Wisconsin's Northwoods birds – by date
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Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus)
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is a large and powerful bird of prey, with characteristic…
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Hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus)
With its straight-backed posture, cleanly striped, squarish head, and long, stiff tail feathers, the…
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Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Information on the harlequin duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea)
The indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a common and widespread songbird with a small, stocky body…
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Least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus)
One of North America’s smallest and most common flycatchers, the least flycatcher (Empidonax…
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Lesser scaup (Aythya affinis)
One of the most abundant and widespread of North American ducks, the lesser scaup (Aythya affinis)…
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Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
The only member of the Laniidae family (true shrikes) to occur exclusively in North America , the…
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Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla)
The ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is a small, inconspicuous bird which gains its common name from…
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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…
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Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)
Although a shy and secretive bird , the pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is a striking…
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Pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator)
The pine grosbeak (Pinocla enucleator) is a large, plump, heavy-chested bird, which differs in…
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Pine siskin (Carduelis pinus)
The pine siskin (Carduelis pinus) is a very small songbird with brown, heavily streaked upperparts…
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Purple martin (Progne subis)
Information on the purple martin (Progne subis) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)
A plump, broad-winged, short-tailed songbird, the red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) is one of…
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Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
As its common name suggests, the red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) can be instantly…