Wildlife Species Library

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fish

Blue Parrotfish

Scarus coeruleus

The Blue Parrotfish is the vibrant blue architect of the Caribbean, known for its bird-like beak and the incredible a...

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...

Fish

Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

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

Fish

Blue-spotted Cornetfish

Fistularia commersonii

A shimmering needle of the sea, the Blue-spotted Cornetfish is a master of camouflage and high-speed suction feeding....

Fish

Blue-spotted Sunfish

Enneacanthus gloriosus

A hidden jewel of the eastern wetlands, the Blue-spotted Sunfish is a master of camouflage that shimmers with iridesc...

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 Bee-eater

Merops philippinus

A master of the air, the Blue-tailed Bee-eater combines shimmering green plumage with unmatched aerial agility. Often...

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 Bee-eater

Merops viridis

A jewel of the Asian lowlands, the Blue-throated Bee-eater combines dazzling chestnut and emerald plumage with incred...

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...

Birds

Blue-tufted Starthroat

Heliomaster furcifer

With its shimmering violet throat and extraordinary blue neck tufts, the Blue-tufted Starthroat is one of South Ameri...

Birds

Blue-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia hoffmanni

A shimmering emerald of the Central American tropics, the Blue-vented Hummingbird is a bold and energetic visitor to ...

Insects

Blue Willow Beetle

Phratora vulgatissima

The Blue Willow Beetle is a miniature marvel of the insect world, sporting a metallic cobalt coat that shimmers in th...

Birds

Blue-winged Kookaburra

Dacelo leachii

The Blue-winged Kookaburra is the striking, sapphire-winged icon of Australia's tropical north. Known for its piercin...

Birds

Blue-winged Macaw

Primolius maracana

A vibrant 'mini-macaw' of the South American woodlands, the Blue-winged Macaw is celebrated for its intelligence, soc...

Insects

Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp

Scolia dubia

With shimmering indigo wings and a helpful habit of hunting garden pests, the Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp is a gardener'...

Birds

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

With its striking white facial crescent and vibrant powder-blue wing patches, the Blue-winged Teal is a jewel of the ...

Birds

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

A dazzling spark of gold in the brush, the Blue-winged Warbler is a master of the forest edge. With its sharp black e...

Fish

Blueback Shad

Alosa aestivalis

A shimmering marvel of the Atlantic, the Blueback Shad performs an incredible annual migration from the deep ocean to...

Fish

Blueface Angelfish

Pomacanthus xanthometopon

Draped in electric blues and a signature yellow mask, the Blueface Angelfish is a crown jewel of the Indo-Pacific ree...

Fish

Bluefin Killifish

Lucania goodei

A hidden gem of the Southeast, the Bluefin Killifish brings a flash of iridescent blue to backyard ponds and crystal-...