub is a master builder of the American Southeast, constructing massive stone nests that support entire riv...

Fish

Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

The ultimate survivor of the shark world, the Bull Shark is the only large shark capable of navigating both the deep ...

Fish

Bull Trout

Salvelinus confluentus

Often called the 'Ghost of the Rockies,' the Bull Trout is a sensitive apex predator that requires the coldest, clean...

Birds

Buller's Shearwater

Ardenna bulleri

A champion of the Pacific, the Buller's Shearwater is famous for its striking 'M' wing pattern and a migration that s...

Fish

Bullet Tuna

Auxis rochei

The Bullet Tuna is the ocean's silver speedster, a streamlined marvel that never stops moving. Found in warm seas acr...

Fish

Bullhead Minnow

Pimephales vigilax

A hardy survivor of the Mississippi drainage, the Bullhead Minnow is a fascinating social fish known for its distinct...

Fish

Bullnose Eagle Ray

Myliobatis freminvillei

Witness the elegant 'flight' of the Bullnose Eagle Ray, a coastal master known for its unique rounded snout and impre...

Birds

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

The crown jewel of the Western canopy, the Bullock's Oriole dazzles with its fiery orange plumage and masterfully wov...

Fish

Bullrout

Notesthes robusta

The ultimate master of disguise in Australian waterways, the Bullrout is a venomous ambush predator that perfectly mi...

Rays

Bullseye Electric Ray

Diplobatis ommata

The Bullseye Electric Ray is a miniature marvel of the Pacific shallows, sporting a stunning 'eye' on its back to con...

Wildflowers

Bunchleaf Penstemon

Penstemon heterophyllus

A California native masterpiece, the Bunchleaf Penstemon electrifies backyards with its stunning towers of sapphire a...

Fish

Burbot

Lota lota

The only freshwater member of the cod family, the Burbot is a nocturnal ghost of the deep. Thriving in near-freezing ...