Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Pikey Bream

Acanthopagrus pacificus

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

Birds

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

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

Fish

Pilotfish

Naucrates ductor

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

Invertebrates

Pimpleback

Pustulosa pustulosa

A master of the riverbed, the Pimpleback is a bumpy, heavy-shelled mussel that serves as a vital indicator of water h...

Insects

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...

Birds

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...

Insects

pine needle scale

Chionaspis pinifoliae

Transforming green needles into white-flecked landscapes, the pine needle scale is a master of camouflage and station...

Birds

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

The Pine Siskin is a whirlwind of energy, often arriving in sudden, massive winter flocks that turn a quiet backyard ...

Birds

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

The yellow-chested specialist of the pine barrens, this hardy songbird is a frequent visitor to backyard suet feeders...

Insects

Pine Woolly-aphid

Pineus pini

Look closely at the 'snow' on your pine branches and you might find the Pine Woolly-aphid. These tiny architects shro...

Fish

Pinfish

Lagodon rhomboides

The spunky and colorful Pinfish is a coastal backyard favorite, easily identified by its shimmering stripes and a sig...

Birds

Pink-backed Pelican

Pelecanus rufescens

The Pink-backed Pelican is a master of the African sky and swamp. Smaller and more agile than its cousins, this uniqu...

Insects

Pink-barred Sallow

Xanthia togata

With its vibrant canary-yellow wings and royal purple accents, the Pink-barred Sallow is a stunning late-season visit...

Birds

Pink-footed Shearwater

Ardenna creatopus

A champion of the Pacific, the Pink-footed Shearwater is a majestic long-distance migrant that glides effortlessly ov...

Crustaceans

Pink Shrimp

Penaeus duorarum

The 'Pink Gold' of the Gulf, this translucent crustacean is a master of disguise and a nocturnal engine of the coasta...

Fish

Pink Whipray

Pateobatis fai

A majestic resident of tropical reefs, the Pink Whipray is easily identified by its soft pastel hues and a tail that ...

Fish

Pinkrose Rockfish

Sebastes simulator

A hidden gem of the deep Pacific, the Pinkrose Rockfish is a master of camouflage among the colorful reefs of the Cal...

Birds

Pintado Petrel

Daption capense

Meet the 'Cape Pigeon' of the southern seas, a bold voyager famous for its striking checkerboard wings and fearless a...

Birds

Pinyon Jay

Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus

The Pinyon Jay is the brilliant blue socialite of the West, known for its incredible intelligence and massive, boiste...

Birds

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

A master of coastal camouflage, the Piping Plover is a tiny shorebird with a big personality. Watch for their lightni...

Birds

Piratic Flycatcher

Legatus leucophaius

A tiny bird with a big attitude, the Piratic Flycatcher is the bandit of the bird world. It foregoes building its own...

Invertebrates

Pistolgrip

Quadrula verrucosa

The Pistolgrip is a master of disguise on the riverbed, sporting a rugged, bumpy shell that looks more like a piece o...

Birds

Plain-bellied Emerald

Chrysuronia leucogaster

A shimmering jewel of the coastal tropics, the Plain-bellied Emerald is easily recognized by its snowy white undersid...

Birds

Plain-brown Woodcreeper

Dendrocincla fuliginosa

A master of the vertical world, the Plain-brown Woodcreeper is a subtle beauty of the tropical understory. Watch as t...

Birds

Plain-capped Starthroat

Heliomaster constantii

A graceful giant of the hummingbird world, the Plain-capped Starthroat is a prized sight for backyard birders. Known ...

Birds

Plain Chachalaca

Ortalis vetula

The Plain Chachalaca is the tropical 'loudmouth' of the Rio Grande Valley. Known for its raucous morning choruses and...

Birds

Plain-crested Elaenia

Elaenia cristata

With its iconic shaggy crest and energetic personality, the Plain-crested Elaenia is the undisputed spirit of the Sou...

Mollusks

Plain Pocketbook

Lampsilis cardium

The Plain Pocketbook is a master of underwater deception, using a lifelike 'fish lure' to trick predators and ensure ...

Insects

Plains Blue Royal

Tajuria jehana

A flash of sky-blue in the canopy, the Plains Blue Royal is a master of high-speed maneuvers and delicate beauty. Wit...

Mammals

Plains Zebra

Equus quagga

The iconic 'painted horse' of Africa, the Plains Zebra is a masterpiece of natural geometry. Social, resilient, and s...

Fish

Planehead Filefish

Stephanolepis hispida

A master of disguise with sandpaper skin and a 'locked' defense, the Planehead Filefish is a fascinating visitor to c...

Invertebrates

Plate Limpet

Lottia scutum

The Plate Limpet is the unsung architect of the rocky shoreline, a master of suction that navigates the turbulent Pac...

Birds

Plum-headed Parakeet

Psittacula cyanocephala

Meet the 'Jewel of the Indian Woods.' With its stunning iridescent head and elegant, sweeping tail, the Plum-headed P...

Birds

Plumbeous Sierra Finch

Geospizopsis unicolor

The slate-gray sentinel of the Andes, the Plumbeous Sierra Finch is a master of the high-altitude landscape. This res...

Birds

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

A quiet master of the Western woodlands, the Plumbeous Vireo is defined by its smoky gray plumage and striking white ...