Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

A master of movement in the garden thicket, the Orange-crowned Warbler is a subtle beauty for the patient observer. T...

Birds

Orange-eared Tanager

Chlorochrysa calliparaea

A shimmering emerald gem of the Andes, the Orange-eared Tanager brings a flash of brilliant color to the misty cloud ...

Birds

Orange-fronted Parakeet

Eupsittula canicularis

A social and vibrant inhabitant of Central America's Pacific slope, the Orange-fronted Parakeet is easily recognized ...

Birds

Orange River Francolin

Scleroptila gutturalis

A social and vocal ground bird of the African savanna, the Orange River Francolin is easily identified by its strikin...

Insects

Orange Sallow

Tiliacea citrago

With its vibrant golden-orange wings, the Orange Sallow is a true jewel of the autumn night. This moth is a master of...

Insects

Orange Skipperling

Oarisma aurantiaca

A tiny, golden gem of the grasslands, the Orange Skipperling is a master of low-altitude flight. Though small, its vi...

Insects

orange-tip

Anthocharis cardamines

A signature sign of spring, the orange-tip brings a splash of vibrant color to garden hedgerows. With its unique 'mos...

Birds

Orange-winged Amazon

Amazona amazonica

A vibrant icon of the South American canopy, the Orange-winged Amazon is a social, intelligent parrot known for its b...

Fish

Orangemouth Corvina

Cynoscion xanthulus

A champion of the Gulf's estuaries, the Orangemouth Corvina is a shimmering predator famous for its golden-hued mouth...

Fish

Orangespotted Filefish

Cantherhines pullus

A master of disguise with a vibrant personality, the Orangespotted Filefish is a gem of the Atlantic reefs. Recogniza...

Mammals

Orca

Orcinus orca

The undisputed masters of the sea, Orcas combine immense power with complex social intelligence. These iconic black-a...

Birds

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

Often overlooked in favor of their brighter orange cousins, the Orchard Oriole is a hidden gem of the bird world. Its...

Insects

Orchard Swallowtail

Papilio aegeus

Australia's largest common butterfly, the Orchard Swallowtail, is a spectacular garden visitor known for its bold bla...

Fish

Orchid Dottyback

Pseudochromis fridmani

A neon-purple jewel of the Red Sea, the Orchid Dottyback is a tiny but bold explorer of the reef's hidden shadows. It...

Insects

Orchid Tit

Hypolycaena othona

A gem of the tropical garden, the Orchid Tit is a master of disguise with delicate tails and striking orange-banded w...

Amphibians

Oregon Spotted Frog

Rana pretiosa

Meet the Pacific Northwest's most dedicated water-dweller. With its striking red belly and upward-gazing eyes, the Or...

Insects

Organ-pipe Mud-dauber Wasp

Trypoxylon politum

The master architect of the backyard, this elegant black wasp constructs sophisticated clay nurseries that look like ...

Mammals

Oribi

Ourebia ourebi

A master of the open plains, the Oribi is a graceful, small-statured antelope known for its distinctive whistle and i...

Birds

Oriental Cuckoo

Cuculus optatus

A phantom of the forest canopy, the Oriental Cuckoo is famous for its haunting double-note call and its clever, paras...

Birds

Oriental Honey-buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Meet the armored specialist of the sky. The Oriental Honey-buzzard is a unique raptor that trades the chase for a tac...

Birds

Oriental Plover

Anarhynchus veredus

Meet the elegant globetrotter of the grasslands. With its slender legs and striking breast bands, the Oriental Plover...

Reptiles

Oriental Rat Snake

Ptyas mucosa

The Oriental Rat Snake is a fast-moving, non-venomous marvel of the backyard. Known for its incredible agility and ro...

Birds

Oriental Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus orientalis

A bold and boisterous songster of the wetlands, the Oriental Reed Warbler is the soundtrack of the East Asian summer....

Reptiles

Oriental Whipsnake

Ahaetulla prasina

The master of arboreal disguise, the Oriental Whipsnake is a slender, emerald-green marvel of the Asian canopy. Known...

Birds

Orinoco Goose

Oressochen jubatus

A regal and rare inhabitant of South American riverbanks, the Orinoco Goose stands out with its buff-colored plumage ...

Amphibians

Ornate Chorus Frog

Pseudacris ornata

A hidden gem of the Southern winter, the Ornate Chorus Frog is a bold-patterned 'bandit' that thrives when other spec...

Insects

Ornate Pennant

Celithemis ornata

A jewel of the wetlands, the Ornate Pennant dazzles with its ruby-red spots and delicate wing patterns. This small bu...

Fish

Ornate Wobbegong

Orectolobus ornatus

A master of disguise and a jewel of the Australian reef, the Ornate Wobbegong is the ultimate underwater ambush artis...

Fish

Ornate Wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

Meet the 'Circus Fish' of the Mediterranean, a dazzling display of neon greens and vibrant reds. The Ornate Wrasse br...

Birds

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Meet the world's most sophisticated fisherman. With a six-foot wingspan and a specialized 'fish-grip,' the Osprey is ...

Reptiles

Ouachita Map Turtle

Graptemys ouachitensis

Defined by the intricate 'topographical' lines on its shell and a jagged, saw-like ridge along its spine, the Ouachit...

Mammals

Owl-faced Guenon

Cercopithecus hamlyni

A striking primate with a face unlike any other, the Owl-faced Guenon is a ghost of the Congo’s deep bamboo forests. ...

Insects

Oystershell Scale

Lepidosaphes ulmi

Hidden in plain sight on the bark of your favorite trees, the Oystershell Scale is a marvel of natural camouflage. Th...