Royal Tern
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thalasseus maxima STATUS: Breeder. Common in all seasons in Gulf Coast region. Occasional in fall after storms inland, mostly in Mountain and Inland Coastal Plain regions. DESCRIPTION: A large tern only exceeded in size by the Caspian …
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Protonotaria citrea STATUS: Breeder. Common in spring, summer, and early fall in all regions. MODERATE CONSERVATION CONCERN.
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Setophaga pinus OTHER NAMES: Red Wing STATUS: Breeder. Common in all seasons and regions. Lowest Conservation Concern. DESCRIPTION: The pine warbler (Dendroicas pinus) belongs to the family of birds (Parulidae) that include ovenbirds, …
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ardea herodias OTHER NAMES. Crane, Blue Crane, Egret, White Heron, Long Tom. STATUS: Breeder. Common throughout state in all seasons. Low Conservation Concern. DESCRIPTION. A large (46 long with a 72 wingspan) lean, slate-gray colored …
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