Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Plumed Guineafowl

Guttera plumifera

Meet the punk-rocker of the African rainforest. With its striking upright crest and electric-blue face, the Plumed Gu...

Birds

Plush-crested Jay

Cyanocorax chrysops

With its velvety 'plush' crest and striking cream-and-midnight plumage, this intelligent jay is the charismatic socia...

Insects

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Meet the titan of the backyard: the Polyphemus moth. With its massive wingspan and hypnotic eyespots, this nocturnal ...

Birds

Pomarine Jaeger

Stercorarius pomarinus

The powerhouse pirate of the open ocean, the Pomarine Jaeger is a master of aerial pursuit. Known for its unique spoo...

Reptiles

Pond Slider

Trachemys scripta

The Pond Slider is the most iconic freshwater turtle in the Americas, famous for its love of sunshine and its lightni...

Amphibians

Pool Frog

Pelophylax lessonae

The vibrant green gem of European wetlands, the Pool Frog is a sun-loving acrobat famous for its rhythmic rattling ca...

Insects

Poplar Catkin Sallow

Anathix puta

A delicate master of autumn camouflage, the Poplar Catkin Sallow is a late-season visitor to North American backyards...

Fish

Porbeagle

Lamna nasus

Often called the 'Wolf of the Sea,' the Porbeagle is a stout, powerful predator of cold northern waters. Known for it...

Fish

Porcupine Ray

Urogymnus asperrimus

The Porcupine Ray is the ocean’s armored tank, trading the traditional stingray barb for a spectacular coat of needle...

Fish

Port Jackson Shark

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

With its quirky 'pig-like' face and striking harness-shaped markings, the Port Jackson Shark is the gentle, rock-dwel...

Trees & Shrubs

possumhaw

Ilex decidua

A winter masterpiece for the wildlife garden, Possumhaw drops its leaves to reveal a breathtaking bounty of red berri...

Insects

Potato Aphid

Macrosiphum euphorbiae

A tiny titan of the vegetable garden, the Potato Aphid is a master of disguise and survival. Whether appearing in vib...

Insects

Potato Leaf Miner

Liriomyza huidobrensis

Though barely larger than a pinhead, the Potato Leaf Miner leaves its mark through intricate, winding white trails pa...

Insects

Potato Leafhopper

Empoasca fabae

A tiny neon-green traveler with a knack for sideways scuttling, the Potato Leafhopper is a master of the garden vanis...

Insects

Powdered Dancer

Argia moesta

Looking like they've been dusted in fine white flour, the Powdered Dancer is a robust river-dweller. This master of t...

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...

Shrubs

Prairie Willow

Salix humilis

A tough-as-nails survivor of the Great Plains, the Prairie Willow brings early spring life to dry landscapes with its...

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...

Shrubs & Plants

Prickly Heath

Gaultheria mucronata

A hardy survivor from the tip of South America, Prickly Heath is famous for its vibrant, marble-sized berries and nee...

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...

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...