Species library

Pale Chanting-Goshawk

Melierax canorus

The Pale Chanting-Goshawk is the silver sentinel of the African desert, easily spotted by its vibrant red legs and me...

Birds

Pale-eyed Pygmy-Tyrant

Atalotriccus pilaris

Tiny, twitchy, and full of character, the Pale-eyed Pygmy-Tyrant is the garden's most energetic flycatcher. With its ...

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....

Birds

Pale Mottled Willow Moth

Caradrina clavipalpis

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

Insects

Pallas' Squirrel

Callosciurus erythraeus

With its fiery red belly and incredible acrobatic skills, the Pallas' Squirrel is a charismatic master of the treetop...

Mammals

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...

Birds

Palmer's Chipmunk

Neotamias palmeri

Meet the Spring Mountains' most exclusive resident: the Palmer's Chipmunk. Found nowhere else on Earth, this 'sky isl...

Mammals

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...

Insects

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...

Mammals

Pampas Meadowlark

Leistes defilippii

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

Birds

Panamic Sergeant Major

Abudefduf troschelii

A bold and beautiful resident of the Eastern Pacific, the Panamic Sergeant Major brings vibrant stripes and spirited ...

Fish

Panamint Chipmunk

Neotamias panamintinus

A vibrant specialist of the high desert, the Panamint Chipmunk thrives among the rugged pinyon-juniper slopes of the ...

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...

Mammals

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

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