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Vertebrate:
Birds
Caspian Tern
May 8, 2025
Physical: Caspian terns have a similar appearance to gull species but can be differentiated by the thin shape of their wings…
Northern Shoveler
May 8, 2025
Physical: Northern shovelers are named for their uniquely-shaped bill that is wider at the end, forming a "shovel" like shape. They…
Greater Scaup
May 8, 2025
Physical: This duck species is medium-sized, 15-22 inches (39-56 cm) long with a 28-31 inch (72-79 cm) wingspan. Both sexes have…
Lesser Scaup
May 8, 2025
Physical: The lesser scaup is similar in appearance to the greater scaup, but can be distinguished by the more pointed and…
Purple Sandpiper
May 8, 2025
Physical: Purple sandpipers have rounded bodies, long legs, and long, thin beaks. Their legs and beak are yellow-orange with black on…
Song Sparrow
May 8, 2025
Physical: Song sparrows are medium-sized sparrows with brown and grey coloration. The head and breast are grey with brown streaks, while…
Northern Pintail
May 8, 2025
Physical: The northern pintail gets its name from the male duck's long pointed tail. Males have brown heads, a white…
Pied-billed Grebe
May 8, 2025
Physical: Pied-billed grebes are small, compact birds named for the black vertical stripe on their pale-blue bills. They have grey…
Wood Duck
May 8, 2025
Physical: Wood ducks can be recognized by their ornate and colorful plumage. Both males and females have strikingly colored wings,…
Ruddy Duck
May 8, 2025
Physical: Ruddy ducks are named for the male's rusty red plumage. They have a black head and neck with white…
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