WI Common Bird Genus Species Flashcard

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Aix sponsa

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Wood duck

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Gavia immer

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Common loon

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Ardea herodias

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Great Blue Heron

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Spinus tristis

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American goldfinch

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Bubo virginianus

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Great horn owl

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What is the common name for Phasianus colchicus? Options: Bald eagle, Barred owl, Red-breasted nuthatch, Ring-necked pheasant, Ruffed grouse

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Ring-necked pheasant

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Spizella arborea

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American tree sparrow

Answer explanation

arbor- tree

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Melanerpes erythrocephalus

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Red-headed woodpecker

Answer explanation

erythro- red; cephalus- head

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Haliaeetus leucocephalus

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Bald eagle

Answer explanation

leuco- white; cephalus- head

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Zenaida macroura

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Mourning dove

Answer explanation

macro- big