Wildlife Species Library

Grasses

Blue Grama

Bouteloua gracilis

Meet the 'eyebrow grass' of the American West. This resilient, drought-defying perennial is the soul of the shortgras...

Birds

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

Hyperactive and bold, the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is a master of the canopy, known for its constant tail-flicking and i...

Birds

Blue-gray Tanager

Thraupis episcopus

Often called the 'Blue Jean' bird in the Caribbean, this social and vibrant tanager is a master of adaptation, bringi...

Fish

Blue-green Chromis

Chromis viridis

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific, the Blue-green Chromis brings synchronized movement and iridescent color to t...

Insects

Blue-green Sharpshooter

Graphocephala atropunctata

A vibrant jewel of the garden, the blue-green sharpshooter is a master of camouflage and a powerful jumper. While fam...

Birds

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

With its stunning deep-blue plumage and chunky silver bill, the Blue Grosbeak is a shy but spectacular visitor to Nor...

Birds

Blue-headed Hummingbird

Riccordia bicolor

A shimmering emerald gem of the Caribbean, the Blue-headed Hummingbird is a rare beauty found only on two islands. Wi...

Birds

Blue-headed Macaw

Primolius couloni

A rare emerald of the Amazon, the Blue-headed Macaw is a stunning 'mini-macaw' known for its brilliant cobalt crown a...

Birds

Blue-headed Parrot

Pionus menstruus

With its stunning cobalt-blue hood and vibrant emerald plumage, the Blue-headed Parrot is a crown jewel of the Neotro...

Birds

Blue-headed Sapphire

Chrysuronia grayi

A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Blue-headed Sapphire dazzles with its brilliant violet-blue crown and...

Birds

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

With its sophisticated slate-blue hood and crisp white spectacles, the Blue-headed Vireo is a standout of the forest ...

Shrubs

blue huckleberry

Gaylussacia tomentosa

A hidden gem of the Southern coastal plains, the blue huckleberry is a magnet for pollinators and songbirds. Recogniz...

Fish

Blue Jack Mackerel

Trachurus picturatus

A shimmering sentinel of the Atlantic, the Blue Jack Mackerel moves in dazzling silver shoals through the coastal dep...

Birds

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Bold, brilliant, and incredibly smart, the Blue Jay is the charismatic sentinel of the North American backyard. With ...

Invertebrates

Blue Land Crab

Cardisoma guanhumi

Meet the blue-hued giant of the coastal garden. A master of the night and a champion burrower, the Blue Land Crab is ...

Mammals

Blue Monkey

Cercopithecus mitis

With its regal white brow and slate-colored coat, the Blue Monkey is a master of the African canopy. Discover how to ...

Fish

Blue Morwong

Nemadactylus valenciennesi

Meet the 'Queen of the Reef,' an iridescent icon of Australia's southern coast. The Blue Morwong is as curious as it ...

Crustaceans

Blue Mud Shrimp

Upogebia pugettensis

The Blue Mud Shrimp is a master architect of the West Coast's muddy shores. These fascinating 'mud lobsters' build co...

Birds

Blue-naped Chlorophonia

Chlorophonia cyanea

A jewel of the South American canopy, the Blue-naped Chlorophonia dazzles with its electric green plumage and signatu...

Birds

Blue-necked Tanager

Stilpnia cyanicollis

With its luminous turquoise head and striking golden wing patches, the Blue-necked Tanager is one of South America's ...

Wildflowers

blue phlox

Phlox divaricata

The Blue Phlox is a fragrant woodland treasure that carpets the forest floor in soft lavender hues each spring. A vit...

Invertebrates

Blue-rayed Limpet

Patella pellucida

Often called the 'jewel of the kelp forest,' this tiny snail features glowing neon blue stripes that look more like f...

Insects

Blue-ringed Dancer

Argia sedula

With its electric blue markings and rhythmic, bouncing flight, the Blue-ringed Dancer is a captivating visitor to sun...

Fish

Blue Rockfish

Sebastes mystinus

The Blue Rockfish is a vibrant, schooling sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, known for its striking coloration and...

Fish

Blue Runner

Caranx crysos

A sleek, silver powerhouse of the Atlantic, the Blue Runner is a master of speed and schooling. Whether darting aroun...

Wildflowers

Blue Scarlet Pimpernel

Lysimachia loeflingii

A natural barometer of the Mediterranean, the Blue Scarlet Pimpernel blankets the earth in brilliant azure blooms tha...

Fish

Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

Meet the most widely traveled wanderer of the deep blue, known for its stunning indigo skin and incredible transocean...

Wildflowers

blue skullcap

Scutellaria tuberosa

A hidden gem of the West Coast, the blue skullcap is a low-growing wildflower famous for its vibrant violet blooms an...

Birds

Blue-spotted Wood-Dove

Turtur afer

Admire the sapphire-winged gem of the African forest edge. The Blue-spotted Wood-Dove is a peaceful, ground-dwelling ...

Birds

Blue-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

A glittering gem of the South American lowlands, the Blue-tailed Emerald captivates with its brilliant green hue and ...

Birds

Blue-tailed Hummingbird

Saucerottia cyanura

A shimmering jewel of Central American highlands, the Blue-tailed Hummingbird dazzles with its emerald plumage and si...

Birds

Blue-throated Goldentail

Chlorestes eliciae

With its shimmering violet throat and a tail that glows like a freshly minted coin, the Blue-throated Goldentail is a...

Birds

Blue-throated Macaw

Ara glaucogularis

Bolivia's rarest flying treasure, the Blue-throated Macaw is a vibrant masterpiece of turquoise and gold. Once though...

Birds

Blue-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis clemenciae

The heavy-weight champion of the Southwest's hummingbird world, the Blue-throated Mountain-gem is as bold in personal...

Birds

Blue-throated Piping-Guan

Pipile cumanensis

A striking inhabitant of the Amazonian canopy, the Blue-throated Piping-Guan is instantly recognizable by its brillia...

Insects

Blue Tit

Hypolycaena kina

Though it shares a name with a famous bird, the Blue Tit butterfly is a Himalayan treasure. This small, iridescent ma...