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Nuthatches are small woodland birds. They have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first, unlike other birds which can go only upwards. Nuthatches have big heads, short tails, and powerful bills and feet. Two species have been recorded in Maine. Red-breasted nuthatch, Sitta canadensis; White-breasted nuthatch, Sitta carolinensis
The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), known colloquially as the common cardinal, red cardinal, or just cardinal, is a bird in the genus Cardinalis.It can be found in southeastern Canada, through the eastern United States from Maine to Minnesota to Texas, New Mexico, southern Arizona, southern California and south through Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.
This is a comprehensive listing of all the bird species recorded in Acadia National Park, which is in the U.S. state of Maine.The park's avifauna comprise 362 species according to the National Park Service (NPS) as of July 2024.
The northern flicker or common flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate.
The reddish tinge on the belly that gives the bird its name is difficult to see in field identification. [7] White patches become visible on the wings in flight. [8] Red-bellied woodpeckers are 22.85 to 26.7 cm (9.00 to 10.51 in) long, have a wingspan of 38 to 46 cm (15 to 18 in), [7] and weigh 2.0–3.2 oz (57–91 g). [9]
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The mimids are a family of passerine birds which includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. These birds are notable for their vocalization, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. The species tend towards dull grays and browns in their appearance.
The red-throated loon (North America) or red-throated diver (Britain and Ireland) (Gavia stellata) is a migratory aquatic bird found in the northern hemisphere. The most widely distributed member of the loon or diver family, it breeds primarily in Arctic regions, and winters in northern coastal waters. Ranging from 55 to 67 centimetres (22 to ...