Western Screech-Owl – "Otis"
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(Megascops kennicottii) Diet: These owls feed on insects, birds, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Lifespan: Western Screech-Owls have an average life span... Read More
Sandhill Crane – "Doodle"
(Grus canadensis) Size: Sandhill Cranes stand a little less than 4 feet tall, have a wingspan of 6-1/2 feet, and weigh 7-1/2... Read More
Northern Flicker – "Shaft"
(Colaptes auratus) Size: Northern Flickers are 10-12 inches long, weigh 130 grams (slightly over 1/4 pound), and have a wingspan of 18-21... Read More
Harris's Hawks – "Arroyo" and "Zephyr"
(Parabuteo unicinctus) Size: Harris’s Hawks are 18-24 inches long, weigh 1-3 pounds and have a wingspan of 3 1/2 – 4 1/2... Read More
Greater Roadrunner – "Cholla"
(Geococcyx californianus) Size: Greater Roadrunners are 20-21 inches long, have a 19 inch wingspan, and weigh ½ – 1 pound. Males are... Read More
Ferruginous Hawk – "Orion"
(Buteo regalis) Size: Ferruginous Hawks range from 22-26 inches long, have a 4-5 foot wingspan, and weigh 2-4 1/2 pounds. Males are... Read More
European Starling – "Pippo"
(Sturnus vulgaris) Distribution: European Starlings are found on most continents. In North America, they range from coast to coast and from northern... Read More
Barn Owl – "Banshee"
(Tyto alba) Distribution: These owls are found nearly worldwide. Size: Barn Owls are 14-20 inches long, have a 3 1/2 – 4... Read More
Bald Eagles – "Fiona", "Bensar", and "Storm"
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Size: Bald Eagles are 27-38 inches long, have a wingspan of 6 – 7 1/2 feet, and weigh 7-14 pounds. As... Read More
African Grey Parrot – "Ellie"
(Psittacus erithacus) Diet: African Grey parrots are primarily vegetarians eating a variety of seeds, berries, nuts, fruits, and leafy matter. Lifespan: These... Read More
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill – "Beaker"
(Bucorvus abyssinicus) Size: Abyssinian Ground Hornbills are about 3 feet tall, can have a wingspan of 6 feet, and weigh 8-9 pounds.... Read More
Turkey Vulture – "Gonzo"
(Cathartes aura) Size: Turkey Vultures have a 5-6 foot wingspan, weigh 3 1/2 – 5 pounds, and are 25-38 inches long. Diet:... Read More
Striped Skunk – "Violet"
(Mephitis mephitis) Size: Striped skunks are approximately the size of a typical domestic cat and weigh anywhere between 2.5 and 11.5 lbs.... Read More
Peregrine Falcon – "Wiley"
(Falco peregrinus) Distribution: Peregrines are found on every continent except Antarctica and live in a variety of habitats from tropics to deserts,... Read More
Moluccan Cockatoo – "Merlin"
(Cacatua moluccensis) Size: Moluccan Cockatoos range from 18-22 inches long and weigh around 2 pounds. Diet: Seeds, nuts, fruits, berries and some... Read More
Mississippi Kite – "Set"
(Ictinia mississippiensis) Size: Mississippi Kites are 12-17 inches long, have a wingspan of 3-3 1/2 feet, and weigh 7-13 ounces. Diet: These... Read More
Great Horned Owl – "Timber"
(Bubo virginianus) Distribution: Great Horned Owls are found throughout most of North America south through parts of South America. Size: Great Horned... Read More
Golden Eagle – "Midas"
(Aquila chrysaetos) Size: The Golden Eagle is a very large raptor. It ranges in size between 28-33 inches in length and can... Read More
Common Raven – "Chupacabra"
(Corvus corax) Size: Common Ravens are about 2 feet long, have a wingspan of nearly 4 feet, and weigh 1 ½ –... Read More
Black Vulture – "Lola"
(Coragyps atratus) Size: Black Vultures are 22-28 inches long, have a wingspan of 4 1/2-5 1/2 feet, and weigh 4-5 pounds. Diet: These vultures... Read More
American Kestrel – "Xo"
(Falco sparverius) Size: American Kestrels are the smallest falcons in the United States, ranging from 8-12 inches in length with a wingspan... Read More
American Crow – "Russell" and "Edgar"
(Corvus brachyrhynchos) Size: American Crows are 17-21 inches in length with wingspans from 33-40 inches and weigh 1/2-1 1/2 pounds. Diet: Crows... Read More