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Latin Name:Bubo virginianusLocations Found:Great Horned Owls can be found throughout North and South America, from the Arctic tundraThe tundra is a cold, windy, and often snowy biome found in the far northern parts of the Earth, like in Alaska, Canada, and Siberia. It's a place where the soil is mostly frozen, and you won't find any tall trees, just low-growing plants like mosses and shrubs. Even though it's super chilly, animals like polar bears, arctic foxes, and caribou still call it home! in Canada to the tropical rainforests of Panama.Characteristics:Great Horned Owls are known for their large size, mottled gray-brown body, white throat, and ear tufts that resemble horns. Their yellow eyes and deep hooting voice are distinctive traits. -
Latin Name:Meleagris gallopavoLocations Found:Wild turkeys are found across much of the United States, parts of Mexico, and into Canada. Their habitat ranges from the deep woods of New England to the deserts of Arizona.Characteristics:Wild turkeys have dark feathers that can gleam with copper, bronze, and gold in sunlight. Males, called toms, have bright red, blue, and white heads, plus a fleshy wattle. They also sport a fan of tail feathers they display to impress females. -
Latin Name:Colaptes auratusLocations Found:North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, Cayman IslandsCharacteristics:The Northern Flicker has a beautiful barred back, spotted belly, and in flight, its rump shows a dazzling white contrast. Males have a stylish 'mustache' that can be red or black!
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Latin Name:Merops apiasterLocations Found:Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle EastCharacteristics:Bee-eaters are slender, medium-sized birds with pointed wings and long, down-curved beaks. They are most notable for their bright plumage; different species may display combinations of green, blue, yellow, and red. Adaptations include excellent agility in flight to catch airborne insects and a unique behavior of removing a bee's stinger before eating. Their beaks are perfectly shaped for handling bees, and their strong digestive systems can safely process venom from wasps and bees they consume.
