Winter

SCIENTIFIC NAME:  Sphyrapicus varius OTHER NAMES:  Yellow-bellied sap-lapper, red-throated sapsucker, sap-sipper, yellow-bellied woodpecker. STATUS: Fairly common in winter, spring, and fall in all regions. Low Conservation Concern. DESCRIPTION:  The y …

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chen rossii STATUS: Rare in winter, early spring, and late fall in all regions. DESCRIPTION: The Ross’s Goose is the smallest of the three varieties of white goose in North America. Males range from 24 to 26 inches in length and weigh …

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Quiscalus quiscula STATUS: Breeder. Common in all seasons and regions. Low Conservation Concern. HABITAT: Found in open woodlands, especially those with pines and grassy areas; also fields with short grasses or in cultivated fields.

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Molothrus ater OTHER NAMES: Cowbird STATUS: Breeder. Common in all seasons and regions. Lowest Conservation Concern. DESCRIPTION: Brown-headed Cowbirds are small blackbirds (about 6-8inches in length) that have shorter tails and bigger …