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Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
The Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is a beautifully streamlined, fast-swimming fish. It has silver underparts and metallic green…
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Least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus)
One of North America’s smallest and most common flycatchers, the least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) is a small, rather drab bird, most…
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American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus)
The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a stocky wading bird best known for the male’s unique, loud, guttural call which has led to…
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Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
The red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is one of the most familiar of all North American birds, where it is known by many for the…
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Thick-billed guillemot (Uria lomvia)
Information on the thick-billed guillemot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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House sparrow (Passer domesticus)
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of Britain's most well-known and best-loved birds. Both sexes have a brown back streaked…
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Sand martin (Riparia riparia)
Also known as the bank swallow, the sand martin (Riparia riparia) is a small, slender bird with long wings, a slightly notched tail and a…
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Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale…
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Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Not only does the barn swallow have the distinction of being the most widely distributed and abundant of all swallows, it is also one of the…
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Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Instantly recognisable as the national emblem of the United States, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has long been a key symbol in…
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American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica)
A medium-sized shorebird with attractive breeding plumage, the American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica) is characterised by its…
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Lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes)
Information on the lesser yellowlegs is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Yellow-bellied flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris)
Information on the yellow-bellied flycatcher is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This…
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American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)
The state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, the American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) is a familiar species across much of its…
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Red-necked phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus)
Phalaropes are waders, and unusual amongst birds in that the female is more brightly coloured than the male. This is chiefly because the…
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Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis)
Information the long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) on is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus)
With its straight-backed posture, cleanly striped, squarish head, and long, stiff tail feathers, the hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus) is…
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155…
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Gannet (Morus bassanus)
The gannet (Morus bassanus) is a magnificent large seabird, with long narrow wings, a long neck, and instantly recognisable plumage…
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Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
The tiny, secretive and cryptically coloured wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a highly active woodland bird with a remarkably powerful…
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Raven (Corvus corax)
The raven (Corvus corax) is a magnificent bird; bigger than a buzzard, it is the largest passerine (perching) bird in Europe, and is deeply…
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Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus)
The northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a beautiful North American woodpecker with a charming appearance. It is the third largest…
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Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus)
The state bird of Pennsylvania, the ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) gets its name from the tufts of black feathers on its neck, which are…
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Ruby-crowned kinglet (Regulus calendula)
Information on the ruby-crowned kinglet (Regulus calendula) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata)
Information on the blue jay is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
Considered to be one of the most striking passerines in North America, the adult male bobolink’s white upperparts and black breast have…
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Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
The most widespread of all hummingbird species, the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a familiar inhabitant of Central and…
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Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla)
The ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is a small, inconspicuous bird which gains its common name from the traditional oven-like shape of its…
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Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus)
Information on the Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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