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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)

Semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)
A small wading bird with long, stilt-like legs and a short, thin, blunt-tipped bill, the semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) is... More 23 Images 1 Video
Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
The red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a familiar butterfly, and is easy to identify thanks to its striking patterning; the black forewings... More 30 Images 3 Videos
Red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena)
A particularly large grebe, the red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a stocky species, with a long neck and a long, straight, robust... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Bulrush (Typha latifolia)
The bulrush was termed 'reedmace' by botanists until the 1970s, but the common English name 'bulrush’'has since been accepted. This robust... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
A little-studied migratory shorebird of the Scolopacidae family, the solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) has a fairly distinctive... More 8 Images 1 Video
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... More 28 Images 0 videos
Rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)
As its common name suggests, the rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) is best distinguished by the rusty red-brown edges and tips to its... More 8 Images 0 videos
Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis)
Distinguished by the long, rounded ears for which it is named, the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) is a small bat species... More 2 Images 0 videos
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... More 15 Images 1 Video
Canada warbler (Wilsonia canadensis)
Frequently nicknamed the ‘necklaced warbler’ due to the distinguishing pattern of black spots across its yellow breast, the Canada warbler (... More 10 Images 0 videos
Bog yellowcress (Rorippa palustris)
Information on the bog yellowcress (Rorippa palustris) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of strength. It possesses short, robust wings... More 32 Images 9 Videos
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
The wild relative of one of only two domesticated birds to have originated in North America, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of... More 46 Images 2 Videos
Grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum)
A secretive bird of North American grasslands, the grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) is more often heard than seen, as it emits... More 12 Images 1 Video
Pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)
The largest of the jaegers, the pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) is most distinctive in the summer, when it bears unusual... More 11 Images 4 Videos
Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Information on the harlequin duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 37 Images 3 Videos
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate... More 22 Images 0 videos
Green heron (Butorides virescens)
Although secretive and skulking while creeping slowly through its wetland habitat, the green heron (Butorides virescens) is actually one of... More 34 Images 2 Videos
Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)
Information on the sugar maple is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos
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... More 32 Images 2 Videos
Beaked spike rush (Eleocharis rostellata)
A stout, robust perennial plant, the beaked spike rush (Eleocharis rostellata) has proliferous clustering stems, which form distinctive... More 5 Images 0 videos
Green foxtail (Setaria viridis)
Information on the green foxtail (Setaria viridis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Linear-leaved sundew (Drosera linearis)
The linear-leaved sundew (Drosera linearis) is a small insectivorous plant. It is distinguished from other sundews by its long, narrow... More 10 Images 0 videos
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos
Flat-leaved willow (Salix planifolia)
A fast-growing, characteristically shrubby species, the flat-leaved willow (Salix planifolia) is a distinctive perennial plant with smooth... More 4 Images 0 videos
Arctic avens (Dryas integrifolia)
The Arctic avens (Dryas integrifolia) is an evergreen dwarf shrub with multiple large, solitary flowers. The flowers are composed of 8 to 11... More 4 Images 0 videos
Great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum)
Great willowherb is a tall, common herb. It has a densely hairy stem bearing long, narrow leaves that taper to a point and are similar in... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Lesser swinecress (Coronopus didymus)
Information on the lesser swinecress (Coronopus didymus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos

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