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Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Passenger Pigeon Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Passenger Pigeon
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Passenger Pigeon- Summary of the biology and extinction of the species, including a description of their exhibit of Martha, the stuffed remains of the last living specimen of the species. ...
Passenger Pigeon Society Passenger Pigeon Society
Passenger Pigeon Society- Informal society dedicated to the preservation of the memory of the extinct Ectopistes migratorius. Membership sign-up, an extinct bird mailing list, and links. ...
Ectopistes migratorius Ectopistes migratorius
Ectopistes migratorius- Maggie Brown provides information on the Passenger Pigeon, its classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction, human uses and extinction. ...
The Passenger Pigeon: Bird-Lore The Passenger Pigeon: Bird-Lore
The Passenger Pigeon: Bird-Lore- Magazine article from 1913 with recollections of the extinct bird from the 16th to 20th Centuries. ...
Kereru, The Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) Kereru, The Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae)
Kereru, The Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae)- Image of and essay about this New Zealand bird. ...
Malay Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis) Malay Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)
Malay Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)- Narrative about this species includes information about range and habits. ...
Streptopelia senegalensis (Laughing Dove) Streptopelia senegalensis (Laughing Dove)
Streptopelia senegalensis (Laughing Dove)- Facts and photos of this bird. Discusses diet, habitat, social structure, offspring and senses. ...
European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)
European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)- Research project by Sarah Schreiner at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. ...
Streptopelia roseogrisea (African Collared-Dove) Streptopelia roseogrisea (African Collared-Dove)
Streptopelia roseogrisea (African Collared-Dove)- Sound files and taxonomy for this species. ...
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)- Photo, range maps, and facts about this species' habitat and diet. ...
Zenaida asiatica (White-winged Dove) Zenaida asiatica (White-winged Dove)
Zenaida asiatica (White-winged Dove)- Describes the range, habitat, physical traits, reproduction, and food habits of this bird. Includes sound recordings. ...
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove) Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)- Range, taxonomy, reproduction, and behavior. Includes photos. ...
Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata) Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata)
Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata)- Identification tips, life history, photo, and taxonomy chart for this species. ...
Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)
Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)- Illustrations, sound file, and facts about the diet and nesting of this species. ...
Kotare, the Kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) Kotare, the Kingfisher (Halcyon sancta)
Kotare, the Kingfisher (Halcyon sancta)- Biology and lore of this bird of New Zealand. ...
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)- Species accounts includes range maps, photos, a taxonomy chart, and identification tips. ...
Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)- Provides detailed photos of this bird and its plumage. ...
Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)- Provides facts about this raptor's habitat, diet, and physical characteristics. Includes a photo. ...
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)- Photos, geographic range, habitat, physical traits, and behavior of this species. ...
Tiny Hawk (Accipiter superciliosus) Tiny Hawk (Accipiter superciliosus)
Tiny Hawk (Accipiter superciliosus)- Information on this species and its status worldwide. ...
Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)- Article from Birds of North America Online. Further detailed information on the species is available to subscribers. ...
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)- Describes this bird's identifying characteristics, migration status, nesting, diet, and taxonomy. ...
Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax)
Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax)- Provides photographs and information on this bird and describes its range, diet, status, and behavior. ...
Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis)
Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis)- Includes status, behavior, and external factors influencing this species. ...
Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris) Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris)
Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris)- Photo of the subadult of this species. ...
White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus) White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus)
White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus)- Photos of this species and a brief fact sheet. ...
Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis)
Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis)- Photos of the light morph adult of this species. ...
Ridgway's Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi) Ridgway's Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi)
Ridgway's Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi)- Provides a photo of this critically endangered species and describes its decline and current range. ...
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)- Fact sheet describes this species' habitat, diet, and nesting. Includes a photo. ...
Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)- Images of this bird and its feather. Includes facts about habitat and diet. ...
Pale Male Pale Male
Pale Male- Images and information about the Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) nesting on Fifth Avenue in New York City. ...
Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus) Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus)
Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus)- Identification tips, a photo, and a taxonomy chart for this bird. ...
Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)- Information on this species with photographs and a sound clip. ...
Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius)
Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius)- Details this bird's habitat and behavior and describes conservation efforts. ...
Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus) Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus)
Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus)- Identifying characteristics, habitat, nesting, and range of this hawk. ...
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)- Photo, distribution, ecology, food habits, and habitat of this species. ...
Red-tailed Hawk: Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed Hawk: Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk: Buteo jamaicensis- Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species. ...
Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)- Describes the physical traits, food habits, and behavior of this buteo. Includes photos. ...
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)- Scientific classification, natural history, and conservation status of this species. ...
Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)
Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)- Provides photographs, range, habitat, description, reproduction and behavior. ...
Common Black-hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) Common Black-hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus)
Common Black-hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus)- Photos, habitat, physical description, reproduction, and behavior of this species. ...
Circaetus Circaetus
Circaetus- Information from Wikipedia on these medium-sized raptors, the snake eagles, mostly found in Africa. ...
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus)
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus)- Explains how to distinguish the male, female, juvenile, and nestling of this species. Includes a sound file. ...
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus)
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus)- Image of this bird in flight and facts about its habitat and physical traits. Includes range maps. ...
Kahu, The Harrier Hawk (Circus approximans) Kahu, The Harrier Hawk (Circus approximans)
Kahu, The Harrier Hawk (Circus approximans)- Provides facts about the feeding habits and courtship behavior of this accipiter. Includes an illustration. ...
Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)- Facts about this bird's diet, habitat, behavior, and migration. Includes photographs and videos. ...
Ruppell's Griffon (Gyps rueppellii) Ruppell's Griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Ruppell's Griffon (Gyps rueppellii)- Facts, photos, and videos of this species, also known as Ruppell's Vulture. ...
American Bald Eagle Information American Bald Eagle Information
American Bald Eagle Information- Photos, history, physical traits, nesting, and feeding habits of Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Includes poems and stories. ...
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)- Image of this bird in flight. ...
Steller's Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) Steller's Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
Steller's Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)- Photo of adult bird in flight. ...

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