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Barred Owl

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The Barred Owl(Strix varia) is classified in the order Strigiformes, and the family Strigidae(true owls). The Barred Owl is one of the most common owls found in North America. Unlike many other species of Owl, Barred Owls are not fully nocturnal(only active at night time); Barred Owls are occasionally active during the daytime, especially early in the morning.

Physical Characteristics

The Barred Owl has large dark brown, almost black eyes. Its whole body is barred with brownish bars. A Barred Owl’s underparts are streaked with vertical brownish bars on a white background. The breast is streaked with horizontal brownish bars. There … Continue

Boreal Chickadee

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The Boreal Chickadee(Poecile hudsonicus) is a small songbird that is classified in the Paridae(chickadees, tits, and titmice) family.

Physical Characteristics

A Boreal Chickadee has a brown cap, cinnamon sides, gray collar, white cheek patch, and a short beak.

Length12.5-14 cm(4.9″-5.5″)
Wingspan 20.9-21.6 cm(8.3”-8.5”)
Weight  7-12.4 gm(0.3-0.4 oz.)

Range

Boreal Chickadees can be found throughout most of Canada, and northern areas in the following states; Montana, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin. 

Boreal Chickadees can also be seen in  Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and the New England states. Boreal Chickadees are year round residents throughout their range.

Habitat

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Razorbill(Alca torda)

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The Razorbill(Alca torda), also known as the Razor-Billed Auk, or Lesser Auk is a seabird that is classified in the Auk(Alcidae) family 

Physical Characteristics

Breeding adults are black on their backs, and their torso and belly are white. They have a white line on their bill, and there is a white band around the front of the bill. In the nonbreeding season an adult Razorbill’s throat is white.

Length43 cm(1’5″)
Wingspan63-68 cm(2’1″-2’3″)
Weight505-890 gm(1-1.96 lbs.)

Range

In North America the Razorbill can be found in; Atlantic Canada,  Quebec, Ontario, Nunavut,  New Jersey, New York,  and … Continue