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Emperor goose (Chen canagica)
One of the rarest geese in North America, the emperor goose (Chen canagica) is a small, stocky goose that has dark bluish-grey plumage with…
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Curlew sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)
The curlew sandpiper is a medium-sized shorebird that has very distinctive breeding plumage and an extraordinary down-curved bill. Typically…
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Great knot (Calidris tenuirostris)
The great knot (Calidris tenuirostris) is a long distance migratory shorebird, with a rather plump body and a stout, straight bill. For most…
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North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)
Information on the North American porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Lesser sand plover (Charadrius mongolus)
The lesser sand plover is a small wading shorebird with greyish-brown upperparts, a white abdomen and throat, and a black forehead. During…
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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 distinctive white plumage, which gives it…
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Snow goose (Chen caerulescens)
Information on the snow goose is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Muskox (Ovibos moschatus)
A massive, stocky bovid, superficially resembling the American bison in appearance, the muskox has a large body, short, stout legs, a short…
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The…
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Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
One of the most familiar wading birds on European shores, the common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) has a typical plover appearance…
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Double-banded plover (Charadrius bicinctus)
Information on the double-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis)
The taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) is a medium-sized deer with a stocky body and a sandy grey coat, which provides excellent camouflage in…
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Dunlin (Calidris alpina)
The dunlin (Calidris alpina) is one of the hardiest of all shorebirds, breeding far north in the Arctic region and migrating southwards…
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Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii)
One of the largest species of ground squirrel, the Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii) is, as its common name suggests…
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Eskimo curlew (Numenius borealis)
Information on the Eskimo curlew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Information on the whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
The common snipe is a superbly camouflaged bird, most often seen fleeing erratically after being flushed from its concealed location. This…
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Brent goose (Branta bernicla)
An unmistakable small, black goose, the brent goose (Branta bernicla) is exceptional amongst geese for its strong, efficient flight, which…
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Northern pintail (Anas acuta)
Among the most handsome of all ducks, the northern pintail (Anas acuta) is recognised by its slender build, long, elegant neck and elongated…
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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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Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and…
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Red-throated pipit (Anthus cervinus)
Throughout the summer months the red-throated pipit displays a wonderful rusty red throat and face, a feature which distinguishes this bird…
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Mouflon (Ovis orientalis)
The males of this exceedingly wary wild sheep have large sickle-shaped horns, which are prized by many a trophy hunter. For most subspecies…
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Red knot (Calidris canutus)
The red knot has a more conspicuous plumage during the breeding season than in the winter months. The bill is long, thick, straight and…
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Steller’s eider (Polysticta stelleri)
Distinctive in its breeding plumage, male Steller’s eiders have an orange breast and sides, and a white head, all contrasting against a…
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Tussock bulrush (Scirpus cespitosus)
A grass-like, perennial plant, the tussock bulrush (Scirpus cerpitosus) grows in distinctive dense tufts. The long, smooth, erect stems are…
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Stilt sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)
A slender, medium-sized wading bird with distinctively long, spindly legs, the stilt sandpiper is also readily recognised by its long neck…
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Moose (Alces americanus)
Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the largest living deer species, and is…
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Campbell albatross (Thalassarche impavida)
The Campbell albatross (Thalassarche impavida) is a medium-sized black and white albatross which breeds only on Campbell Island in New…
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Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
A type of cranberry, the lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a small, evergreen shrub with edible red berries. It has creeping, spreading…
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