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KingdomAnimaliaanimal kingdom
- ClassReptiliaturtles, snakes, lizards, and relatives
  - ClassAvesbirds
    Aves: information (1)
    Aves: pictures (2052)
    Aves: specimens (28)
    Aves: sounds (143)
    - OrderAnseriformesducks, geese, and swans
      Anseriformes: information (1)
      Anseriformes: pictures (291)
      Anseriformes: specimens (2)
      Anseriformes: sounds (8)
      - FamilyAnatidaeducks, geese, and swans
        Anatidae: information (1)
        Anatidae: pictures (291)
        Anatidae: specimens (2)
        Anatidae: sounds (8)
        SubfamilyAnatinaeducks, teals, and relatives
        Anatinae: pictures (207)
        Anatinae: specimens (1)
        Anatinae: sounds (7)
        SpeciesAix sponsawood duck
        Aix sponsa: information (1)
        Aix sponsa: pictures (19)
        Aix sponsa: sounds (2)
        SpeciesAnas acutanorthern pintail
        Anas acuta: information (1)
        Anas acuta: pictures (12)
        Anas acuta: sounds (1)
        SpeciesAnas americanaAmerican wigeon
        Anas americana: information (1)
        Anas americana: pictures (16)
        Anas americana: sounds (1)
        SpeciesAnas clypeatanorthern shoveler
        Anas clypeata: information (1)
        Anas clypeata: pictures (18)
        SpeciesAnas discorsblue-winged teal
        Anas discors: information (1)
        Anas discors: pictures (13)
        SpeciesAnas penelopeEurasian wigeon
        Anas penelope: information (1)
        SpeciesAnas platyrhynchosmallard
        Anas platyrhynchos: information (1)
        Anas platyrhynchos: pictures (45)
        Anas platyrhynchos: specimens (1)
        Anas platyrhynchos: sounds (2)
        SpeciesAnas rubripesAmerican black duck
        Anas rubripes: information (1)
        Anas rubripes: pictures (9)
        SpeciesAythya affinislesser scaup
        Aythya affinis: information (1)
        Aythya affinis: pictures (1)
        SpeciesAythya americanaredhead
        Aythya americana: information (1)
        Aythya americana: pictures (7)
        SpeciesAythya collarisring-necked duck
        Aythya collaris: information (1)
        Aythya collaris: pictures (1)
        SpeciesAythya fuligulatufted duck
        Aythya fuligula: information (1)
        SpeciesAythya valisineriacanvasback
        Aythya valisineria: information (1)
        Aythya valisineria: pictures (7)
        SpeciesBucephala albeolabufflehead
        Bucephala albeola: information (1)
        Bucephala albeola: pictures (12)
        SpeciesBucephala clangulacommon goldeneye
        Bucephala clangula: information (1)
        Bucephala clangula: pictures (1)
        SpeciesBucephala islandicaBarrow's goldeneye
        Bucephala islandica: information (1)
        Bucephala islandica: pictures (1)
        SpeciesClangula hyemalislong-tailed duck
        Clangula hyemalis: information (1)
        Clangula hyemalis: pictures (3)
        SpeciesMergus mergansercommon merganser
        Mergus merganser: information (1)
        Mergus merganser: pictures (12)
        SpeciesMergus serratorred-breasted merganser
        Mergus serrator: information (1)
        Mergus serrator: pictures (1)
        SpeciesOxyura jamaicensisruddy duck
        Oxyura jamaicensis: information (1)
        Oxyura jamaicensis: pictures (13)
        SpeciesSomateria spectabilisking eider
        Somateria spectabilis: information (1)
        SubfamilyAnserinaegeese and swans
        Anserinae: pictures (83)
        Anserinae: specimens (1)
        Anserinae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesAnser albifronsgreater white-fronted goose
        Anser albifrons: information (1)
        SpeciesBranta canadensisCanada goose
        Branta canadensis: information (1)
        Branta canadensis: pictures (30)
        Branta canadensis: specimens (1)
        Branta canadensis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesCygnus buccinatortrumpeter swan
        Cygnus buccinator: information (1)
        Cygnus buccinator: pictures (17)
        SpeciesCygnus cygnuswhooper swan
        Cygnus cygnus: information (1)
        SpeciesCygnus olormute swan
        Cygnus olor: information (1)
        Cygnus olor: pictures (32)
    - OrderGalliformesfowl, pheasants, quail, and relatives
      Galliformes: information (1)
      Galliformes: pictures (51)
      - FamilyOdontophoridaeNew World quails
        Odontophoridae: information (1)
        Odontophoridae: pictures (9)
        SpeciesColinus virginianusnorthern bobwhite
        Colinus virginianus: information (1)
        Colinus virginianus: pictures (5)
      - FamilyPhasianidaeturkeys, grouse, pheasants, and partridges
        Phasianidae: information (1)
        Phasianidae: pictures (41)
        SubfamilyMeleagridinaeturkey
        Meleagridinae: pictures (24)
        SpeciesMeleagris gallopavowild turkey
        Meleagris gallopavo: information (1)
        Meleagris gallopavo: pictures (24)
        SubfamilyTetraoninaegrouse, ptarmigan, and relatives
        Tetraoninae: pictures (17)
        SpeciesBonasa umbellusruffed grouse
        Bonasa umbellus: information (1)
        Bonasa umbellus: pictures (9)
        SpeciesCanachites canadensisspruce grouse
        Canachites canadensis: information (1)
        Canachites canadensis: pictures (4)
        SpeciesCentrocercus minimusGunnison sage grouse
        Centrocercus minimus: information (1)
        SpeciesDendragapus obscurusblue grouse
        Dendragapus obscurus: information (1)
        Dendragapus obscurus: pictures (2)
        SpeciesTympanuchus pallidicinctuslesser prairie chicken
        Tympanuchus pallidicinctus: information (1)
    - OrderApodiformeshummingbirds and swifts
      Apodiformes: information (1)
      Apodiformes: pictures (33)
      - FamilyApodidaeswifts
        Apodidae: information (1)
        Apodidae: pictures (2)
        SpeciesChaetura pelagicachimney swift
        Chaetura pelagica: information (1)
        Chaetura pelagica: pictures (2)
      - FamilyTrochilidaehummingbirds
        Trochilidae: information (1)
        Trochilidae: pictures (31)
        SpeciesArchilochus colubrisruby-throated hummingbird
        Archilochus colubris: information (1)
        Archilochus colubris: pictures (13)
        SpeciesStellula calliopecalliope hummingbird
        Stellula calliope: information (1)
    - OrderCaprimulgiformesnightbirds
      Caprimulgiformes: information (1)
      Caprimulgiformes: pictures (10)
      - FamilyCaprimulgidaenighthawks and nightjars
        Caprimulgidae: information (1)
        Caprimulgidae: pictures (10)
        SpeciesCaprimulgus vociferuswhip-poor-will
        Caprimulgus vociferus: information (1)
        Caprimulgus vociferus: pictures (3)
        SpeciesChordeiles minorcommon nighthawk
        Chordeiles minor: information (1)
        Chordeiles minor: pictures (7)
    - OrderCharadriiformesshorebirds and relatives
      Charadriiformes: information (1)
      Charadriiformes: pictures (150)
      Charadriiformes: sounds (7)
      - FamilyAlcidaepuffins, murres, auklets, and relatives
        Alcidae: pictures (6)
        SpeciesUria lomviathick-billed murre
        Uria lomvia: information (1)
      - FamilyCharadriidaeplovers and relatives
        Charadriidae: information (1)
        Charadriidae: pictures (22)
        Charadriidae: sounds (2)
        SpeciesCharadrius meloduspiping plover
        Charadrius melodus: information (1)
        SpeciesCharadrius vociferuskilldeer
        Charadrius vociferus: information (1)
        Charadrius vociferus: pictures (15)
        Charadrius vociferus: sounds (2)
      - FamilyHaematopodidaeoystercatchers
        Haematopodidae: pictures (2)
        SpeciesHaematopus palliatusAmerican oystercatcher
        Haematopus palliatus: information (1)
        Haematopus palliatus: pictures (1)
      - FamilyLaridaegulls
        Laridae: information (1)
        Laridae: pictures (63)
        Laridae: sounds (1)
        SubfamilyLarinaegulls and kittiwakes
        Larinae: pictures (35)
        Larinae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesLarus delawarensisring-billed gull
        Larus delawarensis: information (1)
        Larus delawarensis: pictures (21)
        Larus delawarensis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesLarus philadelphiaBonaparte's gull
        Larus philadelphia: information (1)
        Larus philadelphia: pictures (4)
        SpeciesLarus pipixcanFranklin's gull
        Larus pipixcan: information (1)
        Larus pipixcan: pictures (1)
        SubfamilySterninaeterns and noddys
        Sterninae: pictures (27)
        SpeciesChlidonias nigerblack tern
        Chlidonias niger: information (1)
        Chlidonias niger: pictures (3)
        SpeciesSterna caspiaCaspian tern
        Sterna caspia: information (1)
        Sterna caspia: pictures (1)
        SpeciesSterna forsteriForster's tern
        Sterna forsteri: information (1)
        Sterna forsteri: pictures (4)
        SpeciesSterna hirundocommon tern
        Sterna hirundo: information (1)
        Sterna hirundo: pictures (13)
      - FamilyScolopacidaesandpipers, snipe, and relatives
        Scolopacidae: information (1)
        Scolopacidae: pictures (53)
        Scolopacidae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesActitis maculariusspotted sandpiper
        Actitis macularius: information (1)
        Actitis macularius: pictures (13)
        Actitis macularius: sounds (2)
        SpeciesArenaria interpresruddy turnstone
        Arenaria interpres: information (1)
        SpeciesCalidris albasanderling
        Calidris alba: information (1)
        Calidris alba: pictures (1)
        SpeciesCalidris alpinadunlin
        Calidris alpina: information (1)
        Calidris alpina: pictures (2)
        SpeciesCalidris maritimapurple sandpiper
        Calidris maritima: information (1)
        SpeciesCatoptrophorus semipalmatuswillet
        Catoptrophorus semipalmatus: information (1)
        Catoptrophorus semipalmatus: pictures (6)
        SpeciesLimosa fedoamarbled godwit
        Limosa fedoa: information (1)
        SpeciesScolopax minorAmerican woodcock
        Scolopax minor: information (1)
        Scolopax minor: pictures (5)
        SpeciesTringa glareolawood sandpiper
        Tringa glareola: information (1)
        SpeciesTringa solitariasolitary sandpiper
        Tringa solitaria: information (1)
        Tringa solitaria: pictures (4)
    - OrderCiconiiformesstorks and relatives
      Ciconiiformes: information (1)
      Ciconiiformes: pictures (119)
      Ciconiiformes: specimens (2)
      Ciconiiformes: sounds (6)
      - FamilyArdeidaeherons, egrets, bitterns, and relatives
        Ardeidae: information (1)
        Ardeidae: pictures (110)
        Ardeidae: specimens (2)
        Ardeidae: sounds (6)
        SubfamilyArdeinaeherons and egrets
        Ardeinae: pictures (101)
        Ardeinae: specimens (2)
        Ardeinae: sounds (6)
        SpeciesArdea albagreat egret
        Ardea alba: information (1)
        Ardea alba: pictures (23)
        Ardea alba: sounds (1)
        SpeciesArdea cinereagrey heron
        Ardea cinerea: information (1)
        SpeciesArdea herodiasgreat blue heron
        Ardea herodias: information (1)
        Ardea herodias: pictures (32)
        Ardea herodias: specimens (2)
        Ardea herodias: sounds (2)
        SpeciesButorides virescensgreen heron
        Butorides virescens: information (1)
        Butorides virescens: pictures (16)
        Butorides virescens: sounds (2)
        SpeciesNyctanassa violaceayellow-crowned night heron
        Nyctanassa violacea: information (1)
        Nyctanassa violacea: pictures (1)
        SpeciesNycticorax nycticoraxblack-crowned night heron
        Nycticorax nycticorax: information (1)
        Nycticorax nycticorax: pictures (23)
        Nycticorax nycticorax: sounds (1)
        SubfamilyBotaurinaebitterns
        Botaurinae: pictures (7)
        SpeciesBotaurus lentiginosusAmerican bittern
        Botaurus lentiginosus: information (1)
        Botaurus lentiginosus: pictures (5)
      - FamilyThreskiornithidaeibises and spoonbills
        Threskiornithidae: pictures (7)
        SubfamilyThreshkiornithinaeibises
        Threshkiornithinae: pictures (5)
        SpeciesEudocimus albuswhite ibis
        Eudocimus albus: information (1)
        Eudocimus albus: pictures (3)
    - OrderColumbiformesdoves and pigeons
      Columbiformes: information (1)
      Columbiformes: pictures (37)
      Columbiformes: sounds (2)
      - FamilyColumbidaedoves and pigeons
        Columbidae: information (1)
        Columbidae: pictures (37)
        Columbidae: sounds (2)
        SubfamilyColumbinaetypical doves and pigeons
        Columbinae: pictures (37)
        Columbinae: sounds (2)
        SpeciesColumba liviarock dove
        Columba livia: information (1)
        Columba livia: pictures (16)
        SpeciesZenaida macrouramourning dove
        Zenaida macroura: information (1)
        Zenaida macroura: pictures (11)
        Zenaida macroura: sounds (2)
    - OrderCoraciiformeskingfishers and relatives
      Coraciiformes: information (1)
      Coraciiformes: pictures (16)
      Coraciiformes: specimens (4)
      Coraciiformes: sounds (1)
      - FamilyAlcedinidaekingfishers
        Alcedinidae: information (1)
        Alcedinidae: pictures (15)
        Alcedinidae: specimens (4)
        Alcedinidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesMegaceryle alcyonbelted kingfisher
        Megaceryle alcyon: information (2)
        Megaceryle alcyon: pictures (12)
        Megaceryle alcyon: specimens (4)
        Megaceryle alcyon: sounds (1)
    - OrderCuculiformescuckoos and relatives
      Cuculiformes: information (1)
      Cuculiformes: pictures (5)
      Cuculiformes: sounds (1)
      - FamilyCuculidaecuckoos, roadrunners, and relatives
        Cuculidae: information (1)
        Cuculidae: pictures (5)
        Cuculidae: sounds (1)
        SubfamilyPhaenicophaeinaeNew World cuckoos, malkohas, and Malagasy cuckoos
        Phaenicophaeinae: pictures (4)
        Phaenicophaeinae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesCoccyzus americanusyellow-billed cuckoo
        Coccyzus americanus: information (1)
        Coccyzus americanus: pictures (3)
        Coccyzus americanus: sounds (1)
    - OrderFalconiformesdiurnal birds of prey
      Falconiformes: information (1)
      Falconiformes: pictures (205)
      Falconiformes: specimens (1)
      Falconiformes: sounds (8)
      - FamilyAccipitridaehawks and eagles
        Accipitridae: information (1)
        Accipitridae: pictures (134)
        Accipitridae: specimens (1)
        Accipitridae: sounds (6)
        SubfamilyAccipitrinaehawks, eagles, buzzards, vultures, and relatives
        Accipitrinae: pictures (113)
        Accipitrinae: specimens (1)
        Accipitrinae: sounds (5)
        SpeciesAccipiter cooperiiCooper's hawk
        Accipiter cooperii: information (1)
        Accipiter cooperii: pictures (13)
        Accipiter cooperii: specimens (1)
        Accipiter cooperii: sounds (1)
        SpeciesAccipiter gentilisgoshawk
        Accipiter gentilis: information (1)
        Accipiter gentilis: pictures (6)
        Accipiter gentilis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesAccipiter striatussharp-shinned hawk
        Accipiter striatus: information (1)
        Accipiter striatus: pictures (9)
        SpeciesAquila chrysaetosgolden eagle
        Aquila chrysaetos: information (1)
        Aquila chrysaetos: pictures (7)
        SpeciesButeo jamaicensisred-tailed hawk
        Buteo jamaicensis: information (1)
        Buteo jamaicensis: pictures (32)
        Buteo jamaicensis: sounds (2)
        SpeciesButeo lineatusred-shouldered hawk
        Buteo lineatus: information (1)
        Buteo lineatus: pictures (14)
        SpeciesButeo platypterusbroad-winged hawk
        Buteo platypterus: information (1)
        Buteo platypterus: pictures (3)
        SpeciesCircus cyaneusnorthern harrier, marsh hawk
        Circus cyaneus: information (1)
        Circus cyaneus: pictures (13)
        Circus cyaneus: sounds (1)
        SpeciesHaliaeetus leucocephalusbald eagle
        Haliaeetus leucocephalus: information (1)
        Haliaeetus leucocephalus: pictures (12)
        SubfamilyPandioninaeosprey
        Pandioninae: pictures (20)
        Pandioninae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesPandion haliaetusosprey
        Pandion haliaetus: information (1)
        Pandion haliaetus: pictures (20)
        Pandion haliaetus: sounds (1)
      - FamilyCathartidaeNew World vultures
        Cathartidae: information (1)
        Cathartidae: pictures (23)
        SpeciesCathartes auraturkey vulture
        Cathartes aura: information (1)
        Cathartes aura: pictures (17)
      - FamilyFalconidaefalcons
        Falconidae: information (1)
        Falconidae: pictures (48)
        Falconidae: sounds (2)
        SubfamilyFalconinaefalcons
        Falconinae: pictures (43)
        Falconinae: sounds (2)
        SpeciesFalco columbariusmerlin
        Falco columbarius: information (1)
        Falco columbarius: pictures (6)
        SpeciesFalco peregrinusperegrine falcon
        Falco peregrinus: information (1)
        Falco peregrinus: pictures (21)
        SpeciesFalco sparveriusAmerican kestrel
        Falco sparverius: information (2)
        Falco sparverius: pictures (16)
        Falco sparverius: sounds (2)
    - OrderGaviiformesloons
      Gaviiformes: information (1)
      Gaviiformes: pictures (16)
      Gaviiformes: specimens (2)
      - FamilyGaviidaeloons
        Gaviidae: information (1)
        Gaviidae: pictures (16)
        Gaviidae: specimens (2)
        SpeciesGavia adamsiiwhite-billed diver;yellow-billed diver
        Gavia adamsii: information (1)
        SpeciesGavia immercommon loon
        Gavia immer: information (1)
        Gavia immer: pictures (16)
        Gavia immer: specimens (2)
    - OrderGruiformescranes, coots, and rails
      Gruiformes: information (1)
      Gruiformes: pictures (52)
      Gruiformes: specimens (3)
      Gruiformes: sounds (11)
      - FamilyGruidaecranes
        Gruidae: information (1)
        Gruidae: pictures (20)
        Gruidae: specimens (2)
        SpeciesGrus americanawhooping crane
        Grus americana: information (1)
        SpeciesGrus canadensissandhill crane
        Grus canadensis: information (1)
        Grus canadensis: pictures (18)
        Grus canadensis: specimens (2)
      - FamilyRallidaecoots and rails
        Rallidae: information (1)
        Rallidae: pictures (32)
        Rallidae: specimens (1)
        Rallidae: sounds (11)
        SpeciesFulica americanaAmerican coot
        Fulica americana: information (1)
        Fulica americana: pictures (18)
        Fulica americana: sounds (2)
        SpeciesGallinula chloropuscommon moorhen
        Gallinula chloropus: information (1)
        Gallinula chloropus: pictures (11)
        Gallinula chloropus: sounds (1)
        SpeciesPorzana carolinasora
        Porzana carolina: information (1)
        Porzana carolina: sounds (3)
    - OrderPasseriformesperching birds
      Passeriformes: information (1)
      Passeriformes: pictures (805)
      Passeriformes: specimens (3)
      Passeriformes: sounds (88)
      - FamilyCorvidaecrows and jays
        Corvidae: information (1)
        Corvidae: pictures (77)
        Corvidae: specimens (1)
        Corvidae: sounds (6)
        SpeciesAphelocoma californicawestern scrub jay
        Aphelocoma californica: information (1)
        Aphelocoma californica: pictures (3)
        SpeciesCorvus brachyrhynchosAmerican crow
        Corvus brachyrhynchos: information (1)
        Corvus brachyrhynchos: pictures (15)
        Corvus brachyrhynchos: specimens (1)
        Corvus brachyrhynchos: sounds (1)
        SpeciesCorvus coraxcommon raven
        Corvus corax: information (1)
        Corvus corax: pictures (16)
        Corvus corax: sounds (3)
        SpeciesCyanocitta cristatablue jay
        Cyanocitta cristata: information (1)
        Cyanocitta cristata: pictures (15)
        Cyanocitta cristata: sounds (2)
        SpeciesPica hudsoniablack-billed magpie
        Pica hudsonia: information (1)
        Pica hudsonia: pictures (1)
      - FamilyLaniidaeshrikes
        Laniidae: information (1)
        Laniidae: pictures (9)
        Laniidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesLanius excubitorgreat grey shrike
        Lanius excubitor: information (1)
        SpeciesLanius ludovicianusloggerhead shrike
        Lanius ludovicianus: information (1)
        Lanius ludovicianus: pictures (9)
        Lanius ludovicianus: sounds (1)
      - FamilyVireonidaevireos
        Vireonidae: pictures (5)
        SpeciesVireo gilvuseastern warbling-vireo
        Vireo gilvus: information (1)
        Vireo gilvus: pictures (1)
        SpeciesVireo griseuswhite-eyed vireo
        Vireo griseus: information (1)
        SpeciesVireo olivaceusred-eyed vireo
        Vireo olivaceus: information (1)
        Vireo olivaceus: pictures (2)
        SpeciesVireo philadelphicusPhiladelphia vireo
        Vireo philadelphicus: information (1)
      - FamilyBombycillidaewaxwings and silky flycatchers
        Bombycillidae: information (1)
        Bombycillidae: pictures (13)
        Bombycillidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesBombycilla cedrorumcedar waxwing
        Bombycilla cedrorum: information (1)
        Bombycilla cedrorum: pictures (12)
        Bombycilla cedrorum: sounds (1)
      - FamilyCerthiidaetreecreepers
        Certhiidae: information (1)
        Certhiidae: pictures (2)
        Certhiidae: sounds (2)
        SpeciesCerthia americanabrown creeper
        Certhia americana: information (1)
        Certhia americana: pictures (2)
        Certhia americana: sounds (2)
      - FamilyMimidaemockingbirds and relatives
        Mimidae: information (1)
        Mimidae: pictures (26)
        Mimidae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesDumetella carolinensisgray catbird
        Dumetella carolinensis: information (1)
        Dumetella carolinensis: pictures (8)
        Dumetella carolinensis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesMimus polyglottosnorthern mockingbird
        Mimus polyglottos: information (1)
        Mimus polyglottos: pictures (9)
        Mimus polyglottos: sounds (3)
        SpeciesToxostoma rufumbrown thrasher
        Toxostoma rufum: information (1)
        Toxostoma rufum: pictures (5)
      - FamilyCardinalidaecardinal, grosbeaks, and relatives
        Cardinalidae: information (1)
        Cardinalidae: pictures (45)
        Cardinalidae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesCardinalis cardinalisnorthern cardinal
        Cardinalis cardinalis: information (1)
        Cardinalis cardinalis: pictures (19)
        Cardinalis cardinalis: sounds (4)
        SpeciesPasserina caeruleablue grosbeak
        Passerina caerulea: information (1)
        Passerina caerulea: pictures (4)
        SpeciesPasserina cyaneaindigo bunting
        Passerina cyanea: information (1)
        Passerina cyanea: pictures (5)
        SpeciesPheucticus ludovicianusrose-breasted grosbeak
        Pheucticus ludovicianus: information (1)
      - FamilyEmberizidaesparrows
        Emberizidae: information (1)
        Emberizidae: pictures (104)
        Emberizidae: sounds (6)
        SpeciesAmmodramus henslowiiHenslow's sparrow
        Ammodramus henslowii: information (1)
        SpeciesAmmodramus nelsoniNelson's sharp-tailed sparrow
        Ammodramus nelsoni: information (1)
        SpeciesCalcarius ornatuschestnut-collared longspur
        Calcarius ornatus: information (1)
        SpeciesJunco hyemalisdark-eyed junco
        Junco hyemalis: information (1)
        Junco hyemalis: pictures (20)
        Junco hyemalis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesMelospiza georgianaswamp sparrow
        Melospiza georgiana: information (1)
        Melospiza georgiana: pictures (1)
        SpeciesMelospiza melodiasong sparrow
        Melospiza melodia: information (1)
        Melospiza melodia: pictures (16)
        Melospiza melodia: sounds (4)
        SpeciesSpizella arboreaAmerican tree sparrow
        Spizella arborea: information (1)
        Spizella arborea: pictures (4)
        SpeciesSpizella passerinachipping sparrow
        Spizella passerina: information (1)
        Spizella passerina: pictures (1)
        SpeciesSpizella pusillafield sparrow
        Spizella pusilla: information (1)
        Spizella pusilla: pictures (1)
        SpeciesZonotrichia albicolliswhite-throated sparrow
        Zonotrichia albicollis: information (1)
        Zonotrichia albicollis: pictures (15)
        Zonotrichia albicollis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesZonotrichia querulaHarris's sparrow
        Zonotrichia querula: information (1)
      - FamilyFringillidaefinches
        Fringillidae: information (1)
        Fringillidae: pictures (44)
        Fringillidae: sounds (3)
        SpeciesCarduelis tristisAmerican goldfinch
        Carduelis tristis: information (1)
        Carduelis tristis: pictures (14)
        SpeciesCarpodacus mexicanushouse finch
        Carpodacus mexicanus: information (1)
        Carpodacus mexicanus: pictures (15)
        Carpodacus mexicanus: sounds (3)
        SpeciesCarpodacus purpureuspurple finch
        Carpodacus purpureus: information (1)
      - FamilyGenera Incertae Sedis (12:69)tanagers and relatives
        Genera Incertae Sedis (12:69): information (2)
        Genera Incertae Sedis (12:69): pictures (19)
        Genera Incertae Sedis (12:69): sounds (5)
        SpeciesPiranga ludovicianawestern tanager
        Piranga ludoviciana: information (1)
        Piranga ludoviciana: pictures (2)
        SpeciesPiranga olivaceascarlet tanager
        Piranga olivacea: information (1)
        Piranga olivacea: pictures (14)
        SpeciesPiranga rubrasummer tanager
        Piranga rubra: information (1)
        Piranga rubra: pictures (2)
        Piranga rubra: sounds (5)
      - FamilyIcteridaeblackbirds
        Icteridae: information (1)
        Icteridae: pictures (79)
        Icteridae: specimens (1)
        Icteridae: sounds (12)
        SpeciesAgelaius phoeniceusred-winged blackbird
        Agelaius phoeniceus: information (1)
        Agelaius phoeniceus: pictures (22)
        Agelaius phoeniceus: sounds (7)
        SpeciesIcterus galbulanorthern oriole
        Icterus galbula: information (1)
        Icterus galbula: pictures (14)
        SpeciesMolothrus aterbrown-headed cowbird
        Molothrus ater: information (2)
        Molothrus ater: pictures (10)
        Molothrus ater: sounds (1)
        SpeciesQuiscalus quisculacommon grackle
        Quiscalus quiscula: information (1)
        Quiscalus quiscula: pictures (5)
        Quiscalus quiscula: specimens (1)
        Quiscalus quiscula: sounds (1)
        SpeciesSturnella magnaeastern meadowlark
        Sturnella magna: information (1)
        Sturnella magna: pictures (4)
        Sturnella magna: sounds (2)
        SpeciesXanthocephalus xanthocephalusyellow-headed blackbird
        Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus: information (1)
        Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus: pictures (10)
        Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus: sounds (1)
      - FamilyParulidaeNew World warblers
        Parulidae: information (1)
        Parulidae: pictures (105)
        Parulidae: sounds (7)
        SpeciesDendroica caerulescensblack-throated blue warbler
        Dendroica caerulescens: information (1)
        Dendroica caerulescens: pictures (1)
        SpeciesDendroica ceruleacerulean warbler
        Dendroica cerulea: information (1)
        Dendroica cerulea: pictures (2)
        SpeciesDendroica coronatayellow-rumped warbler
        Dendroica coronata: information (1)
        Dendroica coronata: pictures (13)
        Dendroica coronata: sounds (2)
        SpeciesDendroica fuscaBlackburnian warbler
        Dendroica fusca: information (1)
        SpeciesDendroica kirtlandiiKirtland's warbler
        Dendroica kirtlandii: information (1)
        Dendroica kirtlandii: pictures (3)
        SpeciesDendroica magnoliamagnolia warbler
        Dendroica magnolia: information (1)
        Dendroica magnolia: pictures (8)
        SpeciesDendroica palmarumpalm warbler
        Dendroica palmarum: information (1)
        Dendroica palmarum: pictures (8)
        SpeciesDendroica pensylvanicachestnut-sided warbler
        Dendroica pensylvanica: information (1)
        Dendroica pensylvanica: pictures (5)
        Dendroica pensylvanica: sounds (1)
        SpeciesDendroica petechiayellow warbler
        Dendroica petechia: information (1)
        Dendroica petechia: pictures (15)
        Dendroica petechia: sounds (4)
        SpeciesDendroica pinuspine warbler
        Dendroica pinus: information (1)
        Dendroica pinus: pictures (3)
        SpeciesDendroica virensblack-throated green warbler
        Dendroica virens: information (1)
        Dendroica virens: pictures (5)
        SpeciesIcteria virensyellow-breasted chat
        Icteria virens: information (1)
        Icteria virens: pictures (1)
        SpeciesMniotilta variablack-and-white warbler
        Mniotilta varia: information (1)
        Mniotilta varia: pictures (7)
        SpeciesOporornis agilisConnecticut warbler
        Oporornis agilis: information (1)
        SpeciesParula americananorthern parula
        Parula americana: information (1)
        SpeciesProtonotaria citreaprothonotary warbler
        Protonotaria citrea: information (1)
        Protonotaria citrea: pictures (4)
        SpeciesSeiurus aurocapillaovenbird
        Seiurus aurocapilla: information (1)
        Seiurus aurocapilla: pictures (5)
        SpeciesSeiurus motacillaLouisiana waterthrush
        Seiurus motacilla: information (1)
        Seiurus motacilla: pictures (2)
        SpeciesSetophaga ruticillaAmerican redstart
        Setophaga ruticilla: information (1)
        SpeciesVermivora chrysopteragolden-winged warbler
        Vermivora chrysoptera: information (1)
        SpeciesVermivora peregrinaTennessee warbler
        Vermivora peregrina: information (1)
        Vermivora peregrina: pictures (1)
        SpeciesVermivora pinusblue-winged warbler
        Vermivora pinus: information (1)
        SpeciesWilsonia canadensisCanada warbler
        Wilsonia canadensis: information (1)
        SpeciesWilsonia citrinahooded warbler
        Wilsonia citrina: information (1)
        Wilsonia citrina: pictures (5)
      - FamilyPasseridaesparrows and weavers
        Passeridae: information (1)
        Passeridae: pictures (16)
        Passeridae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesPasser domesticushouse sparrow
        Passer domesticus: information (1)
        Passer domesticus: pictures (16)
        Passer domesticus: sounds (4)
      - FamilyTurdidaerobins, bluebirds, and thrushes
        Turdidae: information (1)
        Turdidae: pictures (49)
        Turdidae: sounds (5)
        SpeciesCatharus guttatushermit thrush
        Catharus guttatus: information (1)
        Catharus guttatus: pictures (11)
        Catharus guttatus: sounds (2)
        SpeciesHylocichla mustelinawood thrush
        Hylocichla mustelina: information (1)
        Hylocichla mustelina: pictures (2)
        Hylocichla mustelina: sounds (1)
        SpeciesSialia sialiseastern bluebird
        Sialia sialis: information (1)
        Sialia sialis: pictures (5)
        SpeciesTurdus migratoriusAmerican robin
        Turdus migratorius: information (1)
        Turdus migratorius: pictures (15)
        Turdus migratorius: sounds (2)
      - FamilyReguliidaekinglets
        Reguliidae: pictures (6)
        SpeciesRegulus calendularuby-crowned kinglet
        Regulus calendula: information (1)
        Regulus calendula: pictures (6)
      - FamilySittidaenuthatches
        Sittidae: information (1)
        Sittidae: pictures (17)
        Sittidae: specimens (1)
        Sittidae: sounds (3)
        SpeciesSitta canadensisred-breasted nuthatch
        Sitta canadensis: information (1)
        Sitta canadensis: pictures (5)
        Sitta canadensis: sounds (2)
        SpeciesSitta carolinensiswhite-breasted nuthatch
        Sitta carolinensis: information (1)
        Sitta carolinensis: pictures (7)
        Sitta carolinensis: specimens (1)
        Sitta carolinensis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesSitta pusillabrown-headed nuthatch
        Sitta pusilla: information (1)
      - FamilySturnidaestarlings
        Sturnidae: information (1)
        Sturnidae: pictures (11)
        Sturnidae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesSturnus vulgarisEuropean starling
        Sturnus vulgaris: information (1)
        Sturnus vulgaris: pictures (11)
        Sturnus vulgaris: sounds (4)
      - FamilyTroglodytidaewrens
        Troglodytidae: information (1)
        Troglodytidae: pictures (27)
        Troglodytidae: sounds (13)
        SpeciesCistothorus palustrismarsh wren
        Cistothorus palustris: information (1)
        Cistothorus palustris: pictures (3)
        Cistothorus palustris: sounds (1)
        SpeciesThryothorus ludovicianusCarolina wren
        Thryothorus ludovicianus: information (1)
        Thryothorus ludovicianus: pictures (7)
        SpeciesTroglodytes aedonhouse wren
        Troglodytes aedon: information (1)
        Troglodytes aedon: pictures (10)
        Troglodytes aedon: sounds (12)
      - FamilyAlaudidaelarks
        Alaudidae: information (1)
        Alaudidae: pictures (15)
        Alaudidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesEremophila alpestrishorned lark
        Eremophila alpestris: information (1)
        Eremophila alpestris: pictures (15)
        Eremophila alpestris: sounds (1)
      - FamilyHirundinidaeswallows
        Hirundinidae: information (1)
        Hirundinidae: pictures (44)
        Hirundinidae: sounds (3)
        SpeciesHirundo rusticabarn swallow
        Hirundo rustica: information (1)
        Hirundo rustica: pictures (20)
        Hirundo rustica: sounds (3)
        SpeciesProgne subispurple martin
        Progne subis: information (1)
        Progne subis: pictures (2)
        SpeciesRiparia ripariabank swallow
        Riparia riparia: information (1)
        SpeciesTachycineta bicolortree swallow
        Tachycineta bicolor: information (1)
        Tachycineta bicolor: pictures (14)
      - FamilyParidaechickadees
        Paridae: information (1)
        Paridae: pictures (39)
        Paridae: sounds (3)
        SpeciesParus atricapillusblack-capped chickadee
        Parus atricapillus: information (1)
        Parus atricapillus: pictures (14)
        Parus atricapillus: sounds (1)
        SpeciesParus bicolortufted titmouse
        Parus bicolor: information (1)
        Parus bicolor: pictures (14)
        Parus bicolor: sounds (2)
      - FamilyTyrannidaetyrant flycatchers
        Tyrannidae: information (1)
        Tyrannidae: pictures (45)
        Tyrannidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesEmpidonax flaviventrisyellow-bellied flycatcher
        Empidonax flaviventris: information (1)
        Empidonax flaviventris: pictures (2)
        Empidonax flaviventris: sounds (1)
        SpeciesEmpidonax trailliiwillow flycatcher
        Empidonax traillii: information (1)
        SpeciesEmpidonax virescensAcadian flycatcher
        Empidonax virescens: information (1)
        SpeciesMyiarchus cinerascensash-throated flycatcher
        Myiarchus cinerascens: information (1)
        Myiarchus cinerascens: pictures (2)
        SpeciesMyiarchus crinitusgreat crested flycatcher
        Myiarchus crinitus: information (1)
        SpeciesSayornis phoebeeastern phoebe
        Sayornis phoebe: information (1)
        Sayornis phoebe: pictures (15)
        SpeciesTyrannus tyrannuseastern kingbird
        Tyrannus tyrannus: information (1)
        Tyrannus tyrannus: pictures (3)
        SpeciesTyrannus verticaliswestern kingbird
        Tyrannus verticalis: information (1)
        Tyrannus verticalis: pictures (5)
    - OrderPelecaniformespelicans, cormorants, and relatives
      Pelecaniformes: information (1)
      Pelecaniformes: pictures (42)
      Pelecaniformes: specimens (1)
      - FamilyPelecanidaepelicans
        Pelecanidae: pictures (5)
        SpeciesPelecanus occidentalisbrown pelican
        Pelecanus occidentalis: information (1)
        Pelecanus occidentalis: pictures (2)
      - FamilyPhalacrocoracidaecormorants
        Phalacrocoracidae: information (1)
        Phalacrocoracidae: pictures (35)
        Phalacrocoracidae: specimens (1)
        SpeciesPhalacrocorax auritusdouble-crested cormorant
        Phalacrocorax auritus: information (1)
        Phalacrocorax auritus: pictures (35)
        Phalacrocorax auritus: specimens (1)
    - OrderPiciformeswoodpeckers and relatives
      Piciformes: information (1)
      Piciformes: pictures (106)
      Piciformes: sounds (6)
      - FamilyPicidaewoodpeckers
        Picidae: information (1)
        Picidae: pictures (106)
        Picidae: sounds (6)
        SpeciesColaptes auratusnorthern flicker
        Colaptes auratus: information (1)
        Colaptes auratus: pictures (22)
        Colaptes auratus: sounds (4)
        SpeciesMelanerpes carolinusred-bellied woodpecker
        Melanerpes carolinus: information (1)
        Melanerpes carolinus: pictures (17)
        SpeciesMelanerpes erythrocephalusred-headed woodpecker
        Melanerpes erythrocephalus: information (1)
        Melanerpes erythrocephalus: pictures (16)
        SpeciesPicoides arcticusblack-backed woodpecker
        Picoides arcticus: information (1)
        SpeciesPicoides borealisred-cockaded woodpecker
        Picoides borealis: information (1)
        Picoides borealis: pictures (1)
        SpeciesPicoides pubescensdowny woodpecker
        Picoides pubescens: information (1)
        Picoides pubescens: pictures (13)
        Picoides pubescens: sounds (2)
    - OrderPodicipediformesgrebes
      Podicipediformes: information (1)
      Podicipediformes: pictures (21)
      Podicipediformes: sounds (2)
      - FamilyPodicipedidaegrebes
        Podicipedidae: information (1)
        Podicipedidae: pictures (21)
        Podicipedidae: sounds (2)
        SpeciesPodiceps auritushorned grebe
        Podiceps auritus: information (1)
        Podiceps auritus: pictures (5)
        SpeciesPodilymbus podicepspied-billed grebe
        Podilymbus podiceps: information (1)
        Podilymbus podiceps: pictures (11)
        Podilymbus podiceps: sounds (2)
    - OrderStrigiformesowls
      Strigiformes: information (1)
      Strigiformes: pictures (76)
      Strigiformes: specimens (10)
      Strigiformes: sounds (3)
      - FamilyStrigidaetypical owls
        Strigidae: information (1)
        Strigidae: pictures (72)
        Strigidae: specimens (10)
        Strigidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesAegolius acadicusnorthern saw-whet owl
        Aegolius acadicus: information (1)
        Aegolius acadicus: pictures (8)
        SpeciesAegolius funereusboreal owl
        Aegolius funereus: information (1)
        Aegolius funereus: pictures (2)
        Aegolius funereus: specimens (3)
        SpeciesAsio flammeusshort-eared owl
        Asio flammeus: information (1)
        Asio flammeus: pictures (5)
        SpeciesAsio otuslong-eared owl
        Asio otus: information (1)
        Asio otus: pictures (3)
        SpeciesBubo virginianusgreat horned owl
        Bubo virginianus: information (2)
        Bubo virginianus: pictures (19)
        Bubo virginianus: specimens (5)
        Bubo virginianus: sounds (1)
        SpeciesNyctea scandiacasnowy owl
        Nyctea scandiaca: information (1)
        Nyctea scandiaca: pictures (8)
        Nyctea scandiaca: specimens (2)
        SpeciesOtus asioeastern screech owl
        Otus asio: information (1)
        Otus asio: pictures (8)
        SpeciesStrix variabarred owl
        Strix varia: information (1)
        Strix varia: pictures (12)
      - FamilyTytonidaebarn owls
        Tytonidae: information (1)
        Tytonidae: pictures (4)
        Tytonidae: sounds (2)
        SpeciesTyto albabarn owl
        Tyto alba: information (1)
        Tyto alba: pictures (4)
        Tyto alba: sounds (2)

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