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Birds of the Month

Posted: Friday, April 25, 2025

White-faced Ibis

April 2025

How do I recognize it? The White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) is an attractive, large long-legged […]

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White-winged Crossbill

March 2024

Above photo supplied by Rudolf Koes How do I recognize it?White-winged Crossbill is a small finch-like […]

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Wild Turkey

March 2025

Above: Wild Turkey; photo by Dennis SwayzeWhat does it look like?This plump, omnivorous game bird, […]

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Willow Ptarmigan

September 2019

Photo by Katharine SchulzHow do I recognize it?  A grouse of the Arctic and subarctic, […]

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Wilson’s Snipe

April 2022

Above: Wilson’s Snipe near Whitemouth Falls, Manitoba, 13 May 2008; by Peter Taylor How do […]

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Winter Wren

April 2023

Above: Winter Wren, Photo supplied by Christian ArtusoHow do I recognize it?Winter Wren is one […]

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Wood Duck

July 2020

Above: Male Wood Duck (photo by Chris Benson)What Does It Look Like?This stunning waterfowl species […]

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