Species library

Parrot-beaked Tortoise

Homopus areolatus

The Parrot-beaked Tortoise is a colorful miniature marvel of the Cape. Known for its distinctive 'beak' and vibrant s...

Reptiles

Partridge Pigeon

Geophaps smithii

A master of ground-level camouflage, the Partridge Pigeon is one of Northern Australia's most unique avian residents....

Birds

Patagonian Mockingbird

Mimus patagonicus

Meet the soulful songster of the southern plains. The Patagonian Mockingbird is a master of mimicry and a bold backya...

Birds

Patagonian Racer

Philodryas patagoniensis

The Patagonian Racer is a swift, olive-hued guardian of the South American pampas. Known for its incredible speed and...

Reptiles

Patagonian Sierra-Finch

Phrygilus patagonicus

A vibrant splash of color in the southern wilderness, the Patagonian Sierra-Finch is the curious 'backyard buddy' of ...

Birds

Patagonian Weasel

Lyncodon patagonicus

The ghost of the southern steppes, the Patagonian weasel is a master of the underground hunt and a rare prize for any...

Mammals

Pea Aphid

Acyrthosiphon pisum

The Pea Aphid is a tiny, translucent wonder of the garden world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its ...

Insects

Pea Blue

Lampides boeticus

A master of disguise and a world-class traveler, the Pea Blue butterfly brings a shimmer of violet to any backyard ga...

Insects

Peaceful Dove

Geopelia placida

With its soothing rhythmic coo and striking blue eye-rings, the Peaceful Dove is a master of suburban serenity. This ...

Birds

Peach-fronted Parakeet

Eupsittula aurea

Meet the Peach-fronted Parakeet, a social and spirited emerald of the South American savanna. Known for its glowing o...

Birds

Peacock Royal

Tajuria cippus

A master of deception and a flash of cerulean beauty, the Peacock Royal is one of the most stunning butterflies you c...

Insects

Peacock Wrasse

Cirrhilabrus temminckii

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Peacock Wrasse is famous for its electric 'flashing' displays. Disc...

Fish

Peale's Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus australis

A playful sentinel of the Patagonian coast, Peale's Dolphin is a master of the kelp forests. With its striking monoch...

Mammals

Pearled Treerunner

Margarornis squamiger

A gem of the high Andes, the Pearled Treerunner is a master of vertical exploration, adorned with shimmering spots th...

Birds

Pearly-vented Tody-Tyrant

Hemitriccus margaritaceiventer

A hidden gem of South American gardens, the Pearly-vented Tody-Tyrant is a tiny, energetic flycatcher known for its p...

Birds

Peck's Skipper

Polites peckius

Meet the 'fighter jet' of the butterfly world. The Peck's Skipper is a pint-sized powerhouse of the backyard, easily ...

Insects

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

A long-distance traveler with a distinctive 'bib,' the Pectoral Sandpiper is the sophisticated wanderer of the wetlan...

Birds

Pelagic Cormorant

Urile pelagicus

With its shimmering emerald feathers and striking white patches, the Pelagic Cormorant is the most elegant diver of t...

Birds

Pelomyxa

Pelomyxa palustris

The giant of the microscopic world, Pelomyxa is a massive, multi-nucleated amoeba that roams the muddy depths of back...

Insects

Pel's Fishing-Owl

Scotopelia peli

A ginger-hued giant of the African night, Pel's Fishing-Owl is the ultimate river specialist. This massive bird of pr...

Birds

Peppered Moray

Gymnothorax pictus

A master of the shallows, the Peppered Moray is one of the few eels brave enough to hunt at the water's edge, easily ...

Fish

Pepsis grossa

Pepsis grossa

The Tarantula Hawk is a shimmering titan of the insect world, famous for its vivid orange wings and a legendary sting...

Insects

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Meet the world's fastest animal. With diving speeds exceeding 200 mph, the Peregrine Falcon is a master of the air th...

Birds

Peringuey's Adder

Bitis peringueyi

The ultimate desert ghost, Peringuey's Adder vanishes into the Namib sands with only its eyes peaking out. It is a ma...

Reptiles

Permit

Trachinotus falcatus

The ghost of the flats, the Permit is a master of camouflage and speed. Watch for the flash of silver and the iconic ...

Fish

Pernicious Scale

Comstockaspis perniciosa

The Pernicious Scale is a tiny but tenacious inhabitant of the backyard orchard. Though individually microscopic, the...

Insects

Peruvian Pelican

Pelecanus thagus

A massive master of the Humboldt Current, the Peruvian Pelican is an iconic sight along the South American coast. Kno...

Birds

Peters' Duiker

Cephalophorus callipygus

A master of the African rainforest understory, the Peters' Duiker is a vibrant, ginger-hued antelope known for its se...

Mammals

Phacus pyrum

Monomorphina pyrum

The emerald jewel of the microscopic world, Phacus pyrum is a pear-shaped wonder found in nearly every backyard pond....

Insects

Phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

With its sleek crest, striking red eyes, and shimmering 'shining robe' of black feathers, the Phainopepla is the undi...

Birds

Phayre's Leaf Monkey

Trachypithecus phayrei

Recognizable by their striking white 'spectacles' and long, graceful tails, Phayre's Leaf Monkey is a master of the A...

Mammals

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

A hidden gem of the deciduous canopy, the Philadelphia Vireo is a master of camouflage. This migratory visitor deligh...

Birds

Philippine Eagle

Pithecophaga jefferyi

Witness the power of the world's most majestic bird of prey. With its iconic shaggy crest and massive wingspan, the P...

Birds

Pickerel Frog

Lithobates palustris

With its peculiar square spots and hidden flashes of yellow, the Pickerel Frog is the 'geometric beauty' of the amphi...

Amphibians

Pied Avocet

Recurvirostra avosetta

With its elegant upturned bill and striking monochrome plumage, the Pied Avocet is a masterpiece of the wetlands. Onc...

Birds

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

The 'water witch' of the marsh, the Pied-billed Grebe is a charming, secretive diver known for its incredible ability...

Birds