The Northern Mockingbird, found in most backyards in the North American hemisphere, has a song repertoire of about 200 sounds. It can mimic the sound
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The male Wood Duck is very colorful bird with patches of white, green, purple and burgundy plumage. Their crested head is iridescent green and purpl
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The European Starling was brought to New York in the 1890’s. The man responsible was a fan of William Shakespeare and wanted all the birds mentioned
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The Herring Gull is a familiar bird. It is often seen along the coast and in coastal urban settings. It has a gray mantle and black wing-tips and c
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The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearly 10 mil
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Evidence suggests that the Sandhill Crane is the oldest known bird species in existence today. A fossil of a bird estimated to be10 million years ol
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The Snowy Owl is often referred to as the Great White Owl. It is an apt description. The Snowy Owl is a magnificent bird and quite a site to see.
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Watching the American Swallow-tailed Kite soar through the sky is an impressive sight to see. It puts on an aerial ballet as it swoops and twists ov
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