Wildlife Species Library

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...

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 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...

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....

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...