Species library

Plains Blue Royal

Tajuria jehana

A flash of sky-blue in the canopy, the Plains Blue Royal is a master of high-speed maneuvers and delicate beauty. Wit...

Insects

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Featuring a signature 'racing stripe' and an appetite for garden pests, the Plains Garter Snake is a hardy survivor f...

Reptiles

Plains Zebra

Equus quagga

The iconic 'painted horse' of Africa, the Plains Zebra is a masterpiece of natural geometry. Social, resilient, and s...

Mammals

Planehead Filefish

Stephanolepis hispida

A master of disguise with sandpaper skin and a 'locked' defense, the Planehead Filefish is a fascinating visitor to c...

Fish

Plantain Squirrel

Callosciurus notatus

With its vibrant orange belly and striking side stripes, the Plantain Squirrel is the most colorful garden acrobat of...

Mammals

Plum-headed Parakeet

Psittacula cyanocephala

Meet the 'Jewel of the Indian Woods.' With its stunning iridescent head and elegant, sweeping tail, the Plum-headed P...

Birds

Plumbeous Sierra Finch

Geospizopsis unicolor

The slate-gray sentinel of the Andes, the Plumbeous Sierra Finch is a master of the high-altitude landscape. This res...

Birds

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

A quiet master of the Western woodlands, the Plumbeous Vireo is defined by its smoky gray plumage and striking white ...

Birds

Plumed Guineafowl

Guttera plumifera

Meet the punk-rocker of the African rainforest. With its striking upright crest and electric-blue face, the Plumed Gu...

Birds

Plush-crested Jay

Cyanocorax chrysops

With its velvety 'plush' crest and striking cream-and-midnight plumage, this intelligent jay is the charismatic socia...

Birds

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Meet the titan of the backyard: the Polyphemus moth. With its massive wingspan and hypnotic eyespots, this nocturnal ...

Insects

Pomarine Jaeger

Stercorarius pomarinus

The powerhouse pirate of the open ocean, the Pomarine Jaeger is a master of aerial pursuit. Known for its unique spoo...

Birds

Pond Slider

Trachemys scripta

The Pond Slider is the most iconic freshwater turtle in the Americas, famous for its love of sunshine and its lightni...

Reptiles

Pool Frog

Pelophylax lessonae

The vibrant green gem of European wetlands, the Pool Frog is a sun-loving acrobat famous for its rhythmic rattling ca...

Amphibians

Poplar Catkin Sallow

Anathix puta

A delicate master of autumn camouflage, the Poplar Catkin Sallow is a late-season visitor to North American backyards...

Insects

Porbeagle

Lamna nasus

Often called the 'Wolf of the Sea,' the Porbeagle is a stout, powerful predator of cold northern waters. Known for it...

Fish

Porcupine Ray

Urogymnus asperrimus

The Porcupine Ray is the ocean’s armored tank, trading the traditional stingray barb for a spectacular coat of needle...

Fish

Port Jackson Shark

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

With its quirky 'pig-like' face and striking harness-shaped markings, the Port Jackson Shark is the gentle, rock-dwel...

Fish

Potato Aphid

Macrosiphum euphorbiae

A tiny titan of the vegetable garden, the Potato Aphid is a master of disguise and survival. Whether appearing in vib...

Insects

Potato Leaf Miner

Liriomyza huidobrensis

Though barely larger than a pinhead, the Potato Leaf Miner leaves its mark through intricate, winding white trails pa...

Insects

Potato Leafhopper

Empoasca fabae

A tiny neon-green traveler with a knack for sideways scuttling, the Potato Leafhopper is a master of the garden vanis...

Insects

Powdered Dancer

Argia moesta

Looking like they've been dusted in fine white flour, the Powdered Dancer is a robust river-dweller. This master of t...

Insects

Powerful Woodpecker

Campephilus pollens

A high-altitude titan of the Andes, the Powerful Woodpecker commands attention with its vibrant red crest and thunder...

Birds

Poweshiek Skipperling

Oarisma poweshiek

A rare treasure of the American prairie, the Poweshiek Skipperling is a tiny flyer with a mighty story. Known for its...

Insects

Poynton's River Frog

Amietia poyntoni

A sleek and athletic resident of South Africa's misty highlands, Poynton's River Frog is a master of the mountain str...

Amphibians

Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

The ghost of the sagebrush, the Prairie Falcon is a master of speed and stealth in the arid West. With its sandy plum...

Birds

Prairie Vole

Microtus ochrogaster

The Prairie Vole is a social architect of the grasslands, famous for its lifelong pair bonds and intricate tunnel sys...

Mammals

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

A vibrant yellow spark in the scrub, the Prairie Warbler is famous for its rhythmic tail-wagging and buzzy, ascending...

Birds

Pretty Shiner

Lythrurus bellus

A hidden jewel of the Deep South's freshwater streams, the Pretty Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into ...

Fish

Preuss's Monkey

Allochrocebus preussi

A shadowy ghost of the high-altitude forests, the Preuss's Monkey is one of Africa's most elusive primates, distingui...

Mammals

Prevost's Squirrel

Callosciurus prevostii

Often called the most beautiful squirrel in the world, the Prevost's squirrel is a master of the canopy. With its vib...

Mammals

Prickly Sculpin

Cottus asper

The Prickly Sculpin is a master of disguise, lurking on the rocky bottoms of Pacific Northwest waterways. With its 'p...

Fish

Princess Parrotfish

Scarus taeniopterus

The primary gardener of the Caribbean, the Princess Parrotfish is famous for its vibrant blue-green scales and its un...

Fish

Privet Leafhopper

Fieberiella florii

A master of the garden hedge, the Privet Leafhopper is a miniature marvel covered in delicate black speckles. While s...

Insects

Promethea Silkmoth

Callosamia promethea

Witness the dramatic 'cobra' mimicry and striking sexual dimorphism of the Promethea Silkmoth. One of North America's...

Insects

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

Glowing like a candle in the swamp, the Prothonotary Warbler is a stunning golden treasure of the wetlands. One of th...

Birds