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Explore the Rich Biodiversity of the Woods
More than 70 species of birds, along with mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, inhabit or migrate to Remington Woods. The following lists detail species that have been observed or are known to exist there. Remington Woods boasts dense tree coverage and is also home to various grasses, ferns, and sedges.
* Some animals & flora are listed on the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's (DEEP) Connecticut State Wildlife Action Plan's Species of Greatest Conservation Need - a watchlist species list.
Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) – Defined by each state fish or wildlife agency in its Wildlife Action Plan, typically a native species with declining populations, or vulnerabilities
expected to benefit from strategic conservation attention.
State Assessment Priority Species (SAPS) –Species for which more information is needed to fully understand status and trends to determine the level of conservation concern or SGCN status. These species, separate from SGCN, are a priority for additional assessment or survey to address data deficiency.
Nesting Neighbors
From songbirds to majestic raptors, discover the diverse species that grace the skies and branches of Remington Woods. This urban forest is a sanctuary to a vibrant avian community. *
Scarlet Tanager | Piranga olivacea | Landbirds
The Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a medium-sized American songbird. Its plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family, although it lacks the thick conical bill (well suited to seed and insect eating) that many cardinals possess.
Adult Scarlet tanagers have pale, horn-colored, fairly stout, and smooth-textured bills. Adult males are crimson-red with black wings and tail. The male's coloration is intense and deeply red, similar but deeper in shade than the males of two occasionally co-existing relatives, the northern cardinal and the summer tanager, both of which lack black wings. Females are yellowish on the underparts and olive on top, with yellow-olive-toned wings and tail. The adult male's winter plumage is similar to the female's, but the wings and tail remain darker. Young males briefly show a more complex, variegated plumage intermediate between adult males and females. (Animalia)
Adult Scarlet tanagers have pale, horn-colored, fairly stout, and smooth-textured bills. Adult males are crimson-red with black wings and tail. The male's coloration is intense and deeply red, similar but deeper in shade than the males of two occasionally co-existing relatives, the northern cardinal and the summer tanager, both of which lack black wings. Females are yellowish on the underparts and olive on top, with yellow-olive-toned wings and tail. The adult male's winter plumage is similar to the female's, but the wings and tail remain darker. Young males briefly show a more complex, variegated plumage intermediate between adult males and females. (Animalia)
Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Raptors
The Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a magnificent bird of prey found in North America. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting. It builds the largest nest of any North American bird and the largest tree nests ever recorded for any animal species. In the late 20th century the Bald eagle was on the brink of extirpation in the contiguous United States, however, populations have since recovered, and the species was removed from the U.S. government's list of endangered species on July 12, 1995.
The Bald eagle is an easily identified species of bird. Its body and wings are dark browns in color while the head and tail are white. The legs and feet are bright yellow and the eyes are light yellow. The Bald eagle has sharp talons on its feet and large, hooked beaks. Males of this species are smaller than females. Young and sub-adults are brown in color with different degrees of white spots on the lower part of their bodies.
(Animalia)
The Bald eagle is an easily identified species of bird. Its body and wings are dark browns in color while the head and tail are white. The legs and feet are bright yellow and the eyes are light yellow. The Bald eagle has sharp talons on its feet and large, hooked beaks. Males of this species are smaller than females. Young and sub-adults are brown in color with different degrees of white spots on the lower part of their bodies.
(Animalia)
Baltimore Oriole | Icterus galbula | Landbirds
The Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) is a small colorful bird that received its name from the resemblance of the male's colors to those on the coat-of-arms of Lord Baltimore. It is the state bird of Maryland. It is also the namesake and mascot for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
The adult male of this species is orange on the underparts shoulder patch and rump. All of the rest of the male's plumage is black. The adult female is yellow-brown on the upper parts with darker wings, and dull orange-yellow on the breast and belly. Adult birds always have white bars on the wings. The juvenile oriole is similar-looking to the female, with males taking until the fall of their second year to reach adult plumage.
(Animalia)
The adult male of this species is orange on the underparts shoulder patch and rump. All of the rest of the male's plumage is black. The adult female is yellow-brown on the upper parts with darker wings, and dull orange-yellow on the breast and belly. Adult birds always have white bars on the wings. The juvenile oriole is similar-looking to the female, with males taking until the fall of their second year to reach adult plumage.
(Animalia)
Wood Thrush | Hylocichla mustelina | Landbirds
The Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) is a North American passerine bird. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American robin and is widely distributed across North America.
The crown, nape, and upper back of the Wood Thrush are cinnamon-brown, while the back wings and tail are a slightly duller brown. The breast and belly are white with large dark brown spots on the breast, sides, and flanks. It has white eye rings and pink legs. Other brownish thrushes have finer spotting on the breast. The juvenile looks similar to adults but has additional spots on the back, neck, and wing coverts. The male and female are similar in size and plumage. (Animalia)
The crown, nape, and upper back of the Wood Thrush are cinnamon-brown, while the back wings and tail are a slightly duller brown. The breast and belly are white with large dark brown spots on the breast, sides, and flanks. It has white eye rings and pink legs. Other brownish thrushes have finer spotting on the breast. The juvenile looks similar to adults but has additional spots on the back, neck, and wing coverts. The male and female are similar in size and plumage. (Animalia)
Northern Flicker | Colaptes auratus | Landbirds
The Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate. It is the state bird of Alabama (known by its colloquial name "Yellowhammer.").
Adult Northern flickers are brown in color with black bars on the back and wings. There is a necklace-like black patch on the upper breast, while the lower breast and belly are beige with black spots. Males can be identified by a black or red moustachial stripe at the base of the beak. The tail is dark on top, transitioning to a white rump which is conspicuous in flight.
(Animalia)
Adult Northern flickers are brown in color with black bars on the back and wings. There is a necklace-like black patch on the upper breast, while the lower breast and belly are beige with black spots. Males can be identified by a black or red moustachial stripe at the base of the beak. The tail is dark on top, transitioning to a white rump which is conspicuous in flight.
(Animalia)
Northern Mockingbird | Mimus polyglottos | Landbirds
The Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America and has rarely been observed in Europe. The bird is known for its mimicking ability, as reflected by the meaning of its scientific name, "many-tongued thrush". The Northern mockingbird is also known for its intelligence and is the state bird of five states, appears in book titles, songs, and lullabies, and makes other appearances in popular culture.
The Northern mockingbird is a medium-sized bird with long legs and a tail. Males and females look alike. Its upper parts are colored gray, while its underparts have a white or whitish-gray color. It has parallel wing bars on half of the wings connected near the white patch giving it a distinctive appearance in flight. The black central rectrices and typical white lateral rectrices are also noticeable in flight. The iris is usually a light green-yellow or yellow, but there have been instances of an orange color. The bill is black with a brownish-black appearance at the base. The juvenile appearance is marked by the streaks on its back, distinguished spots and streaks on its chest, and a gray or grayish-green iris.
(Animalia)
The Northern mockingbird is a medium-sized bird with long legs and a tail. Males and females look alike. Its upper parts are colored gray, while its underparts have a white or whitish-gray color. It has parallel wing bars on half of the wings connected near the white patch giving it a distinctive appearance in flight. The black central rectrices and typical white lateral rectrices are also noticeable in flight. The iris is usually a light green-yellow or yellow, but there have been instances of an orange color. The bill is black with a brownish-black appearance at the base. The juvenile appearance is marked by the streaks on its back, distinguished spots and streaks on its chest, and a gray or grayish-green iris.
(Animalia)
Brown Thrasher | Toxostoma rufum | Landbirds
The Brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a fairly large songbird that belongs to the family of New World catbirds and mockingbirds. It is noted for having over 1000 song types, and the largest song repertoire of birds.
The Brown thrasher is bright reddish-brown above with thin, dark streaks on its buffy underparts. It has a whitish-colored chest with distinguished teardrop-shaped markings on its chest. Its long, rufous tail is rounded with paler corners, and its eyes are a brilliant yellow. Its bill is brownish, long, and curves downward. Both males and females are similar in appearance. The juvenile appearance from the adult is not remarkably different, except for plumage texture, indiscreet upper part markings, and the irises having an olive color.
(Animalia)
The Brown thrasher is bright reddish-brown above with thin, dark streaks on its buffy underparts. It has a whitish-colored chest with distinguished teardrop-shaped markings on its chest. Its long, rufous tail is rounded with paler corners, and its eyes are a brilliant yellow. Its bill is brownish, long, and curves downward. Both males and females are similar in appearance. The juvenile appearance from the adult is not remarkably different, except for plumage texture, indiscreet upper part markings, and the irises having an olive color.
(Animalia)
Black & White Warbler | Mniotilta varia | Landbirds
The black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia ) is a species of New World warbler, and the only member of its genus, Mniotilta. It breeds in northern and eastern North America and winters in Florida, Central America, and the West Indies down to Peru. This species is a very rare vagrant to western Europe.
Black-and-white warblers are small songbirds that breed in northern and eastern parts of North America. True to their name, these birds are black and white in color. Both sexes have black and white crowns with a white eyebrow, black streaking on a white belly, black wings with two white wing bars, a black tail, a black-and-white streaked back, streaky undertail coverts, and grey-black legs and feet. Breeding males have a black-and-white streaked throat and black cheek, while females have a grey cheek and a white-cream colored throat and sides. Summer male black-and-white warblers are boldly streaked in black and white and have been described as flying humbugs. Each wing is black with two white wing bars. Female and juvenile plumages are similar but duller and less streaky than males.
(Animalia)
Black-and-white warblers are small songbirds that breed in northern and eastern parts of North America. True to their name, these birds are black and white in color. Both sexes have black and white crowns with a white eyebrow, black streaking on a white belly, black wings with two white wing bars, a black tail, a black-and-white streaked back, streaky undertail coverts, and grey-black legs and feet. Breeding males have a black-and-white streaked throat and black cheek, while females have a grey cheek and a white-cream colored throat and sides. Summer male black-and-white warblers are boldly streaked in black and white and have been described as flying humbugs. Each wing is black with two white wing bars. Female and juvenile plumages are similar but duller and less streaky than males.
(Animalia)
Blue-winged Warbler | Vermivora cyanoptera | Landbirds
he blue-winged warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera ) is a fairly common New World warbler, 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long and weighing 8.5 g (0.30 oz). It breeds in eastern North America in southern Ontario and the eastern United States. Its range is extending northwards, where it is replacing the very closely related golden-winged warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera.
The blue-winged warbler is a small warbler at 11.4–12.7 cm (4.5–5.0 in) long, with a wingspan of 17–19.5 cm (6.7–7.7 in). The breeding plumage of the male consists of a bright yellow head, breast and underparts. There is no streaking of the underparts of the bird. It has a narrow black line though the eyes and light blueish gray with two white wing-bars, which are diagnostic field marks. The blue winged warblers are generally small in size with a well-proportioned body, and heavy pointed bill. They roughly measure 4.3 to 4.7 inches long with a wingspan of around 5.9 inches. An average Blue-Winged Warbler weighs around 0.3 oz.
The female is duller overall with less yellow on the crown. Immatures are olive green with wings similar to the adults.
The color of their plumage tends to vary depending on the sex of the species. For males, the feathers are of bright yellow and olive green. The males often have bluish-gray wings that come with white wing bars and a distinctive black eye lining, making their heads look pointier compared to other male warbler species.
(Animalia)
The blue-winged warbler is a small warbler at 11.4–12.7 cm (4.5–5.0 in) long, with a wingspan of 17–19.5 cm (6.7–7.7 in). The breeding plumage of the male consists of a bright yellow head, breast and underparts. There is no streaking of the underparts of the bird. It has a narrow black line though the eyes and light blueish gray with two white wing-bars, which are diagnostic field marks. The blue winged warblers are generally small in size with a well-proportioned body, and heavy pointed bill. They roughly measure 4.3 to 4.7 inches long with a wingspan of around 5.9 inches. An average Blue-Winged Warbler weighs around 0.3 oz.
The female is duller overall with less yellow on the crown. Immatures are olive green with wings similar to the adults.
The color of their plumage tends to vary depending on the sex of the species. For males, the feathers are of bright yellow and olive green. The males often have bluish-gray wings that come with white wing bars and a distinctive black eye lining, making their heads look pointier compared to other male warbler species.
(Animalia)
Blackburnian Warbler | Setophaga fusca | Landbirds
The Blackburnian warbler (Setophaga fusca ) is a small New World warbler. They breed in eastern North America, from southern Canada, westwards to the southern Canadian Prairies, the Great Lakes region and New England, to North Carolina.
Blackburnian warblers are migratory, wintering in southern Central America and in South America, and are very rare vagrants to western Europe.
Blackburnian warblers are small colorful songbirds that breed in eastern North America. In summer, males display dark gray backs and double white wing bars, with yellowish rumps and dark brown crowns. The underparts of these birds are white and are tinged with yellow and streaked black. The head is strongly patterned in yellow and black, with a flaming-orange throat. Other plumages, including the fall male and adult female, are washed-out versions of the summer male, and in particular lack the bright colors and strong head pattern. Blackburnian warblers are practically unmistakable if seen well, even the females due to their dull-yellow supercilium, contrasting with greyish cheeks and yellow throat contrasting with the dark streaky sides and back.
(Animalia)
Blackburnian warblers are migratory, wintering in southern Central America and in South America, and are very rare vagrants to western Europe.
Blackburnian warblers are small colorful songbirds that breed in eastern North America. In summer, males display dark gray backs and double white wing bars, with yellowish rumps and dark brown crowns. The underparts of these birds are white and are tinged with yellow and streaked black. The head is strongly patterned in yellow and black, with a flaming-orange throat. Other plumages, including the fall male and adult female, are washed-out versions of the summer male, and in particular lack the bright colors and strong head pattern. Blackburnian warblers are practically unmistakable if seen well, even the females due to their dull-yellow supercilium, contrasting with greyish cheeks and yellow throat contrasting with the dark streaky sides and back.
(Animalia)
Scarlet Tanager | Piranga olivacea | Landbirds
The Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a medium-sized American songbird. Its plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family, although it lacks the thick conical bill (well suited to seed and insect eating) that many cardinals possess.
Adult Scarlet tanagers have pale, horn-colored, fairly stout, and smooth-textured bills. Adult males are crimson-red with black wings and tail. The male's coloration is intense and deeply red, similar but deeper in shade than the males of two occasionally co-existing relatives, the northern cardinal and the summer tanager, both of which lack black wings. Females are yellowish on the underparts and olive on top, with yellow-olive-toned wings and tail. The adult male's winter plumage is similar to the female's, but the wings and tail remain darker. Young males briefly show a more complex, variegated plumage intermediate between adult males and females. (Animalia)
Adult Scarlet tanagers have pale, horn-colored, fairly stout, and smooth-textured bills. Adult males are crimson-red with black wings and tail. The male's coloration is intense and deeply red, similar but deeper in shade than the males of two occasionally co-existing relatives, the northern cardinal and the summer tanager, both of which lack black wings. Females are yellowish on the underparts and olive on top, with yellow-olive-toned wings and tail. The adult male's winter plumage is similar to the female's, but the wings and tail remain darker. Young males briefly show a more complex, variegated plumage intermediate between adult males and females. (Animalia)
Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Raptors
The Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a magnificent bird of prey found in North America. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting. It builds the largest nest of any North American bird and the largest tree nests ever recorded for any animal species. In the late 20th century the Bald eagle was on the brink of extirpation in the contiguous United States, however, populations have since recovered, and the species was removed from the U.S. government's list of endangered species on July 12, 1995.
The Bald eagle is an easily identified species of bird. Its body and wings are dark browns in color while the head and tail are white. The legs and feet are bright yellow and the eyes are light yellow. The Bald eagle has sharp talons on its feet and large, hooked beaks. Males of this species are smaller than females. Young and sub-adults are brown in color with different degrees of white spots on the lower part of their bodies.
(Animalia)
The Bald eagle is an easily identified species of bird. Its body and wings are dark browns in color while the head and tail are white. The legs and feet are bright yellow and the eyes are light yellow. The Bald eagle has sharp talons on its feet and large, hooked beaks. Males of this species are smaller than females. Young and sub-adults are brown in color with different degrees of white spots on the lower part of their bodies.
(Animalia)
Baltimore Oriole | Icterus galbula | Landbirds
The Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) is a small colorful bird that received its name from the resemblance of the male's colors to those on the coat-of-arms of Lord Baltimore. It is the state bird of Maryland. It is also the namesake and mascot for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
The adult male of this species is orange on the underparts shoulder patch and rump. All of the rest of the male's plumage is black. The adult female is yellow-brown on the upper parts with darker wings, and dull orange-yellow on the breast and belly. Adult birds always have white bars on the wings. The juvenile oriole is similar-looking to the female, with males taking until the fall of their second year to reach adult plumage.
(Animalia)
The adult male of this species is orange on the underparts shoulder patch and rump. All of the rest of the male's plumage is black. The adult female is yellow-brown on the upper parts with darker wings, and dull orange-yellow on the breast and belly. Adult birds always have white bars on the wings. The juvenile oriole is similar-looking to the female, with males taking until the fall of their second year to reach adult plumage.
(Animalia)
Wood Thrush | Hylocichla mustelina | Landbirds
The Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) is a North American passerine bird. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American robin and is widely distributed across North America.
The crown, nape, and upper back of the Wood Thrush are cinnamon-brown, while the back wings and tail are a slightly duller brown. The breast and belly are white with large dark brown spots on the breast, sides, and flanks. It has white eye rings and pink legs. Other brownish thrushes have finer spotting on the breast. The juvenile looks similar to adults but has additional spots on the back, neck, and wing coverts. The male and female are similar in size and plumage. (Animalia)
The crown, nape, and upper back of the Wood Thrush are cinnamon-brown, while the back wings and tail are a slightly duller brown. The breast and belly are white with large dark brown spots on the breast, sides, and flanks. It has white eye rings and pink legs. Other brownish thrushes have finer spotting on the breast. The juvenile looks similar to adults but has additional spots on the back, neck, and wing coverts. The male and female are similar in size and plumage. (Animalia)
Northern Flicker | Colaptes auratus | Landbirds
The Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate. It is the state bird of Alabama (known by its colloquial name "Yellowhammer.").
Adult Northern flickers are brown in color with black bars on the back and wings. There is a necklace-like black patch on the upper breast, while the lower breast and belly are beige with black spots. Males can be identified by a black or red moustachial stripe at the base of the beak. The tail is dark on top, transitioning to a white rump which is conspicuous in flight.
(Animalia)
Adult Northern flickers are brown in color with black bars on the back and wings. There is a necklace-like black patch on the upper breast, while the lower breast and belly are beige with black spots. Males can be identified by a black or red moustachial stripe at the base of the beak. The tail is dark on top, transitioning to a white rump which is conspicuous in flight.
(Animalia)
Northern Mockingbird | Mimus polyglottos | Landbirds
The Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America and has rarely been observed in Europe. The bird is known for its mimicking ability, as reflected by the meaning of its scientific name, "many-tongued thrush". The Northern mockingbird is also known for its intelligence and is the state bird of five states, appears in book titles, songs, and lullabies, and makes other appearances in popular culture.
The Northern mockingbird is a medium-sized bird with long legs and a tail. Males and females look alike. Its upper parts are colored gray, while its underparts have a white or whitish-gray color. It has parallel wing bars on half of the wings connected near the white patch giving it a distinctive appearance in flight. The black central rectrices and typical white lateral rectrices are also noticeable in flight. The iris is usually a light green-yellow or yellow, but there have been instances of an orange color. The bill is black with a brownish-black appearance at the base. The juvenile appearance is marked by the streaks on its back, distinguished spots and streaks on its chest, and a gray or grayish-green iris.
(Animalia)
The Northern mockingbird is a medium-sized bird with long legs and a tail. Males and females look alike. Its upper parts are colored gray, while its underparts have a white or whitish-gray color. It has parallel wing bars on half of the wings connected near the white patch giving it a distinctive appearance in flight. The black central rectrices and typical white lateral rectrices are also noticeable in flight. The iris is usually a light green-yellow or yellow, but there have been instances of an orange color. The bill is black with a brownish-black appearance at the base. The juvenile appearance is marked by the streaks on its back, distinguished spots and streaks on its chest, and a gray or grayish-green iris.
(Animalia)
Brown Thrasher | Toxostoma rufum | Landbirds
The Brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a fairly large songbird that belongs to the family of New World catbirds and mockingbirds. It is noted for having over 1000 song types, and the largest song repertoire of birds.
The Brown thrasher is bright reddish-brown above with thin, dark streaks on its buffy underparts. It has a whitish-colored chest with distinguished teardrop-shaped markings on its chest. Its long, rufous tail is rounded with paler corners, and its eyes are a brilliant yellow. Its bill is brownish, long, and curves downward. Both males and females are similar in appearance. The juvenile appearance from the adult is not remarkably different, except for plumage texture, indiscreet upper part markings, and the irises having an olive color.
(Animalia)
The Brown thrasher is bright reddish-brown above with thin, dark streaks on its buffy underparts. It has a whitish-colored chest with distinguished teardrop-shaped markings on its chest. Its long, rufous tail is rounded with paler corners, and its eyes are a brilliant yellow. Its bill is brownish, long, and curves downward. Both males and females are similar in appearance. The juvenile appearance from the adult is not remarkably different, except for plumage texture, indiscreet upper part markings, and the irises having an olive color.
(Animalia)
Black & White Warbler | Mniotilta varia | Landbirds
The black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia ) is a species of New World warbler, and the only member of its genus, Mniotilta. It breeds in northern and eastern North America and winters in Florida, Central America, and the West Indies down to Peru. This species is a very rare vagrant to western Europe.
Black-and-white warblers are small songbirds that breed in northern and eastern parts of North America. True to their name, these birds are black and white in color. Both sexes have black and white crowns with a white eyebrow, black streaking on a white belly, black wings with two white wing bars, a black tail, a black-and-white streaked back, streaky undertail coverts, and grey-black legs and feet. Breeding males have a black-and-white streaked throat and black cheek, while females have a grey cheek and a white-cream colored throat and sides. Summer male black-and-white warblers are boldly streaked in black and white and have been described as flying humbugs. Each wing is black with two white wing bars. Female and juvenile plumages are similar but duller and less streaky than males.
(Animalia)
Black-and-white warblers are small songbirds that breed in northern and eastern parts of North America. True to their name, these birds are black and white in color. Both sexes have black and white crowns with a white eyebrow, black streaking on a white belly, black wings with two white wing bars, a black tail, a black-and-white streaked back, streaky undertail coverts, and grey-black legs and feet. Breeding males have a black-and-white streaked throat and black cheek, while females have a grey cheek and a white-cream colored throat and sides. Summer male black-and-white warblers are boldly streaked in black and white and have been described as flying humbugs. Each wing is black with two white wing bars. Female and juvenile plumages are similar but duller and less streaky than males.
(Animalia)
Blue-winged Warbler | Vermivora cyanoptera | Landbirds
he blue-winged warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera ) is a fairly common New World warbler, 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long and weighing 8.5 g (0.30 oz). It breeds in eastern North America in southern Ontario and the eastern United States. Its range is extending northwards, where it is replacing the very closely related golden-winged warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera.
The blue-winged warbler is a small warbler at 11.4–12.7 cm (4.5–5.0 in) long, with a wingspan of 17–19.5 cm (6.7–7.7 in). The breeding plumage of the male consists of a bright yellow head, breast and underparts. There is no streaking of the underparts of the bird. It has a narrow black line though the eyes and light blueish gray with two white wing-bars, which are diagnostic field marks. The blue winged warblers are generally small in size with a well-proportioned body, and heavy pointed bill. They roughly measure 4.3 to 4.7 inches long with a wingspan of around 5.9 inches. An average Blue-Winged Warbler weighs around 0.3 oz.
The female is duller overall with less yellow on the crown. Immatures are olive green with wings similar to the adults.
The color of their plumage tends to vary depending on the sex of the species. For males, the feathers are of bright yellow and olive green. The males often have bluish-gray wings that come with white wing bars and a distinctive black eye lining, making their heads look pointier compared to other male warbler species.
(Animalia)
The blue-winged warbler is a small warbler at 11.4–12.7 cm (4.5–5.0 in) long, with a wingspan of 17–19.5 cm (6.7–7.7 in). The breeding plumage of the male consists of a bright yellow head, breast and underparts. There is no streaking of the underparts of the bird. It has a narrow black line though the eyes and light blueish gray with two white wing-bars, which are diagnostic field marks. The blue winged warblers are generally small in size with a well-proportioned body, and heavy pointed bill. They roughly measure 4.3 to 4.7 inches long with a wingspan of around 5.9 inches. An average Blue-Winged Warbler weighs around 0.3 oz.
The female is duller overall with less yellow on the crown. Immatures are olive green with wings similar to the adults.
The color of their plumage tends to vary depending on the sex of the species. For males, the feathers are of bright yellow and olive green. The males often have bluish-gray wings that come with white wing bars and a distinctive black eye lining, making their heads look pointier compared to other male warbler species.
(Animalia)
Blackburnian Warbler | Setophaga fusca | Landbirds
The Blackburnian warbler (Setophaga fusca ) is a small New World warbler. They breed in eastern North America, from southern Canada, westwards to the southern Canadian Prairies, the Great Lakes region and New England, to North Carolina.
Blackburnian warblers are migratory, wintering in southern Central America and in South America, and are very rare vagrants to western Europe.
Blackburnian warblers are small colorful songbirds that breed in eastern North America. In summer, males display dark gray backs and double white wing bars, with yellowish rumps and dark brown crowns. The underparts of these birds are white and are tinged with yellow and streaked black. The head is strongly patterned in yellow and black, with a flaming-orange throat. Other plumages, including the fall male and adult female, are washed-out versions of the summer male, and in particular lack the bright colors and strong head pattern. Blackburnian warblers are practically unmistakable if seen well, even the females due to their dull-yellow supercilium, contrasting with greyish cheeks and yellow throat contrasting with the dark streaky sides and back.
(Animalia)
Blackburnian warblers are migratory, wintering in southern Central America and in South America, and are very rare vagrants to western Europe.
Blackburnian warblers are small colorful songbirds that breed in eastern North America. In summer, males display dark gray backs and double white wing bars, with yellowish rumps and dark brown crowns. The underparts of these birds are white and are tinged with yellow and streaked black. The head is strongly patterned in yellow and black, with a flaming-orange throat. Other plumages, including the fall male and adult female, are washed-out versions of the summer male, and in particular lack the bright colors and strong head pattern. Blackburnian warblers are practically unmistakable if seen well, even the females due to their dull-yellow supercilium, contrasting with greyish cheeks and yellow throat contrasting with the dark streaky sides and back.
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Scarlet Tanager | Piranga olivacea | Landbirds
The Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a medium-sized American songbird. Its plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family, although it lacks the thick conical bill (well suited to seed and insect eating) that many cardinals possess.
Adult Scarlet tanagers have pale, horn-colored, fairly stout, and smooth-textured bills. Adult males are crimson-red with black wings and tail. The male's coloration is intense and deeply red, similar but deeper in shade than the males of two occasionally co-existing relatives, the northern cardinal and the summer tanager, both of which lack black wings. Females are yellowish on the underparts and olive on top, with yellow-olive-toned wings and tail. The adult male's winter plumage is similar to the female's, but the wings and tail remain darker. Young males briefly show a more complex, variegated plumage intermediate between adult males and females. (Animalia)
Adult Scarlet tanagers have pale, horn-colored, fairly stout, and smooth-textured bills. Adult males are crimson-red with black wings and tail. The male's coloration is intense and deeply red, similar but deeper in shade than the males of two occasionally co-existing relatives, the northern cardinal and the summer tanager, both of which lack black wings. Females are yellowish on the underparts and olive on top, with yellow-olive-toned wings and tail. The adult male's winter plumage is similar to the female's, but the wings and tail remain darker. Young males briefly show a more complex, variegated plumage intermediate between adult males and females. (Animalia)
Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Raptors
The Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a magnificent bird of prey found in North America. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting. It builds the largest nest of any North American bird and the largest tree nests ever recorded for any animal species. In the late 20th century the Bald eagle was on the brink of extirpation in the contiguous United States, however, populations have since recovered, and the species was removed from the U.S. government's list of endangered species on July 12, 1995.
The Bald eagle is an easily identified species of bird. Its body and wings are dark browns in color while the head and tail are white. The legs and feet are bright yellow and the eyes are light yellow. The Bald eagle has sharp talons on its feet and large, hooked beaks. Males of this species are smaller than females. Young and sub-adults are brown in color with different degrees of white spots on the lower part of their bodies.
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The Bald eagle is an easily identified species of bird. Its body and wings are dark browns in color while the head and tail are white. The legs and feet are bright yellow and the eyes are light yellow. The Bald eagle has sharp talons on its feet and large, hooked beaks. Males of this species are smaller than females. Young and sub-adults are brown in color with different degrees of white spots on the lower part of their bodies.
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Baltimore Oriole | Icterus galbula | Landbirds
The Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) is a small colorful bird that received its name from the resemblance of the male's colors to those on the coat-of-arms of Lord Baltimore. It is the state bird of Maryland. It is also the namesake and mascot for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
The adult male of this species is orange on the underparts shoulder patch and rump. All of the rest of the male's plumage is black. The adult female is yellow-brown on the upper parts with darker wings, and dull orange-yellow on the breast and belly. Adult birds always have white bars on the wings. The juvenile oriole is similar-looking to the female, with males taking until the fall of their second year to reach adult plumage.
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The adult male of this species is orange on the underparts shoulder patch and rump. All of the rest of the male's plumage is black. The adult female is yellow-brown on the upper parts with darker wings, and dull orange-yellow on the breast and belly. Adult birds always have white bars on the wings. The juvenile oriole is similar-looking to the female, with males taking until the fall of their second year to reach adult plumage.
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Wood Thrush | Hylocichla mustelina | Landbirds
The Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) is a North American passerine bird. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American robin and is widely distributed across North America.
The crown, nape, and upper back of the Wood Thrush are cinnamon-brown, while the back wings and tail are a slightly duller brown. The breast and belly are white with large dark brown spots on the breast, sides, and flanks. It has white eye rings and pink legs. Other brownish thrushes have finer spotting on the breast. The juvenile looks similar to adults but has additional spots on the back, neck, and wing coverts. The male and female are similar in size and plumage. (Animalia)
The crown, nape, and upper back of the Wood Thrush are cinnamon-brown, while the back wings and tail are a slightly duller brown. The breast and belly are white with large dark brown spots on the breast, sides, and flanks. It has white eye rings and pink legs. Other brownish thrushes have finer spotting on the breast. The juvenile looks similar to adults but has additional spots on the back, neck, and wing coverts. The male and female are similar in size and plumage. (Animalia)
Northern Flicker | Colaptes auratus | Landbirds
The Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate. It is the state bird of Alabama (known by its colloquial name "Yellowhammer.").
Adult Northern flickers are brown in color with black bars on the back and wings. There is a necklace-like black patch on the upper breast, while the lower breast and belly are beige with black spots. Males can be identified by a black or red moustachial stripe at the base of the beak. The tail is dark on top, transitioning to a white rump which is conspicuous in flight.
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Adult Northern flickers are brown in color with black bars on the back and wings. There is a necklace-like black patch on the upper breast, while the lower breast and belly are beige with black spots. Males can be identified by a black or red moustachial stripe at the base of the beak. The tail is dark on top, transitioning to a white rump which is conspicuous in flight.
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Northern Mockingbird | Mimus polyglottos | Landbirds
The Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America and has rarely been observed in Europe. The bird is known for its mimicking ability, as reflected by the meaning of its scientific name, "many-tongued thrush". The Northern mockingbird is also known for its intelligence and is the state bird of five states, appears in book titles, songs, and lullabies, and makes other appearances in popular culture.
The Northern mockingbird is a medium-sized bird with long legs and a tail. Males and females look alike. Its upper parts are colored gray, while its underparts have a white or whitish-gray color. It has parallel wing bars on half of the wings connected near the white patch giving it a distinctive appearance in flight. The black central rectrices and typical white lateral rectrices are also noticeable in flight. The iris is usually a light green-yellow or yellow, but there have been instances of an orange color. The bill is black with a brownish-black appearance at the base. The juvenile appearance is marked by the streaks on its back, distinguished spots and streaks on its chest, and a gray or grayish-green iris.
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The Northern mockingbird is a medium-sized bird with long legs and a tail. Males and females look alike. Its upper parts are colored gray, while its underparts have a white or whitish-gray color. It has parallel wing bars on half of the wings connected near the white patch giving it a distinctive appearance in flight. The black central rectrices and typical white lateral rectrices are also noticeable in flight. The iris is usually a light green-yellow or yellow, but there have been instances of an orange color. The bill is black with a brownish-black appearance at the base. The juvenile appearance is marked by the streaks on its back, distinguished spots and streaks on its chest, and a gray or grayish-green iris.
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Brown Thrasher | Toxostoma rufum | Landbirds
The Brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a fairly large songbird that belongs to the family of New World catbirds and mockingbirds. It is noted for having over 1000 song types, and the largest song repertoire of birds.
The Brown thrasher is bright reddish-brown above with thin, dark streaks on its buffy underparts. It has a whitish-colored chest with distinguished teardrop-shaped markings on its chest. Its long, rufous tail is rounded with paler corners, and its eyes are a brilliant yellow. Its bill is brownish, long, and curves downward. Both males and females are similar in appearance. The juvenile appearance from the adult is not remarkably different, except for plumage texture, indiscreet upper part markings, and the irises having an olive color.
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The Brown thrasher is bright reddish-brown above with thin, dark streaks on its buffy underparts. It has a whitish-colored chest with distinguished teardrop-shaped markings on its chest. Its long, rufous tail is rounded with paler corners, and its eyes are a brilliant yellow. Its bill is brownish, long, and curves downward. Both males and females are similar in appearance. The juvenile appearance from the adult is not remarkably different, except for plumage texture, indiscreet upper part markings, and the irises having an olive color.
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Black & White Warbler | Mniotilta varia | Landbirds
The black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia ) is a species of New World warbler, and the only member of its genus, Mniotilta. It breeds in northern and eastern North America and winters in Florida, Central America, and the West Indies down to Peru. This species is a very rare vagrant to western Europe.
Black-and-white warblers are small songbirds that breed in northern and eastern parts of North America. True to their name, these birds are black and white in color. Both sexes have black and white crowns with a white eyebrow, black streaking on a white belly, black wings with two white wing bars, a black tail, a black-and-white streaked back, streaky undertail coverts, and grey-black legs and feet. Breeding males have a black-and-white streaked throat and black cheek, while females have a grey cheek and a white-cream colored throat and sides. Summer male black-and-white warblers are boldly streaked in black and white and have been described as flying humbugs. Each wing is black with two white wing bars. Female and juvenile plumages are similar but duller and less streaky than males.
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Black-and-white warblers are small songbirds that breed in northern and eastern parts of North America. True to their name, these birds are black and white in color. Both sexes have black and white crowns with a white eyebrow, black streaking on a white belly, black wings with two white wing bars, a black tail, a black-and-white streaked back, streaky undertail coverts, and grey-black legs and feet. Breeding males have a black-and-white streaked throat and black cheek, while females have a grey cheek and a white-cream colored throat and sides. Summer male black-and-white warblers are boldly streaked in black and white and have been described as flying humbugs. Each wing is black with two white wing bars. Female and juvenile plumages are similar but duller and less streaky than males.
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Blue-winged Warbler | Vermivora cyanoptera | Landbirds
he blue-winged warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera ) is a fairly common New World warbler, 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long and weighing 8.5 g (0.30 oz). It breeds in eastern North America in southern Ontario and the eastern United States. Its range is extending northwards, where it is replacing the very closely related golden-winged warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera.
The blue-winged warbler is a small warbler at 11.4–12.7 cm (4.5–5.0 in) long, with a wingspan of 17–19.5 cm (6.7–7.7 in). The breeding plumage of the male consists of a bright yellow head, breast and underparts. There is no streaking of the underparts of the bird. It has a narrow black line though the eyes and light blueish gray with two white wing-bars, which are diagnostic field marks. The blue winged warblers are generally small in size with a well-proportioned body, and heavy pointed bill. They roughly measure 4.3 to 4.7 inches long with a wingspan of around 5.9 inches. An average Blue-Winged Warbler weighs around 0.3 oz.
The female is duller overall with less yellow on the crown. Immatures are olive green with wings similar to the adults.
The color of their plumage tends to vary depending on the sex of the species. For males, the feathers are of bright yellow and olive green. The males often have bluish-gray wings that come with white wing bars and a distinctive black eye lining, making their heads look pointier compared to other male warbler species.
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The blue-winged warbler is a small warbler at 11.4–12.7 cm (4.5–5.0 in) long, with a wingspan of 17–19.5 cm (6.7–7.7 in). The breeding plumage of the male consists of a bright yellow head, breast and underparts. There is no streaking of the underparts of the bird. It has a narrow black line though the eyes and light blueish gray with two white wing-bars, which are diagnostic field marks. The blue winged warblers are generally small in size with a well-proportioned body, and heavy pointed bill. They roughly measure 4.3 to 4.7 inches long with a wingspan of around 5.9 inches. An average Blue-Winged Warbler weighs around 0.3 oz.
The female is duller overall with less yellow on the crown. Immatures are olive green with wings similar to the adults.
The color of their plumage tends to vary depending on the sex of the species. For males, the feathers are of bright yellow and olive green. The males often have bluish-gray wings that come with white wing bars and a distinctive black eye lining, making their heads look pointier compared to other male warbler species.
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Blackburnian Warbler | Setophaga fusca | Landbirds
The Blackburnian warbler (Setophaga fusca ) is a small New World warbler. They breed in eastern North America, from southern Canada, westwards to the southern Canadian Prairies, the Great Lakes region and New England, to North Carolina.
Blackburnian warblers are migratory, wintering in southern Central America and in South America, and are very rare vagrants to western Europe.
Blackburnian warblers are small colorful songbirds that breed in eastern North America. In summer, males display dark gray backs and double white wing bars, with yellowish rumps and dark brown crowns. The underparts of these birds are white and are tinged with yellow and streaked black. The head is strongly patterned in yellow and black, with a flaming-orange throat. Other plumages, including the fall male and adult female, are washed-out versions of the summer male, and in particular lack the bright colors and strong head pattern. Blackburnian warblers are practically unmistakable if seen well, even the females due to their dull-yellow supercilium, contrasting with greyish cheeks and yellow throat contrasting with the dark streaky sides and back.
(Animalia)
Blackburnian warblers are migratory, wintering in southern Central America and in South America, and are very rare vagrants to western Europe.
Blackburnian warblers are small colorful songbirds that breed in eastern North America. In summer, males display dark gray backs and double white wing bars, with yellowish rumps and dark brown crowns. The underparts of these birds are white and are tinged with yellow and streaked black. The head is strongly patterned in yellow and black, with a flaming-orange throat. Other plumages, including the fall male and adult female, are washed-out versions of the summer male, and in particular lack the bright colors and strong head pattern. Blackburnian warblers are practically unmistakable if seen well, even the females due to their dull-yellow supercilium, contrasting with greyish cheeks and yellow throat contrasting with the dark streaky sides and back.
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Nesting Neighbors
Birds
American Robin, Turdus migratorius
Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula
Blue Jay, Cyanocitta cristata
Red-bellied Woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinus
Baltimore Oriole, Icterus galbula
Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
Eastern Towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Yellow Warbler, Dendroica petechia
Tufted Titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor
Mourning Dove, Zenaida macroura
Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis
Eastern Wood-Pewee, Contopus virens
Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
Great Crested Flycatcher, Myiarchus crinitus
Common Yellowthroat, Geothlypis trichas
Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus
Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos
Brown-headed Cowbird, Molothrus ater
White-breasted Nuthatch, Sitta carolinensis
Brown Thrasher, Toxostoma rufum
Wood Thrush, Hylocichla mustelina
American Goldfinch, Carduelis tristis
Warbling Vireo, Vireo gilvus
Black-and-white Warbler, Mniotilta varia
Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia
Cedar Waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum
American Crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos
Northern Rough-Winged Swallow, Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Herring Gull, Larus argentatus
Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis
Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo, Vireo olivaceus
Blue-winged Warbler, Vermivora pinus
Black-crowned Night-Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris
Canada Goose, Branta canadensis
Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus
Field Sparrow, Spizella pusilla
House Wren, Troglodytes aedon
Wood Duck, Aix sponsa
House Sparrow, Passer domesticus
Unidentified Flycatcher, NA
Rock Dove, Columba livia
Indigo Bunting, Passerina cyanea
Black-capped Chickadee, Poecile atricapilla
Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias
Mute Swan, Cygnus olor
Tree Swallow, Tachycineta bicolor
Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica
Mallard Duck, Anas platyrhynchos
Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo
Unidentified Woodpecker, Picoides sp.
Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus
Barred Owl, Strix varia
Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus
Hairy Woodpecker, Picoides villosus
Belted Kingfisher, Ceryle alcyon
Blackburnian Warbler, Dendroica fusca
Green Heron, Butorides virescens
Orchard Oriole, Icterus spurius
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus
Scarlet Tanager, Piranga olivacea
Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura
Veery, Catharus fuscescens
Black-throated Green Warbler, Dendroica virens
Monk Parakeet, Myiopsitta monachus
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
Creature Feature
Explore the diverse wildlife community that calls this forest home. From furry mammals to elusive herptiles, each inhabitant plays a vital role in the vibrant ecosystem of Remington Woods. *
Fisher | Pekania pennanti | Mammal
The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes misleadingly referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a cat. The fisher is closely related to, but larger than, the American marten and Pacific marten. In some regions, the fisher is known as a pekan, derived from its name in the Abenaki language, or wejack, an Algonquian word (cf. Cree wuchak, otchock, Ojibwa ojiig ) borrowed by fur traders. These forest-dwelling creatures have been trapped since the 18th century for their fur. Their pelts were in such demand that they were extirpated from several parts of the United States in the early part of the 20th century.
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(Animalia)
Spotted Salamander | Ambystoma maculatum | Salamanders
The spotted salamander or yellow-spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum ) is a mole salamander common in eastern United States and Canada. The spotted salamander is the state amphibian of Ohio and South Carolina. This salamander ranges from Nova Scotia, to Lake Superior, to southern Georgia and Texas. Its embryos have been found to have symbiotic algae living in and around them, the only known example of vertebrate cells hosting an endosymbiont microbe (unless mitochondria are considered).
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
Bullfrog | Rana catesbeiana | Herptile
orth American bullfrogs are the largest true frog found in North America, weighing up to 0.5 kg and 203 mm in length. Typical length ranges from 90 to 152 mm. Color varies from brownish to shades of green, often with spots or blotches of a darker color about the back. The hind feet are fully webbed. The sex of an adult bullfrog can be easily determined by examining the size of the tympanum (the external ear of the frog) relative to that of the eye. The tympanum is a round circle located on the side of the head near the eye, and in males it is much larger than the eye. In females the tympanum is as large or smaller than the eye. Also, during the breeding season the throat of the male bullfrog is yellow, whereas the female's is white.
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(Animal Diversity)
Chain Pickerel | Esox niger | Freshwater Fish
Chain pickerel are long and slender fish that are predominately olive or yellowish-green. These pickerel have a pattern of ovals surrounded by a darker brown outline that runs the length of their lateral surfaces. Their ventral surface is pearl white, while their dorsal surface fades to a darker color, much like the lining of the ovals on their sides. Chain pickerel have elongated and narrow snouts, which are often compared to duck bills. Their opercles, or gill covers, are fully scaled. They are known to be ectotherms. These fish have seven fins, none of which are spotted. They have paired pectoral fins, paired pelvic fins, a dorsal fin, anal fin, and a caudal fin. The fins carry a slightly darker color than their body, and sometimes have a slight red tint.
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Fisher | Pekania pennanti | Mammal
The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes misleadingly referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a cat. The fisher is closely related to, but larger than, the American marten and Pacific marten. In some regions, the fisher is known as a pekan, derived from its name in the Abenaki language, or wejack, an Algonquian word (cf. Cree wuchak, otchock, Ojibwa ojiig ) borrowed by fur traders. These forest-dwelling creatures have been trapped since the 18th century for their fur. Their pelts were in such demand that they were extirpated from several parts of the United States in the early part of the 20th century.
(Animalia)
(Animalia)
Spotted Salamander | Ambystoma maculatum | Salamanders
The spotted salamander or yellow-spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum ) is a mole salamander common in eastern United States and Canada. The spotted salamander is the state amphibian of Ohio and South Carolina. This salamander ranges from Nova Scotia, to Lake Superior, to southern Georgia and Texas. Its embryos have been found to have symbiotic algae living in and around them, the only known example of vertebrate cells hosting an endosymbiont microbe (unless mitochondria are considered).
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
Bullfrog | Rana catesbeiana | Herptile
orth American bullfrogs are the largest true frog found in North America, weighing up to 0.5 kg and 203 mm in length. Typical length ranges from 90 to 152 mm. Color varies from brownish to shades of green, often with spots or blotches of a darker color about the back. The hind feet are fully webbed. The sex of an adult bullfrog can be easily determined by examining the size of the tympanum (the external ear of the frog) relative to that of the eye. The tympanum is a round circle located on the side of the head near the eye, and in males it is much larger than the eye. In females the tympanum is as large or smaller than the eye. Also, during the breeding season the throat of the male bullfrog is yellow, whereas the female's is white.
(Animal Diversity)
(Animal Diversity)
Chain Pickerel | Esox niger | Freshwater Fish
Chain pickerel are long and slender fish that are predominately olive or yellowish-green. These pickerel have a pattern of ovals surrounded by a darker brown outline that runs the length of their lateral surfaces. Their ventral surface is pearl white, while their dorsal surface fades to a darker color, much like the lining of the ovals on their sides. Chain pickerel have elongated and narrow snouts, which are often compared to duck bills. Their opercles, or gill covers, are fully scaled. They are known to be ectotherms. These fish have seven fins, none of which are spotted. They have paired pectoral fins, paired pelvic fins, a dorsal fin, anal fin, and a caudal fin. The fins carry a slightly darker color than their body, and sometimes have a slight red tint.
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Fisher | Pekania pennanti | Mammal
The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes misleadingly referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a cat. The fisher is closely related to, but larger than, the American marten and Pacific marten. In some regions, the fisher is known as a pekan, derived from its name in the Abenaki language, or wejack, an Algonquian word (cf. Cree wuchak, otchock, Ojibwa ojiig ) borrowed by fur traders. These forest-dwelling creatures have been trapped since the 18th century for their fur. Their pelts were in such demand that they were extirpated from several parts of the United States in the early part of the 20th century.
(Animalia)
(Animalia)
Spotted Salamander | Ambystoma maculatum | Salamanders
The spotted salamander or yellow-spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum ) is a mole salamander common in eastern United States and Canada. The spotted salamander is the state amphibian of Ohio and South Carolina. This salamander ranges from Nova Scotia, to Lake Superior, to southern Georgia and Texas. Its embryos have been found to have symbiotic algae living in and around them, the only known example of vertebrate cells hosting an endosymbiont microbe (unless mitochondria are considered).
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
Bullfrog | Rana catesbeiana | Herptile
orth American bullfrogs are the largest true frog found in North America, weighing up to 0.5 kg and 203 mm in length. Typical length ranges from 90 to 152 mm. Color varies from brownish to shades of green, often with spots or blotches of a darker color about the back. The hind feet are fully webbed. The sex of an adult bullfrog can be easily determined by examining the size of the tympanum (the external ear of the frog) relative to that of the eye. The tympanum is a round circle located on the side of the head near the eye, and in males it is much larger than the eye. In females the tympanum is as large or smaller than the eye. Also, during the breeding season the throat of the male bullfrog is yellow, whereas the female's is white.
(Animal Diversity)
(Animal Diversity)
Chain Pickerel | Esox niger | Freshwater Fish
Chain pickerel are long and slender fish that are predominately olive or yellowish-green. These pickerel have a pattern of ovals surrounded by a darker brown outline that runs the length of their lateral surfaces. Their ventral surface is pearl white, while their dorsal surface fades to a darker color, much like the lining of the ovals on their sides. Chain pickerel have elongated and narrow snouts, which are often compared to duck bills. Their opercles, or gill covers, are fully scaled. They are known to be ectotherms. These fish have seven fins, none of which are spotted. They have paired pectoral fins, paired pelvic fins, a dorsal fin, anal fin, and a caudal fin. The fins carry a slightly darker color than their body, and sometimes have a slight red tint.
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Fisher | Pekania pennanti | Mammal
The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes misleadingly referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a cat. The fisher is closely related to, but larger than, the American marten and Pacific marten. In some regions, the fisher is known as a pekan, derived from its name in the Abenaki language, or wejack, an Algonquian word (cf. Cree wuchak, otchock, Ojibwa ojiig ) borrowed by fur traders. These forest-dwelling creatures have been trapped since the 18th century for their fur. Their pelts were in such demand that they were extirpated from several parts of the United States in the early part of the 20th century.
(Animalia)
(Animalia)
Spotted Salamander | Ambystoma maculatum | Salamanders
The spotted salamander or yellow-spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum ) is a mole salamander common in eastern United States and Canada. The spotted salamander is the state amphibian of Ohio and South Carolina. This salamander ranges from Nova Scotia, to Lake Superior, to southern Georgia and Texas. Its embryos have been found to have symbiotic algae living in and around them, the only known example of vertebrate cells hosting an endosymbiont microbe (unless mitochondria are considered).
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
Bullfrog | Rana catesbeiana | Herptile
orth American bullfrogs are the largest true frog found in North America, weighing up to 0.5 kg and 203 mm in length. Typical length ranges from 90 to 152 mm. Color varies from brownish to shades of green, often with spots or blotches of a darker color about the back. The hind feet are fully webbed. The sex of an adult bullfrog can be easily determined by examining the size of the tympanum (the external ear of the frog) relative to that of the eye. The tympanum is a round circle located on the side of the head near the eye, and in males it is much larger than the eye. In females the tympanum is as large or smaller than the eye. Also, during the breeding season the throat of the male bullfrog is yellow, whereas the female's is white.
(Animal Diversity)
(Animal Diversity)
Chain Pickerel | Esox niger | Freshwater Fish
Chain pickerel are long and slender fish that are predominately olive or yellowish-green. These pickerel have a pattern of ovals surrounded by a darker brown outline that runs the length of their lateral surfaces. Their ventral surface is pearl white, while their dorsal surface fades to a darker color, much like the lining of the ovals on their sides. Chain pickerel have elongated and narrow snouts, which are often compared to duck bills. Their opercles, or gill covers, are fully scaled. They are known to be ectotherms. These fish have seven fins, none of which are spotted. They have paired pectoral fins, paired pelvic fins, a dorsal fin, anal fin, and a caudal fin. The fins carry a slightly darker color than their body, and sometimes have a slight red tint.
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Fisher | Pekania pennanti | Mammal
The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes misleadingly referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a cat. The fisher is closely related to, but larger than, the American marten and Pacific marten. In some regions, the fisher is known as a pekan, derived from its name in the Abenaki language, or wejack, an Algonquian word (cf. Cree wuchak, otchock, Ojibwa ojiig ) borrowed by fur traders. These forest-dwelling creatures have been trapped since the 18th century for their fur. Their pelts were in such demand that they were extirpated from several parts of the United States in the early part of the 20th century.
(Animalia)
(Animalia)
Spotted Salamander | Ambystoma maculatum | Salamanders
The spotted salamander or yellow-spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum ) is a mole salamander common in eastern United States and Canada. The spotted salamander is the state amphibian of Ohio and South Carolina. This salamander ranges from Nova Scotia, to Lake Superior, to southern Georgia and Texas. Its embryos have been found to have symbiotic algae living in and around them, the only known example of vertebrate cells hosting an endosymbiont microbe (unless mitochondria are considered).
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
Bullfrog | Rana catesbeiana | Herptile
orth American bullfrogs are the largest true frog found in North America, weighing up to 0.5 kg and 203 mm in length. Typical length ranges from 90 to 152 mm. Color varies from brownish to shades of green, often with spots or blotches of a darker color about the back. The hind feet are fully webbed. The sex of an adult bullfrog can be easily determined by examining the size of the tympanum (the external ear of the frog) relative to that of the eye. The tympanum is a round circle located on the side of the head near the eye, and in males it is much larger than the eye. In females the tympanum is as large or smaller than the eye. Also, during the breeding season the throat of the male bullfrog is yellow, whereas the female's is white.
(Animal Diversity)
(Animal Diversity)
Chain Pickerel | Esox niger | Freshwater Fish
Chain pickerel are long and slender fish that are predominately olive or yellowish-green. These pickerel have a pattern of ovals surrounded by a darker brown outline that runs the length of their lateral surfaces. Their ventral surface is pearl white, while their dorsal surface fades to a darker color, much like the lining of the ovals on their sides. Chain pickerel have elongated and narrow snouts, which are often compared to duck bills. Their opercles, or gill covers, are fully scaled. They are known to be ectotherms. These fish have seven fins, none of which are spotted. They have paired pectoral fins, paired pelvic fins, a dorsal fin, anal fin, and a caudal fin. The fins carry a slightly darker color than their body, and sometimes have a slight red tint.
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Fisher | Pekania pennanti | Mammal
The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes misleadingly referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a cat. The fisher is closely related to, but larger than, the American marten and Pacific marten. In some regions, the fisher is known as a pekan, derived from its name in the Abenaki language, or wejack, an Algonquian word (cf. Cree wuchak, otchock, Ojibwa ojiig ) borrowed by fur traders. These forest-dwelling creatures have been trapped since the 18th century for their fur. Their pelts were in such demand that they were extirpated from several parts of the United States in the early part of the 20th century.
(Animalia)
(Animalia)
Spotted Salamander | Ambystoma maculatum | Salamanders
The spotted salamander or yellow-spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum ) is a mole salamander common in eastern United States and Canada. The spotted salamander is the state amphibian of Ohio and South Carolina. This salamander ranges from Nova Scotia, to Lake Superior, to southern Georgia and Texas. Its embryos have been found to have symbiotic algae living in and around them, the only known example of vertebrate cells hosting an endosymbiont microbe (unless mitochondria are considered).
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
Bullfrog | Rana catesbeiana | Herptile
orth American bullfrogs are the largest true frog found in North America, weighing up to 0.5 kg and 203 mm in length. Typical length ranges from 90 to 152 mm. Color varies from brownish to shades of green, often with spots or blotches of a darker color about the back. The hind feet are fully webbed. The sex of an adult bullfrog can be easily determined by examining the size of the tympanum (the external ear of the frog) relative to that of the eye. The tympanum is a round circle located on the side of the head near the eye, and in males it is much larger than the eye. In females the tympanum is as large or smaller than the eye. Also, during the breeding season the throat of the male bullfrog is yellow, whereas the female's is white.
(Animal Diversity)
(Animal Diversity)
Chain Pickerel | Esox niger | Freshwater Fish
Chain pickerel are long and slender fish that are predominately olive or yellowish-green. These pickerel have a pattern of ovals surrounded by a darker brown outline that runs the length of their lateral surfaces. Their ventral surface is pearl white, while their dorsal surface fades to a darker color, much like the lining of the ovals on their sides. Chain pickerel have elongated and narrow snouts, which are often compared to duck bills. Their opercles, or gill covers, are fully scaled. They are known to be ectotherms. These fish have seven fins, none of which are spotted. They have paired pectoral fins, paired pelvic fins, a dorsal fin, anal fin, and a caudal fin. The fins carry a slightly darker color than their body, and sometimes have a slight red tint.
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Adult chain pickerel generally weigh between 198 grams and 1.4 kilograms, and measure between 30.5 and 67.1 cm in length. However, they have been known to reach masses of up to 2.84 kg. There is no significant difference between the size of male and female adult chain pickerel.
(Animal Diversity)
Fisher | Pekania pennanti | Mammal
The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes misleadingly referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a cat. The fisher is closely related to, but larger than, the American marten and Pacific marten. In some regions, the fisher is known as a pekan, derived from its name in the Abenaki language, or wejack, an Algonquian word (cf. Cree wuchak, otchock, Ojibwa ojiig ) borrowed by fur traders. These forest-dwelling creatures have been trapped since the 18th century for their fur. Their pelts were in such demand that they were extirpated from several parts of the United States in the early part of the 20th century.
(Animalia)
(Animalia)
Spotted Salamander | Ambystoma maculatum | Salamanders
The spotted salamander or yellow-spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum ) is a mole salamander common in eastern United States and Canada. The spotted salamander is the state amphibian of Ohio and South Carolina. This salamander ranges from Nova Scotia, to Lake Superior, to southern Georgia and Texas. Its embryos have been found to have symbiotic algae living in and around them, the only known example of vertebrate cells hosting an endosymbiont microbe (unless mitochondria are considered).
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
The spotted salamander is about 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long. They are stout, like most mole salamanders, and have wide snouts. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish-black, dark gray, dark green, or even dark brown. Two uneven rows of yellowish-orange spots run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. The spotted salamander's spots near the top of its head are more orange, while the spots on the rest of its body are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray and pink. Sexual dimorphism, physical differences between males and females, is displayed in the form of larger-bodied females having brighter-coloured spots.
(Animalia)
Bullfrog | Rana catesbeiana | Herptile
orth American bullfrogs are the largest true frog found in North America, weighing up to 0.5 kg and 203 mm in length. Typical length ranges from 90 to 152 mm. Color varies from brownish to shades of green, often with spots or blotches of a darker color about the back. The hind feet are fully webbed. The sex of an adult bullfrog can be easily determined by examining the size of the tympanum (the external ear of the frog) relative to that of the eye. The tympanum is a round circle located on the side of the head near the eye, and in males it is much larger than the eye. In females the tympanum is as large or smaller than the eye. Also, during the breeding season the throat of the male bullfrog is yellow, whereas the female's is white.
(Animal Diversity)
(Animal Diversity)