Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Black-tailed Godwit
Limosa limosa
A master of migration and a symbol of the wetlands, the Black-tailed Godwit stands tall on stilt-like legs. Witness t...
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
With ears that act like natural cooling systems and legs built for 40-mph sprints, the Black-tailed Jackrabbit is an ...
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
The charismatic socialites of the American Great Plains, black-tailed prairie dogs are famous for their complex 'town...
Black-tailed Skimmer
Orthetrum cancellatum
A master of the sunny shoreline, the Black-tailed Skimmer is famous for its powder-blue color and its unique habit of...
Black-tailed Trogon
Trogon melanurus
A hidden gem of the Amazonian lowlands, the Black-tailed Trogon is defined by its shimmering green back and brilliant...
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
A charcoal-colored gem of the wetlands, the Black Tern is a master of aerial acrobatics. This elegant migrant links t...
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
A striking icon of the deep eastern woods, the Black-throated Blue Warbler stands out with its dapper three-toned sui...
Black-throated Flowerpiercer
Diglossa brunneiventris
The ultimate Andean nectar thief, the Black-throated Flowerpiercer is a bold and colorful high-altitude specialist th...
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
A dapper visitor of the Western woods, the Black-throated Gray Warbler is a study in monochrome elegance with its cri...
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
With its buzzy song and brilliant yellow face, the Black-throated Green Warbler is a jewel of the coniferous forest. ...
Black-throated Jay
Cyanolyca pumilo
A resident of the misty highlands, the Black-throated Jay is a striking vision in violet and black. This intelligent ...
Black-throated Magpie-Jay
Cyanocorax colliei
With a tail longer than its body and a striking jet-black crest, the Black-throated Magpie-Jay is the undisputed roya...
Black-throated Mango
Anthracothorax nigricollis
A shimmering gem of the Neotropics, the Black-throated Mango is a bold hummingbird known for its striking velvety plu...
Black-throated Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata
Meet the dapper 'gentleman' of the desert, a resilient songbird that thrives where others wither. With its sharp blac...
Black Turnstone
Arenaria melanocephala
The master of the Pacific's rocky edge, the Black Turnstone uses its specialized bill to flip stones and hunt where t...
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
The Black Vulture is an essential part of the ecosystem's cleanup crew, known for its social intelligence and strikin...
Black-whiskered Vireo
Vireo altiloquus
A persistent singer of the tropical coast, the Black-whiskered Vireo is the quintessential 'voice of the mangroves.' ...
Black Wildebeest
Connochaetes gnou
Often called the 'clown of the plains,' the Black Wildebeest is a spirited icon of the South African highveld, easily...
black willow
Salix nigra
The black willow is the largest of North America's native willows, a graceful giant often found leaning over riverban...
Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
A ghostly white hunter with piercing ruby eyes, the Black-winged Kite is the master of the hover. Watch this nomadic ...
Black-winged Lapwing
Vanellus melanopterus
A social and elegant wader of the African plains, the Black-winged Lapwing is easily recognized by its bold black che...
Black-winged Petrel
Pterodroma nigripennis
An acrobatic master of the Pacific winds, the Black-winged Petrel is famous for its high-speed 'rollercoaster' flight...
Black-winged Stilt
Himantopus himantopus
Meet the supermodel of the marshes, a bird defined by its impossibly long pink legs and striking monochromatic plumag...
Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
With its magnificent corkscrew horns and striking tuxedo-like coat, the Blackbuck is the undisputed elegant sprinter ...
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Known as the 'fire-throat' of the forest, the Blackburnian Warbler is a stunning gem of the high canopy. With its fla...
Blackchin Guitarfish
Glaucostegus cemiculus
The ghost of the seabed, the Blackchin Guitarfish is a master of camouflage that bridges the gap between sharks and r...
Blackchin Shiner
Miniellus heterodon
A delicate jewel of North American glacial lakes, the Blackchin shiner is a master of camouflage in underwater forest...
Blackmouth Catshark
Galeus melastomus
A master of the deep Atlantic slopes, the Blackmouth Catshark is named for its hidden, midnight-black maw and strikin...
Blacknose Shiner
Notropis heterolepis
A delicate and striking indicator of pristine water, the Blacknose Shiner is famous for the bold black stripe that ru...
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Meet the marathon runner of the bird world. The Blackpoll Warbler performs an incredible non-stop flight across the A...
Blacksaddle Toby
Canthigaster valentini
A pint-sized puffer with a bold personality and toxic defense. Recognizable by its four black 'saddles,' this vibrant...
Blacksmith Chromis
Chromis punctipinnis
A staple of the California coastline, the Blacksmith Chromis is a shimmering, spotted marvel that brings the kelp for...
Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
Named for its metallic call that sounds like a hammer striking an anvil, the Blacksmith Lapwing is the bold, monochro...
Blackspotted Whipray
Maculabatis astra
The Blackspotted Whipray is a living work of art, featuring a celestial pattern of dark speckles and a striking bande...
Blacktail Redhorse
Moxostoma poecilurum
The Blacktail Redhorse is a shimmering master of the southern riverbed, easily recognized by the bold black stripe on...
Blackthorn
Prunus spinosa
A fortress of thorns and spring blossoms, Blackthorn is the ultimate sanctuary for backyard birds and early pollinators.
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