Birds and Birding Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering various bird species and their scientific names from the lecture notes.

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura, a species of bird commonly found in North America.

House Sparrow

Passer domesticus, a small bird native to Eurasia.

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris, known for its ability to mimic sounds.

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis, a bird known for its vibrant red plumage.

Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens, a small woodpecker species.

Hairy Woodpecker

Dryobates villosus, similar in appearance to the Downy Woodpecker but larger.

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos, a black bird known for its intelligence.

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus, typically found near water bodies.

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis, known for its ability to climb down trees headfirst.

Rock Dove

Columba livia, commonly referred to as the pigeon.

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus, a small, friendly bird known for its distinct call.

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor, a small songbird with a tufted head.

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis, a small bird that is bright yellow in the summer.

American Robin

Turdus migratorius, a large songbird often associated with spring.

Common Loon

Gavia immer, a water bird known for its eerie calls.

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola, a small diving duck.

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator, a type of duck with a distinctive crest.

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum, a small, slender seabird.

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca, a wader bird known for its long legs.

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus, a small shorebird.

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus, a small, sandy-colored shorebird endangered in some areas.

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus, a secretive marsh bird.

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus, a wading bird known for its iridescent plumage.

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps, a small water bird known for its diving ability.

American Coot

Fulica americana, a water bird with a distinctive white beak.

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus, known for its aggressive behavior.

Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus, a bird easily recognized by its red shoulder patches.

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis, a large goose known for its migratory patterns.

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor, a large swan species known for its elegance.

Brant

Branta bernicla, a small sea goose.

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus, a distinctive duck with a crested head.

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa, a brightly colored perching duck.

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea, a small heron that is blue in color.

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon, known for its fishing skills.

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis, a migratory bird that frequents wetlands.

Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii, recognized for its hunting ability.

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor, a game bird known for its courtship displays.

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus, a type of woodpecker often seen on the ground.

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus, a small, vocal bird.

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus, known for its beautiful song.

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina, a thrush known for its melodic song.

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura, a scavenging bird often seen soaring.

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus, a scavenger with a dark plumage.

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis, a bird of prey commonly seen in North America.

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus, the national bird of the United States.

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus, a fish-eating bird of prey.

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica, known for its swift flight.

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica, recognized for its forked tail.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus, a bird with striking plumage.

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina, a small bird often found in open habitats.

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia, known for its varied song patterns.

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis, recognized by its white throat.

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis, a small, grayish bird often seen in winter.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Regulus calendula, a tiny bird known for a small crown of red feathers.