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Nature Canada: Acadian Flycatcher
The Acadian flycatcher ranges from southern Ontario in the north and South American countries in the south. This fact page gives information about this species and the health of its population.
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Nature Canada: American Bittern
A fact sheet giving information about the American bittern, a type of heron.
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Nature Canada: American Black Duck
A fact sheet giving information about the American black duck and efforts to restore the population to its 1950s levels.
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Nature Canada: Brant
The brant is a small aquatic goose found in the Arctic and Alaska during its northern migration and as far south as Mexico and North Carolina on its southern migration. This is an information page about the brant.
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Nature Canada: Cerulean Warbler
A fact sheet about the cerulean warbler, a bird that can be found in the forests of southern Ontario and Quebec, and large sections of the U.S. during the summer months. It winters in South America.
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Nature Canada: Common Murre
A fact sheet about the common murre, a Canadian bird that lives in coastal areas.
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Nature Canada: Great Blue Heron
The great blue heron ranges all over North America and into the Caribbean and northern South America. Its population is healthy at this time.
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Nature Canada: Peregrine Falcon
The peregrine falcon is a species at risk in Canada but conservation efforts have had a positive impact on its numbers in the wild. Facts about the peregrine falcon are presented here.
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Nature Canada: Piping Plover
The piping plover migrates over much of North America into Mexico. The species is endangered and threatened in Canada and in the United States. Facts about the piping plover are presented here.
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Nature Canada: Red Necked Phalarope
The red-necked phalarope is a shorebird that spends summers in the Arctic and northern Canada, and winters mainly south of the equator. They are found mostly in coastal waters but can also be seen in some inland waters. Facts about the...
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Nature Canada: Semipalmated Sandpiper
A fact sheet giving information about the semipalmated sandpiper, a shorebird that migrates between the Canadian Arctic and South America.
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Nature Canada: Harlequin Duck
The harlequin duck is endangered in Canada and at risk elsewhere. It has had laws to protect it in Canada since 1917. Facts about the harlequin duck are presented here.
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Nature Canada: Species Spotlight: Whip Poor Will
The whip-poor-will is a Canadian bird on the threatened species list. Facts about the whip-poor-will and conservation efforts to help it are described.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Snowy Owl
This fact sheet about the snowy owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Short Earred Owl
This fact sheet about the short-eared owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Great Horned Owl
This fact sheet about the great-horned owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Saw Whet Owl
This fact sheet about the saw-whet owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Razorbill & Common Murre
Some facts about the razorbill and the common murre are given. Drawings and photos are included.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Common Raven
Some facts about the common crow are given. People often confuse ravens with crows and the features that distinguish them from each other are explained. Drawings and photos are included.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Peregrine Falcon
The population of peregrine falcons in North America has dramatically declined, largely due to human pesticide use. Some facts about the bird are provided, along with drawings and photos.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Piping Plover
The piping plover is on the list of endangered species, largely due to loss of its beach habitat. Here are some facts about this bird along with drawings and photos.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Gannet
The northern gannet lives on the east coast of Canada and in Western Europe, and winters in the U.S. It is known for its size and for its speed as a diver when feeding on fish. Information about the northern gannet and photos can be...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Eskimo Curlew
The Eskimo curlew, which migrated between the Northwest Territories and Argentina is believed to be extinct, although there are occasional reports of possible sightings. The reasons for its decline and a drawing of one can be found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Canada Goose
The Canada goose is a bird very familiar to North Americans. The reasons for its healthy population are explained here, as well as some details about this bird.