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There are 52 identified subspecies of song sparrow.
(Song sparrow)
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Rock doves navigate via Earth’s magnetic field, allowing them to return to their home territory even if released in a new location.
(Rock dove or pigeon)
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Raptors have long, curved talons for gripping their prey and holding it in place.
(Osprey)
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Harbor seals can dive for 25-35 minutes at a time.
(Harbor seal)
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House finches are native to the American southwest and Mexico and have been introduced on America’s east coast and in Hawaii.
(House finch, male plumage)
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Nuthatches are able to travel up and down tree trunks vertically.
(Red-breasted nuthatch)
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Rock doves (pigeons) mating display begins with the male (left) cooing and strutting to display for the female (right).
(Rock doves)
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House sparrows have genetic links to the species likely origin place in the Middle East.
(House sparrow, female plumage)
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Osprey are primarily piscivores, meaning fish eaters. Their excellent eyesight can detect fish beneath the waters surface.
(Osprey)
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Red foxes have excellent hearing for low frequency vibrations, allowing them to hear burrowing prey underground.
(Red fox)
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Osprey’s diet consists of 99% fish.
(Osprey)
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Some loon species have been recorded flying 1078 km over a 24 hour period, likely from a single, continuous flight.
(Common loon, immature plumage)
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Common grackles have a hard ridge on the top of their beak, which they use to crack open hard-shelled nuts.
(Common grackle)
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Goose fossils have been found ranging from 10 to 12 million years ago with some reaching up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall.
(Canada goose)
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Male house sparrows have a dark bib under their beak. It’s size and darkness represents a birds seniority in a flock (larger and darker bibs indicate and older and more dominant bird).
(House sparrow, male plumage)
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Common starlings have iridescent feathers which appear to have multiple colorations depending on the angle of light hitting them.
(Common starling)
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