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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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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…
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White marlin (Kajikia albida)
Information on the white marlin (Kajikia albida) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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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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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Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)
A plump, broad-winged, short-tailed songbird, the red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) is one of the only non-woodpecker species known…
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Dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis)
A medium-sized sparrow with quite variable plumage, the dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is one of the most common and familiar small birds…
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Indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea)
The indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a common and widespread songbird with a small, stocky body and a short tail. As its common name…
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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 horn-like ear tufts from which it gains…
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Green heron (Butorides virescens)
Although secretive and skulking while creeping slowly through its wetland habitat, the green heron (Butorides virescens) is actually one of…
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Canada warbler (Wilsonia canadensis)
Frequently nicknamed the ‘necklaced warbler’ due to the distinguishing pattern of black spots across its yellow breast, the Canada warbler (…
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Long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata)
Information on the long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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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Wood duck (Aix sponsa)
A brightly coloured and distinctively patterned bird, the wood duck (Aix sponsa) is considered to be one of the most stunning of all…
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Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
A small, attractive reptile, the painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) has a smooth, olive to black upper shell, or carapace, with yellow or red…
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Solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
A little-studied migratory shorebird of the Scolopacidae family, the solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) has a fairly distinctive…
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Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)
Although a shy and secretive bird, the pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is a striking species and is one of the largest…
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White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)
The largest nuthatch in North America, the white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is still a relatively small bird, with a…
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Downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)
The smallest of all North American woodpeckers, the downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) is also one of the most common and widespread…
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Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea)
The scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a medium-sized songbird which gets its common name from the superbly striking breeding plumage of…
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Pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)
The largest of the jaegers, the pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) is most distinctive in the summer, when it bears unusual…
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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…
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Rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
The rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) is a medium-sized, stocky songbird with a beautiful, bold plumage which varies greatly…
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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…
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Barred owl (Strix varia)
The barred owl (Strix varia) is a rather large, round, chunky owl with a large, grey-brown head and a pale, well-developed facial disc. Dark…
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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 wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of…
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Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis)
A small, colourful thrush, the eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is named for its bright blue plumage and its distribution in eastern parts…
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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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Common merganser (Mergus merganser)
Also known as the goosander, the common merganser (Mergus merganser) is a large, slender diving duck with a streamlined body. It is the…
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