Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Bengal Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus entellus

Revered for centuries and recognizable by its striking black face and silvery coat, the Bengal Sacred Langur is an ic...

Fishes

Bennett's Flyingfish

Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus

Master of the waves and the air, Bennett's Flyingfish is a shimmering marvel of evolution. Watch as this oceanic acro...

Insects

Berberis Sawfly

Arge berberidis

A striking metallic garden visitor known for its specialized diet and distinctive spotted larvae. The Berberis Sawfly...

Wildflowers

Bermuda buttercup

Oxalis pes-caprae

Transforming backyards into vibrant carpets of gold, the Bermuda buttercup is a master of movement and a sure sign th...

Birds

Beryl-spangled Tanager

Tangara nigroviridis

A shimmering jewel of the cloud forest, the Beryl-spangled Tanager dazzles with its metallic, scaled plumage. This en...

Birds

Berylline Hummingbird

Saucerottia beryllina

A dazzling jewel of the mountain woodlands, the Berylline Hummingbird captivates with its shimmering emerald plumage ...

Birds

Besra

Tachyspiza virgata

A stealthy ghost of the Asian forests, the Besra is a master of ambush and aerial agility. This small but fierce spar...

Birds

Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

With its bold white eyebrow and spirited personality, the Bewick's Wren is a master of the garden thicket. This energ...

Reptiles

Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko

Chondrodactylus bibronii

The heavyweight champion of southern African geckos, Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of camouflage and vertical...

Fish

Bicolor Blenny

Ecsenius bicolor

A pint-sized powerhouse of personality, the Bicolor Blenny is a vibrant jewel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, known for it...

Fish

Bicolor Damselfish

Stegastes partitus

The Bicolor Damselfish is the tiny, two-toned 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs. While small in stature, this feisty ...

Insects

Bicolored Sallow

Sunira bicolorago

A late-autumn gem of the insect world, the Bicolored Sallow braves the cooling nights of fall. With its striking two-...

Shrubs

Big Berry Manzanita

Arctostaphylos glauca

The Big Berry Manzanita is the crown jewel of the California chaparral, recently honored as the official State Shrub....

Insects

Big Greasy

Cressida cressida

The Big Greasy is a one-of-a-kind swallowtail known for its unique, see-through wings. A slow-flying beauty of the Au...

Shrubs

Big Sagebrush

Artemisia tridentata

The aromatic soul of the American West, Big Sagebrush is more than just a plant—it's a critical sanctuary for high-de...

Fish

Big Skate

Beringraja binoculata

The largest skate in North American waters, the Big Skate is a ghostly giant of the seafloor known for its massive wi...

Fish

Bigeye Chub

Hybopsis amblops

A sparkling jewel of clean American streams, the Bigeye Chub is defined by its massive, soulful eyes and its preferen...

Fish

Bigeye Shiner

Miniellus boops

A striking, large-eyed minnow that serves as a living thermometer for stream health. These shimmering silver resident...

Fish

Bigeye Trevally

Caranx sexfasciatus

A shimmering sentinel of the tropical reef, the Bigeye Trevally is famous for forming breathtaking 'fish tornados' by...

Fish

Bigeye Tuna

Thunnus obesus

A deep-diving titan of the open ocean, the Bigeye Tuna is a marvel of biological engineering. With its massive eyes a...

Trees & Shrubs

bird cherry

Prunus padus

A spectacular spring bloomer, the bird cherry transforms damp woodlands into fragrant white corridors. Its bitter fru...

Wildflowers

bird's-foot trefoil

Lotus corniculatus

Often called 'eggs and bacon' for its red-streaked yellow petals, this resilient wildflower is a vital oasis for butt...

Trees & Shrubs

Bitter cherry

Prunus emarginata

A vital life-support system for western wildlife, the Bitter cherry draws in everything from hummingbirds to grizzly ...

Wildflowers & Grasses

black alpine sedge

Carex nigricans

A hardy specialist of the high peaks, the black alpine sedge paints the mountain meadows with deep, chocolate-colored...

Birds

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

Often mistaken for a nuthatch due to its unique habit of scurrying up and down tree trunks, the Black-and-white Warbl...

Fish

Black-and-yellow Rockfish

Sebastes chrysomelas

A vibrant sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, the Black-and-yellow Rockfish is a master of camouflage and territory...

Birds

Black-and-yellow Tanager

Chrysothlypis chrysomelas

A radiant flash of gold and obsidian, the Black-and-yellow Tanager is a jewel of the Central American cloud forests. ...

Fish

Black-axil Chromis

Chromis atripectoralis

A shimmering icon of the tropical reef, the Black-axil Chromis is famous for its brilliant blue-green scales and its ...

Mammals

Black-backed Jackal

Lupulella mesomelas

The Black-backed Jackal is a master of the African landscape, known for its striking silver-flecked saddle and haunti...

Fish

Black-barred Halfbeak

Hemiramphus far

Meet the master of the surface: a silver-clad sprinter with a unique 'beak' and striking zebra-like stripes. The Blac...

Insects

Black Bean Aphid

Aphis fabae

The Black Bean Aphid is a tiny marvel of the garden world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its fascin...

Mammals

Black-bellied Pangolin

Phataginus tetradactylus

Meet the most acrobatic member of the pangolin family. With a tail longer than its body and a unique daytime schedule...

Birds

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

A master of global travel, the Black-bellied Plover is the largest of North America's plovers, known for its striking...

Birds

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

With its vibrant red bill, long pink legs, and a habit of perching in trees like a songbird, the Black-bellied Whistl...

Birds

Black-billed Magpie

Pica hudsonia

With its tuxedo-like plumage and a tail that shimmers like oil on water, the Black-billed Magpie is the undisputed ge...

Birds

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...