Wildlife Species Library

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 ...

Wildflowers

blue vervain

Verbena hastata

An architectural marvel of the wet meadow, Blue vervain stands tall with its distinctive candelabra of violet blooms,...

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 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...

Wildflowers

bluebell

Hyacinthoides non-scripta

Step into a fairy-tale landscape. The English bluebell is the crown jewel of the spring woodland, famous for its nodd...

Grasses

Bluebunch Wheatgrass

Pseudoroegneria spicata

The iconic bunchgrass of the American West, known for its striking blue-green color and its role as a vital lifeline ...

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-...

Fish

Bluefin Leatherjacket

Thamnaconus degeni

A splash of electric blue in the temperate reefs of Australia, the Bluefin Leatherjacket is a curious and social reef...

Fish

Bluefin Trevally

Caranx melampygus

With its electric blue fins and sleek, spotted body, the Bluefin Trevally is the undisputed crown jewel of the tropic...

Fish

Bluehead Chub

Nocomis leptocephalus

Meet the underwater architect of the Southeast. The Bluehead Chub is famous for building massive pebble nests and spo...

Fish

Bluenose Shiner

Pteronotropis welaka

Meet the 'Jewel of the South,' a tiny fish with a brilliant blue nose and sail-like fins that performs stunning under...

Fish

Bluering Angelfish

Pomacanthus annularis

With its electric blue stripes and royal golden-brown hue, the Bluering Angelfish is a master of the Indo-Pacific ree...

Fish

Bluespotted Fantail Ray

Taeniura lymma

Admired for its stunning electric blue spots and graceful underwater movement, the Bluespotted Fantail Ray is a vibra...

Fish

Bluestriped Grunt

Haemulon sciurus

With its brilliant gold body and electric blue racing stripes, the Bluestriped Grunt is the colorful soul of the Atla...

Birds

Bluish Flowerpiercer

Diglossa caerulescens

Master of the Andean heights, the Bluish Flowerpiercer is a clever 'nectar thief' with a uniquely hooked bill. This s...

Insects

Blunt-nosed Leafhopper

Limotettix vaccinii

A tiny marvel of the cranberry bogs, the Blunt-nosed Leafhopper is a master of camouflage with a powerful spring in i...

Fish

Bluntnose Minnow

Pimephales notatus

The Bluntnose Minnow is the unsung hero of North American waterways. Common, hardy, and surprisingly protective of it...

Fish

Bluntnose Sixgill Shark

Hexanchus griseus

A prehistoric giant of the deep, the bluntnose sixgill shark is a mysterious predator that has remained largely uncha...

Fish

Bluntnose Stingray

Hypanus say

A master of camouflage and grace, the Bluntnose Stingray is a frequent visitor to shallow Atlantic shores, easily ide...

Birds

Blyth's Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus dumetorum

A champion of vocal mimicry and a master of disguise, Blyth's Reed Warbler is the 'phantom' of the thicket. This smal...

Birds

Boat-billed Flycatcher

Megarynchus pitangua

Recognized by its massive, boat-shaped bill and bold facial mask, this charismatic flycatcher is a master of the trop...

Birds

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

A bold and shimmering icon of the American coastline, the Boat-tailed Grackle is a master of the salt marsh. With its...

Mammals

Bobcat

Lynx rufus

The bobcat is North America's most successful wild cat, a master of camouflage that can thrive everywhere from deep w...

Fish

Bocaccio

Sebastes paucispinis

Known for its massive mouth and impressive lifespan, the Bocaccio is a sentinel of the Pacific's rocky reefs. This 's...

Insects

Bog Bush-cricket

Metrioptera brachyptera

A master of camouflage in Europe's wild wetlands, the Bog Bush-cricket sports a striking neon-green racing stripe aga...

Wildflowers & Berries

bog cranberry

Vaccinium oxycoccos

A tiny but mighty survivor of the northern wetlands, the bog cranberry paints acidic peatlands with delicate pink blo...

Birds

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

A social wanderer of the north, the Bohemian Waxwing is famous for its silky plumage and the vibrant, wax-like drople...

Birds

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

An elegant, tern-like gull known for its striking black hood and the remarkable habit of nesting in evergreen trees a...

Birds

Bonelli's Eagle

Aquila fasciata

Master of the rocky crags and the high-speed ambush, Bonelli's Eagle is a stunning raptor of the Old World. With its ...

Birds

Bonin Petrel

Pterodroma hypoleuca

A phantom of the North Pacific, the Bonin Petrel is a master of the night and a champion of the open sea. Known for i...