Wisconsin Birds
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Wisconsin Birds
By: Tanya Rothe
Wisconsin is home to many varieties of many different breeds of birds. Everywhere you travel throughout the state you hear the chirping of song birds and the flapping of wings fluttering through the wind. At certain times of the year, in Adams County, Central Wisconsin, you can drive by the Lake Petenwell area and see Osprey nests on tops of the telephone poles. There are different bird conservancies throu...
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Wiscosin Blue Jay
by Tanya Rothe
Blue Jays are a very beautiful and adventurous bird species that can be seen throughout Wisconsin. They are well-known for their call and brilliant blue colors. Jays are omnivores eating a variety of nuts, seeds, insects, and worms. These birds tend to keep in flocks and travel South during the Winter seasons to find warm common grounds. The Blue Jay is a very smart creature that is also highly able to adap...
">Wisconsin Turkey Vultures
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Wisconsin Turkey Vultures
by Tanya Rothe
Central WI is filled with many Turkey Vultures soaring through the sky looking for their next tasty meal. Many people have become frightened by this enormous bird; however, there is nothing to be afraid of. They are only interested in keeping to themselves and searching for fresh carcasses to feast on. From a distance, they are sometimes mistaken for an Eagle or Osprey until you see their unique flig...
">Wisconsin Robins - State Bird
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Wisconsin Robins by Tanya Rothe
Wisconsin’s state bird, The American Robin, is a migratory song bird known for its orange breast and its abundance in population. During the spring and summer time there aren’t many places in the state that you won’t see a group of robins sitting together singing their beautiful song. An interesting fact about this gracious bird is that it is not only the state bird of Wisconsin, but also of Connecticut and Michigan. American Ro...
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Bald Eagles - Are a very well-known species in the world today. People come from all around to watch the Bald Eagle in action. They are a very beautiful bird...
Blue Jays - Blue Jays are a very beautiful and adventurous bird species that can be seen throughout Wisconsin. They are well-known for their call and brilliant blue colors. Jays are omnivores eating a variety of...
">Wisconsin Wild Turkeys
">Wisconsin Wild Turkeys
For Wisconsin wild turkeys, the wingspan differs between the males and females. The male wingspan can get up to an average of forty-two to forty-eight inches in length. The female wingspan can get up to an average of thirty-four to thirty-nine inches in length. This wingspan helps them fly well. You will generally find Wisconsin wild turkeys from the central portion of the state all the way down to the southern border. They tend to stay in thi...
">Whooping Cranes
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Whooping Cranes
Wisconsin whooping cranes are an interesting bird that has many qualities. One quality that benefits them is that they can fully extend their legs and neck to help them when they are flying. This great bird is also the most managed and monitored boreal bird. They need the monitoring because they are getting closer and closer to extinction. There aren't many left. Did you know that whooping cranes have the long, slender beak to help the...
">Wisconsin Sandhill Cranes
">Wisconsin Sandhill Cranes
The sandhill crane is a very interesting and smart animal. To help them from getting attacked by predators, the crane will paint its feathers in mud. This mud in turn will help them camouflage with their surroundings. Did you know that Sandhill cranes will keep themselves in large groups so that there is always someone on watch for predators? This proves all in itself that the Sandhill crane is very intelligent.
Sandhill Cranes in WI
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">Ruffed Grouse
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Ruffed Grouse
The ruffed grouse is a bird with many qualities. They are able to adapt to their body parts and use them for many daily needs. One of those is that they can grow additional scales on their toes to make their feet larger which in turn, help them walk on the cold snow. This bird also has the ability to use their tail to court the females. They do this by moving it in a fanning motion. The Wisconsin ruffed grouse doesn't care about being close to...
">Wisconsin Mallard Ducks
">Wisconsin Mallard Ducks
Mallard ducks are a truly amazing animal. Almost anybody can recognize a mallard. They have very distinctive features that capture a lot of attention. If it is mating season for the mallards, you will notice that the males get a lot more colorful than the females. You will also see that the female mallard ducks have white and brown feathers unlike the males to help them blend into the surroundings. Wisconsin mallard ducks have many features t...
">Great Blue Herons
Great Blue Herons
Great blue herons are a very interesting and peculiar animal. These birds generally tend to be somewhat mean in behavior so enjoy their presence, but keep your distance. They don't like to be bothered. When attempting to catch prey, the great blue heron will use their scissor-like beak to spear the animal. (Mainly fish) The Great Blue Heron when in danger will also use their beak to spear the skull of the predator. This is their main tactic...
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