A baby swan is sitting in the water. Swan baby swan water, animals.
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Fresh water marsh hen : Rallus elegans, Aud. Male spring plumage, 1. Y...
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Purple heron : Ardea rufescens, Buff. Adult full spring plumage, 1. Yo...
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Semipalmated snipe or willet : Totanus semipalmatus, Temm. Male adult ...
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Louisiana tanager. Scarlet tanager : Tanagra ludoviciana, Wils. 1 & 2....
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Danish ballerina Adeline Genee, Sydney, 1913 / photograph by May & Min...
Adeline Genee was the most illustrious ballerina to have visited Australia until 1913. After her tour she retired, although she occasionally made charity appearances in England, where she lived until her death ... More
A prize fighting cock as he appears in full plumage before being trimm...
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House finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), Florissant Fossil Beds National Mo...
American rosefinches form the genus Haemorhous. This includes Cassin's finch (H. cassinii), the purple finch (H. purpureus) and the house finch (H. mexicanus). Identify the house finch by its streaked flank fea... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A glossy ibis searches for food in the s...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A glossy ibis searches for food in the shallow waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with Kennedy Space Center. Identified by its chestnut ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two young Little Blue Herons perch on a l...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two young Little Blue Herons perch on a limb in the underbrush at a site on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. These herons inhabit freshwater swamps and lagoons in the South; coastal th... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, a snowy eg...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, a snowy egret in breeding plumage stalks the ground. This species is identified by its slender black bill, black legs and yellow feet. It inhabits s... More
Polar Plumage, NASA Mars Images
This Mars MOC image shows dunes in the north polar region of Mars covered by a layer of carbon dioxide frost that accumulated during the winter in 2005. Dark spots indicate areas where frost has begun to sublim... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female anhinga roosts in branches ne...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A female anhinga roosts in branches near the water. Anhingas can be found in freshwater ponds and swamps where there is thick vegetation and tall trees. Male anhingas are black ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Possibly a willet or a sandpiper in w...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Possibly a willet or a sandpiper in winter plumage, this bird nearly blends into the rocky background of the river bank on Kennedy Space Center. KSC shares a boundary with the ... More
A mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) blends into the swamp, George Washingto...
Mallards are also commonly called simply, 'wild duck'. This dabbling duck lives in wetlands and enjoys eating water plants and small animals. Highly social, it congregates in groups / flocks of varying sizes. T... More
Tern (Sternidae), Missouri National Recreational River, 2012.
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Tern (Sternidae), Missouri National Recreational River, 2012.
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Anhinga, Everglades National Park, 2013.
The anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) has many common names, including snakebird and water turkey. You've probably guessed that the name water turkey stems from its swimming habits and broad turkey-like tail seen in th... More
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias), National Capital Parks - East, 2013...
Breeding great blue herons gather in colonies or heronries to build stick nests high off the ground. Known for its dagger-like bill, slow walk while stalking prey and a conspicuous S-shaped curl in its neck, th... More
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias), National Capital Parks - East, 2013...
Breeding great blue herons gather in colonies or heronries to build stick nests high off the ground. Known for its dagger-like bill, slow walk while stalking prey and a conspicuous S-shaped curl in its neck, th... More
Wood duck (Aix sponsa) ducklings, Rock Creek Park, 2013.
The day after hatching, young wood ducks will climb to the tree nest entrance (or in this case, man-made nest box entrance) and jump! These precocial ducklings then make their way to the water where they are al... More
Long-eared owl (Asio otus), Mojave National Preserve, 2013.
Those who approach quietly often see long-eared owls in the tamarisk trees at Kelso Depot Visitor Center. Over much of its range, long-eared owls occur with the similar-looking short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). ... More
Common eiders (Somateria mollissima), Bering Land Bridge National Pres...
The common eider is the largest eider species. They are characterized by a bulky shape and large, wedge-shaped bill. The male is unmistakable with its black and white plumage and green nape. The female, as you ... More
Mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides), Craters of the Moon National P...
The mountain bluebird is a relative of the eastern and western bluebirds.
Beautiful Plumage - NASA Cassini Huygens images
Like a proud peacock displaying its tail, Enceladus shows off its beautiful plume to NASA Cassini spacecraft cameras. Enceladus 313 miles, or 504 kilometers across is seen here illuminated by light reflected of... More
Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), George Washington Birthplace N...
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Great blue heron (Ardea herodias), National Capital Parks - East, 2014...
Breeding great blue herons gather in colonies or heronries to build stick nests high off the ground. Known for its dagger-like bill, slow walk while stalking prey and a conspicuous S-shaped curl in its neck, th... More
Great northern loon with chick, Isle Royale National Park, 2014.
You may know the great northern loon as the common loon (Gavia immer). This adult is still in breeding plumage, with a black head, white underparts and a checkered black-and-white mantle. After breeding season ... More
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) taking off, National Capital Parks -...
Breeding great blue herons gather in colonies or heronries to build stick nests high off the ground. Known for its dagger-like bill, slow walk while stalking prey and a conspicuous S-shaped curl in its neck, th... More
Gambel's quail, Joshua Tree National Park, 2014.
Gambel's quail (Callipepla gambelii) chicks seek cover under Mojave yucca. Not to be confused with California quail (Callipepla californica), look for a black patch on the lower breast of the male bird. This pa... More
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) families, Lake Roosevelt National Re...
Adult turkey hens with their baby turkeys, also known as poults.
Anhinga in breeding plumage, Everglades National Park, 2015.
The anhinga has many common names, including snakebird and water turkey. You've probably guessed that the name water turkey stems from its swimming habits and also from its broad turkey-like tail. The name anhi... More
Long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus), Golden Gate National Recreat...
The long-billed curlew's diet includes many invertebrates and even some vertebrates; however, its bill is best adapted for capturing shrimp and crabs living deep below tidal mudflats or earthworms in flooded pa... More
White-faced ibis (Plegadis chihi), Mojave National Preserve, 2014.
The white-faced ibis is very similar in appearance to the glossy ibis in its non-breeding plumage (as pictured). However, the white-faced ibis is smaller with somewhat warmer-colored plumage. To tell them apart... More
American white pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos), Cape Lookout Nati...
Though uncommon at Cape Lookout NS in late fall, these striking American white pelicans were seen at Old Drum Inlet in October 2014. With a wingspan of about 8-feet, they are considerably larger than our reside... More
Barred owl (Strix varia), Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 2014.
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Chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina), Theodore Roosevelt National Par...
Throughout the year, adults are gray below with an orangish-rush color above. Adults in breeding plumage (like the one pictured) have a persimmon-red cap, a white supercilium and a black trans-ocular line. Adul... More
Joshua Tree National Park - Gambel's quail (Callipepla gambelii), Josh...
Not to be confused with California quail (Callipepla californica), look for a black patch on the lower breast of the male bird. This patch is absent in the California quail.
Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) crossing the road, Lake Roosevelt N...
The wild turkey is native to North America; however, the name probably came from a domestic variety imported to Britain. At the time, domestic turkeys were being shipped to Britain from the Levant (eastern Medi... More
Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri), Timpanogos Cave National Monument...
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Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus), Glacier National Park, 201...
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Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), Amistad National Recreation ...
The only commonly-found mockingbird in North America, the northern mockingbird is renowned for its mimicking ability. This is why its scientific name 'polyglottos' and 'mimus' traslate as 'many-tongued mimic'.
Male mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides), Cedar Breaks National Mon...
A relative of the eastern and western bluebirds, the mountain bluebird is easily-recognized by its conspicuous blue plumage. Even the female sports a few bright blue feathers but mostly just on her wings. In th... More
Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) in flight, Lake Mead National Recr...
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Common loon (Gavia immer), Gulf Islands National Seashore, 2015.
A loon will spend most of its life in the water because it has limited ability to move around on land. The body position of the loon's legs, as demonstrated by this photo, is what makes it such an excellent swi... More
Great northern loons with chick, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshor...
You may know the great northern loon as the common loon (Gavia immer). These adults are still in breeding plumage, with a black head, white underparts and a checkered black-and-white mantle. After breeding seas... More
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus), Cape Hatteras National Seashore, 201...
This northern gannet was rescued by park biologists on Bodie Island in January 2015. This bird was entangled in two different types of fishing line - both braided and monofilament. The lines were wrapped around... More
Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), Ocmulgee National Monument,...
In late summer and fall when birds molt, individuals usually grow and replace feathers gradually. However, northern cardinals and blue jays will occasionally lose all of their head feathers at once. It is possi... More
Kingbird (Tyrannus), Niobrara National Scenic River, 2015.
The majority of birds in the tyrant flycatcher family are known as kingbirds. These insect-eaters defend their territories aggressively and are often able to chase away much larger birds. Not surprisingly, the ... More
California condor, Grand Canyon National Park, 2015.
Regarded as one of the rarest birds in the world, the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is the largest land bird in North America - with a wingspan up to 9 1/2 feet and weighing up to 23 pounds. There... More
Harlequin duck, Glacier National Park, 2015.
This harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is hunting for larvae in a raging water.
American avocets reflection in the wetland, Great Sand Dunes National ...
In spring, American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) have a striking, rusty-orange breeding plumage. This species lays light green speckled eggs right on the shore of the wetlands, with little to no nest mater... More
Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), Mississippi National River...
A perched red-winged blackbird calls while showing off his red and yellow wing patches. They are one of the first birds to arrive to the park in spring.
Ptarmigan (Lagopus) roost together, Gates of the Arctic National Park ...
Small flocks of ptarmigan like to roost together, looking from afar like snow-covered trees and shrubs. When you walk a little too close, however, the snow suddenly takes wing, filling the sky with cooing and c... More
Kildeer (Charadrius vociferus), City of Rocks National Reserve, 2015.
The largest ringed plover, the kildeer, is named onomatopoeically after its call. It is well known for performing a distraction display called the 'broken wing act' to distract predators from its nest. Chicks a... More
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), Mississippi National River & Recreation Ar...
This fish-eating bird of prey lives in a wide variety of habitats, usually nesting near a body of water.
Gambel's quail (Callipepla gambelii) singing, Saguaro National Park, 2...
Not to be confused with California quail (Callipepla californica), look for a black patch on the lower breast of the male bird. This patch is absent in the California quail.
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias), Colonial National Historical Park, ...
A leisurely stroll along the Island Loop Drive or walking paths of the historic site one may see blue jays, terns, mockingbirds, various sparrows, vultures, eagles, osprey or one of these majestic great blue he... More
Great northern loons with chick, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshor...
You may know the great northern loon as the common loon (Gavia immer). These adults are still in breeding plumage, with a black head, white underparts and a checkered black-and-white mantle. After breeding seas... More
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), Curecanti National Recreation Area, 2...
This amazing bird is a well-known scavenger, feeding almost exclusively on carrion. The turkey vulture finds food using its keen eyesight and sense of smell, which is why you see them flying low to the ground. ... More
Juvenile sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus), Fort Washington Park...
These rapters have distinctive proportions: long legs, short wings and very long tails. The tail tends to be square-tipped and may show a notch at the tip. Females are also considerably larger than males. Recog... More
Palm warbler (Setophaga palmarum), Sagamore Hill National Historic Sit...
Recognize the palm warbler by a characteristic tail-wagging habit that shows off a yellow undertail. Along with a constantly wagging tail look for a chestnut cap, brownish back and faint streaks down the bird's sides.
Western wood pewee (Contopus sordidulus), Bighorn Canyon National Recr...
Have you ever been chased by this little tyrant flycatcher? You would probably remember! It will make a clapping noise with its bill while chasing and attacking intruders as a nest defense.
Sooty grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus) dislpaying, Mount Rainier Natio...
You may have heard these animals referred to as 'the turkey of Mount Rainier National Park'. The sooty grouse is the third largest grouse in North America - and one of the largest grouse in the world. Only sage... More
American avocets in the wetlands, Great Sand Dunes National Park and P...
Where does all of the water in Medano Creek go? It disappears beyond the end of the dunefield, then emerges again as wetlands west of the dunes. This water makes a surprising oasis of life in the desert and is ... More
Grouse (Dendragapus), North Cascades National Park, 2015.
Sooty grouse and dusky grouse overlap in this region. Determining whether this female is sooty or dusky is very difficult. You may also know this bird as a partridge, drummer or even a thunder chicken.
Little green heron (Butorides virescens), Buffalo National River, 2015...
Little green herons are small compared to other heron species. Their long neck is also often tucked in as they crouch on the shoreline. These little birds have distinct thick yellow/orange legs. Their plumage i... More
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias), National Capital Parks - East, 2015...
Breeding great blue herons gather in colonies or heronries to build stick nests high off the ground. Known for its dagger-like bill, slow walk while stalking prey and a conspicuous S-shaped curl in its neck, th... More
Black vulture (Coragyps atratus), Big Cypress National Preserve, 2015.
Like other scavengers, the black vulture feeds on carrion; however, this cunning animal will also eat eggs or even kill newborn animals for food. It has keen eyesight and, just like other New World vultures, po... More
Downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens), Fire Island National Seashore,...
The downy woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America. Distinguish the nearly-identical downy and hairy woodpeckers: the hairy woodpecker's bill is about equal length to its head while the downy wood... More
Bird silhouette on the river, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational Riv...
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Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), Cape Cod National Seashore, 2015.
At the time of colonial settlement, wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) were found almost throughout Massachusetts. As settlement progressed and land was cleared for buildings and agriculture, turkey populations... More
Red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus), Shenandoah National Park, 2015.
A red-eyed vireo holds the record for most songs given in a single day among bird species: more than 20,000 songs in one day!
Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus), Bering Land Bridge National Preser...
The name lagopus is derived from Greek lagos meaning hare and pous meaning foot, referring to the bird's feathered feet. Similar to the rock ptarmigan, you can differentiate the two species in a few ways: the w... More
Tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus), Mississippi National River & Recreat...
Tundra swans migrate from their tundra nesting sites southwestward where they pass through the recreation area. From here they fly to their important migration feeding sites further south along the river. They ... More
Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) male, Shenandoah National Park, 2015.
During mating season an eastern bluebird will become territorial and defend its feeding area throughout the season. However, outside of breeding season these birds are very social, sometimes gathering in flocks... More
Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator), Wrangell-St. Elias National Park ...
The trumpeter swan is the heaviest living bird native to north America and the largest extant waterfowl. In captivity they are known to survive to 33 years old and in the wild to at least 24 years.
Chipping sparrows (Spizella passerina), Lincoln Home National Historic...
This adult is feeding its fleding chick and is still in its breeding plumage, recognized by its white supercilium (feathers on its head) and distinctive red cap. The non-breeding plumage is characterized by a b... More
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) silhouette, National Mall and Memori...
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American avocet mother and fledglings, Great Sand Dunes National Park ...
These American avocet (Recurvirostra americana) fledglings are learning from their mother how to feed in the wetland shallows. Their father is also helping rear the young. His job is to chase away other birds a... More
Great northern loon, Acadia National Park, 2015.
You may know the great northern loon as the common loon (Gavia immer). This adult is in non-breeding plumage, which are shades of brown with a white chin and foreneck. During breeding season the plumage changes... More
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), Fort Matanzas National Monument, 2014...
Both turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) and black vultures (Coragyps atratus) are native to Florida. At first glance, these vultures may appear similar but are fairly easy to differentiate. Black vultures have a ... More
Yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus), Bighorn Canyo...
The most memorable description of this bird may be from wikipedia: "This bird's song resembles the grating of a rusty hinge." These blackbirds migrate to the SW United States and Mexico in winter, often in huge... More
Double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus), Everglades National...
This all-black seabird is named for a small double crest of head feathers it gains during breeding season. Called its nuptial crest, the feathers may be black, white or a combination of the two. It also has a b... More
Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta), Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Pres...
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Brown creeper (Certhia americana), Effigy Mounds National Monument, 20...
Also called the American treecreeper, this small songbird is the only North American member of the treecreeper family, Certhiidae.
Red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), Timucuan Ecological & H...
This bird is commonly found all year long at the preserve.
Lark sparrow (Chondestes grammacus), Theodore Roosevelt National Park,...
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Indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea), Buffalo National River, 2015.
The indigo bunting is a small seed-eating migratory bird with a huge habitat range from southern Canada to northern Florida while breeding and from southern Florida to northern South America during winter. This... More
Ptarmigan (Lagopus), Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, 2015...
In winter plumage the rock ptarmigan looks very much like the willow ptarmigan: black tail feathers tipped with white. However, the rock ptarmigan's much narrower bill and smaller body clearly distinguishes it ... More
Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), George Washington Birthplace N...
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Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), Bighorn Canyon National Recreation ...
The wild turkey is native to North America; however, the name probably came from a domestic variety imported to Britain. At the time, domestic turkeys were being shipped to Britain from the Levant (eastern Medi... More
Common loon (Gavia immer), Gulf Islands National Seashore, 2015.
A loon will spend most of its life in the water because it has limited ability to move around on land. The body position of the loon's legs, as demonstrated by this photo, is what makes it such an excellent swi... More
American avocet, Wind Cave National Park, 2015.
This American avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is wandering around the pond on Bison Flats, just south of the park's visitor center. In spring, American avocets have this striking, rusty-orange breeding plumage... More
Grouse (Dendragapus), North Cascades National Park, 2015.
Sooty grouse and dusky grouse overlap in this region. Determining whether this female is sooty or dusky is very difficult. You may also know this bird as a partridge, drummer or even a thunder chicken.
A close up of a bird with a mustache on it's head. Bird color plumage,...
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A large white bird standing in shallow water. Egret great egret florid...
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A bird flying over a body of water. Flying stork heron.
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A colorful bird sitting on top of a tree branch. Animals parrot colorf...
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