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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Mountain plover (Charadrius montanus)
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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... More 28 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Colorado pikemeadow (Ptychocheilus lucius)
The dominant predator in its river habitat, the Colorado pikemeadow (Ptychocheilus lucius), was once so abundant that fishermen could catch... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Western ribbon snake (Thamnophis proximus)
The western ribbon snake (Thamnophis proximus) is a long, slender garter snake with a stripy body and a very long tail, which makes up... 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia)
The Barbary sheep has the distinction of being the only wild sheep species in Africa, and the only species in the genus Ammotragus. In... More 20 Images 1 Video -
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 -
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 -
Western Prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara)
A characteristic plant of North American tallgrass prairies, the Western Prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara) is a beautiful plant... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Rocky Mountain capshell (Acroloxus coloradensis)
Information on the Rocky Mountain capshell is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Collared peccary (Pecari tajacu)
Information on the collared peccary is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Largeleaf sandwort (Moehringia macrophylla)
The largeleaf sandwort (Moehringia macrophylla) is a small, delicate plant of North American forests. It may grow as a short, dense... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Kern Plateau salamander (Batrachoseps robustus)
Information on the Kern Plateau salamander (Batrachoseps robustus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
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
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