Common Loon

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For many people, the loud yodeling call of this bird signifies wilderness. During the early summer, young loons can often be seen riding around on their parent's backs.

Loons and grebes are waterbirds that breed on freshwater lakes and ponds during the summer and spend the rest of the year on coastal marine waters. They are medium-to-large sized birds that dive underwater to feed primarily on fish but some species also eat invertebrates such as dragonfly larvae. Their legs are positioned far back on the body making these birds strong swimmers but awkward on land. They come to land only to nest, often on the shore of the same lake year after year.

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Keywords: Common Loon
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American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) Vocalizations

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The American Goldfinch eats seeds and insects. It takes cover in trees and shrubs and is commonly seen flocking, often assembling on telephone lines. This bird usually nests near water in riparian trees. It breeds from April to July.

The males of this bird are small in size with yellow and black wings, tail, and forehead. The male differs from the Lesser Goldfinch in having a yellow back. The females are a dull yellow-olive color with black wings and wingbars and are difficult to tell from the Lesser Goldfinch.

The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis), also known as the Eastern Goldfinch and Wild Canary, is in the finch family. It is migratory, ranging from southern Canada to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from south of the Canadian border to Mexico during the winter.

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Keywords: American Goldfinch; bird call
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Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Vocalizations

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The primary song of ALL Willow Flycatchers (of every subspecies) is referred to as fitz-bew. Fitz-bews can sound differently based on subspecies and geographic area (i.e., where in the U.S.), and can even be slightly different from one bird to another. However, although song pitch and length may vary somewhat, the basic song pattern is the same. Notice that a "breet" call is sometimes given between fitz-bews. Other vocalizations given on the breeding grounds include whitts (frequently used as an alarm call), brrr-kitters (an interaction call among flycatchers), and wee-os. All of these vocalizations can occur in combination, especially when a territorial flycatcher is agitated by an intruding flycatcher, a predator, or a cowbird.

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Keywords: Willow Flycatcher; Vocalizations; song; USGS
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Indigo Bunting Passerina cyanea AUDIO

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The Indigo Bunting, Passerina cyanea, is a small seed eating bird of the family Cardinalidae. Its migratory, range includes southern Canada to northern Florida during the breeding season, and from southern Florida to northern South America during the winter. It often migrates by night, using the stars to navigate. Its habitat is farmland, brush areas, and open woodland.

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Keywords: Indigo Bunting; bird call
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Blue jay Cyanocitta cristata AUDIO

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Because of its large size, blue coloration and crest the Blue Jay is quite distinctive. Steller's Jay has dark underparts. Other jays lack a crest and have different markings.



* Length: 10 inches
* Black sturdy bill
* Blue crest and upperparts
* Black eyeline and breastband
* Grayish-white throat and underparts
* Bright blue wings with black bars and white patches
* Long blue tail with black bars and white corners
* Dark legs
* Migrates during the day in small flocks

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Keywords: Blue jay; Cyanocitta cristata
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Loons Calling AUDIO

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The loons or divers are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia. All living species of loons are members of one genus, Gavia, family, Gaviidae, and order Gaviiformes.

The North American name loon comes from the bird's yodelling cry.

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Keywords: Loons calling
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Rooster crowing AUDIO

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Description Rooster crowing. Rooster crowing at Port Chalmers, New Zealand. Date: 13 Oct 2008. Author: Benchill.



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Keywords: Rooster crowing
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) VIDEO

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The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America that is most recognizable as the national bird and symbol of the United States of America.

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Producer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Keywords: Bald Eagle; Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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Shorebirds Seagulls AUDIO

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Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Keywords: Shorebirds; Seagulls, Creative Commons license: Public Domain

American Crow AUDIO

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This black bird is related to the raven, magpie, and the jays. Its wingspan is often over 3 ft. long, and it's usually seen in flight. The crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is one of the most intelligent and adaptable birds. Its diet consists of small animals, eggs, carrion (dead animals), and even garbage!

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Keywords: American Crow; black bird; raven; magpie.

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Sparrows Chirping AUDIO VIDEO

Brief AUDIO and VIDEO clip of Dozens of Sparrows Chirping in winter bushes at Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York City. December 31, 2008 running time is 13 seconds. Keywords: sparrows, birds, chirping, Strawberry Fields, Central Park.

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Canada Geese Honking AUDIO

Title Canada Geese Honking Loud, Contact: Mailto:images@fws.gov; Description 15-second audio clip (mp3) of a flock of Canada geese honking - closeby and loud. Vocalizations.

Subject: Birds, Waterfowl. Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Type: Audio. Format: mp3. Source: NCTC Image Library. Language: English. Rights: Public domain. Audience: General. File Size: 252 KB. Original Format: Digital betacam. Length: 15 seconds.

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