When exploring the fascinating world of animals, one fun and educational way to discover new creatures is by categorizing them alphabetically. Today, we focus on animal names that start with “B”, a diverse group that spans across mammals, birds, insects, and aquatic life. Whether you’re a teacher, student, or wildlife enthusiast, this list will spark curiosity and provide a deeper appreciation for nature’s diversity. From the mighty bison to the elegant black swan, the “B” section of the animal kingdom has plenty to offer.
Ready to dive in? Let’s uncover the animals, birds, insects, and aquatic creatures that begin with the letter “B.”
Animals That Start With “B”
- Baboon
- Badger
- Bandicoot
- Bison
- Bengal Tiger
- Binturong
- Black Bear
- Blackbuck
- Bonobo
- Brown Bear
- Bush Baby
- Beaver
- Bat
- Bobcat
- Bongo
- Boar
- Barbary Macaque
- Basset Hound (domesticated breed)
- Bloodhound (domesticated breed)
- Boxer (dog breed)
- Bull Terrier
- Bull
- Bulldog
- Bullfrog
- Blue Jay
- Brazilian Terrier
- Black Rat
- Basking Shark
- Bush Viper
- Blue Whale
Birds That Start With “B”
- Bald Eagle
- Barn Owl
- Barred Owl
- Black Swan
- Blackbird
- Bluebird
- Blue Jay
- Brown Pelican
- Buff-breasted Sandpiper
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Black-throated Blue Warbler
- Bullfinch
- Black Kite
- Black Skimmer
- Barn Swallow
- Blue-footed Booby
- Burrowing Owl
- Black Redstart
- Black Woodpecker
- Bufflehead Duck
- Blue Grosbeak
- Buttonquail
- Bohemian Waxwing
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird
- Bearded Vulture
- Black-winged Stilt
- Black Grouse
- Brandt’s Cormorant
- Brown Thrasher
- Black-necked Stilt
Insects That Start With “B”
- Bumblebee
- Beetle
- Black Ant
- Blue Bottle Fly
- Brown Moth
- Bark Beetle
- Boxelder Bug
- Buckeye Butterfly
- Bagworm Moth
- Black Soldier Fly
- Brimstone Butterfly
- Black Widow Spider
- Brown Recluse Spider
- Broad-headed Bug
- Blue Carpenter Bee
- Banded Net-wing Beetle
- Bush Cricket
- Burrowing Wasp
- Burying Beetle
- Black Lace-weaver Spider
- Bombardier Beetle
- Bloodworm (larval insect)
- Brown Planthopper
- Balloon Fly
- Brown Grasshopper
- Blue Leafhopper
- Blue-spotted Stink Bug
- Black Vine Weevil
- Buck Moth
- Big-headed Ant
Aquatic Animals That Start With “B”
- Blue Whale
- Beluga Whale
- Barracuda
- Blue Tang
- Blobfish
- Boxfish
- Basking Shark
- Bull Shark
- Butterflyfish
- Black Marlin
- Blue Crab
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Blacktip Reef Shark
- Batfish
- Bigeye Tuna
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bonefish
- Banded Archerfish
- Bearded Fireworm
- Blue-ringed Octopus
- Barbel Fish
- Box Jellyfish
- Bigmouth Buffalo Fish
- Barrel Sponge
- Black Goby
- Blenny
- Butterfish
- Blueback Herring
- Bichir