Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Pale-legged Warbler

Myiothlypis signata

A restless spark of yellow in the Andean mist, the Pale-legged Warbler is a master of the forest undergrowth. Identif...

Birds

Pale-mandibled Aracari

Pteroglossus erythropygius

With its striking ivory bill and vibrant plumage, the Pale-mandibled Aracari is a crown jewel of the tropical canopy....

Insects

Pale Mottled Willow Moth

Caradrina clavipalpis

An understated master of camouflage, the Pale Mottled Willow Moth is a fascinating nocturnal visitor that has recentl...

Birds

Pallas's Leaf Warbler

Phylloscopus proregulus

A tiny, vibrant jewel of the forest, the Pallas's Leaf Warbler is known for its brilliant yellow stripes and incredib...

Birds

Pallid Dove

Leptotila pallida

A subtle beauty of the South American lowlands, the Pallid Dove is a master of the forest floor. Known for its soft, ...

Birds

Pallid Harrier

Circus macrourus

The Pallid Harrier is the 'grey ghost' of the grasslands, a sleek and elegant hunter that glides effortlessly over th...

Birds

Palm-nut Vulture

Gypohierax angolensis

Meet the raptor that broke the rules. The Palm-nut Vulture is a stunning, white-plumed bird of prey that prefers palm...

Birds

Palm Tanager

Thraupis palmarum

Meet the subtle acrobat of the tropical garden. The Palm Tanager may lack flashy colors, but it makes up for it with ...

Birds

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

Look down, not up! This energetic ground-dweller is famous for its constant tail-bobbing and golden-yellow highlights...

Insects

Palo Verde Root Borer

Derobrachus hovorei

One of North America's largest beetles, the Palo Verde Root Borer is a spectacular desert giant that emerges with the...

Mammals

Pampas Fox

Lycalopex gymnocerca

Meet the clever 'zorro' of the South American plains. The Pampas fox is a resilient survivor known for its striking a...

Birds

Pampas Meadowlark

Leistes defilippii

The scarlet-breasted jewel of the South American plains, the Pampas Meadowlark is a symbol of the wild, untouched gra...

Mammals

Pantropical Spotted Dolphin

Stenella attenuata

The ultimate acrobat of the tropical seas, the Pantropical Spotted Dolphin is famous for its intricate patterns and h...

Birds

Parakeet Auklet

Aethia psittacula

Meet the 'smiling' seabird of the North Pacific. With its unique upturned bill and elegant white facial plumes, the P...

Birds

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

Meet the Parasitic Jaeger, the agile 'pirate' of the northern skies. Known for stealing meals in mid-air, this sleek ...

Birds

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 Sierra-Finch

Phrygilus patagonicus

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

Mammals

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...

Insects

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...

Birds

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...

Insects

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...

Fish

Peacock Wrasse

Cirrhilabrus temminckii

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

Mammals

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...

Birds

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...

Insects

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 ...

Birds

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

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

Insects

Pelomyxa

Pelomyxa palustris

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

Birds

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...

Fish

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 ...

Insects

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...

Birds

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...

Fish

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 ...