Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Powerful Woodpecker

Campephilus pollens

A high-altitude titan of the Andes, the Powerful Woodpecker commands attention with its vibrant red crest and thunder...

Insects

Poweshiek Skipperling

Oarisma poweshiek

A rare treasure of the American prairie, the Poweshiek Skipperling is a tiny flyer with a mighty story. Known for its...

Amphibians

Poynton's River Frog

Amietia poyntoni

A sleek and athletic resident of South Africa's misty highlands, Poynton's River Frog is a master of the mountain str...

Birds

Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

The ghost of the sagebrush, the Prairie Falcon is a master of speed and stealth in the arid West. With its sandy plum...

Mammals

Prairie Vole

Microtus ochrogaster

The Prairie Vole is a social architect of the grasslands, famous for its lifelong pair bonds and intricate tunnel sys...

Birds

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

A vibrant yellow spark in the scrub, the Prairie Warbler is famous for its rhythmic tail-wagging and buzzy, ascending...

Fish

Pretty Shiner

Lythrurus bellus

A hidden jewel of the Deep South's freshwater streams, the Pretty Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into ...

Mammals

Preuss's Monkey

Allochrocebus preussi

A shadowy ghost of the high-altitude forests, the Preuss's Monkey is one of Africa's most elusive primates, distingui...

Fish

Prickly Sculpin

Cottus asper

The Prickly Sculpin is a master of disguise, lurking on the rocky bottoms of Pacific Northwest waterways. With its 'p...

Fish

Princess Parrotfish

Scarus taeniopterus

The primary gardener of the Caribbean, the Princess Parrotfish is famous for its vibrant blue-green scales and its un...

Insects

Privet Leafhopper

Fieberiella florii

A master of the garden hedge, the Privet Leafhopper is a miniature marvel covered in delicate black speckles. While s...

Insects

Promethea Silkmoth

Callosamia promethea

Witness the dramatic 'cobra' mimicry and striking sexual dimorphism of the Promethea Silkmoth. One of North America's...

Birds

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

Glowing like a candle in the swamp, the Prothonotary Warbler is a stunning golden treasure of the wetlands. One of th...

Insects

Provence chalk-hill blue

Polyommatus hispana

A shimmering herald of the Mediterranean spring, the Provence chalk-hill blue is a master of the limestone hills. Wit...

Birds

Providence Petrel

Pterodroma solandri

Meet the 'Bird of Providence,' a resilient ocean traveler that transforms from a graceful aerialist into a curious, v...

Fish

Prussian Carp

Carassius gibelio

Meet the silver survivor of the waterway. The Prussian Carp is a master of adaptation, famous for its shimmering scal...

Mammals

Przewalski's Gazelle

Procapra przewalskii

Once nearly extinct, Przewalski's Gazelle is one of the rarest land mammals on Earth. Discover how this elegant spiri...

Fish

Puddingwife Wrasse

Halichoeres radiatus

With its shimmering iridescent scales and bold personality, the Puddingwife Wrasse is the jewel of the Atlantic reefs...

Birds

Puerto Rican Emerald

Riccordia maugaeus

The Puerto Rican Emerald is a living gemstone found only on the 'Island of Enchantment.' This tiny endemic hummingbir...

Birds

Puerto Rican Mango

Anthracothorax aurulentus

A shimmering emerald of the islands, the Puerto Rican Mango is a bold and beautiful hummingbird famous for its copper...

Fish

Pugnose Shiner

Miniellus anogenus

The Pugnose Shiner is a rare, shimmering resident of the underwater world, serving as a tiny sentinel for water purit...

Birds

Puna Teal

Spatula puna

With its striking black cap and sky-blue bill, the Puna Teal is an elegant icon of the high Andes. Discover how to id...

Fish

Purple Dottyback

Pictichromis porphyrea

A vibrant splash of magenta in the Pacific reefs, the Purple Dottyback is a tiny powerhouse of color and personality.

Insects

Purple Encrusting Bryozoan

Reptadeonella violacea

Transforming rocky shorelines into vibrant violet mosaics, the Purple Encrusting Bryozoan is a master of colonial arc...

Mammals

Purple-faced Langur

Semnopithecus vetulus

Sri Lanka's shy canopy acrobat, the Purple-faced Langur is an endangered leaf-monkey known for its striking white whi...

Birds

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

Often described as a sparrow dipped in raspberry juice, the Purple Finch is a vibrant addition to any backyard. This ...

Birds

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

A dazzling kaleidoscope of color, the Purple Gallinule is a master of the marsh, walking effortlessly across lily pad...

Birds

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...

Insects

Purple Leaf Blue

Amblypodia anita

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

Birds

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...

Fish

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...

Birds

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...