Wildlife Species Library

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...

Fish

Pacific Barracuda

Sphyraena argentea

The 'Silver Streak' of the Pacific, this torpedo-shaped predator is a master of the kelp forest. Known for its incred...

Birds

Pacific Baza

Aviceda subcristata

Meet the 'Crested Hawk' of the canopy, a master of aerial acrobatics and stealthy foraging. With its striking barred ...

Fish

Pacific Brook Lamprey

Occidentis pacifica

A hidden gem of Pacific Northwest waterways, this 'living fossil' spends years tucked in the mud before emerging for ...

Amphibians

Pacific chorus frog

Pseudacris regilla

The quintessential 'voice of the West,' this tiny climber is famous for its Hollywood-standard 'rib-bit' call and its...

Fish

Pacific Chub Mackerel

Scomber japonicus

Meet the 'tiger of the sea,' a shimmering, high-speed traveler that brings the energy of the open ocean right to the ...

Fish

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Caranx caninus

Meet the powerhouse of the Pacific coast. The Pacific Crevalle Jack is a lightning-fast predator that turns the shore...

Insects

Pacific Dampwood Termite

Zootermopsis angusticollis

The Pacific Dampwood Termite is the giant of the termite world, a master of decomposition that thrives in the misty f...

Fish

Pacific Electric Ray

Tetronarce californica

The Pacific Electric Ray is the ocean's silent powerhouse, a master of ambush that uses bio-electricity to stun its p...

Insects

Pacific Forktail

Ischnura cervula

A tiny, electric-blue marvel of the western wetlands, the Pacific Forktail is the perfect subject for macro-wildlife ...

Birds

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

A golden-spangled marathon flyer that turns suburban lawns into its personal winter territory. This resilient shorebi...

Fish

Pacific Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon fasciolatus

Meet the feisty gardener of the reef. The Pacific Gregory is a small damselfish with a massive personality, known for...

Birds

Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

The undisputed heavyweight of the Australian coastline, the Pacific Gull is a magnificent predator known for its mass...

Fish

Pacific Herring

Clupea pallasii

The silver pulse of the Pacific coast, these shimmering voyagers are the foundation of the marine ecosystem. Witness ...

Fish

Pacific Jack Mackerel

Trachurus symmetricus

The silver streak of the West Coast, the Pacific Jack Mackerel is a marvel of aquatic engineering. Known for their in...

Fish

Pacific Lamprey

Entosphenus tridentatus

A prehistoric survivor of the Pacific Rim, the Pacific Lamprey is a 'living fossil' that has navigated our waterways ...

Insects

Pacific Mole Crab

Hippa marmorata

A camouflage expert of the shoreline, the Pacific Mole Crab lives its life in reverse, dancing with the waves and dis...

Fish

Pacific Needlefish

Tylosurus pacificus

A silver arrow of the Eastern Pacific, the Pacific Needlefish is a master of the surface strike. With its needle-thin...

Birds

Pacific Parrotlet

Forpus coelestis

Often called 'Pocket Parrots,' the Pacific Parrotlet is a tiny bundle of energy with a personality far larger than it...

Birds

Pacific Reef Heron

Egretta sacra

The Pacific Reef Heron is a stoic sentinel of the shoreline, appearing in two striking color phases. Whether stalking...

Fish

Pacific Sardine

Sardinops sagax

Experience the mesmerizing dance of the ocean’s silver nomads. From massive bait balls to shimmering coastal schools,...

Mammals

Pacific Shrew

Sorex pacificus

The cinnamon-furred ghost of the Oregon undergrowth, the Pacific Shrew is a relentless hunter of the damp forest floo...

Fish

Pacific Sleeper Shark

Somniosus pacificus

Meet the ghost of the abyss, a massive deep-sea predator that thrives in the freezing darkness of the North Pacific. ...

Fish

Pacific Trumpetfish

Aulostomus chinensis

The ultimate reef ninja, the Pacific Trumpetfish uses vertical camouflage and 'shadowing' techniques to become invisi...