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Black-spotted Frog
Amphibians

Black-spotted Frog

Pelophylax nigromaculatus

A vibrant icon of East Asian wetlands, the Black-spotted Frog is famous for its striking green color and incredible l...

Black Stork
Birds

Black Stork

Ciconia nigra

A master of the deep woods, the Black Stork is the shy, iridescent cousin of the common White Stork. With its vibrant...

Black-striped Sparrow
Birds

Black-striped Sparrow

Arremonops conirostris

A bold ground-dweller of the tropical edges, the Black-striped Sparrow is easily recognized by its striking 'racing s...

Black-striped Squirrel
Mammals

Black-striped Squirrel

Callosciurus nigrovittatus

A master of the Sundaic canopy, the Black-striped Squirrel is easily recognized by its bold 'racing stripes' and ener...

Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Insects

Black-tailed Bumble Bee

Bombus melanopygus

One of the first messengers of spring, the Black-tailed Bumble Bee is a hardy and colorful pollinator. Easily recogni...

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Birds

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

Polioptila melanura

The Black-tailed Gnatcatcher is a pint-sized powerhouse of the American Southwest. A year-round desert dweller, this ...

Black-tailed Godwit
Birds

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Insects

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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
Mammals

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-winged Kite
Birds

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
Birds

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
Birds

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 Saltator
Birds

Black-winged Saltator

Saltator atripennis

A striking inhabitant of the Andean mist, the Black-winged Saltator stands out with its high-contrast plumage and mel...

Black-winged Stilt
Birds

Black-winged Stilt

Himantopus himantopus

Meet the supermodel of the marshes, a bird defined by its impossibly long pink legs and striking monochromatic plumag...

Blackbar Soldierfish
Fish

Blackbar Soldierfish

Myripristis jacobus

A crimson jewel of the night, the Blackbar Soldierfish is famous for its massive eyes and the striking dark 'shoulder...

Blackbuck
Mammals

Blackbuck

Antilope cervicapra

With its magnificent corkscrew horns and striking tuxedo-like coat, the Blackbuck is the undisputed elegant sprinter ...

Blackburnian Warbler
Birds

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
Fish

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
Fish

Blackchin Shiner

Miniellus heterodon

A delicate jewel of North American glacial lakes, the Blackchin shiner is a master of camouflage in underwater forest...

Blackfin Squirrelfish
Fish

Blackfin Squirrelfish

Neoniphon opercularis

A master of the night, the Blackfin Squirrelfish is a shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific reefs. With its oversized ...

Blackmouth Catshark
Fish

Blackmouth Catshark

Galeus melastomus

A master of the deep Atlantic slopes, the Blackmouth Catshark is named for its hidden, midnight-black maw and strikin...

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