Identification Sometimes called a Virginia Nightingale or Winter Redbird. The Northern Cardinal is a medium-sized songbird with a distinctive crest on its head. They are about 9 inches tall, and have a wing span of about 11 inches. Males are bright red all over with a black mask on their face, while females are a…

Identification The desert cottontail is a species of cottontail rabbit found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. They are small hares, measuring around 14-16 inches in length and weighing about 2-3 pounds. They are much smaller than Jackrabbits. They have grayish-brown fur on their back and sides, with a white belly and a distinctive…

Identification Prairie dogs are small, burrowing rodents with short tails and stocky bodies. They have brown fur and are usually between 12-16 inches long. They have sharp claws for digging and chisel-like teeth for gnawing. Habitat Prairie dogs are found in grassland habitats throughout North America, from Mexico to Canada. They prefer areas with short…

Identification: The roadrunner is a long-tailed bird that is tan or brown. It has brown and white feathers, a long, pointed beak, and a distinctive crest of feathers on its head. Adult roadrunners are about 20-24 inches long and weigh about 8-15 ounces. Habitat: Roadrunners are found in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern…

Identification Sandhill Cranes are large birds, typically standing about 3 to 4 feet tall, with a wingspan of 5 to 7 feet. They have gray plumage, a red forehead, and a long, pointed beak. The bulky body tapers into a slender neck; the short tail is covered by drooping feathers that form a “bustle” and…

a.k.a. Marsh Hawk, American Harrier, Hen Harrier and ring-tailed Hawk. The only harrier in North America. There are several in parts of Europe and Asia. Identification: Slender, medium-sized raptor with long, broad wings. They are about 18-20 inches in length and weigh between 10 and 26 oz. About the size of a They have a…

Identification Grayish-brown fur over most of their body, and their tails have four to six black rings. They have black markings around each eye that can seem like they are wearing a mask. Scientist believe this helps reduce glare similar to when outfielders and football players put black paint under their eyes. They have whitish…

Identification Smallest North American woodpecker with a straight, chisel-like bill, blocky head, big shoulders and straight back posture. (5-7 inches long) Size of your hand (less than 1 oz weight) Checkered black and white wings. Male has a small red patch on the back of the head. Has black outer feathers along the sides of…

Identification Largest heron in N.America 38-53in tall, weighs 4.5-5.5 lbs, wingspan 65-79 inches Blue-gray with a wide black stripe over the eye Curls neck in an “s” unlike cranes In-flight- the upper side is two-tone: pale on forewing darker on flight feathers Neck tucked in during flight Flys at 20-30mph There is an all-white variety…

Locations to look for wildlife where you’ll have a higher chance of finding some. -Greenbelts, gardens, outdoors, backyard, etc. ‌-Places that have shelter, food and water will turn up several kinds of wildlife.   What are you looking for? Movement, sounds, silhouettes, etc. ‌ Best Times of Day -Dawn and dusk -midday -cloudy days ‌…

Identification Amphibians that are found in ponds. They are blue and green which helps them blend in with the plants growing around the pond. You can often find them near the edges hidden in the plants. Their bodies and head are flattened and broad. Males have yellow throats and females have white throats. They are…

Identification Height is around 17.5 inches (like standing a laptop on its end) Mass: 0.7 – 1.4 lbs Length: 16 – 21 in. (Adult) Wingspan: 2.8 – 3.3 ft. Habitat American Crows are highly adaptable and will live in any open place that offers a few trees to perch in and a reliable source of…