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Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
A fast-swimming predator, the swordfish (Xiphias gladius) gets its name from its extremely long, flat, sword-like bill, which is…
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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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Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
The large, oceanic albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is built for speed, with a torpedo-shaped body, smooth skin and streamlined fins…
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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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Sanderling (Calidris alba)
One of the most widespread of all shorebirds, the sanderling is a small, highly active wader, typically seen racing after waves on sandy…
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Gervais’ beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus)
Gervais’ beaked whale has a prominent, slender beak with only two teeth which, whilst obvious in males, are not visible in females. These…
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West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus)
Possibly mistaken for mermaids by Christopher Columbus on a voyage to America, the West Indian manatee is a large, rotund, aquatic mammal…
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Least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Information on the least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Reddish egret (Egretta rufescens)
Information on the reddish egret is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to…
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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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Louisiana waterthrush (Seiurus motacilla)
An attractive bird with cryptically-coloured plumage, the Louisiana waterthrush (Sieurus motacilla) is renowned for its peculiar…
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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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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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Prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea)
The prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea) is a small, vibrantly-coloured songbird, with a brilliant yellow-orange head and neck. The…
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White ibis (Eudocimus albus)
With its distinctive brilliant white plumage and contrasting black primary feathers, the white ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a striking…
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Great egret (Casmerodius albus)
The great egret is a large heron which, as an adult, has entirely white plumage with contrasting black feet and long, black legs. Colour is…
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Lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes)
Information on the lesser yellowlegs is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Bonaparte's gull (Larus philadelphia)
An unusually graceful, dove-like gull species, Bonaparte’s gull (Larus philadelphia) is one of the smallest gulls in North America. It is a…
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Double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
Not only is this species the most numerous cormorant in North America, it is also the only cormorant in the region that occupies inland as…
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Black skimmer (Rynchops niger)
The largest of the three skimmer species, the black skimmer is an unmistakable bird, best known for its remarkable beak. As in all skimmers…
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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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Black-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus)
A secretive and elusive bird found in dense vegetation, the black-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) is more often heard than seen…
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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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Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Information on the whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Juglans (Juglans jamaicensis)
Information on Juglans jamaicensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Roseate tern (Sterna dougallii)
The roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) was first identified in 1812 by Dr MacDougall of Glasgow, hence the specific name dougallii. Males…
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Caspian tern (Sterna caspia)
The largest of all terns, the Caspian tern (Sterna caspia) is a majestic seabird recognised by its stout, blood red, black tipped bill, and…
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Great blue heron (Ardea herodias)
At over a metre and half in height, the great blue heron is the largest heron in North America and one of the continent’s most recognisable…
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White-faced whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata)
The white-faced whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) is a long-legged duck with a conspicuous white face and neck patch that sits in sharp…
