| Green Heron (Butorides virescens) - A species of bird
observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. S-shaped neck, 16-22 inches tall. Bluish
back and deep chestnut neck. |
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - A species of bird
observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Wild duck that lives by prairie marshes and
ponds. The female takes care of 8-10 dull colored eggs. They feed on seeds and plants.
Dark colored body with distinctly green head and neck. It has a white band at the base of
the neck dividing the color of the body from the head and neck. |
| Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) - A species of bird observed in
a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 13 and 1/2 inches, wingspan is 28 inches, long crest on
head, long wings, long tail, blue-green with white rear borders. |
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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - A species of bird
observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Dark brown, olive-gray feathers, 26-32
inches, slightly hooked beak. The turkey vulture has a wide wingspan with the ends of the
wing feathers white and the rest of the body dark colored. |
| Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) - A species of
bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 25-inch body, and a hooked beak. It
has brown feathers with white markings and a lighter brown head with light color around
the beak. The tail is a reddish color which gives the red-tailed hawk its name. |
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Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - A species of
bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 10 inches long, grayish-brown back and
white breast marked with 2 black bands. |
| Mourning Dove (Zenaidura macroura) - A species of bird
observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 12 inches long, fast moving and eats most
seeds and plants. |
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) - A species
of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Slender, one-foot long, rounded
tail, olive-brown back, white breast. Large white marks on tail. |
| Screech Owl (Otus asio) - A species of bird observed
in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Reddish or gray 10 inches,
small ear tufts. |
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Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) - A species of bird
observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Sooty-brown or greenish black, very
small. |
| Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) - A species of
bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 11-14 inches upper parts and
wings are deep blue or bluish gray with white markings. White underneath, white collar,
blue-gray band on chest. Female also has a reddish-brown band. |
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Common Flicker (Colaptes auratus) - A species of bird
observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 12-14 inches, yellow under wings, white
rump patch. |
| Redbellied Woodpecker (Centurus carolinus) - A
species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 8-10 inches, white and
black barring on back, wings and tail. |
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Redheaded Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) -
A species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Bright red head
and neck. |
| Downy Woodpecker (Dendrocopos pubescens) - A
species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Black back, speckled white.
Black wings with rows of white spots. White breast. 15-17 centimeters long. |
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Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) - A
species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. White-tipped tail feathers,
white under parts, bright orange feathers on black head. |
| Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - A species of
bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 5 and 3/4 to 7 and 3/4 inches |
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Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens)
- A species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Gray-brown
coloring, white bars on wings. |
| Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) - A species of
bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Blue and white plumage, crested head.
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Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) - A species of
bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 17-21 inches, glossy black feathers,
strong sharp bill. Strong feet. |
| Mockingbird (Mimes polyglottos) - A species of
bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Imitate other bird songs, loud harsh
voice, 1 foot long including the tail. |
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Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinnesis) - A
species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 9 inches long slate-gray.
Top of head is black, brick red path beneath tail. Long tail. |
| Robin (Turdus migratorius) - A species of bird
observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 9-11 inches. Male has brick red breast,
brownish-gray back, black head and tail, yellow bill. Female is smaller and has a duller
color. |
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Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - A species of bird
observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Black pointed wings, short tail, long sharp
bill, feathers have a greenish-purple or lilac gloss. |
| Prairie Warbler (Dendroica discolor) - A
species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. |
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) - A species
of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 5 and 1/2 to 6 and 1/4 inches. |
| Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) - A species
of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 12 inches, black all over with
yellow eyes. Male has purple or blue-green on its head and neck. |
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Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) - A
species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Male is 8 inches, brown
head, shiny black body. Female is smaller and brownish-gray. |
| Scarlet tanager (Pirange olivacea) - A species
of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Male is bright red, velvety black
wings. Female is a dull yellow, olive. Dark wings and tail. 6-8 inches long. |
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Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) - A species of
bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 7-9 inches, crest of feathers on head.
Male is red with gray on back. Distinctive black marking under eyes and at base of
red-orange bill. Females are brown with reddish bill. |
| American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) - A species
of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. 5 inches. Male has bright yellow
body and patch of black on top of head. Female is olive-brown. Both have black
tail,white wings. |
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White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) - A
species of bird observed in a habitat adjacent to Floyds Fork. Plain brownish, about 6
inches |
