Wisconsin's Northwoods birds
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds…
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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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Painted bunting (Passerina ciris)
Information on the painted bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Philadelphia vireo (Vireo philadelphicus)
Information on the Philadelphia vireo is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea)
The prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea) is a small, vibrantly-coloured songbird, with a…
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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…
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Red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena)
A particularly large grebe, the red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a stocky species, with a…
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Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)
A common hawk of forested areas in North America , the red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) has dark…
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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…
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Redhead (Aythya americana)
Information on the redhead is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
The rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) is a medium-sized, stocky songbird with a…
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Ruby-crowned kinglet (Regulus calendula)
Information on the ruby-crowned kinglet (Regulus calendula) is currently being researched and…
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Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
The most widespread of all hummingbird species, the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)…
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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…
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Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea)
The scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a medium-sized songbird which gets its common name from…
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Sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus)
Native to North America, the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) is famed for its…
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Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)
The aptly-named snow bunting ((Plectrophenax nivalis) is a hardy, medium-sized songbird of the high…
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Snowy egret (Egretta thula)
A familiar heron of the Americas, the snowy egret (Egretta thula) is well known for its spectacular…
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Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca)
Perhaps one of the most instantly recognisable of all owls, the snowy owl is characterised by its…
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Solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
A little-studied migratory shorebird of the Scolopacidae family, the solitary sandpiper (Tringa…
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Spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis)
The spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis) is a dark, stocky bird of coniferous forests in the…
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Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus)
Information on the Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus) is being researched and written and will…
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Trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator)
The largest waterfowl species in North America , the trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) is named…
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Veery (Catharus fuscescens)
Information on the veery is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
One of the most striking of all flycatchers, both in its colouration and its courtship behaviour…
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Vesper sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus)
Information on the vesper sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) is currently being researched and written…
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Western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)
With its melodious song and colourful plumage, the western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is one of…
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Whooping crane (Grus americana)
Whooping cranes represent one of the best-known conservation stories in North America and these…
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Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
The wild relative of one of only two domesticated birds to have originated in North America , the…
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Willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii)
Information on the willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) is being researched and written and will…
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Wilson's phalarope (Steganopus tricolor)
Information on Wilson's phalarope (Steganopus tricolor) is currently being researched and written…
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Wilson's warbler (Wilsonia pusilla)
Information on Wilson's warbler is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Wood duck (Aix sponsa)
A brightly coloured and distinctively patterned bird, the wood duck (Aix sponsa) is considered to be…
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Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina)
Information on the wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) is currently being researched and written and…
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Yellow rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis)
North America’s second smallest rail species, the yellow rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis) is a…
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Yellow-bellied flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris)
Information on the yellow-bellied flycatcher is being researched and written and will appear here…
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Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)
A widespread, medium-sized woodpecker, the yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) gains its…
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Yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus)
Information on the yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is currently being researched and…
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Yellow-breasted chat (Icteria virens)
Information on the yellow-breasted stonechat is currently being researched and written and will…
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Yellow-throated warbler (Dendroica dominica)
The yellow-throated warbler (Dendroica dominica) is the most common member of the genus Dendroica in…
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