1.any of several birds of the New World subfamily Icterinae (family Emberizidae) having shiny black or mostly black plumage, as the red-winged blackbird. 2.a common European thrush,Turdus merula,the male of which is black with a yellow bill. ...
Define Common Tern. Common Tern synonyms, Common Tern pronunciation, Common Tern translation, English dictionary definition of Common Tern. n. Any of various terns, especially Sterna hirundo, which breeds in Arctic and subarctic regions. American Heritag
The bird has found its way into a number of Native North American legends and is also the face of the Canadian one-dollar coin. Though pollution eliminated common loons in much of eastern North America, this fowl thrives in Canada, particularly. Though the name “loon” comes from its ...
We find the Tufted Titmouse in hardwood forests and forested urban areas. They are often heard before they are seen, and flock with other small birds. When they see a predator, they are some of the first birds to harass it. The Tufted Titmouse occurs in the eastern USA and some parts ...
North American Birds on the Decline ; Nearly a Third of Native Bird Species - Even Common Ones - Are Seeing Striking Losses, Says a SurveyNational Wind WatchNational Wind Watch Inc
C. quiscali parasitizes the common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)—a widespread bird species in North America. Based on the ancestral reconstruction it is likely that C. quiscali evolved the ability to parasitize birds after diverging from L. loa. This acquisition of bird host preference is also...
7. American Dagger (Acronicta americana) Size: 5 cmHosts: a variety of trees, such as alder, ash, birch, elm, hickory, maple, oak, poplar, walnut, and willow Range: eastern North America Identifying Features: "fluffy" whitish-yellow hair five long black hair pencils along the body (two...
There are numerous species of striped beetles in North America. Most live in the Eastern states with a high percentage living in Southeaster US territories. Here are some of the most common beetles that bear stripes native to North America and other regions of the world. ...
16.6.5.4.3 Birds Lake Peipsi is on the East Atlantic migration route for arctic waterfowl. The lake shores and main tributaries are important autumn resting areas for Bewick's swans, whooper swans, bean goose, white-fronted goose and goldeneye. Divers, tufted duck, scaup, long-tailed duck, ...
Eastern Bluebird populations have been boosted in many areas by “Bluebird Trails”; areas with nest boxes designed for this species. Key Identifications: Smallish blue and white birds with orange on their throat, breast, and flanks. Forages for insects and small fruit. Makes a shallow cup ...