Wildlife Species Library

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Birds

Black-whiskered Vireo

Vireo altiloquus

A persistent singer of the tropical coast, the Black-whiskered Vireo is the quintessential 'voice of the mangroves.' ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Mammals

Blackbuck

Antilope cervicapra

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

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...

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...

Fish

Blackchin Shiner

Miniellus heterodon

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

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...

Fish

Blacknose Shiner

Notropis heterolepis

A delicate and striking indicator of pristine water, the Blacknose Shiner is famous for the bold black stripe that ru...

Birds

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

Meet the marathon runner of the bird world. The Blackpoll Warbler performs an incredible non-stop flight across the A...

Fish

Blacksaddle Toby

Canthigaster valentini

A pint-sized puffer with a bold personality and toxic defense. Recognizable by its four black 'saddles,' this vibrant...

Fish

Blacksmith Chromis

Chromis punctipinnis

A staple of the California coastline, the Blacksmith Chromis is a shimmering, spotted marvel that brings the kelp for...

Birds

Blacksmith Lapwing

Vanellus armatus

Named for its metallic call that sounds like a hammer striking an anvil, the Blacksmith Lapwing is the bold, monochro...

Fish

Blackspotted Whipray

Maculabatis astra

The Blackspotted Whipray is a living work of art, featuring a celestial pattern of dark speckles and a striking bande...

Fish

Blacktail Redhorse

Moxostoma poecilurum

The Blacktail Redhorse is a shimmering master of the southern riverbed, easily recognized by the bold black stripe on...

Fish

Blacktip Jumprock

Moxostoma cervinum

A master of the mountain stream, the Blacktip Jumprock is a specialized sucker fish known for its striking fin markin...

Fish

Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

With its iconic black-tipped fins and graceful silhouette, this reef patroller is the most recognizable shark of the ...

Fish

Blacktip Shiner

Lythrurus atrapiculus

A shimmering jewel of southeastern streams, the Blacktip Shiner is famous for its acrobatic swimming and the striking...

Fish

Blackwing Flyingfish

Hirundichthys rondeletii

The Blackwing Flyingfish is a spectacular 'bird of the sea' that uses wing-like fins to glide over the waves. Witness...

Amphibians

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Acris blanchardi

The Blanchard's Cricket Frog is a tiny but mighty leaper found along the muddy edges of Midwestern and Southern water...

Fish

Bleeker's whipray

Pateobatis bleekeri

A graceful dweller of the Indian Ocean's sandy flats, the Bleeker's whipray is a master of camouflage with a tail tha...

Fish

Bloater

Coregonus hoyi

Meet the Bloater, the silvery survivor of the Great Lakes' deepest trenches. This iridescent whitefish is a master of...

Fish

Blonde Skate

Raja brachyura

A master of the sandy seafloor, the Blonde Skate is a ghost of the Atlantic shelf, recognized by its beautifully intr...

Insects

Blood-red Field Ant

Formica sanguinea

The Blood-red Field Ant is a bold and strategic master of the undergrowth, famous for its red-and-black armor and its...

Birds

Blossom-headed Parakeet

Psittacula roseata

Adorned with a delicate rose-colored crown and a vibrant lime-green coat, the Blossom-headed Parakeet is one of South...

Fish

Blotched Fantail Ray

Taeniurops meyeni

Meet the ocean's decorated floor-dweller, a massive ray known for its striking 'camouflage' blotches and curious natu...

Birds

Blue-and-black Tanager

Tangara vassorii

Meet the high-altitude acrobat of the Andes. With its striking cobalt plumage and jet-black mask, the Blue-and-black ...