Reddish coloring in summer and blue-gray in winter. Rump patch is cream colored with black tip; tail is cream colored. Ears are larger than the white-tailed deer. Antlers branch equally.

Smaller than mule deer with a less extensive range. Can be distinguished from mule deer by is blackish or brown coloring on top of tail.

Reddish to tan coloring. Large white rump patch with short white tail; rump hair stands up when alerted or fleeing. Two broad white bands across neck. Male has large black jaw patch and larger, slightly curved horns with single prong growing forward.

Dark brown to gray coloring; white rump patch with short darker tail. Two heavy, tapering, curled brown horns on male; smaller and less curled on female

Dark brown to tan coloring; yellowish rump patch and tail. Large, spreading antlers on male.

The large of the caribou; dark brown with whitish neck, underside, rump, and above each hoof. All males and more than half of females have semipalmated antlers with a prominent vertical tine over nose. Females' antlers are smaller.

Dark brown coloring; legs are grayish. Large overhanging snout; dewlap on throat. Antlers on male are massive, palmate, and flat.

Large tan cat with long dark-tipped tail

Medium-sized with reddish-spotted fur (grayer in winter) and black on top and at tip of very short tail. Light-spotted underside including face.

Distinguished from bobcat by black-tipped tail and tuffed ears. Has extremely large feet, allowing it to move easily in snowy terrain.

Pig-like with coarse black and gray hair and collar of light-colored hair around neck. Upper tusks are sharp and pointed downward.

Medium-sized with gray to reddish-gray fur, more red on legs, feet, and ears; dark-tipped tail; whitish belly and throat.

Largest wild dog. Color varies from white (arctic) to black, but usually a grizzled gray. Tails often black-tipped. Unlike coyote, holds tail straight out when running.

Long white fur that turns yellowish in winter, black hooves and horns that curve slightly backward, and a distinctive beard.

Color varies from black or cinnamon to blond in west and black in east; muzzle usually brown; may have a small white patch on chest. Male much larger than female

Color varies from light yellow to dark brown to nearly black; fur on back usually white-tipped, give grizzled effect. Distinguished from black bear by noticeable hump above shoulders.

Small; cat-sized body with grayish-brown armor-plated body.

Medium-sized with short black legs and yellowish-gray hair. Medium white strip over head to more, white cheeks, and black patch in front of each ear. Long front claws for digging.

Large-sized, brown rodent; naked tail, scaly and paddle-shaped. Large chestnut-colored front teeth and webbed short feet for swimming.

Large rodent, size of small dog; chunky body with short legs. Color varies from black to brownish-yellow. Sharp spines on rump and tail.

Small-sized with yellowish or reddish back and lighter underside; bushy tail. Includes Eastern Fox, Eastern Gray, and Red.

Small-sized with tan to reddish fur; small ears; light-colored underside; black-tipped short tail.

Medium-sized with black fur and white markings. Includes striped, spotted, and hog-nosed.

Dark brown and bear-like with yellowish stripes starting at the shoulder and joining at the rump.

Medium-sized, grayish-brown rodent with long, round tail with a few hairs. Hind feet are webbed.

Small-sized with brown to grayish-brown fur and grayish underside; black, scaly tail; partially-webbed hind feet.

Medium-sized, usually reddish-yellow but sometimes gray; can range from darker to lighter; bushy tail with white tip; usually dark legs and paws.

Medium-sized with salt-and-pepper fur; face is white under gray and rust; rust color on neck, flanks, and legs; bushy tail topped with black stripe and tip

Small- to medium-sized with pale gray to buff yellow body; whitish underside, large ears; black-tipped tail.

Medium-sized with dark brown fur and white chin patch; tail slightly bushy.

Long-bodied and short-legged; brown back and white or yellow understand; long tail with black tip

Large-sized and weasel-like with brown fur and silvery face, chin, and underside; feet webbed; tail thick at base

Long-bodied, dark brown to nearly black with a grayish head.

Dark brown to blond, with an orange or tan throat patch, dark legs, light-colored head, and long bushy tail

Small-to medium-sized with yellowish gray to darker fur; long whitish and blackish-brown ringed tail; small head and medium sized ears.

Small- to medium-sized with gray to dark gray fur; whitish face; small ears; rat-like tail.

Small sized with brownish-gray fur with cotton-tail; large ears but not as large as a jackrabbit's.

Medium-sized with grayish-brown fur with large black-tipped ears and black streak on top of short tail.

Brown; male with white eyebrow and throat, dark streak across eyes; female with buff-colored eyebrow and throat.

Light to medium gray; black tips on feathers appear as scales; white crest.

Pale gray, black face outlined in white, back of head is rust-colored; teardrop-shaped topknot. Female is brown; buff-colored neck and smaller topnot.

Male is rust and brown with white steaks on back; black and white pattern on face; rust-colored crest. Female is rust and brown above and buff below.

Light grayish-brown; lighter below; wings are darker; tail has tipped outer feathers.

Light grayish-brown; white line along edge of closed wing.

Most often dark gray head, iridescent neck, and dark bars on wings.

Brownish with lighter buff breast; large, lighter-colored head; short neck; large dark eyes. Very long, straight bill

Chicken-like with barred body and short black tail; male displays black feathers on sides of neck. Inflates yellow-orange air sacs during courtship.

Slightly smaller and paler than greater prairie chicken. Inflates orange-red air sacs during courtship.

Large, chicken-like bird. Male is gold-colored with white neck band; green and purple iridescent head; red wattle around eyes. Hen is dull brown with dark flecks on wings and back. Both have long tail feathers.

Brown to grayish-brown, with black ruffs (sides of neck). Chicken-like in form with slight crest.

Large, long-legged bird with dark, iridescent body; featherless, reddish head. Male is larger and more iridescent than female.

Stocky, all-black bird with fan-shaped tail.

Tall, grayish with some reddish coloring on back and red patch above bill. Immature is also gray but more reddish and without red patch above bill.

Tall, white with black patches on face and red crown. Immature: white with reddish head and wing tips.

Long-billed, dark brown and black shorebird with white stripes on head and back. Outer tail feathers are white with black bars. Flies in zigzag pattern.

Large with white body, large orange bill and throat pouch. Immature has gray bill and patch.

Large with grayish-brown body and dark bill and throat pouch.

Large, dark bird with white head and tail; yellow bill. Immature: brownish, spelled with more white under wings and belly

Large, dark bird. Immature: dark with white patches under wings and tail.

Male is grayish-brown with lighter underside. Female is large and brown with streaked underside. Both have white patch on rump.

Large, speckled brown falcon with bluish-gray back, darker head, and lighter neck and chest. Immature: Streaked belly and breast.

Light brown with white heart-shaped face, dark eyes, and white breast.

Dark brown with white spots; lighter chest with dark spots; yellow eyes

Large, grayish with brown specks; yellow eyes and ear tuffs.

Small, light reddish-brown or grayish owl with ear tuffs and yellow eyes.

Large, grayish-brown with cross-barring on neck and chest, stripping on belly; dark eyes; no ear tuffs

Long-necked, slender duck with pointed tail. Male has dark brown head; white breast and neck; gray flanks and wings. Female has light brown-speckled body; light brown head and neck; gray bill.

Most common duck. Male often called "greenhead."

Male is gray with light brown head; white patch on back of wing; black rump. Female is mottled brown with white patch on back of wing.

Male is brown with white crown, green eye patch; green and white on wings visible in flight. Female is mottled brown with gray head. Both have pale blue bill.

Male has dark green head; white breast; rust-colored wings. Female is brown-flecked with pale blue on shoulders

Male is brown and buff speckled; gray head with white crescent in front of eye; pale blue patch on wing. Female is brown speckled; smaller pale blue patch on wings.

Male has reddish body, neck, and head with black coloring on top of head, wings, and back. Female is speckled brown with white around bill.

Male is gray with white vertical bar on shoulder; rust head with green band. Female is speckled dark brown and white with dark band across eye.

Male has colorful crested head and red eyes; iridescent greens, purples, and blues over entire body with white marking. Female is light brown speckled and has white-ringed eyes.

Sexes are similar. Large brown duck with paler brown head and neck; violet patch on wings.

Male and female fulvous ducks have reddish-brown body with darker back. Male and female black-bellied duck have gray head, light brown back, black underside, and white on sides.

Male has white body; reddish head; black breast, bill, and tail. Female has gray body and brown head.

Male is gray with reddish head and black breast. Female is brown with darker brown back and crown.

Male is black with pale gray sides. Female is brown with darker back and has white-ringed eyes.

Male has white flanks with dark head, breast, and tail; speckled gray back. Female is dark brown with white spots on either side of bill base

Male has white flanks; black head and back with round white spot below eye. Female is gray with dark head and white collar.

Male is mostly white with black back and white patch at back of head. Female is grayish with white patch below eye.

Male is reddish-brown with black head and white cheek; in winter male looks similar to female. Female is brown; darker on head and back.

Male has dark green head, white neck, rusty red breast, and gray sides. Female is gray speckled with light red head and grayish neck.

Male has dark green head; dark back; white neck and underside. Female is grayish-brown with reddish-brown head and white breast.

Male has dark crested head with white patches, brownish sides, and white breast. Female is gray with reddish-brown crest and lighter gray breast.

One of the largest, rarest North American waterfowl. All white with black bill.

Male and female are brown with white ring around base of bill; black bars on belly; orange bill and feet.

Male and female are white with dark gray on underside of wings; short neck; large head.

Both male and female are brownish-gray; black head and tail; white patch on cheek, breast, and underside.