Biol 427 lab 2 (W/lab pics)

American Coot, Gruiformes Rallidae

black strip on beak, all black, lobed toes. REDDISH SPOT ON TOP OF BEAK

Annas Hummingbird, Apodiformes Trochilidae

Develops a red patch aropund head in adult males Females have red flecks on throat area but not when immature Immature males show some red coloration

Black OysterCatcher, Charadriiformes Haematopodidae

Orange red bill. Black head. Dark brown body

Caspian Tern, Charadriiformes Laridae

Long orange bill with dark tip.

Common Nighthawk, Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgidae

distinct whitebars on wings brwon modeling with white call: one simple note + roar liek wing sound

Glaucous Winged Gull, Charadriiformes Laridae

Red spot on lower bill in breeding adults. White head Brown with black bill in winter

Greater Yellowlegs, Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

longer beak, 1.5x head and slightly upturned bill

Killdeer, Charadriiformes Charadriidae

2 necklaces, dark bill

Lesser Yellowlegs, Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

Beak a little longer than 1x head. Note long rectrices (tail)

Marbled Murrelet, Charadriiformes Alcidae

White scapular patch in non-breeding adults. Breeding adults are brown.

Mourning Dove, Columbiformes Columbidae

beige coloration, black wing tips

Parasitic Jaeger, Charadriiformes Stercorariidae

Dark brown dorsal side. Most ahve grayish brown breast band rufous cast pale primary tips

Pigeon Guillemot, Charadriiformes Alcidae

Dark covert bar on wing. Non breeding adults retain this area of wing but not the overall black coloration.

Red Necked Phalarope, Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

Female- bigger than male
dainty, slender neck, thin sharp bill. rusty neck, white under-neck patch, and dark gray cap (specimen)

Red Necked Phalarope, Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

Male- bigger than male
dainty, slender neck, thin sharp bill. rusty neck, white under-neck patch, and dark gray cap (specimen)

Ring Billed Gull, Charadriiformes Laridae

Black ring around bill tip

Rock Pigeon, Columbiformes Columbidae

Color Pattern Broad but pointed wings 2 black bands on wings and dark tipped tail Green iridescent throat Behavior Ground forager for seeds Often gather in flocks Walk or run on the ground, pecking for food. When alarmed, the flock may fly into the air, circle several times, then come down again. Habitat - Towns

Rufous Hummingbird, Apodiformes Trochilidae

Orange coloration develops over time into adulthood White collar around neck area in adult females

Sandhill Crane, Gruiformes Gruidae

Adults have gray dull red skin on crown Juveniles lack the red skin on crown but have mottled brownish red patches on feathers.

Short Billed Gull, Charadriiformes Laridae

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Spotted Sandpiper, Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

orange bill with black tip. spotted chest. ORANGE OR DARK BROWN BEAK

Vauxs Swift, Apodiformes Apodidae

Brown coloration, broad wings relative to body Light brown patch under head Cigar shaped body.

Virginia Rail, Gruiformes Rallidae

Red beak and legs, gray face with Rusty chest

Western Sandpiper, Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

Slender decruved bill Arrow shaped spots extend to flanks on ventral side. BLACK BILL

Wilsons Snipe, Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

long beak. squat. strip below eyeline, pale strip down middle of crown. LARGER BILL= 2x length of head