Species library

Purple Heron

Ardea purpurea

Meet the 'Ghost of the Reeds,' a slender and secretive master of camouflage. With its striking chestnut plumage and s...

Birds

Purple Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes caeruleus

A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Purple Honeycreeper dazzles with its indigo feathers and signature yel...

Birds

Purple Leaf Blue

Amblypodia anita

A spectacular example of evolutionary mimicry, the Purple Leaf Blue disguises itself as a withered leaf to hide from ...

Insects

Purple Martin

Progne subis

The largest swallow in North America, the Purple Martin is a master of the air and a beloved backyard guest. Known fo...

Birds

Purple Reeffish

Chromis scotti

A hidden gem of the deep reef, the Purple Reeffish shimmers with electric neon spots and a royal violet body. This sm...

Fish

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

The ultimate winter warrior of the Atlantic coast, the Purple Sandpiper thrives where the waves are coldest and the r...

Birds

Purple-throated Carib

Eulampis jugularis

With its velvety black plumage and a throat that glows like a crushed amethyst, the Purple-throated Carib is the undi...

Birds

Purple-throated Euphonia

Euphonia chlorotica

A tiny jewel of the South American canopy, the Purple-throated Euphonia delights observers with its striking violet p...

Birds

Purple-winged Roller

Coracias temminckii

Endemic to the islands of Sulawesi, the Purple-winged Roller is a tropical jewel known for its acrobatic flight and s...

Birds

Purplemouth Moray

Gymnothorax vicinus

A master of the reef's shadows, the Purplemouth Moray is a striking nocturnal predator known for its mottled golden s...

Fish

Purplish Jay

Cyanocorax cyanomelas

A social and vocal sentinel of the South American woodlands, the Purplish Jay captivates with its deep violet hues an...

Birds

Pustulated Carrion Beetle

Nicrophorus pustulatus

A striking nocturnal 'gravedigger' with a hidden life, the Pustulated Carrion Beetle is famous for its bright orange ...

Insects

Putty-nosed Monkey

Cercopithecus nictitans

Recognizable by the striking white 'putty' spot on its nose, this agile guenon is a master of the African canopy. Fro...

Mammals

Pycroft's Petrel

Pterodroma pycrofti

A ghostly voyager of the South Pacific, Pycroft’s Petrel is a rare seabird that navigates by the stars. Returning to ...

Birds

Pygmy Hippopotamus

Choeropsis liberiensis

The Pygmy Hippo is a rare, reclusive gem of the West African rainforest. Smaller and more solitary than its famous co...

Mammals

Pygmy Nuthatch

Sitta pygmaea

A tiny dynamo of the western pine forests, the Pygmy Nuthatch is a social superstar known for its acrobatic tree-clim...

Birds

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

Meet the 'Desert Cardinal,' a master of arid survival with a parrot-like beak and striking crimson highlights. A must...

Birds

Queen

Danaus gilippus

Meet the Queen, a regal mahogany-winged beauty that thrives in the sun-drenched gardens of the Americas. While it sha...

Insects

Queen Angelfish

Holacanthus ciliaris

Widely regarded as the most stunning fish in the Atlantic, the Queen Angelfish is a master of the coral reef. With it...

Fish

Queen Parrotfish

Scarus vetula

The Queen Parrotfish is the Caribbean's most colorful reef architect, famous for its vibrant blue scales and its abil...

Fish

Queen Triggerfish

Balistes vetula

The Queen Triggerfish is a regal and clever architect of the Atlantic reefs, easily recognized by its vibrant blue 'w...

Fish

Queenfish

Seriphus politus

The Queenfish is the 'night owl' of the Pacific coast, a shimmering croaker that turns pier pilings into its personal...

Fish

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

A specialist of clean, rocky streams, the Queensnake is a slender reptile known for its unique 'soft-shell' crayfish ...

Reptiles

Quillback Rockfish

Sebastes maliger

A master of camouflage with a crown of venomous spines, the Quillback Rockfish is a stunning find for any underwater ...

Fish

Racket-tailed Roller

Coracias spatulatus

With its stunning lilac breast and elegant 'racket' tail streamers, this elusive woodland specialist is one of Africa...

Birds

Radde's Accentor

Prunella ocularis

A resilient specialist of the high peaks, Radde's Accentor is a master of the rocky slopes. With its striking white e...

Birds

Radial Leatherjacket

Acreichthys radiatus

A master of disguise, the Radial Leatherjacket is a tiny reef dweller that perfectly mimics the soft corals it calls ...

Fish

ragweed leaf beetle

Ophraella communa

The ragweed leaf beetle is a tiny, striped powerhouse that spends its days munching on one of nature's most annoying ...

Insects

Rainbow Bee-eater

Merops ornatus

A master of the air, the Rainbow Bee-eater dazzles with its kaleidoscopic plumage and incredible aerial hunting skill...

Birds

Rainbow Skink

Trachylepis margaritifer

With its shimmering metallic scales and an electric-blue tail, the Rainbow Skink is a living jewel of the African bac...

Reptiles

Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

A shimmering silver traveler of the northern depths, the Rainbow Smelt is famous for its spectacular midnight migrati...

Fish

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

A flash of silver and a streak of crimson—the Rainbow Trout is the quintessential icon of cold, rushing waters. Renow...

Fish

Rainwater Killifish

Lucania parva

A shimmering micro-predator of the shallows, the Rainwater Killifish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in a ...

Fish

Rameron Pigeon

Columba arquatrix

With its striking yellow 'spectacles' and deep maroon plumage, the Rameron Pigeon is a jewel of the African canopy. O...

Birds

Ratel

Mellivora capensis

The Ratel is the ultimate survivor, a thick-skinned marvel of the animal kingdom that fears nothing and eats everythi...

Mammals

Raucous Toad

Sclerophrys capensis

A robust garden guardian with a voice like a duck, the Raucous Toad is a common and charismatic visitor to Southern A...

Amphibians