Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Black-billed Thrush

Turdus ignobilis

A familiar songster of South American gardens, the Black-billed Thrush is a master of suburban adaptation with a soul...

Birds

Black-billed Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus somaliensis

With its shimmering iridescent plumage and a long, curved bill, the Black-billed Woodhoopoe is a charismatic highligh...

Fish

Black Bream

Acanthopagrus butcheri

A silver-bronze icon of Australia's southern estuaries, the Black Bream is a master of adaptation and a favorite of c...

Birds

Black-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

One of the rarest gems of the Andes, the Black-breasted Puffleg is a Critically Endangered hummingbird found only on ...

Birds

Black-browed Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus bistrigiceps

Recognizable by its bold black 'eyebrows,' this energetic songbird is a master of the marshlands. A long-distance mig...

Fish

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

The ultimate survivor of the underwater world, the Black Bullhead is a whiskered scavenger that thrives in the murky ...

Insects

Black Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus humator

The ultimate recycler of the insect world, the Black Burying Beetle is a fascinating 'undertaker' that exhibits rare ...

Reptiles

Black Caiman

Melanosuchus niger

The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...

Birds

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

With its cheery 'chick-a-dee' call and bold personality, the Black-capped Chickadee is the ultimate backyard companio...

Birds

Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant

Myiornis atricapillus

One of the world's smallest birds, the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny, energetic wonder of the tropical canopy. ...

Birds

Black Catbird

Melanoptila glabrirostris

A hidden gem of the Yucatán, the Black Catbird is a sleek, shimmering songbird that brings a touch of midnight elegan...

Fish

Black Catfish

Neosilurus ater

A sleek, nocturnal wanderer of Australia's tropical waterways, the Black Catfish is easily recognized by its eel-like...

Birds

Black-cheeked Woodpecker

Melanerpes pucherani

With its striking zebra-striped back and vibrant red accents, the Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a crown jewel of the tr...

Birds

Black-chested Jay

Cyanocorax affinis

A striking and intelligent resident of the Neotropics, the Black-chested Jay is easily recognized by its piercing yel...

Birds

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

The Black-chinned Hummingbird is a master of the air, known for its rhythmic tail-pumping and a hidden flash of brill...

Birds

Black-chinned Sparrow

Spizella atrogularis

A subtle gem of the American Southwest, the Black-chinned Sparrow is best known for its bright pink bill and the male...

Birds

Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus

With its striking jet-black crest and inquisitive personality, the Black-crested Titmouse is a charismatic star of th...

Birds

Black-crested Warbler

Myiothlypis nigrocristata

With its brilliant yellow plumage and a striking black crown, the Black-crested Warbler is a vibrant jewel of the hig...

Birds

Black Crowned Crane

Balearica pavonina

Adorned with a spectacular golden crest and a regal black plumage, the Black Crowned Crane is a masterpiece of the Af...

Birds

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

A secretive master of the shadows, the Black-crowned Night Heron is famous for its striking red eyes and nocturnal hu...

Birds

Black Curassow

Crax alector

Meet the 'lord of the forest floor,' a majestic bird with a curly crown and a deep, booming voice. Found in the lush ...

Fish

Black Drum

Pogonias cromis

The booming giant of the coast, the Black Drum is famous for the 'thumping' song it plays using its swim bladder. The...

Birds

Black Eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

The phantom of the Asian canopy, the Black Eagle is a master of slow-motion flight and specialized nest hunting. With...

Fish

Black-faced Blenny

Tripterygion delaisi

A vibrant jewel of the Mediterranean reef, the Black-faced Blenny is a master of transformation. From a camouflaged r...

Birds

Black-faced Grassquit

Melanospiza bicolor

A spirited and social tanager of the West Indies, the Black-faced Grassquit is a master of the garden floor. Known fo...

Birds

Black Falcon

Falco subniger

Australia's most mysterious raptor, the Black Falcon is a master of high-speed pursuit and nomadic survival. Known fo...

Birds

Black Flowerpiercer

Diglossa humeralis

A sleek, obsidian-colored specialist of the high Andes, the Black Flowerpiercer is nature’s clever nectar thief. Dist...

Mammals

Black Flying-fox

Pteropus alecto

The Black Flying-fox is a majestic 'mega-bat' that reigns over the night skies of Northern Australia. As an essential...

Mammals

Black-footed Cat

Felis nigripes

Widely considered the world's deadliest feline, the tiny Black-footed Cat is a master of the African night. This pint...

Birds

Black-fronted Dotterel

Thinornis melanops

With its striking black 'V' chest band and vibrant red eye-ring, the Black-fronted Dotterel is a miniature masterpiec...

Insects

Black-fronted Forktail

Ischnura denticollis

A tiny, vibrant sentinel of the water's edge, the Black-fronted Forktail is a master of the reeds. Known for its soli...

Insects

Black Garden Ant

Lasius niger

The ultimate backyard socialite, the Black Garden Ant is a master engineer and shepherd that builds vast underground ...

Fish

Black Grouper

Mycteroperca bonaci

A majestic and powerful predator of the Atlantic reefs, the Black Grouper is a master of disguise. Known for its boxy...

Birds

Black Guan

Chamaepetes unicolor

A striking specialty of the Central American highlands, the Black Guan is an elegant, charcoal-colored bird known for...

Birds

Black Guillemot

Cepphus grylle

With their striking jet-black feathers and vibrant coral-red feet, Black Guillemots are the 'gentlemen' of the rocky ...

Birds

Black Guineafowl

Agelastes niger

The Black Guineafowl is the reclusive shadow of the Central African rainforest. Unlike its famous spotted cousins, th...