Species library

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

Pied Cormorant

Phalacrocorax varius

Striking monochrome plumage and a vibrant yellow face make the Pied Cormorant a coastal icon across Australasia. A ma...

Birds

Pied Crow

Corvus albus

Dapper and exceptionally bright, the Pied Crow is the tuxedo-clad genius of the African skies. Known for its bold whi...

Birds

Pied Heron

Egretta picata

Elegant and dapper, the Pied Heron is the 'black-tie' guest of the northern Australian wetlands. With its striking sl...

Birds

Pied Kingfisher

Ceryle rudis

A master of the hover and dive, the Pied Kingfisher is a monochrome marvel that turns every fishing trip into an acro...

Birds

Pied Stilt

Himantopus leucocephalus

With legs that seem to go on forever and a classic black-and-white plumage, the Pied Stilt is the most elegant visito...

Birds

Pig Frog

Lithobates grylio

A master of the Southern swamp, the pig frog is famous for its pig-like grunts and its ability to vanish into the lil...

Amphibians

Pigeon Guillemot

Cepphus columba

With their striking red feet and tuxedo-like plumage, Pigeon Guillemots are the most approachable acrobats of the Pac...

Birds

Pigfish

Orthopristis chrysoptera

Famous for the 'grunt' that gives them their name, the Pigfish is a shimmering, golden-spotted staple of Atlantic coa...

Fish

Pigweed Flea Beetle

Disonycha glabrata

A striking gymnast of the garden, the Pigweed Flea Beetle sports bold racing stripes and a 'spring-loaded' escape pla...

Insects

Pikey Bream

Acanthopagrus pacificus

A powerful and resilient inhabitant of northern mangroves, the Pikey Bream is a master of the murky estuarine shadows.

Fish

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

A prehistoric-looking giant of the North American woods, the Pileated Woodpecker is as famous for its flaming red cre...

Birds

Pilotfish

Naucrates ductor

The zebra-striped navigator of the deep blue. Famous for its fearless companionship with apex predators, the Pilotfis...

Fish

Pine Bark Adelgid

Pineus strobi

Transform your view of the Eastern White Pine by zooming in on the Pine Bark Adelgid. These tiny architects create sn...

Insects

Pine Bunting

Emberiza leucocephalos

A striking traveler from the Siberian wilderness, the Pine Bunting brings a touch of the taiga to winter gardens. Wit...

Birds

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

Meet the 'mope' of the north, a gentle giant among finches known for its stunning rosy plumage and calm demeanor. The...

Birds